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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
ELONGATED TWO-PIECE TOILET
K-17737T/K-17737T-S

Please read these instructions carefully to familiarize

yourself with the required tools, materials, and installation
sequences. Follow the sections that pertain to your
particular installation. This will help you avoid costly
mistakes. In addition to proper installation, read all
operating and safety instructions.
All information in these instructions is based upon the
latest product information available at the time of
publication. Kohler China reserves the right to make
changes in product characteristics, packaging, or
availability at any time without notice.
These instructions contain important care, cleaning, and
warranty information - please leave instructions for the
consumer.

ORDERING INFORMATION
.........................................................K-17737T
.....................................................K-17736T
.....................................................K-19990T
.....................................................K-17669T
......................................................K-17737T-S
.....................................................K-17736T
.....................................................K-19990T
..............................................K-17660T

OVE Two-Piece Toilet................................................K-17737T

Includes Elongated Bowl .....................................K-17736T
Includes Tank.......................................................K-19990T
Includes Toilet Seat..............................................K-17669T
OVE Two-Piece Toilet ............................................K-17737T-S
Includes Elongated Bowl .....................................K-17736T
Includes Tank.......................................................K-19990T
Includes Quiet-close Toilet Seat ..........................K-17660T
Service Patrs
Fill Valve Assy........................................................1018361
Mounting Assembly ...............................................1018428
Flush Valve Assy....................................................1080854
P-trap Waste Pipe.................................1036901 (Optional)
S-trap Waste Pipe .................................................1066987

...........................................................1018361
.......................................................1018428
...........................................................1080854
P-trap
...............................1036901 (
)
S-trap
............................................1066987

NOTES

Observe all local plumbing and building codes.

Shut off the water supply.
Ensure that the new drain has the correct roughing-in
dimension.
Carefully inspect the new fixture for any sign of damage.

WARNING: Risk of personal injury or product

damage: Handle vitreous china products very carefully.
Vitreous china can break and chip if you over tighten
bolts and nuts.
WARNING: Risk of external leakage. The fill valve
nut has been factory-tightened to design specifications.
If re-tightening is required, wrench tighten 1/4 turn past
finger tight.

1/4

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, 2008
Copyright Kohler China Ltd., 2008

Recommended Tools and Materials

(10") adjustable wrench

Supply shut-Off valve
Tapa measure
Level
Sponge
Pipe wrench
Tubing cutter
Safety Glasses
Drill and assorted bits

Plus:
Connector
Metal file
1/2" Nut Driver/Socket
Hacksaw

10"

1/2"

Unit: mm
:

(Reference Valve)
(
) 6

730

396

786

390

390

185

220

240
260
360

305

S-trap

Finished Wall
480

198

396

155.0

360
185

P-trap

730

Kohler reserves the right to change marked dimensions without prior notice.

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INSTALLATION
1. Remove the Existing Toilet

1.

Turn off the water supply.

Flush the toilet, then sponge out all remaining water from
the tank.
Disconnect the supply shut-off valve(if present), and
remove the old bowl and tank.

CAUTION: Risk of hazardous gases. If the new toilet

is not installed immediately, temporarily stuff a rag in
the closet flange.

2. PREPARE THE SITE

2.

Ensure the real bowl contacts the finished wall and mark the
outline of bowl base on the floor with pencil. Mark the
mountine hole centerline on the floor per width of the bowl.

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3. INSTALL THE TANK (CISTERN)

3.

Carefully turn the tank (cistern) upside down onto a protected

surface. Place the gasket with the tank (cistern).
Position the tank (cistern) on the bowl (pan) by centering the
gasket on the bowl (pan) inlet. Line up the tank (cistern) and
bowl (pan) screw holes.
CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Overtightening
may cause breakage or chipping of the vitreous china.
Assemble the retaining washer and rubber washer to the
screw. Securely tighten the screws so the tank (cistern) is
level.
Be sure the screws are tight enough to achieve a watertight
Bolt
Washer
Tank
Rubber Seat
Gasket
Bowl

E-Ring
E
Nut

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4. Connect the Supply Hose

4.

Connect the water supply hose to toilet supply shank for

either back inlet or bottom inlet.

Water Supply Hose

5. Select P-trap or S-trap to install your toilet according to

5.

the drain and shut-off valve's Roughing-in dimensions.

S-trap installation

P-trap installation
200

200

185

305
1036901
P-trap waster pipe
P-trap

1066987
S-trap waster pipe
S-trap

6. INSTALL THE NEW PAN

6.

Place the pan and push up against the wall.

Check the mounting hole with pan on the floor.
Carefully remove the pan from the installation area.
Drill 3/8(10mm) mounting holes between the marked
locations on the floor and insert the anchor.

10mm

CAUTION: Risk of product damage. Overtightening

may cause breakage or chipping of the vitreous China.

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185

220

220

50

Install the washer over the bracket and insert the hexagon
screw into the bracket through the washer then tighten the
screw.
Align the pan back to position over the brackets.
Install the sleeves and tighten the screw.
Attach the caps.

Hexagon
Lag Screw
Washer
Bracket
Hole

Anchor

Sleeve

7. CONNECT THE SUPPLY

Screw

7.

Connect the supply shut-off valve to the supply hose and

connect supply hose to toilet supply shank.
Open the supply shut-off valve slowly to check for leaks. If the
connections have been properly assembled, a slight
tightening of the nuts should stop leakage.
Install the toilet seat according to the packed instructions.
Flush the toilet several times using first one push tutton and
then the other, and check all connections for leaks. Verify
proper operation.

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Water
Supply
Hose

Supply Shut-Off Valve

Connection

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Supply
Shut-off
Valve

8. Install the Push Buttons

8.

Remove the tape covering the push button on the tank

cover, and remove the protective pad. Discard the pad.
Carefully set the cover in position on the tank.
Press the large push button in the center of the cover, and
use your fingers to carefully pull out and remove the small
push button. Then pull out and remove the large push
button.
Press the large push button onto the larger diameter rod,
and the small push button onto the smaller rod.
Insert the rods into the side holes in the push button
housing in the center of the cover. Press down on the
push buttons until they click into place in the housing.

9. Final Connections

9.

Connect the supply shut-off valve to the supply hose.

Open the supply shut-off valve slowly to check for leaks. If
the connections have been properly assembled, a slight
tightening of the nuts should stop leakage.
Install the toilet seat according to the packed instructions.
Flush the toilet several times using first one push button
and then the other, and check all connections for leaks.
Verify proper operation.
Periodically check for leaks for several days following the
installation.
Adjust the float by the cross-shaped thread and sliding
itup or down on the float rod until the water level is at the
marked water line.

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This troubleshooting guide is for general aid only.

Note: If the problem is water continuously running into the toilet, turn off the water supply to the toilet. Do not flush. If the water
level in the tank lowers, replace the seal of the flush valve. If the level in the tank remains constant, replace the float valve.

1. Poor flush.

A. Adjust tank water level to match waterline.

B. Fully open water supply shut-off valve.
C. Clear obstruction in trapway, jet, or bowl rim holes.
D. Clear obstruction in soil pipe or vent pipe.

2. No flush.

A. Remove the canister out of the flush valve and check mechanic system.
If it has some part damage, replace the new canister on the flush valve.
B. Adjust push rods to position properly on flush valve.

3. Fill valve turns on/off by itself without toilet

being flushed, or runs allowing water to enter
tank.

A. Clean or replace seal if seal is worn, dirty, or misaligned with flush valve
seat or flush valve seat is damaged. Replace flush valve seal or flush
valve..
B. Remove tank and tighten flush valve nut if flush valve gasket is leaking.
Do not overtighten. If leakage continues, replace gasket.
C. Clean fill valve seat/seat washer of debris, or replace piston/seat
washer assembly.
D. Replace fill valve if valve float sinks.
E. Adjust tank water level if too high.

4. Long tank fill cycle.

A. Fully open water supply shut-off valve.

B. Clean fill valve inlet, valve head, or supply line. Flush lines.

5. Noisy tank fill cycle.

A. Partially close the water supply shut-off valve if water pressure to the
toilet is too high. Check toilet performance following any such
adjustment.
B. Remove dirt or obstruction in valve head, flush line.

1.

A.
B.
C.
D.

2.

A.
B.

3.

A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

4.

A.
B.

5.

A.

B.

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CONSUMER RESPONSIBILITIES
If you live in a hard water area, make certain that the holes in
the toilet rim are kept clean to ensure proper bowl flushing.
Toilet bowl cleaners should be used at least once a week.
Use a long-handled brush to clean the rim holes, and to clean
as far into the trap as possible to prevent mineral deposits
from forming.
Most toilet bowl cleaners are not harmful to the vitreous china
surface of the toilet bowl. Please follow the bowl cleaner
manufacturer is instructions carefully.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents.
WARNING: Risk of property or product damage.
Do not use in-tank cleaners. Products containing
chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) can seriously damage
fittings in the tank. This damage can cause leakage
and property damage.

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Kohler Company shall not be responsible or liable for any

damage to these tank fittings caused by the use of cleaners
containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).

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OVE
SERVICE PARTS PAGE

ELONGATED TWO-PIECE TOILET

K-17737T/K-17737T-S
Combine
Bowl
Tank
Seat

K-17737T-*
K-17736T-*
K-19990T-*
K-17669T-*

K-17737T-S-*
K-17736T-*
K-19990T-*
K-17660T-*

Push Button
1071656-*
Tank Cover

1072961
Button Assy.

Luck Nut
1021422
Green Flush
Stick
1021423
Black Flush
Stick

1080854
Flush Valve Assy.

1043639
Gasket

1018361
Fill Valve Assy.

1007746
Nut

84929
Washer

17669T-*
19990T/K-*
Tank

Toilet Seat
(
K-17737T)
(Part of K-17737T)

1063956
Hardware
84897
Locknut
50752
Tank/Plate
Gasket

1066987
S-trap Waste Pipe
1018428
Mounting
Assembly

1032265
Gasket
17660T-*
Elongated Two-piece Bowl

Screw

1063956
Hardware

1069400
Floor
Mounting Kit

Washer 2
2

Cover

2
2

Screw

2
2

Sleeve 2
2

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Screw
Sheath

Bracket

2
2

2
2

*
* Color code must be specified when ordering.

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Quiet-Close Toilet Seat

(
K-17737T-S)
(Part of K-17737T-S)