Fluidmaster 400ARHRFCS Installation Instructions

PART# 4-2304, Grev. 1, 10/13
FLUIDMASTER
®
400ARHRFCS PREMIUM 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 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 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.
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.
Preparing the Fill Valve for Installation
2
Fill Valve Assembly Parts
A) Refill Clip Place shank
B) Refill Tube washer onto
F
C) Shank Washer threaded
D) Locknut shank of fill
B
G
E) Threaded Shank valve. Flat
F) Roller Clamp side up.
G) Hose Clamps
A
C
E
Shank
Washer
D Threaded
Shank
Installing New PerforMAX™ High Performance Flapper
4
Put flapper on seat and push down on flapper clips at the horizontal posts of overflow pipe.
Attach chain clip to tank lever directly above flapper. Leave 1/2" of slack in chain.
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. The less time your flapper stays open,
the more water it saves.
HORIZONTAL
FLAPPER CLIPS
POSTS
SEAT
CHAIN
CLIP
Code Compliance
8
Once fill valve is installed, ensure overflow pipe and water
level of tank are correctly set.
1. THE TOP OF OVERFLOW PIPE (A) must be minimum of 1" below
TANK LEVER HOLE (B).
2. WATER LEVEL (C) is set below top of
D
Overflow Pipe (Fluidmaster recommends
B
1/2").
3. THE CRITICAL LEVEL MARK / C.L.
WATER
LEVEL
Mark (D) identified by C.L. on fill valve
A
must be positioned 1" above top of
C
overflow pipe. This is a requirement of the
Universal Plumbing Code.
OVERFLOW
FILL
PIPE
VALVE
Code Compliance helps protect your home
& drinking water supply.
– Please keep a copy of these instructions on the property in which the product was installed.
TANK
LEVER
DO NOT USE
FLOAT
CUP
LOCK RING
FILL
VALVE
FLAPPER
SHANK
LOCKNUT
WASHER
CLICK SEAL ®
CONNECTOR
Position fill valve in tank, but do not fully install yet. Top of fill valve
MEASURE
HEIGHT ONLY: MUST be set 3" above overflow pipe. This will automatically place
DO NOT INSTALL
CRITICAL LEVEL MARK / C.L. Mark, 1" above the top of overflow pipe.
Remove fill valve from tank to adjust height.
1 "
"C.L"
MARK
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
LOCK
RING
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 Universal Click Seal
5
A. Select proper adapter by threading on each adapter to the shutoff valve to find
the one that fits. No adapter is needed if your shutoff valve is 1/2" F.I.P.
B. Thread the adapter into the metal nut of the Click Seal
C. Thread the metal nut onto the shutoff valve and tighten 1/2 turn beyond hand-tight.
D. Prior to threading plastic nut onto fill valve shank, turn Click Seal nut counter-clockwise
until threads align. Gently turn Click Seal nut clockwise and hand-tighten until nut clicks. The
click lets you know it's sealed .
®
E. Slowly turn on water at the shutoff valve.
F. Carefully check for leaks at shutoff valve. If leak appears, tighten
+
1.28 & 1.6 3.5 GPF
nut just enough to provide a leak-free joint. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
GPF
A
Gold - 3/8" Comp. Bronze - 7/16" Comp. Silver - 1/2" Comp.
IF FILL VALVE DOES NOT TURN ON, WILL NOT TURN OFF,
OR WILL NOT REFILL THE TANK AFTER THE FLUSH
• Remove top cap and check for debris. If you find debris, or flow is weak: Inspect lower section of fill valve for partial blockage. Partial
blockage may be at shut off valve or in water supply line (See "REMOVING THE VALVE CAP ASSEMBLY & 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
• 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 or 555C kit.
IF WATER LEVEL IN BOWL IS TOO LOW
• Make sure the refill tube is supplying water down overflow pipe.
• 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").
• Flapper may be closing too soon. Give flapper chain approximately 1/2" of slack (See "INSTALLING NEW PERFORMAX™ HIGH
PERFORMANCE FLAPPER").
TOOLS
NEEDED
Scissors
ROLLER CLAMP
REFILL TUBE
HOSE CLAMP
IN THIS KIT:
REFILL CLIP
(1) PerforMAX™ Fill Valve
(1) Shank Washer
(1) Locknut
OVERFLOW
PIPE
(1) Refill Tube
(1) Refill Clip
FLUSH
(1) Roller Clamp
VALVE
(2) Hose Clamps
TANK SHOULD
LOOK LIKE THIS
(1) PerforMAX™ High Performance Flapper
WHEN SET UP IS
COMPLETE
(1) 12" Universal Click Seal
with (3) Thread Adapters
Installing New Fill Valve
3
® Water Supply Connector
D
Connector.
®
FILL VALVE
INLET
C
SHUTOFF
B
VALVE
E
Removing Valve Cap Assembly, Flushing Out Debris, Replacing Seal, & Replacing Valve Cap Assembly
Removing Valve Cap Assembly
Turn off water supply & flush
out tank. Push float up with
right hand (see picture). Grip
and hold shaft under float with
right hand. With left hand,
twist cap and lever 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.
Sponge
PARTS
C
B
Connector
®
A
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.
Squeeze hose clamp. Slide to end of hose and release.
Adjusting Tank Water Level Water-Saving Feature: Roller Clamp
6 7
With water turned on, set float cup to Check bowl water level by flushing toilet. If bowl
desired level, by turning water level adjustment appears to be full but continues to fill, valve may be overfilling
screw. When adjusting float cup, flush tank first. bowl causing excess water to siphon down trapway. Adjust
Then make adjustment while tank is filling. amount of water going down into the bowl as follows: Fill the
bowl with a gallon of water. Wait 1 minute until the bowl water
To adjust tank water, turn adjustment screw
level recedes down and stops. With a pencil, draw a line at
clockwise to raise water level or counter clockwise
the top of the water level in bowl. Now flush the toilet. If the
to lower water level. Once adjusted, flush toilet and
valve is still filling and the water is up to the line in the bowl,
check new level. Repeat if necessary.
then the amount of water going into the bowl is too high and
HINT: When you twist
needs to be adjusted. Adjust the refill by turning the roller
adjustment screw 8 times
clamp with thumb to the next lower number. Flush the toilet;
- float moves 1/2".
adjust until water level in bowl is at the pencil mark when the fill
valve shuts off. If valve shuts off and bowl is not full, adjust by
turning the roller clamp to a higher number. Repeat until water
in bowl is up to line. "O" on roller clamp equals no refill to bowl.
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.
242
SEAL
30800 Rancho Viejo Road, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
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Remove Old Parts
1
Remove tank lid. Use pencil to mark water level of tank.
Then follow steps A-E.
A. Turn off water supply (Clockwise). Flush toilet and remove
excess water from tank with sponge.
B. Remove water supply coupling nut. Remove locknut from
under tank. Remove old water supply connector.
C. Remove fill valve from tank.
D. Disconnect flapper chain from tank lever arm.
E. Remove flapper from flush valve.
D E
Correct set up of refill tube
and refill clip to overflow pipe
REFILL HOSE
REFILL CLIP
NIPPLE
Hose
Clamps
If Replacing Replacing Valve Cap
Seal 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 & arm clockwise to locked position.
SEAL
LOCATION
If Replacing Seal:
Use only a genuine
A B
Fluidmaster 242 seal.