American Standard 3189.016.021 Installation Guide
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1. FINISHED WALL CLOSET BOLTS SUPPLY AS REQ D INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS FINISHED Install closet bolts in flange channel and slide K A FLOOR into place parallel to wall SEALANT NUT TAPERED s WASHER CLOSET Pa INSTALL WAX SEAL Invert toilet on floor cushion to prevent damage and POSITION TOILET ON FLANGE install wax ring evenly around waste flange horn with a Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet flange so bolts project through mounting holes tapered end of ring facing toilet Apply a thin bead of S around aie ee i PPY i b Loosely install retainer washers and nuts Side of washers marked THIS SIDE UP must face up Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America Inc AS America Inc 2012 7301152 100 Rev P US FUTURE R F O SAVE RUBBER GASKET BOLT CAP CLOSET BOLT INSTALL TANK a Install large rubber gasket over threaded outlet on bottom of tank and lower tank onto bowl so that tapered end of gasket fits evenly into bowl water inlet opening Insert tank mounting bolts and rubber washers from inside tank through mounting holes and secure with metal washers and nuts A CAUTION With tank parallel to wall alternately DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS tighten nuts until tank is snugged OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED down evenly against bowl surface WASHER NUT INSTALL TOILET a Position toilet squarely to wall and with2. Supply line blocked Flush valve chain too loose or disconnected Sand or debris lodged in water control Open valve and allow water to fill tank Shut off water supply disconnect supply line and inspect all gaskets and washers Reassemble Also see Fluidmaster maintenance see step 13 Readjust chain length as required Shut off water supply Remove cap and clean per Step 13 Poor or sluggish flush Bowl water level too low Supply valve partly closed Supply pressure too low Partially clogged trapway and or drain pipe and or vent Check that refill tube is connected to water control and inserted into tank overflow without being kinked or damaged Open supply valve fully Be sure that proper supply tube size is used Remove obstruction Consult a plumber if necessary Normal supply pressure must be at least 20 psi Toilet leaks Poor supply line connection Poor bowl to tank floor connection Review Step 9 of installation procedure Review Step 4 through 7 of installation procedure Toilet does not shut off Flush valve chain too tight holding flush valve open Flush valve seat and or flapper worn or deformed Sand or debris lodged in water control Readjust chain length as needed Review step 10 Replace flapper flush valve assembly as needed Shut off water supply Remove cap and clean per Step 13 In the United States A
3. TURN ON OR SHUT OFF or REFILL OF TANK WATER IS SLOW after valve has been in use for some tme Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed Go to our website at www fluidmaster com for more IMPORTANT Always solutions to toilet problems clear sand and rust from system e While holding a container over the uncapped VALVE to e Replace TOP by engaging lugs and rotating 1 8 turn clockwise For troubleshooting information please contact MAKE CERTAIN TIP IS TURNED e Make sure water supply is off Remove valve TOP by lifting arm and rotating top and arm 1 8 turn counterclockwise pressing down slightly on cap prevent splashing turn water supply on and off a few times Leave water supply off TO THE LOCKED POSITION VALVE MAY NOT TURN ON IF TOP IS NOT FULLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION S Fluidmaster nc 30800 Rancho Viejo Road San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 949 728 2000 800 631 2011 www fluidmaster com Always use quality Fluidmaster repair parts when maintaining your Fluidmaster products Fluidmaster shall not be responsible or liable for any damages caused by products used with Fluidmaster valves that were not manufactured by Fluidmaster Inc 2001 Fluidmaster Inc Registered trademark of Fluidmaster Inc 7301152 100 Rev P For Repair Parts List See Under Tank Lid TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Does not flush Water supply valve closed
4. a rocking motion press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor Install caps on washers If necessary cut bolt height to A CAUTION size before installing caps DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE Smooth off the bead of sealant around base Remove THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT excess sealant t INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer s directions Before continuing determine the type of water supply connection you have from the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly reconnect the water supply METAL COPPER METAL FLANGED METAL SPIRAL VINYL BRAIDED FLARED TUBING TUBING TUBING CONNECTOR N LOCK NUT LOCK NUT FS Lock NUT PS took NUT CONE gt EXISTING EXISTING lt WASHER WASHER 7 CONE WASHER COUPLING EXISTING NUT Tae COUPLING COUPLING NUT NUT WATER WATER SHUT OFF SHUT OFF SHUT OFF ge SHUT OFF These parts must be used as Use existing Use existing spiral Captive cone illustrated to insure water tight coupling nut cone washer washers already connection Use of existing and washer Fluidmaster cone included No coupling nut may result in washer may not additional washers water leakage Water supply seal completely on needed With correct washers in place see tube or pipe must extend at spiral type supply Step 9a tighten COUP
5. ER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ROD and moving FLOAT CUP up or down LOCK NUT CONE WASHER SD PARTS FOR WATER CONNECTION COUPLING NUT w SEE STEP 9 HAND TIGHT ONLY T Diagram 1 CARE AND CLEANING When cleaning your toilet wash it with mild soapy water rinse thoroughly with clear water and dry with a soft cloth Avoid detergents disinfectants or cleaning products in aerosol cans NEVER use abrasive scouring powders or abrasive pads on your toilet seat Some bathroom chemicals and cosmetics may damage the seat s finish A WARNING Do not use in tank cleaners Products containing chlorine calcium hypochlorite can seriously damage fittings in the tank This damage can cause leakage and property damage American Standard shall not be responsible or liable for any tank fitting damage caused by the use of cleaners containing chlorine calcium hypochlorite TROUBLESHOOTING IF FILL VALVE SHUTS OFF BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK SLOWLY repeat Step 13 IF FILL VALVE TURNS OFF AND ON DURING PERIODS OF NON USE it is a signal you are wasting water because NOTE Pictures are representative and may not exacily depict the flush valve e The end of the refill tube is inserted into overflow pipe below water level in tank Attach refill tube to overflow pipe using S clip provided e The flush valve is leaking because it s worn dirty or misaligned with tank ball or flapper replace with a new flapper IF FILL VALVE WON T
6. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS American Standard CARE AND MAINTENANCE Style That Works Better Colony FitRight Two Piece Toilet Models 2435 2436 2437 2453 2485 2486 2487 Thank you for selecting American Standard the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years To ensure this product is installed properly please read these instructions carefully before you begin Certain installations may require professional help Also be sure your installation conforms to local codes A CAUTION PRODUCT IS FRAGILE TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE NOTE Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS Putty Knife Regular Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Sealant Tape Measure Hacksaw Wax Ring Gasket Flexible Supply Tube Closet Bolts Carpenters Level REMOVE OLD TOILET Close toilet supply valve and flush tank completely Towel or sponge remaining water from tank and bowl Disconnect and remove supply line NOTE f replacing valve first shut off main water supply Remove old mounting hardware remove toilet and plug floor waste opening to prevent escaping sewer gases Remove closet bolts from flange and clean away old wax putty etc from base area NOTE Mounting surface must be clean and level before new toilet is installed ROUGHING IN DIMENSIONS NOTE Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed ea ARa 2486 CLOSET FLANGE 2435 2437 2436 2453
7. LING NUT least 1 2 inside threaded line i shank of valve does not apply 1 4 turn beyond hand tight to flanged tubing DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CAUTION Overtightening of CAUTION DO nOruSE LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT CONE WASHER WITH could result in breakage and PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE potential flooding A WARNING Do not use plumber s putty pipe dope or any other sealant on the water supply connection to this tank If the connection leaks after hand tightening replace the supply line If the connection continues to leak with the new supply line replace the fill valve Warranty is void if any type of sealant is used on the water supply connection 7301152 100 Rev P MUST BE 1 ABOVE OVERFLOW PIPE VALVE VALVE BODY ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT i wa mn Ly m ip a MARK C L ARM REFILL NIPPLE TUBE WATER LEVEL 3 ADJUSTMENT 8 ROD ADJUSTMENTS a Adjust water level Water level should be adjusted to level indicated on tank by adjusting float cup See Step 11 for water level adjustment method b If bowl fails to siphon an adjustment may be required with the lift chain Simply remove the bead chain from the retainment clip see Fig 10A and take up slack on the chain and reinsert on lift rod Make sure the chain is not too taught Turn on water supply Submerge the FLOAT CUP under the water for 30 seconds Adjust the water to desired level by turning WAT
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