American Standard 2097.012 installation instructions Troubleshooting Guide

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TROUBLESHOOTING

IF FILL VALVE SHUTS OFF BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK

SLOWLY, repeat Step 12.

IF FILL VALVE TURNS OFF AND ON DURING PERIODS OF

NON-USE,it is a signal you are wasting water because:

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• The end of the refill tube is inserted into overflow pipe, below

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water level in tank. Attach refill tube to overflow pipe using "S"

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clip provided.

• 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

IMPORTANT: Always

• While holding a

• Replace TOP by engaging

some time, Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be

clear sand and rust from

container over the

lugs and rotating 1/8 turn

needed.

system.

uncapped VALVE to

clockwise. MAKE

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• Make sure water supply is

prevent splashing, turn

CERTAIN TIP IS TURNED

off. Remove valve TOP by

water supply on and off

TO THE LOCKED

solutions to toilet problems.

lifting arm and rotating top

a few times. Leave

POSITION. VALVE MAY

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and arm 1/8 turn

water supply off.

NOT TURN ON IF TOP IS

counterclockwise, pressing

NOT FULLY TURNED TO

down slightly on cap.

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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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSE

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Does not flush

a. Water supply valve closed.

a. Open valve and allow water to fill tank.

b. Supply line blocked.

b. Shut off water supply, disconnect supply line, and inspect

all gaskets and washers. Reassemble. Also, see Fluidmaster

maintenance (see step 12).

c. Flush valve chain too loose or disconnected.

c. Readjust chain length as required.

d. Sand or debris lodged in water control.

d. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean per Step 12.

Poor or sluggish flush

a. Bowl water level too low.

a. Check that refill tube is connected to water control and

inserted into tank overflow without being kinked or damaged.

b. Supply valve partly closed.

b. Open supply valve fully. Be sure that proper supply tube size is used.

c. Partially clogged trapway and/or drain pipe and/or vent.

c. Remove obstruction. Consult a plumber if necessary.

d. Supply pressure too low.

d. Normal supply pressure must be at least 20 psi.

Toilet leaks

a. Poor supply line connection.

a. Review Step 8 of installation procedure.

b. Poor bowl to tank/floor connection.

b. Review Step 4 through 6 of installation procedure.

Toilet does not shut off

a. Flush valve chain too tight, holding flush valve open.

a. Readjust chain length as needed. Review step 9.

b. Flush valve seat and/or flapper worn or deformed.

b. Replace flapper/flush valve assembly, as needed.

c. Sand or debris lodged in water control.

c. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean per Step 12.

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