How to Install a Basement Toilet
Place the macerator unit so it will be behind the toilet's location., Connect a discharge pipe to the macerator's drainpipe., Connect the macerator unit to an existing vent stack inside the house with PVC vent piping., Place the toilet in its...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the macerator unit so it will be behind the toilet's location.
The unit will connect to the back of the macerating toilet. -
Step 2: Connect a discharge pipe to the macerator's drainpipe.
The discharge pipe can feed into a piping system and connect with the house's main drainage system to get rid of waste.
Fit the macerator unit manufacturer's discharge adapter onto the discharge pipe and the macerator's outlet port to connect them.
The port is on top of the macerator unit.
Tighten the discharge adapter with the nut driver so it is secure.
A gate valve is recommended on the discharge line near the macerator's outlet.
This will come in handy if the macerator needs to be serviced.
Without the macerator in place there won't be anything to hold the waste in the vertical run of the discharge line. , This provides necessary ventilation.
You may need to apply PVC pipe primer and cement before fitting the PVC piping to the vent stack and macerator unit.
A new vent line may be ran if an existing vent stack is inaccessible. , Mark the mounting holes for the toilet on the floor. , Drill pilot holes into the basement floor. ,, An accordion-like gasket may work as a connector.
Secure the connection with a stainless steel clamp tightened with the nut driver. , Open the water shut-off valve. , (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) , Check for any leaks. -
Step 3: Connect the macerator unit to an existing vent stack inside the house with PVC vent piping.
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Step 4: Place the toilet in its desired position in the basement.
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Step 5: Move the toilet away.
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Step 6: Use 2 brass screws to secure the toilet in place over the holes.
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Step 7: Connect the macerator unit to the back of the toilet.
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Step 8: Connect the basement toilet with the water-supply line.
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Step 9: Plug the unit into a GFCI outlet.
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Step 10: Flush the toilet.
Detailed Guide
The unit will connect to the back of the macerating toilet.
The discharge pipe can feed into a piping system and connect with the house's main drainage system to get rid of waste.
Fit the macerator unit manufacturer's discharge adapter onto the discharge pipe and the macerator's outlet port to connect them.
The port is on top of the macerator unit.
Tighten the discharge adapter with the nut driver so it is secure.
A gate valve is recommended on the discharge line near the macerator's outlet.
This will come in handy if the macerator needs to be serviced.
Without the macerator in place there won't be anything to hold the waste in the vertical run of the discharge line. , This provides necessary ventilation.
You may need to apply PVC pipe primer and cement before fitting the PVC piping to the vent stack and macerator unit.
A new vent line may be ran if an existing vent stack is inaccessible. , Mark the mounting holes for the toilet on the floor. , Drill pilot holes into the basement floor. ,, An accordion-like gasket may work as a connector.
Secure the connection with a stainless steel clamp tightened with the nut driver. , Open the water shut-off valve. , (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) , Check for any leaks.
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