American Standard 3073.216.020 Installation Instructions - Page 4

14 LIFT ARM FIRST IMPORTANT: Always clear sand and rust from system. • 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. • While holding a container over the uncapped VALVE to prevent splashing, turn water supply on and off a few times. Leave water supply off. • 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. 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 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: • 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. Go to our website at www.fluidmaster.com for more solutions to toilet problems. For troubleshooting information please contact: 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. PROBLEM Does not flush Poor or sluggish flush Toilet leaks Toilet does not shut off TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION a. Water supply valve closed. b. Supply line blocked. c. Sand or debris lodged in water control. a. Bowl water level too low. b. Supply valve partly closed. c. Partially clogged trapway and/or drain pipe and/or vent. d. Supply pressure too low. a. Poor supply line connection. b. Poor bowl to tank/floor connection. a. Flush valve seat and/or rubber seal worn or deformed. b. Sand or debris lodged in water control. a. Open valve and allow water to fill tank. b. Shut off water supply, disconnect supply line and inspect all gaskets and washers. Reassemble. Also, see Fluidmaster maintenance. (see Step 14) c. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean as per Step 14. a. Check that water level is set to correct height in tank, also verify the flush valve adjustments are set as per Step 10. b. Open supply valve fully. Be sure that proper supply tube size is used. c. Remove obstruction. Consult a plumber if necessary. d. Normal supply pressure must be at least 20 psi. a. Review Step 9 of installation procedure. b. Review Step 4 through 7 of installation procedure. a. Shut off water supply. Replace flush valve or flush valve silicone seal. b. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean per Step 14. - 4 - 7301144-100 Rev. H