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  • Page 1

    106423-0290 SIPHON VORTEX L OW PROFILE ONE-PIECE TOILETS INTRODUCTION This service instruction will help you understand the opera tion and repair of Kohler low profile onepiece toilets. The following models are included in these instructions: K-3378-EB PILL OW T ALK K-3383-EB P ALARRE K-3385-EB ROCHELLE K-3397-EB SAN RAPHAEL K-3402-EB RIAL TO[...]

  • Page 2

    - 2 - K-3385-EB Rochelle I.P .S. SUPPL Y OF OUTLET Fig. #6 Fig. #4 K-3378-EB Pillow T alk OF OUTLET I.P .S. SUPPL Y Fig. #7 K-3397-EB San Raphael I.P .S. SUPPL Y K-3383-EB Palarre Fig. #5 OF OUTLET I.P .S. SUPPL Y Fig. #8 K-3402-PB Rialto OF OUTLET I.P .S. SUPPL Y Fig. #9 K-3408-EB Cabernet[...]

  • Page 3

    - 3 - ROUGHINGIN AND INST ALLA TION CONSIDERA TIONS Kohler low profile, onepiece toilets are perfect for remodel ing and new installations. Refer to the roughingin draw ings Figs. #4 - #9. Always refer to your local codes and the installation in structions packed with the toilet. K OHLER L OW PROFILE ONE PIECE TOILET FEA TURES [...]

  • Page 4

    - 4 - HOW TO REP AIR THE RIAL TO , SAN RAPHAEL , CABERNET , AND PILL OW T ALK FL OA T AND FLUSH VAL VE. INTRODUCTION The following instructions are used to replace the plunger assembly on the flush valve for the San Raphael, Rialto, Cabernet, and Pillow T alk toilets. Refer to Fig. #11. Fig. #11 Float V alve Assembly Screws Cap T op Cap O-ring Plun[...]

  • Page 5

    - 5 - Old Style Flush Valve Fig. #13 T rip Chain Flush Ball Flapper Hooks Mounting Hooks Screws controls flow at various water pressures. An antisiphon valve prevents backflow . F or most satisfactory operation of this toilet, 25 to 80 psi working pressure is required at the fixture. A full 1/2" sup ply stop (K-7653) is recommended. A pr[...]

  • Page 6

    - 6 -  VOL UME CONTROL . If necessary , you can adjust the flow of water with adjusting screw . Decrease the flow by turning the screw downward or increase the flow by turn ing the screw upward. The screw must be locked after adjustment with the locknut.  TRIP LEVER ASSEMBL Y . When the trip lever arm is at rest, rotor arm should not conta[...]

  • Page 7

    - 7 - 4. Place seat on toilet, centering the seat/cover bolts in bolt holes as shown in Fig. #17. French Curve Seat Installation Fig. #17 Bolt Washer Nut 5. Align the nut on the seat/cover bolt. 6. After nut has been started on bolt, hold the nut in place and drive the bolt from the top with a screwdriver until tight. 7. Snap the hinged lids closed[...]

  • Page 8

    - 8 - SERVICING THE P ALARRE TOILET SEAT 1. Insert the seat hinge bolts through the holes in the toilet bowl ledge and secure with two wing nuts as shown in Fig. #20. Assembling the Palarre Seat Fig. #20 Seat Hinge Bolts T oilet T oilet Seat Wing Nuts 2. Refer to Fig. #21. Hold the cover at approximately a 45 degree angle and align the keyhole slot[...]

  • Page 9

    - 9 - LUSTRA SEA T REMOVAL 1. Refer to Fig. #24. Pry up seat hinge post covers and loosen screws. Remove wing nuts. Lustra Seat Removal Fig. #24 Seat Hinge Post Covers Screw Wing Nut 2. Remove seat from toilet. PILL OW T ALK SEA T REPLACEMENT 1. Refer to Fig. #25. T o install Pillow T alk toilet seat, slide hex head bolts through holes in the two h[...]

  • Page 10

    - 10 - the float valve may not be shutting off. Refer to the ap propriate chart on the following pages. 4. If the water level has dropped below the water line, check for leaks. Sources of leaks may be at the flapper , the base of the flush valve, or within the china water closet. Refer to the appropriate chart on the following pages. 5. T urn on[...]

  • Page 11

    - 11 - T oilet does not shut off and water is flowing into the flush valve overflow . SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE ACTION P oor flush. A . Low tank water level. A . Check water level in tank, ad just per startup instructions. B. Supply stop not fully open. B. F ully open supply stop. C. Low bowl water level. C. Adjust per startup in[...]

  • Page 12

    - 12 - SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CA USE CORRECTIVE ACTION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE FOR ROCHELLE AND P ALARRE P oor flush. A . W ater pressure is below 25 psi. A . Increase running water pres sure. B. Water level in tank is too low . B. Bend float rod up slightly . C. V olume control is not adjusted properly . C. Increase flow by turning ad justing screw[...]