Fluidmaster 400AKR Installation Instructions

PART# 4-765, Grev. 5, 11/11
FLUIDMASTER 400AKR
®
COMPLETE TOILET REPAIR KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
DO NOT USE IN-TANK DROP-IN TOILET BOWL CLEANERS CONTAINING BLEACH OR CHLORINE. Use of such products will: (1) RESULT 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. 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 bowl cleaners and WILL NOT VOID the Fluidmaster Flush 'n Sparkle Toilet Bowl Cleaning System is recommended for those choosing to use in-tank bowl cleaners and WILL NOT VOID the
FLUIDMASTER WARRANTY because it will not damage the components. DO NOT overtighten nuts or tank/bowl may crack. Always use quality FLUIDMASTER WARRANTY because it will not damage the components. DO NOT overtighten nuts or tank/bowl may crack. Always use quality
Fluidmaster parts when installing or repairing. Fluidmaster will not be responsible or liable for use of non-Fluidmaster parts during installation or repair. Fluidmaster parts 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
such defects. This "Limited Five Year Warranty" is null and void if this plumbing product has not been installed and maintained in accordance with all
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.
Tank Lever
2
2A
If your tank lever has any bends in
it, follow step (2A). If it does not
have any bends in it skip to step
(2B).
2B
2A) To bend lever start bend 2" out
from point lever enters tank. Bend
to match old lever. Do not bend arm
quickly or back and forth repeatedly.
2B) Push lever through tank hole.
Slide lock nut onto lever arm round
flange first. Thread nut until snug.
Do not overtighten. Lock nut is a
reverse thread.
Place fill valve in tank, do not install.
Set top of fill valve even with or 1/2"
above top of tank. Remove fill valve
from tank to adjust height.
Adjust height of fill valve by holding
lower shank with right hand and top
with left hand. Turn lower shank in
Place Shank
or out of the valve body. Place valve
washer onto
in tank and check height again. The
threaded
Critical Level Mark - identified by "C.L."
shank of fill
on valve-MUST be 1" above the top of
valve, flat
the overflow pipe. This is a plumbing
side up.
code.
Then place
Do not move lock ring. It holds the
fill valve in
valve body and shank together under
tank.
pressure. Do not interchange body with
old shank.
Fill Valve Cont.
5
Attach one end of REFILL
HOSE to REFILL CLIP. Place
clip on right side of overflow
pipe. Attach other end of hose
to nipple on fill valve with a
slight arching of hose. (See
picture at right.) Cut tube as
Correct set up of refill hose and
necessary. Do not shove refill
tube down overflow pipe. This refill clip on overflow pipe.
will cause water loss.
DO NOT USE
TANK
REFILL TUBE
LEVER
FILL
FLUSH
VALVE
VALVE
FLAPPER
Before installing flush valve remove tank to bowl
Flush Valve
3
gasket and hex nut from bottom of flush valve.
Set flush valve with flush valve seal into opening
inside of tank.
TANK LEVER
Cutting the Overflow pipe
HOLE
Measure 1" down from the bottom edge of the
WATER
LEVEL
tank lever hole and make a mark on the tank wall.
If the new mark on the tank is above the water
level mark, cut the overflow pipe at the new mark.
If the water level mark is equal to or above the
new mark on the tank, the water level is set too
OVERFLOW
PIPE
high. Lower the water level 1/2" below the new
FILL
mark on the tank. Cut the overflow pipe before
VALVE
you install the flush valve. Use a pipe cutter or
hacksaw blade to cut overflow pipe.
5 Fill Valve
Before installing fill
valve, remove the
valve cap assembly.
Push float up with
right hand. Grip and
hold shaft under
float with right hand.
With left hand,
twist cap and lever
counterclockwise
1/8" of a turn to
unlock. Let cap
242
assembly hang on
SEAL
adjustment screw.
Flushing the Fill Valve, reconnect top & Adjust the Water Level
6
Flushing Out the Replace valve cap assembly. A)Place cap assembly
Debris: Hold a cup on top of gray valve body by aligning cap arm and
over the uncapped adjustment rod next to refill hose. B)Press down on
valve to prevent top cap rotating top and arm clockwise to locked
splashing. Turn position.
water supply full Submerge float cup. Turn on water supply.
B
on and off a few IMPORTANT: Submerge float cup under water for
times. Leave water 30 seconds. Then set the float cup to desired level.
supply off. Check When adjusting float cup flush the tank first. Then
for leaks. Tighten make adjustment while tank is filling. Set water to
nuts just enough to the mark you made in tank. Valve will shut off at new
stop leaking. setting. To raise water level turn adjustment screw
clockwise. To lower setting turn counter clockwise.
A
Hint: If you twist knob 8 times float moves 1/2"
TOOLS
Flush N Sparkle System
Sold Seperately
NEEDED
Bucket
REFILL
Remove old parts from tank
CLIP 1
OVERFLOW
PIPE Remove tank
lid. Use a
pencil to mark
TANK SHOULD
the water level
LOOK LIKE THIS
of the tank.
WHEN SET UP IS
Then flush out
COMPLETE
tank.
Unhook flapper chain from tank lever.
Remove tank lever by loosening locknut
inside tank. This is a reverse thread. Turn
nut in direction shown. Pull lever from tank.
TANK
BOWL
DO NOT use plumber's putty to seal these fittings.
Place fill valve in
tank. Make sure
METAL/COPPER
FLARED TUBING
lid will sit on top
of tank. Align
fill valve nipple
to face parallel
with back wall of
tank. Press down
on shank while
tightening locknut.
Use Fluidmaster coupling
nut and cone washer to
Hand-tighten
replace existing parts.
only. Water supply tube must
extend 1/2 inch inside
threaded shank of valve.
Check Adjustable
7
Flapper Setting
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Locks Pliers
Remove excess water
from bottom of tank
with a sponge. Remove
water supply line from
bottom of fill valve.
Remove lock nut of fill
valve from under tank.
Unbolt tank from
bowl. Lift tank off of
bowl. Lay tank on its
side on a safe secure
Turn off water supply.
surface. Remove
(Clockwise) Place a towel
washers, nuts and
on floor under the water
bolts.
supply connection at tank.
Remove ball cock
from tank.
Under tank, thread large plastic Preparing Fill Valve
4
hex nut onto threads of flush valve.
Tighten lock nut 1/2 turn beyond
hand tight. Place tank to bowl
gasket on bottom of flush valve.
A) Refill Clip
Gasket should cover hex nut.
B) Refill Hose
Place a rubber washer on tank
C) Shank & Cone
bolts. Place tank bolt through
Washer
hole in tank. (optional step: Under
Pull Shank and cone washer off the end of the
tank, place a metal washer and
Refill Clip. This will release all the assembly
hex nut, tighten hex nut.) Set tank
parts.
onto bowl. Place rubber washer,
metal washer and hex nut on to
Push the cone washer from the center of
bolts under bowl. Tighten hex nuts
shank washer with your thumb or cut the four
evenly until tank is snug on bowl
connections between the shank & cone washer
and does not rock.
with scissors. Set cone washer aside.
These parts must be used as illustrated to insure watertight connections.
METAL FLANGED METAL SPIRAL VINYL/BRAIDED
TUBING TUBING
CONNECTOR
LOCK- LOCK- LOCK- LOCK-
NUT NUT NUT
NUT
SPIRAL
FLAT
CONE COUPLING
CONE
WASHER
WASHER
WASHER NUT
COUPLING COUPLING
COUPLING
NUT NUT
NUT
WATER WATER WATER
WATER
SHUTOFF SHUTOFF SHUTOFF SHUTOFF
Use existing Use existing Captive cone washer
coupling nut and spiral cone already included. No
existing flat washer. washer. additional washers
required.
CAUTION: DO NOT use CONE WASHER with CAUTION: Overtightening LOCKNUT or COUPLING
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE or METAL SPIRAL TUBING. NUT could result in breakage and potential flooding.
FILL VALVE WILL NOT TURN OFF
• IMPORTANT: Sand and rust moves through
water pipes. Always clear debris from water
lines. Repeat the steps to flush out the valve
The Adjustable flapper
(see Step 6).
is set on #9 from the
FILL VALVE WILL NOT TURN ON
factory. To adjust,
• IIf fill valve has been in use for some time,
rotate rubber flapper
And float cup does not drop when flushing the
left or right to position
tank: Replace 242 seal.
# in front of chain to
• If fill valve is new, Remove top cap and check
get desired flush.
for debris. If you find debris clean out. If no
debris found: Place a coffee cup upside down
The higher the number
over uncapped valve and turn on water full.
setting the longer the
If strong flow: replace valve. If flow is weak:
flush. The lower the
partial blockage further down in valve, at shut
number setting, the
off or in water supply line.
less water used.
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Remove
tank to
bowl
gasket
from under
tank.
Loosen
flush valve
locknut,
then lift
flush valve
out of tank
A
C
D) Lock Nut
E) Coupling Nut
F) Threaded Shank
D
G) Shank Washer
G
F
E
B
Use chart to determine
which type of water
supply you have. Use the
PLASTIC OR METAL
COMPRESSION
BALL TUBING appropriate assembly
parts as required to
properly reconnect the
water supply. Do not use
plumbers putty to seal
these fittings. (Teflon
tape is optional). With
Do not use Fluid-
correct washers in place
master's coupling
tighten coupling nut.
nut and the cone
washer on plastic
HAND TIGHTEN ONLY.
or metal tubing as
shown. CAUTION: Do not use
Fluidmaster cone washer
with plastic supply line or
metal spiral tubing.
WATER LEVEL IN BOWL IS TOO LOW
• Make sure the refill hose is supplying water
down the overflow pipe.
• Water level in tank may be too low. Raise
water level to 1/2" below top of overflow pipe.
• Flapper may be closing too soon. Give flapper
chain approximately 1/2 " of slack. Adjust
flapper to higher setting.
• If your toilet is 3.5 gallons per flush or larger,
the flapper in this kit may not be the correct
flapper.Pick up a 501 Harsh Water flapper or
504 all rubber flapper by Fluidmaster.
CAUTION: Do not shove refill tube down
overflow pipe. This will cause loss of water
from tank. Make sure the end of the refill tube
is higher than the water level of the tank.