American Standard 2003 Care and Cleaning, Trouble Shooting Flush Valve Seal Leaks

11TROUBLE SHOOTING FLUSH VALVE SEAL LEAKS:

Lift piston up by pulling up on the lift chain, inspect seal for visible distortion and presence of debris on sealing surface with finger.

SEAL REPLACEMENT:

1.Turn off water supply and flush toilet to empty tank.

2.Disconnect Chain from Trip Lever by removing Hair Pin Cotter and Clevis Pin.

3.Partially lift and support piston bottom with one hand.

4.Remove thumbscrew by turning counter-clockwise.

5.Remove piston top and gasket.

6.Replace gasket with new gasket.

7.Reverse procedure, turn thumbscrew until 2 clicks are felt.

THUMBSCREW

HAIR PIN

COTTER

PISTON TOP

GASKET

PISTON BOTTOM

NOTE: DO NOT ADD ANY FOREIGN MATERIALS TO THE SEALING SURFACE.

11a REFILL TUBE REPLACEMENT:

Locate bottom portion of hose clip to vent tube at location as shown.

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12CARE AND CLEANING

When cleaning your toilet, wash it with mild, soapy water, rinse thoroughly with clear water and dry with a soft cloth.

!WARNING: Do not use in-tank cleaners. These products 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 damage caused by the use of in-tank cleaners.

13						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
	LIFT ARM			wasting water because:
	FIRST			• 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.
				• The flush valve is leaking because it's worn, dirty
				or misaligned.
				IF FILL VALVE WON'T TURN ON OR SHUT OFF
	IMPORTANT: Always clear	• While holding a	• Replace TOP by engaging
				or REFILL OF TANK WATER IS SLOW after
	sand and rust from system.	container over the	lugs and rotating 1/8 turn	valve has been in use for some time, Fluidmaster
	• Make sure water supply is off.	uncapped VALVE to	clockwise. MAKE CERTAIN	Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed.
	Remove valve TOP by lifting	prevent splashing, turn	TIP IS TURNED TO THE	Go to our website at www.fluidmaster.com for
	arm and rotating top and arm	water supply on and	LOCKED POSITION. VALVE
				more solutions to toilet problems.
	1/8 turn counterclockwise,	off a few times. Leave	MAY NOT TURN ON IF TOP
	pressing down slightly on cap.	water supply off.	IS NOT FULLY TURNED TO	For troubleshooting information please contact:
			THE LOCKED POSITION.
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workmanship for a period of one year. Units returned to Fluidmaster will be replaced without charge.
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