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I was ecstatic when this happened. it is beautifully designed and very well made with a solidly constructed seat with flat edge for a smooth transfer from a wheelchair. the hinges had metal bolts in a rock-solid connection that looks like pristine white plastic but feels like lead. those hinges aren't going anywhere. better yet, the two front legs under the rim each had a lip that descended into the bowl that was supposed to secure the rim to the bowl, preventing any sideways movement of the rim. the design was so perfect for our needs I thought it must have come from my own head. modesty is overrated. I was devastated when I tried to install it as it looked like the bolts wouldn't fit through the holes in the bowl. i was about to return it when i read a review criticizing the so called "instructions". of course, if you hold the washer by the end, the bolts expand and enter the holes in the bowl. I wouldn't have described "over the toe" as an "upright" position as every seat I've ever bought is installed in the upright closed position. now I had hope again. as we go, our bowl is flat front to back, but this seat is designed for a slight rise where the bolts go in. for this event they provided optional large risers for the bolts. unfortunately these are not made of a rock solid bond and do not adhere as tightly as a person needs when moving from a seat to a toilet. I was worried that over tightening might split them. I installed anyway. now the two hind legs under the rim no longer come into contact with the bowl due to the risers. I tried to swing the ring. it wobbled a bit but maybe at least it will work until the risers wear out. next, remember the two front legs under the rim, each with a lip going down into the bowl? ingenious! I thought. they should provide security and stability. good guess! they don't come into contact with the bowl at all. in fact they are a good half inch away from touching the bowl. all the worse for the ingenious. as for that nice flat ring: in theory it seems ideal for transfer, but it is literally a pain in the thighs. it hurts to sit. when my cargo gets home we will see if it will work or not. honestly, if not, I don't know what else to do. the ideal height for transfer from most wheelchairs is 19". The current so-called ada toilet bowls are only taller than 16.5". with a lid you would do well to get 17.25" off the floor. we are lucky to have the rare 17" high bowls. the 2-inch riser sets the finished height to almost exactly 19". if that doesn't work, I'm doomed, I say...doomed!

i have installed many toilet seats and assumed i knew what i was doing (not here though). this chair is designed for safety, so it's a little more complicated than the others. I first reversed the direction of the cover screws and the seat didn't lay flat so I knew I had to start over. no, the instructions aren't great, but if I watched the video a few times, introduced the parts, and took the time to follow the video carefully, I'd be fine. it is a very nice seat once installed properly. (See detailed photos attached.) Note to Centoco: Make this a "biscuit" color version.