Is there a way to prevent the rocking of the seat? The more I tighten the bolts, the seat doesn't sit firmly on the toilet bow,.
1121481
I had the same problem. I ended up buying another seat without any tightening bolts.
1121482
I believe the seat is designed for a oblong shape toilet, even so, I found that the seat doesn't reach all the way to the rear of the toilet but if you take care to center the seat with the adjusting screws and then snug, not crank down on the screws the seat stays in place pretty good.
1121483
This seat is used on a toilet in a utility room that my husband uses when he is working outside so esthetics isn't a big consideration. He used a small thin piece of ridged rubber molding that he happened to have in his workshop. He cut a piece that fit between the bolts and the toilet bowl. He used it only on one side and it was enough to keep the toilet seat from moving. I think the fact that the piece is rubber also helps because it doesn't slide against the smooth porcelain bowl. This solution really keeps the seat in place very well.
213467
I think your seat is so thick and rigid. If it is, you can get a new seat which is thinner and more flexible. Look for the plastic and cheaper ones at walmart.
699918
No I have not experienced that. The seat that comes with the toilet is a good one, at least on the elongated shaped bowl. We recently replaced it (2+ years) but after removing it I found I could fix the reason for it coming off the hinge. There's a plastic sleeve that slipped out from it's plastic holding cage, pushed it back in. Looks like the plastic cage eventually gets a bit misshaped so it'll probably come loose again, but hasn't yet.
240897
I have only had my stool for a few short months but on occasion I have noticed from moving it around the screw in rubber "stablizers" come loose and I need to screw them back in to stop the wobbles. If it is the actual stool, verses the stablizers try putting a peice of a toothpick inside the joint, this will require taking it apart and putting it back together. Wobbling is not good for a stool espeically if you have an elderly person using it in the shower. Check the warranty.
1438598
My toilet seat is lifted by atleast 3 inches, if I tighten all the screws. I have to leave the screws loose to have it some place to relax if someone sits on the seat. If I tighten the screws to its max, it makes a cracking sound and I fear it will break. I'm not sure if I can treat it differently.
1724965
I would not recommend tightening the nuts until they snap off. I have installed dozens of these and get them to wrench tight and that is it. Then the toilet seat can be removed if need be.
667055
All toilet seats are held in place by friction resulting from being bolted down. A seat will tend to shift off center when one or both the hold-down bolts are not tight enough. Therefore, there's no toilet that will not shift if not properly tightened down. The Bemis has a well designed hinge mechanism if only they would include a comprehensive instruction sheet with it.
1340840
Try switching around the feet and don't tighten anything until you get all the bolts through. If anything, you might have to drill a little, but I didn't have to. Just keep it kinda loose, until you get everything in.
1522917
Hello, According to the manufacturer, push the lever inward so the chair will not lean back. If you need anything else, please let us know. Thank you.
667053
I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they contact the porcelain within the holes and see if that helps. I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they... » Read More I have had the same problem. It appears to me that the spacing for the holes on the toilet are not the same as for the seat. The difference is probably one-eighth inch or less. The bolts from the seat are at a slight angle (both away from the toilet) on the underside. Tightening the nuts doesn't change that. The slope on the bolt prevents the nut from making solid contact with the porcelain surface on the underside. I suspect the Bemis seat has standard bolt spacing and the "designer" toilet has non-standard (slightly larger) hole spacing. I plan to file down the bolts where they contact the porcelain within the holes and see if that helps. « Show Less
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No problem, I have been sitting on mine daily for several months, and never even a squeak! I was breaking regular seats every three months or so, especially the hinges, but not this one, doesn't budge. I still want to get another one for the upstairs bath, just saving my pennies. You will be satisfied, I'm sure.
629747
you could try getting a softer butt..... or maybe it's your butt thats making the popping/clunking noise? who knows lol
1265187
You just really have to tighten it the best you can. I initially thought the same thing but I was able to tighten the seat and it does not move. The smallest crank makes a big difference. Good Luck!
1736248
I have installed a lot of toilet seats and have never seen bolts too big. You are probably going to have to drill the underside of the seat to fit this new hinge. This makes the task quite difficult.
168771
You have to tighten the nut very, VERY tightly, and the act of doing so has a tendency to tilt the seat forward a bit, so start with it tilted slightly back. It's not a really comfortable seat-I'm thinking about replacing it with something different.
1537219
READ THIS! Yes, my seat when brand new felt wobbly after a few miles. That's because the screws on the pair of main springs were getting loose! All you have to do is tighten them real tight, preferably with a non-adjusting wrench. But don't apply too much torque that you start stripping the threads. And also check what UNHAPPY CAMPER was talking about. He makes very good sense. This seat is excellent if properly adjusted and installed, but it is not plug-n-play, I'm sorry to say.
1048860
Try tightening it all the way. Make sure you use plumber's tape when you install it. I tightened mine pretty tight and haven't had a problem with the main or hand-held shower heads moving