The decoration of the bathroom is particularly important, and the quality of the toilet installation that must be included will directly affect daily life. So what are the issues to pay attention to when installing the toilet? Let’s get to know together!
1、 Precautions for installing a toilet
1. Before installation, the master will conduct a comprehensive inspection of the sewage pipeline to see if there are any debris such as mud, sand, and waste paper blocking the pipeline. At the same time, check whether the floor of the toilet installation position is level on the front, back, left, and right sides. If uneven ground is found, the floor should be leveled when installing the toilet. Saw the drain short and try to raise the drain as high as possible by 2mm to 5mm above the ground, if conditions permit.
2. Pay attention to checking if there is glaze on the return water bend. After selecting the appearance of the toilet you like, don’t be fooled by the fancy toilet styles. The most important thing is to look at the quality of the toilet. The glaze of the toilet should be smooth and smooth, without obvious defects, needle holes or lack of glaze. The trademark should be clear, all accessories should be complete, and the appearance should not be deformed. In order to save costs, many toilets do not have glazed surfaces in their return bends, while others use gaskets with low elasticity and poor sealing performance. This type of toilet is prone to scaling and clogging, as well as water leakage. So, when making a purchase, you should reach into the dirty hole of the toilet and touch it to see if it is smooth inside.
3. From the perspective of flushing methods, the toilets on the market can be divided into two types: siphon type and open flush type (i.e. direct flush type), but currently the main type is siphon type. The siphon toilet has a siphon effect while flushing, which can quickly remove dirt. However, the diameter of the direct flush toilet drainage pipeline is large, and larger pollutants are easily flushed down. They each have their own advantages and disadvantages, so when choosing, it is important to consider the actual situation.
4. Start installation after receiving the goods and conducting on-site inspection. Before leaving the factory, the toilet should undergo strict quality inspection, such as water testing and visual inspection. Products that can be sold in the market are generally qualified products. However, remember that regardless of the brand, it is necessary to open the box and inspect the goods in front of the merchant to check for obvious defects and scratches, as well as color differences in various parts.
5. Check and adjust the ground level. After purchasing a toilet with the same wall spacing size and sealing cushion, you can start installing it. Before installing the toilet, a comprehensive inspection of the sewage pipeline should be carried out to see if there are any debris such as mud, sand, and waste paper blocking the pipeline. At the same time, the floor of the toilet installation position should be checked to see if it is level, and if uneven, the floor should be leveled when installing the toilet. Saw the drain short and try to raise the drain as high as possible by 2mm to 5mm above the ground, if conditions permit.
2、 Post installation maintenance of toilet
1. After the installation of the toilet, it should wait for the glass glue (putty) or cement mortar to solidify before releasing water for use. The curing time is generally 24 hours. If an unprofessional person is hired for installation, usually in order to save time, the construction personnel will directly use cement as the adhesive, which is definitely not feasible. The fixed position of the lower opening of the toilet is filled, but there is actually a drawback in this. The cement itself has expansion, and over time, this method may cause the base of the toilet to crack and be difficult to repair.
2. After debugging and installing the water tank accessories, check for any leaks. Firstly, check the water pipe and rinse it with water for 3-5 minutes to ensure its cleanliness; Then install the angle valve and the connecting hose, connect the hose to the water inlet valve of the installed water tank fitting and connect the water source, check whether the water inlet valve inlet and seal are normal, and whether the installation position of the drain valve is flexible and free of jamming.
3. Finally, to test the drainage effect of the toilet, the method is to install the accessories in the water tank, fill it with water, and try flushing the toilet. If the water flow is rapid and rushing quickly, it indicates that the drainage is unobstructed. Conversely, check for any blockage.
Remember, do not start using the toilet immediately after installation. You should wait for 2-3 days for the glass glue to completely dry.
Maintenance and daily maintenance of toilets
Toilet maintenance
1. Do not place in direct sunlight, near direct heat sources, or exposed to oil fumes, as this may cause discoloration.
2. Do not place hard or heavy objects, such as water tank covers, flower pots, buckets, pots, etc., as they may scratch the surface or cause cracking.
3. The cover plate and seat ring should be cleaned with a soft cloth. Strong acids, strong carbon, and detergent are not allowed to clean. Do not use volatile agents, diluents, or other chemicals to clean, otherwise it will corrode the surface. Do not use sharp tools such as wire brushes or blades for cleaning.
4. When installing the cover plate in a low water tank or without a water tank, people should not lean back, otherwise it may break.
5. The cover plate should be opened and closed gently to avoid direct collision with the water tank and leaving marks that may affect its appearance; Or it may cause breakage.
6. Products using metal seat hinges (metal screws) should be careful not to allow acidic or alkaline solvents to adhere to the product, otherwise it may rust easily.
Daily maintenance
1. Users should clean the toilet at least once a week.
2. If the water source in the user’s location is hard water, it is even more necessary to keep the outlet clean.
3. Frequent flipping of the toilet cover can cause the fastening washer to loosen. Please tighten the cover nut.
4. Do not tap or step on the sanitary ware.
5. Do not close the toilet lid quickly.
6. Do not turn off the washing machine when pouring detergent into the toilet. Rinse it with water and then turn it off.
7. Do not use hot water to wash sanitary ware.
