An Easy Way To Install Raised Toilet Seats

By Jennie Sandoval


Raised toilet seats are vital to the elderly. Purchasing one depends largely on what has been instructed by the doctor. Toilet seats are available in different forms and each is specially designed with a distinctive purpose. Buyers should, therefore, consult with their physicians just before heading to the any home depot.

For someone to able to determine the right seat enables elderly to experience real convenience and comfort. This will not be too hard to find for there are lots of stores around the city that have a plethora of displays. Installing this, however, can be pretty tricky but no one needs to get a professional installer for it to be done exactly. The purchase typically comes with user-friendly step-by-step instructions and if followed very carefully, the project can will wrapped up that way it is expected. For people installing bubble-type raised seats, here is a quick advice.

First is to lift the seat and the cover of the toilet. This has to be done in order for the lid and the seat to be positioned upright and to be out the way. It will be impossible to work efficiently without having it done for the bowl will be required to be opened later.

The seat will then be positioned with the tall end at the rear of the bowl and the inner ring found over the opening. For the bowl to be installed, the elevated seat should be pushed down until it is made sure to have securely put in place. And since this is not intended for permanent use, one should check the doctor from time to time for it can compromise safety of users going beyond recommended date.

Elevated toilet seats having adjustable knobs are harder to install, though. But then again, no one needs to pay for the expertise of an installer. The same thing is done in the process. The seat and lid are to be lifted for similar reason.

Adjustments must only be made the moment the cover is already raised. Once done, adjustment knobs must be turned in a leftward direction in order to loosen the adjustment bracket. Doing this gets the seat to be easier to fit into the bowl.

This has to be done continuously without an increase of force of course until it fits perfectly. After, the toilet is to be placed in the bowl rim while hooking its rear flanges located under the edge. The elevated unit must sit flat on the rim. Also, the knob must be ensured fixed at the front end.

Having it positioned on the rim, it must be pushed a bit harder using the hands in order to get the new seat placed in the middle. The adjustment knob should then be turned in clockwise motion this time to tighten. One must continue doing it until he feels resistance on the knob.

And if the top end of the raised toilet seats hit the lid, these should be removed for proper fit. Specific instructions for installation and adjustments are identified by the American Red Cross to ensure safety. If having trouble installing, it is best to call for professional help.




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