Close-Coupled WC

A close-coupled cisterns sits directly on top of the pan and is a very popular modern day design of WC. Below is a brief guide to fitting this type of WC system.
Note: Make sure that the new unit you are going to fit is complete and undamaged, discovering a cracked cistern after it is fitted is not good. Also check all fittings. Leyton Plumbers fit close-coupled WC’s


1). Put the large rubber gasket into the flush entrance of the pan, then, insert the supplied long fixing bolts into the pre-formed holes in the cistern, make sure that you use the rubber and large metal washers that come with the kit. The cistern can now be lifted and placed on the toilet the pan, this allows the locating bolts push through the holes provided. Next, put the section of the flushing mechanism with the threads through the rubber gasket on the flush entrance of the pan and fit washers to the connecting bolts, tightening the wing nuts. Make sure they are tight and secure but not overtightened.


2). Make sure that the fixing points are clear of any cables or pipework and then place the WC. Now, slide the pan outlet into the flexible connector that is attached to the soil pipe. You can use silicon grease if required. A Leyton Plumber uses power drills.

3). Next you can drill pilot holes into the floor at the fixing points. If the floor is solid you will need a drill with hammer action to drill the holes. Once drilled you can plug them. Push the supplied plastic protective inserts through the holes in the base of the pan and screw the retaining screws down through the holes and into the floor. If the cistern has pre formed fixing holes through the back, secure it to the wall by drilling and plugging, remember the rubber washers before you start to tightening the nuts. Using the push-fit connector, fit the. Visually check for leaks.

Tools:

Power drill with twist or masonry bit.
Pipe and cable detector.(indicates hidden pipes and cables in floors and walls).
Adjustable spanner.
Screwdriver.



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