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Fluidmaster 400A Quick Install Manual

Fluidmaster 400A Quick Install Manual

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400A FILL VALVE
*See back page for important legal information.
INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE

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Summary of Contents for Fluidmaster 400A

  • Page 1 QUICK Install Guide 400A FILL VALVE *See back page for important legal information. INSTALL WITH CONFIDENCE...
  • Page 2: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED PARTS OVERVIEW Tank Water Level Adjustment Screw TOOLS NEEDED Refill Tube Towel Pliers Bucket Sponge Refill Clip Shank Washer Locknut Tank Water Level Adjustment Screw...
  • Page 3 STEP 1: PREPARE TANK STEP 2: REMOVE OLD FILL VALVE A: TURN OFF WATER A: REMOVE CONNECTOR Remove water supply connector from bottom of fill valve by twisting connector nut to the left (clockwise). LEFT TURN CLOCKWISE B: REMOVE OLD LOCKNUT B: DRAIN WATER Below tank, twist locknut Flush toilet to drain most of the water from the tank.
  • Page 4 STEP 3: ADJUST HEIGHT OF NEW FILL VALVE A: TWIST FILL VALVE TO ADJUST HEIGHT Top of fill valve cap should measure roughly 3" above top of overflow pipe. Fill Valve Cap TOP OF FILL VALVE CAP 3" TOP OF OVERFLOW PIPE Overflow Pipe HOLD TWIST...
  • Page 5 STEP 4: INSTALL NEW FILL VALVE INSTALL LOCKNUT INSTALL SHANK WASHER Screw locknut to the Pull up to top of shank. right (counterclockwise) * Place shank washer onto fill valve shank onto threaded shank of RIGHT (below tank) fill valve. WIDE SIDE UP. Shank Washer Threaded Shank ATTACH REFILL TUBE TO REFILL CLIP...
  • Page 6: Step 5: Finishing Steps

    STEP 5: FINISHING STEPS C: WATER LEVEL A: ATTACH WATER After the tank stops filling, water level should fill the tank to SUPPLY CONNECTOR roughly ½ inch below top of overflow pipe to ensure a proper TO FILL VALVE flush. Twist to the right (counterclockwise) Top of...
  • Page 7 STEP 6: FINE-TUNE TANK WATER LEVEL A: FLUSH THE TOILET TO CHECK THE TANK WATER LEVEL After the water stops filling the tank, the water level should be roughly ½ Tank Water Level 1/2" inch below the top of overflow pipe to Top of Adjustment Screw ensure a proper flush.
  • Page 8 A: FLUSH THE TOILET If you’re satisfied with the flush, YOU’RE DONE! YOU DID IT! We knew you could! Share your success story with friends and family! #FixedMyToilet #Fluidmaster Still not working exactly right? See the next page for Troubleshooting.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    • WON’T TURN OFF REPLACE FILL VALVE SEAL • WON’T REFILL TANK Remove cap (see page 16). REMOVE CAP AND CHECK FOR DEBRIS Replace seal with a genuine Fluidmaster 242 Seal. Turn off water supply. TURN Replace valve cap. COUNTER- B: Flush toilet.
  • Page 10 For installation assistance, contact our TOO LOW technical services department. Email, chat 1/2” below top of overflow pipe is or call our toll-free number. 1/2" recommended (see page 12). www.fluidmaster.com/support Overflow Pipe 1-800-631-2011 Hours Available: Monday – Friday C: FLAPPER MAY BE CLOSING...
  • Page 11 LIMITED SEVEN-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 seven years from the date of purchase.