Fluidmaster 400AKRP10 Installation Guide
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1. If you have a Gerber or Kohler two piece toilet it is recommended you use a different tank RUBBER to bowl gasket GASKET N ey Gerber Use an extra thick Gerber gasket 7 ee Kohler Use a triangular Kohler gasket hee Both Gerber and Kohler gaskets not included GASKET Installing New Fill Valve Place fill valve in tank Make sure lid will sit on top of tank without touching valve Align fill valve nipple to face center of tank Press down on shank from inside tank while tightening locknut Hand tighten only DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN Over tightening may crack the fill valve or tank causing flooding Make sure the float cup does not touch the tank walls or tank lever and flush valve Attach one end of refill tube to refill clip Place clip on right side of overflow pipe Attach other end of tube to nipple on fill valve with a slight arch See drawing to the right Cut tube as necessary WARNING Do not shove refill tube down overflow pipe This may cause significant water waste or 555C kit IF WATER LEVEL IN BOWL IS TOO LOW LEAK OCCURS WHEN TOILET IS FLUSHED bowl gasket needs to fully cover locknut TROUBLESHOOTING Bucket PARTS IN THIS KIT Fill Valve Shank Washer Locknut Refill Tube Refill Clip Flush Valve PerforMAX High Performance Flapper Rubber Gasket Large Plastic Locknut Tank to Bowl Gasket Brass Bolts2. continued Position fill valve in tank but do not fully install yet Top of fill valve MUST be set 3 above overflow pipe This will automatically place CRITICAL LEVEL MARK C L Mark 1 above the top of overflow pipe Remove fill valve from tank to adjust height Adjust height of fill valve by holding lower shank with right hand and top of valve with left hand Twist the lower shank counter clockwise to increase valve height and clockwise to decrease valve height You should hear several clicks Place valve in tank and check height again THE CRITICAL LEVEL MARK identified by C L on valve MUST be positioned 1 above top of overflow pipe This is a requirement of the Universal Plumbing Code Do not move lock ring It holds the valve body and shank together under pressure Do not interchange body with old shank as leaking can occur Attach Water Supply Connector Inspect water supply connector Replace it if it is worn or over 5 years old to prevent flooding and property damage A Attach water supply coupling nut to fill valve Turn coupling nut clockwise by hand until tight WARNING Do not over tighten the nut as it could damage fill valve or coupling nut resulting in flooding and property damage Fluidmaster Click Seal connector is recommended A perfect seal every time without over tightening B Turn on water supply and check for l
3. of the chain to the tank lever directly above the flapper Leave inch of slack in the chain Remove Old Parts Remove tank lid Use pencil to mark water level of tank Then follow A Turn off water supply Clockwise Flush toilet and remove excess water from B Remove water supply coupling nut Remove locknut from under tank C Remove fill valve from tank D Unhook flapper chain from tank lever E Remove tank lever nut this is a reverse thread nut Pull lever from tank F Unbolt tank from toilet bowl Remove tank and lay on its side on a safe and secure surface Remove washers nuts and bolts Note If you have a three bolt tank save bolt washer and nut in best condition for future use Clean bolt amp nut with wire brush G Remove tank to bowl gasket from under tank Loosen and remove flush valve lock nut and remove flush valve from tank Adjusting the PerforMAX High Performance Installing Lever amp Flapper Chain If the removed tank lever is bent see picture proceed to next step If the Turn the rubber portion left or right to select the best flush for your toilet The higher the number set in front of the chain connection the longer the flapper will stay open Turn clockwise for greater flush volume Turn counterclockwise for lower flush volume Removing Valve Cap Assembly Flushing Out Debris Replacing Seal amp Replacing Valve Cap Assembly Removing Valve Cap Assembl
4. PART 4 765 Grev 9 03 14 FLUIDMASTER COMPLETE TOILET REPAIR KIT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS DO NOT USE IN TANK DROP IN TOILET BOWL CLEANERS CONTAINING BLEACH OR CHLORINE Use of such products will 1 RESULT IN DAMAGE to tank components and MAY CAUSE FLOODING and PROPERTY DAMAGE and 2 VOID FLUIDMASTER WARRANTY Fluidmaster Flush n Sparkle Toilet Bowl Cleaning System is recommended for those choosing to use in tank bow cleaners and WILL NOT VOID the FLUIDMASTER WARRANTY because it will not damage the components DO NOT overtighten nuts or tank bow may crack Always use quality Fluidmaster ps when installing or repairing Fluidmaster will not be responsible or liable for use of non Fluidmaster parts during installation or repair LIMITED FIVE YEAR EXPRESS WARRANTY Subject to the Exclusions set forth below Fluidmaster Inc promises to the consumer to repair or at the option of Fluidmaster Inc to replace any part of this plumbing product which proves to be defective in workmanship or materials under normal use for five years from the date of purchase All costs of removal transportation and reinstallation to obtain warranty service shall be paid by the consumer During this Limited Five Year Express Warranty Fluidmaster Inc will provide subject to the Exclusions section set forth below all replacement parts free of charge necessary to correct ects This Limited Five Year Warranty is null and void i
5. Stainless Steel Washers Stainless Steel Hex Nuts two thick amp two thin Rubber Washers Tank Lever Tank Lever Locknut Gi IN Scissors Large Adjustable Sponge Mini Hack Saw Wire Brush ANN Pliers Optional Optional steps A G tank with sponge PREPARATION and lubricant spray Installing Toilet Bolts 1 Place one rubber washer on each tank bolt 2 Place tank bolts through bottom holes of tank 3 For reinforced connection Under tank place metal washers on thin hex nuts and hand tighten to toilet tank Caution The thin metal hex nut should not touch the toilet bowl porcelain If touching stop and remove nuts and washers 4 Set tank onto bowl Place rubber washers metal washers qa O amp hex nuts on each bolt under toilet bowl Using tool tighten TOILET TANK hex nuts evenly until tank is snug and does not rock METAL WASHER For Three Bolt Toilets The kit contains two extra rubber washers for toilets that METAL WASHER have three bolts If you need a third bolt and nut reuse one f METAL HEX NUT of your existing bolt sets along with the new rubber washers supplied Correct set up of refill tube and refill clip to overflow pipe REFILL TUBE NIPPLE __ REFILL CLIP IF FILL VALVE DOES NOT TURN ON WILL NOT TURN OFF OR WILL NOT REFILL THE TANK AFTER THE FLUSH e Remove top cap and check for debris If you find debris or flow is weak Inspect lower section of fill val
6. eaks If you find leaking at bottom of tank turn nut just enough to stop leaking Then flush toilet to check to lower water level Once adjusted flush toilet and check new level Repeat if necessary HINT When you twist adjustment screw 8 times float moves 1 2 Please keep a copy of these instructions on the property in which the product was installed INSTALLATION Adjusting Tank Water Level With water turned on set float cup to desired level by turning water level adjustment screw When adjusting float cup flush tank first Then make adjustment while tank is filling To adjust tank water turn adjustment screw clockwise to raise water level or counter clockwise REFILL TUBE OVERFLOW PIPE ay ws A FLUSH A VALVE d A H TANK SHOULD SHANK HLA LOOK LIKE THIS WASHER SN f Installing Flush Valve A Insert flush valve into tank hole Position overflow pipe toward back of tank Do A not cover bolt holes of tank B Holding flush valve in place thread large RUBBER H plastic locknut onto threads of flush valve Hand GASKET S TOOLS NEEDED tighten locknut and then use large adjustable pliers to go turn beyond hand tight Do not LOCKNUT overtighten C Place tank to bowl gasket on bottom of flush valve locknut Gasket should cover locknut B Note
7. f this plumbing product has not been installed and maintained in accordance with all such del written instructions accompanying the product and if non Fluidmaster Inc parts are used in installation EXCLUSIONS FLUIDMASTER INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING COSTS OF INSTALLATION WATER DAMAGE PERSONAL INJURY OR FOR ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ABUSE OR MISUSE OF THE PRODUCT FROM OVERTIGHTENING OR FROM FAILURE TO INSTALL OR MAINTAIN THIS PLUMBING PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDING USE OF NON FLUIDMASTER PARTS DO NOT USE IN TANK DROP IN TOILET BOWL CLEANERS CONTAINING BLEACH OR CHLORINE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO TANK COMPONENTS AND MAY CAUSE FLOODING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE USE OF SUCH PRODUCTS WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY Preparing the Flush Valve for Installation Before flush valve installation ensure overflow pipe and water level of tank are correctly set 1 THE TOP OF OVERFLOW PIPE A must be cut 1 below bottom of TANK LEVER HOLE B Remove tank to bowl gasket and flush valve lock nut first Insert flush valve into tank hole Mark the flush valve 1 below bottom of tank lever hole Remove flush valve and cut overflow pipe at specified mark 2 WATER LEVEL C is set below top of overflow pipe Fluidmaster recommends 1 2 Code Compliance helps protect your home amp drinking water supply Preparing the Fill Valve for Installation
8. p was missed in INSTALLING TOILET BOLTS section Please ensure all steps were followed in INSTALLING TOILET BOLTS section Tighten bolts further until tank does not rock and leak stops e This usually means that tank to bowl gasket is not centered and seated properly Please ensure all steps were followed in INSTALLING FLUSH VALVE section Tank to e Note If you have a Gerber or Kohler two piece toilet it is recommended you use a different tank to bowl gasket Gerber Use an extra thick Gerber gasket Kohler Use a triangular Kohler gasket Both Gerber and Kohler gaskets not included CORRECT ORDER OF HARDWARE PARTS BOLT HEAD METAL HEX NUT 0 RUBBER WASHER __ 7 lever is not bent then proceed to step B Before installing new tank lever please remove tank lever lock nut A The new lever will need to be bent like the lever that was just removed To bend lever start bend 2 inches after 90 degree elbow Do not bend arm quickly or back and forth repeatedly B Measure length of existing lever arm If necessary trim new arm at the cut line that best matches the length of the old arm hacksaw recommended for best results Push lever through tank lever hole Slide tank lever locknut onto lever arm with flat side of nut facing tank lever thread C Tighten locknut in the direction shown clockwise Do Not Over Tighten Lock nut is a reverse thread Attach the clip
9. ve for partial blockage Partial blockage may be at shut off valve or in water supply line See REMOVING THE VALVE CAP ASSEMBLY amp FLUSHING OUT DEBRIS If fill valve has been in use for some time and or float cup does not drop when flushing tank replace seal with a genuine Fluidmaster 242 seal See IF REPLACING SEAL IF FILL VALVE TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITSELF OR IS RUNNING WHEN NO FLUSH HAS TAKEN PLACE e This indicates the tank is losing water The fill valve is refilling lost water Clean flapper and drain seat If leak continues change flush valve Install Fluidmaster 507AKR 540AKR e Please ensure all steps were followed in INSTALLING LEVER amp FLAPPER CHAIN section Flapper needs to be clipped in to fall evenly on flush valve seat e Flush valve locknut may not be tight enough Check locknut and use tools to ensure locknut is tightened 1 2 turn past hand tight e Make sure the refill tube is supplying water down overflow pipe e Water level in tank may be too low Raise water level to 1 2 below top of overflow pipe See ADJUSTING TANK WATER LEVEL You may have to lengthen the fill valve in order to increase the water level in tank See PREPARING THE FILL VALVE FOR INSTALLATION e Flapper may be closing too soon Give flapper chain approximately 1 2 of slack See INSTALLING NEW PERFORMAX HIGH PERFORMANCE FLAPPER LEAKING AT BOLTS AND OR ON BASE OF TOILET e Bolts are likely not tight enough or a ste
10. y Flushing Out Debris Hold cup upside down over uncapped valve to prevent splashing Turn water supply on and off a few times Turn water supply off when putting cap back on valve Grip and hold shaft under float with right hand With left hand twist cap and lever Fluidmaster 242 seal counter clockwise 1 8th of a turn to unlock the top cap Pressing down on top may be helpful with older valves Let cap assembly hang on float cup SEAL N If Replacing Seal VA Turn off water supply amp flush out tank Push float up with right hand see picture Use only a genuine Y K gt RAB N gt Fluidmaster 30800 Rancho Viejo Road San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 www Fluidmaster com 800 631 201 Contact Fluidmaster for troubleshooting help or visit www fluidmaster com M F 5 30 am 5 00 pm PST Preparing the Fill Valve for Installation Fill Valve Assembly Parts A Refill Clip Place Shank B Refill Tube S washer onto C Shank Washer O threaded D Locknut shank of fill E Threaded Shank valve Flat side up Threaded Shank Location Q Replacing Valve Cap A Place cap assembly on top of gray valve body by aligning cap arm and adjustment rod next to refill tube B Press down on top cap while rotating top amp arm clockwise to locked position
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