How to Install a Two-Piece Toilet by American Standard for Retail
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- Installing a two piece toilet quick and easy. Follow these step-by-step instructions and you'll have your new American Standard toilet up and running in no time.
Tools: chisel, adjustable wrench, Philips head screwdriver, painters tape/rag
0:00 Un-installing
0:48 Step 1: Shut off water supply. Then empty tank and toilet of water.
1:48 Step 2: Disconnect water line and loosen nuts and bolts on both sides, allowing you to remove the tank.
2:10 Step 3: After removing the tank, loosen nuts and bolts from the base. Then pull the base out, and plug the hole so nothing comes in or out.
2:50 Step 4: Slide and pull T-bolts out. Then use your chisel to cleanly take the old wax ring off.
Installing the base-
3:30 Step 5: Insert new T-bolts and firmly press the new wax ring onto the base of the toilet.
4:26 Step 6: Take the rag out and carefully drop the base down with the T-bolts coming through the holes on each side.
5:00 Step 7: Press the base down so the wax ring seals, and hand tighten the provided nuts onto the T-bolts. Use the caps to cover the nuts and bolts.
Installing the tank
5:30 Step 8: Connect the provided gasket to the tank and place the tank on top of the base. Tighten each side while alternating from each side to keep the tank balanced.
6:45 Step 9: Connect the supply line and turn on the water. Place the top of the tank on.
7:15 Step 10: Install the toilet seat and you are done!
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Thanks for not wasting my time. Vinnies hair is the star of the video.
I've heard his barber charges him double.
This is an excellent instructional video & the gentleman in it is a Hoot of an instructor/actor. I am hoping that the installation of my American Standard 2 piece Cadet 3 Right Height toilet is as easy as this guy makes it. If it is, I'll be giving myself a huge pat on the back & maybe go buy myself a new power tool. I am not only the woman of the house, but I am also the Maintenance Woman!
Thanks, Kim! Glad it was helpful for you. You can DEFINITELY do this! :) If you have any questions or if we can help at all, just give us a call at 800-442-1902 and we'll be happy to walk you through it.
Perfect! QR code wouldn’t work. This is just what I needed to know. Quick easy install of a quality product! Thanks!
Hello Wood! We're glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
WELL DONE!!! YOUR INSTRUCTIONS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW. YOU DESERVE AN APPLAUSE, AS WELL THANK YOU
You are a really good instructor. I’ve put my first toilet on ever and no problems. Thanks.
Hi There! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Precisely what I needed. Explained all the parts and where and how to install. ***** American Standard.
Excellent video. Very easy to do after watching this. Thank You Vinny.
I followed the video step by step pausing after each step. The install was really easy. My only issue was making sure the water tank was balanced and snug. As of right now, no leaks. This video is well done!
Hi Joel - We're so glad to hear that you found this video helpful! It sounds like you're all set, but if you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902. Thanks!
Great learning tool one of the best instructional videos ever!
I love the subtle jab at Kohler ;)
Great very easy to follow video :D
We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful!
thank you. Just installed your Ravenna 3. This video was helpful.
Hello Stephanie! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Excellent instruction and easy on the eyes too. A plus, lol Enjoyed every minute of this one, whew
Great video I always go with American standard. I work at a college University and all the plumbers use American standard 2 great.
Candidly, one of the best instructional videos I’ve ever watched for a DIY project. Though I most definitely broke a sweat :). Thanks for putting this together!
Hi There - We're so glad to hear that you found this video helpful! If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Will all American standard tank fit the commode
This was an extremely helpful video and we had no problem installing the American Standard toilet--except the bolt/nut set that came with the toilet seat was the wrong ones. They were not the same ones in the instructions. The white plastic bolts had a “wing” on one side that I had to cut off with wire cutters. After I got that off, I was able to tighten down the toilet seat.
Hi There - We're glad to hear that you found this video helpful, and would like to learn more about your experience. Please give us a call at 800-442-1902 so we can get some more details. Thanks!
What a great video. Thank you.
This is one of the best videos I have seen nice and simple and I love the rookie part
Hi There! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Thanks for the video
Great video, thanks!
Thanks. Very informative. Now I can tell my husband what to do -- with confidence!
Best video yet! Clear cut information,but I would add don't put top tank on without rubber washers in tank AND bottom! I made the mistake last year of only putting rubber washers inside tank and next morning it dripped all over the floor.After buying a 5/16 bolt kit the tank did not leak.AND MOST IMPORTANTLY DONT OVER TIGHTEN BOLTS PORCLIN WILL CRACK!!!
Thank you!
Very direct and helpful video thanks
Hi Benjamin - We're glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902. Thanks!
I use a shop vac to vacuum all the water out - works perfect
Great Video.. Well explained
I'll do it myself now along with the Sink
Hello Amber! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Easy to follow instructions!!
Hello Monica - We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful! If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. My toilet did not come with the "easy install kit" but i managed anyhow.
Thanks so much for this video. Nice job. Have the exact same toilet and this is very helpful to a inexperienced installer. Hope it is as easy as it just looked.
Hello Greg! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help.
@@americanstandard I started the task with some reasonable doubts but I followed the video step by step and it came out perfect. Thanks again.
@@gregjack8077 I will do same.
Excellent video.
Hello Joan! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Thanks, good walkthrough for something we might do every "X" number of years. Step-by-step, you nailed it. SOME PARTS may appear in different colors (like, my tank flange was black, his was blue). For the novice out there: I would suggest grabbing an extra wax ring for $3 if you've never done this before b/c you'll think you missed the poop pipe (maybe it was just me); I shredded the first one, they mold pretty quickly once there's some pressure on them. UNIQUE TO ME (I'm sure): Also, my flange bolts (when it was originally installed) didn't have retainers on them so they just spun once they were almost at the end of the bolt (so, almost off). To get them off and to stop them from spinning on themselves (because they're shaped in such a way that they shouldn't really do this), I wedged some needle nose under the nut, creating upward pressure and used a pair of pliers (using pliers vertically) to back the nuts off. This was probably very unusual and maybe due to how it was installed (unless they didn't use retainers on the flange bolts 15 years ago). And again, great instruction (thanks).
Hello Adam! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
thank you!!
So you're supposed to bottom the tank out against the bowl? Good to know. I tightened mine until the gasket was compressed, but the tank rocks.
We ALL LOL when the donkey disconnects the H2O without shutting water off! WE HAVE ALL DONE IT IN THE BEGINING!
I have never installed an American standard toilet but I have install the toilet once I agree shutting off the water supply is extremely important. “ you don’t wanna drink any of that”.
You got that right, Carl!
Gee, I think I could do this. Probably couldn't lift the parts but I could supervise!
Installed my brand new Champion 4 last night. Got the tank to bowl nuts as tight as I could. China to China contact. No wobble. Still have a steady slow leak of water on each side.
Hi Mike - We are sorry for the frustration! Make sure the supply tube nut (coupling nut) is tightened and that there are no cracks in the tube. This type of leaking may indicate a non-visible crack in the water control, where replacement would be recommended.
Water laying on top of the bowl may require replacement of the gasket.
If the issue still persists, please give us a call at 800-442-1902 so we can get some more details. Thanks!
@@americanstandard water is dripping from both bolts that mount the tank to the bowl. Either the rubber gaskets under the tank screws is leaking or the tank to bowl gasket isn't sealed properly. Kinda frustrating given this is a brand new toilet
@@mikecurtis1111 same thing happened to me. Bought another toilet and just swapped the tank. I think is a defect on the rubber plugs attached to the tank bolts. New tank and leak stopped.
@@mikecurtis1111 Were you able to resolve the problem? Same thing happens for me.
@@yawnwarrior yes, after tightening the nuts more, the water dripped for another day or so and stopped. Guessing it was water trapped between the tank and bowl from when it wasn't fully tight. After it cleared out, the dripping stopped. No problems since. This toilet is great. NEVER stops up. Flushes everything the first time.
Will all American standard tanks fit the commode
I put the toilet tank on, but it wobbles a little. Is that normal? I’m afraid to tighten it too tight and crack the porcelain. All the washers are lined up, and nothing is cracked.
Use a Shopvac to empty the tank and bowl, It's a lot faster!
I was just going to say that
If you are replacing the toilet , why take the tank off the old one ?
You didn't explain when you put the mount bolts in the floor base, I guess the threaded washer type nuts went on before toilet, if so I didn't do it.
Can I ask how to get rid of wobble? I suspect the old toilet had a much narrower wax ring and I should just keep monitoring the two bolts and keep tightening every other day until it’s flush to the floor? Or do you recommend that I remove and replace with a thinner ring?
Hi Brian! This depends on where the toilet closet flange is. Is it flush with the floor? Or above the floor, and if so how much? We recommend keeping the flange flush to the floor, no more than 1/8” above it. You could also try a thinner wax ring, but it has a lot to do with flange height. If you're still having difficulty, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
What supply line size fits this toilet?
I just bought the Champion 4. Seems like a lot of people are having trouble installing it. If thats the case I'll 100% be taking it back. I don't have time for poor designs.
Question (to anyone) Which Tanks can be Mixed with Bowls?
Excellent video! Small issue though with the tank gasket that joins the tank to the toilet. Noticed a couple of teaspoons of water leaking from the base of tank behind the toilet lid. If I didn't alternately tighten the bolts to the tank, could this cause the leak or could i have a slightly defectives gasket? Thanks again!
Hi Tony - We are glad to hear that you found the video helpful! Leaking between the tank and bowl may require replacement of the gasket. Before replacing the gasket, be sure the tank and bowl are securely connected together by checking to see if you can move the tank back and forth. If you are still having difficulty, please give us a call at 800-442-1902 so we can get some more details and help address your issue. Thanks!
Had the same issue. Try many things to stop the leak without success. Bought another toilet and just swapped the tank and everything was working fine. Seems it was defective.
I have an old Standard compact toilet and the tank is leaking. What current model tank can I use to replace the leaking one?
Hi Bob - We're sorry to hear about your leaking toilet! What is the model number so we can try and identify a replacement tank? Thanks!
When we install tank on the top of bowl, one side bolt has water slightly leaking, any suggestion ?
Hi There - If your toilet is dripping from the tank to the floor, make sure the supply tube nut (coupling nut) is tightened and that there are no cracks in the supply tube, which may indicate a non-visible crack in the water control. For further assistance, please give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Defective tank. Buy another toilet and swap the tank. Same thing happened to me. I tried everything to stop the leak, but it seems to be a defective rubber plugs that are attached to the tank bolts.
Order of screws/ washers would be nice if included
I think only two screws to fix the tank to the bowl is not enough. Tank's always wobbly
When I'm connecting tank to bowl I shouldn't be able to see the gasket is this right if so I have done something wrong
Hi Christina - After the toilet is fully assembled, the tank-to-bowl gasket should be compressed and not visible. Sounds like you're all set!
My tank bolts have black foam screws on the bottom of the tank. These seem to hinder the tank bolts securing correctly and achieving that China on China connection.
Hi Jesse - On some of our tank to bowl kits, a rubber tee grommet is used in place of the old style standard washer. This grommet goes through the tank bolt hole and the bolt goes through the grommet. When the nut is tightened to attach the tank to the bowl, the nut pushes the “stem” of the rubber grommet up as the nut tightens on the bolt. This helps to form a seal inside and below the tank. Hope that helps! If we can further assist, please give us a call at 800-442-1902. Thanks!
Where can I get replacement internals for the following tank.
4021n
Hi Rodney - If you need assistance determining the correct part for your American Standard tank, please contact our Consumer Connection Team at 800-442-1902 so we can get some more details. Thanks!
Where can I get the wrench he references?
It comes with the Toliet
Is this the manufacturer's recommended method of installation of American Standard toilets?
Hi There - Yes, this video demonstrates the installation instructions that are included with each American Standard two-piece toilet. Thanks!
Toilet seat doesn't stay up. I tighten the tank like it said in the video and manual china to china contact. What happens is that the tank actually leans forward I believe, taking the space needed for the seat to come to a resting position. Or the pertruting curb from the tank could also be the issue. Is anyone having the toilet seat issue.
Hi Danny - Hmmm... that doesn't sound right! Please give us a call at 800-442-1902 so we can get some more details and resolve your issue. Thanks!
THIS IS NOT COVERED IN VIDEO >> What threw me a little is the glued-in styrofoam interior for noise reduction AND the overly long rubber casing the bolt goes through & has wings. ONly by feeling the flair, then trying to use logic of lessening potential water leakage did i personally conclude, YES THE LONG, FLAIRED CASING THE huge BOLT through the TANK IS INTENTIONAL.
my tank rocks back and forth so much it scares me
My lack of handing skills r non existent, I'm probably the worst on the planet. This seems so easy, but I'm sure it's gonna be a leak somewhere when I try this tomorrow. 😂
I’m 18 and I did it im sure you can too
A very important step missed by instructer is putting the t grommets in. and showing tank to bowl more clearly
I agree, I have trouble to install tank to bowl. Turns out one side bolt has water leaking slightly, don't know why.
Never put a rag in the drain. Cut a piece of cardboard - you have a giant box with the new toilet. Use it on top of the flange.
Outlet rubber is not given in toilet what I doo
Hi There - Please give us a call at 800-442-1902 so that we can get some more info and further assist. Thanks!
How to flush champion toilets
Your toilet replacement will Never be this clean ..
Connecting the tank to the base is confusing in this video. The bolts start off already seemingly installed in the tank (I'd like to know what gaskets/rings and fasteners might be used there) and after hand-tightening bolts it seems another plastic washer and bolt were added on each side. I will need to keep searching. I must say that I am disappointed at the American Standard people for their instructions overall.
It was unclear regarding the large flaired rubber casing the huge tank bolt fit through. Finally concluded intentional. But it is not covered nor mentioned.
you should mention things like if you didn't get the nylon nuts for the bowl install or the nylon wrench for the water closet install, what do you do and what if you don't get china to china contact, but instead it feels tight, but the waster closet still rocks back and forth, what have you done incorrectly. What do I do with the cone shaped rubber washer thing in my parts bag. and what should I do if I didn't get the extra high caps for the base bolts, and they stick up too high and don't have the easy break section to size them properly? But don't worry about my wobbly base, someone else made a video for that. would you like me to tell you if it was informative and useful?
The tank to bowl gasket is so thick theres no way there will be china to china contact. Or then I'm botching it somehow
You fit it as best you can and you tighten it which will compress the gasket and you might have you’re contact after that. As long as you lined it up to the best of you’re ability and your tank doesn’t rock you’re good 👍
you forget put wax
Toilet
My fill valve wont fill up on the new toilet i bought. No instructions, no help whatsoever. fk american standard.
My plumber wants 350 plus tax to install my new American Standard Toilet with No movement in the price what so ever. Great Video.
Hi Eddie! We are glad to hear that you found this video helpful. If you ever do need further assistance, you can always give us a call at 800-442-1902 and a member of our Consumer Connection team will be happy to help. Thanks!
Ya and doing this wrong causes thousands in damages every year lol imo if ur not a plumber this ends badly maybe 20% of the time where u get a slow leak into the sub floor and ends up destroying your house