American Standard Cadet 3 Elongated Toilet 2459 User's Manual
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1. D 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 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 TURN ON OR SHUT OFF or REFILL OF TANK WATER IS SLOW after valve has been in use for some time Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed IMPORTANT Always clear sand and rust from system e Make sure water supply is off Remove valve TOP by water supply on and off a lifting arm and rotating top few times Leave water and arm 1 8 turn supply off counterclockwise pressing down slightly on cap e While holding a container over the uncapped VALVE to prevent splashing turn e Replace TOP by engaging lugs and rotating 1 8 turn clockwise MAKE CERTAIN TIP IS TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION VALVE MAY NOT TURN ON IF TOP IS NOT FULLY TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION GUARANTEE This Fluidmaster product is guaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of one year Units returned to Fluidmaster will be replaced without charge Go to our website at www fluidmaster com for more solutions to toilet problems For trou2. supply pressure must be at least 20 psi Toilet leaks Toilet does not shut off Poor supply line connection Poor bowl to tank floor connection 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 Review Step 9 of installation procedure Review Step 4 through 7 of installation procedure Readjust chain length as needed Review Step 10 Shut off water supply Replace flush valve Shut off water supply Remove cap and clean per Step 13 CADET 3 FLUSH RIGHT TOILET FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY For this warranty to become effective the accompanying warranty registration card and proof of purchase must be completed and returned to the address on the warranty registration card within 30 days of purchase If inspection of this American Standard plumbing product inclusive of china and all mechanical components within five years after its initial purchase confirms that it is defective in materials or workmanship American Standard will repair or at its option exchange the product for a similar model This warranty does not apply to local building code compliance Since local building codes vary considerably the purchaser of this product should check with a local building or plumbing contractor to insure local code compliance before installation This warranty shall be void if the product has been moved from its
3. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS CARE AND MAINTENANCE American Standard Tropic Cadet 3 2 piece Round Front Elongated Right Height Toilets Models 2455 2457 2459 CAD ET Triumph Cadet 3 2 piece Round Front Elongated Right Height Toilets Models 2490 2491 2492 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 Style That Works Better ROUGHING IN DIMEN
4. SIONS NOTE Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed below For 4007 Tanks 12 305mm CLOSET FLANGE SUPPLY CLOSET BOLTS AS REQ D INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS Nea Install closet bolts in flange channel turn 90 and slide into place 6 152 mm apart and parallel to wall NUT TAPERED s WASHE S CLOSET va INSTALL WAX SEAL POSITION TOILET ON FLANGE Invert toilet on floor cushion to prevent damage and a Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet flange so bolts project install wax ring evenly around waste flange horn with through mounting holes tapered end of ring facing toilet Apply a thin bead of b Loosely install retainer washers and nuts Side of washers marked THIS sealant around toilet base SIDE UP must face up Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America Inc 7301 1 02 100 Rev D AS America Inc 2008 USE FUTURE R FO SAVE For Tanks Bowls using Speed Connect System Tank mounting bolts pre installed TANK MTG BOLTS PRE BORT CAR INSTALLED WASHER NUT UT WASHER NUT 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 and tank mounting bolts go through mounting holes Secure with metal washer nut combo INSTALL TOILET a Position toilet squarely to wall and with a rocking moti
5. bleshooting information please contact Fluidmaster me 30800 Rancho Viejo Road San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 949 728 2000 800 631 2011 www fluidmaster com 2001 Fluidmaster Inc Registered trademark of Fluidmaster Inc 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 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Does not flush Water supply valve closed 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 as per Step 13 Poor or sluggish flush Bowl water level too low Supply valve partly closed Partially clogged trapway and or drain pipe and or vent Supply pressure too low 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
6. down 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 TANK NUMBER REPAIR PARTS LIST Repair parts are determined by toilet tank number which can be found marked inside tank NOTE XXX represents color or trim finish options Specify when ordering PART NO DESCRIPTION 738938 XXX0A TRIP LEVER STANDARD LEFT HAND 034783 XXX0A BOLT CAP KIT 738565 423 0070A FLUIDMASTER 400A VALVE 738921 100 0070A FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 INCH INCLUDES FLAPPER 738920 0070A FLAPPER ASSEMBLY 3 INCH 7301021 0070A TANK COUPLING KIT 253 735127 400 XXX TANK COVER 12 ROUGH 735124 400 XXX TANK COVER 12 ROUGH 738921 101 0070A FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 INCH INCLUDES FLAPPER 738916 101 0070A REFILL TUBE 9 INCH 4007 100 S 4007 516 KISISISISIS 2738 7301102 100 Rev
7. e Manager P O Box 6820 2480 Stanfield Rd AS Maquila S A de C V Piscataway New Jersey 08855 Mississauga Ontario Via Morelos 330 Attention Director of Consumer Affairs Canada L4Y 1S2 Col Santa Clara For residents of the United States warranty Toll Free 800 387 0369 Ecatepec 55540 Edo Mexico information may also be obtained by calling www americanstandard ca www americanstandard com mx the following toll free number 800 442 1902 www americanstandard us com Ae 7301102 100 Rev D
8. initial place of installation if it has been subjected to faulty maintenance abuse misuse accident or other damage if it was not installed in accordance with American Standard s instructions or if it has been modified in a manner inconsistent with the product as shipped by American Standard This warranty DOES NOT COVER any damage caused by the use of in tank cleaners American Standard s option to repair or exchange the product under this warranty does not cover any labor or other costs of removal or installation nor shall American Standard be responsible for any other incidental or consequential damages attributable to a product defect or to the repair or exchange of a defective product all of which are expressly excluded from this warranty Some states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties so this exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other statutory rights that vary from state to state or from province to province in which case this warranty does not affect such statutory rights For service under this warranty it is suggested that a claim be made through the contractor or dealer from or through whom the product was purchased or that a service request including a description of the product model and of the defect be sent to the following address In the United States In Canada In Mexico American Standard Brands AS Canada ULC Customer Servic
9. nd at least 1 2 inside threaded shank of valve does not apply to flanged tubing Use existing coupling nut and washer CAUTION DO NOT USE CONE WASHER WITH PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE WATER SHUT OFF WATER N SHUT OFF B p Captive cone washers already included No additional washers needed Use existing spiral cone washer Fluidmaster cone washer may not seal completely on spiral type supply line CAUTION Overtightening of LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT could result in breakage and potential flooding With correct washers in place see Step 9a tighten COUPLING NUT 1 4 turn beyond hand tight DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN 7301102 100 Rev D ADJUSTMENTS a Adjust water level Water level should be adjusted to level indicated on tank MAR nea a by adjusting float cup 1 ABOVE OVERFLOW PIPE 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 8 the retainment clip and take up slack ADJUSTMENT on the chain and reinsert on lift rod en Make sure the chain is not too taught Turn on water supply Submerge the FLOAT CUP under the water for 30 Locknur ture aven seconds Adjust the water to SHANK desired level by turning BARTSROA WATER WATER LEVEL ADJUSTMENT COUPLING NUT CW Gee ETEF oy ROD and moving FLOAT CUP HAND TIGHT ONLY T CONE WASHER SA Diagram 1 up or
10. on press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor With tank parallel to wall alternately tighten nuts until tank is snugged down evenly against bowl surface A CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED USE INCLUDED TOOL NUT DRIVER OR DEEP SOCKET RACHET Install caps on washers If necessary cut bolt height to size before installing caps A CAUTION DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT c Smooth off the bead of sealant around base Remove excess sealant t INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer s directions Before continuing determine the type of water supply connecation you have from the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly reconnect the water supply DO NOT use plumber s putty to seal these fittings VINYL BRAIDED CONNECTOR METAL COPPER FLARED TUBING METAL FLANGED TUBING LOCK NUT gt EXISTING WASHER METAL SPIRAL TUBING EPS Lock NUT EXISTING CONE E LOCK NUT N LOCK NUT CONE WASHER EXISTING WASHER COUPLING COUPLING NUT NUT COUPLING WATER SHUT OFF WATER SHUT OFF These parts must be used as illustrated to insure water tight connection Use of existing coupling nut may result in water leakage Water supply tube or pipe must exte
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