Installation Guide

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Toilet with 2” Flush Valve

OVERFLOW

PIPE

FILL

VALVE

WATER

LEVEL

Preparing The Fill Valve For Installation

INSTALLATION

Flapper Chain Hook-up Leak Sentry Chain Hook-up

Water-Saving Feature:

Roller Clamp

Check bowl water level by flushing toilet. If bowl appears to be full but

continues to fill, the valve may be overfilling the bowl causing excess

water to siphon down the trapway. Adjust 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 level recedes down and stops. With

a pencil, draw a line at the top of the water level in bowl. Now flush the

toilet. If the valve is still filling and the water is up to the line in the

bowl, then the amount of water going into the bowl is too high and

needs to be adjusted. Adjust the refill by turning the roller clamp with

thumb to the next lower number. Flush the toilet; 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.

Hose

Clamps

Water-Saving Feature:

Hooking Up the Leak Sentry Chain

Lift tank lever all the way up

inside tank and hold it there.

Pull Leak Sentry chain until it

lifts the float cup all the way

up the fill valve shaft. Then

connect chain & clip with no

slack in chain to the tank lever.

NOTE: Do not cross Leak

Sentry chain and flapper chain.

If lever has only one hole, then

attach to same hole.

Testing Leak Sentry

Simulate a leak by slightly lifting flapper chain to

allow 3 or 4 inches of water to slowly drain from

tank. Fill valve should not turn on, but remain

locked and stay off.

If test fails go to Troubleshooting section. Make

sure chain is free, not tangled or caught.

Turn off water. Lift tank lever

all the way up inside tank. Hold

tank lever there. Pull flapper

chain tight so the flapper is

lifted as high as it can go and

attach chain to hole in lever

directly above flapper. Make

sure flapper chain is straight.

Make sure flapper is closed on

seat. If not, you may need to

lengthen the flapper chain by a

link or two to allow flapper to

close and seal tank.

Before you install the flush valve, make sure the

overflow pipe and water level of tank are correctly set.

A. THE TOP OF OVERFLOW PIPE should be cut a

minimum of 1" below tank lever hole. NOTE: You can

either measure the overflow pipe and cut outside of tank

or cut pipe after installation.

B. Tank Lever Hole. Measure 1 inch down from bottom

edge of tank lever hole.

C. WATER LEVEL is usually set 1/2" below top of

Overflow Pipe.

D. The CRITICAL LEVEL mark identified by C.L. on fill

valve must be positioned a minimum of 1 inch above

the top of the overflow pipe. This is a requirement of the

Universal Plumbing Code.

Adjusting Water Level

Water Supply Line

Turn screw clockwise to

raise water level or counter

clockwise to lower water

level. Set water to the pencil

mark you made in tank.Valve

will shut off at setting.

HINT: When you twist

adjustment screw 8 times -

float moves 1/2”.

IMPORTANT:

Pull Leak Sentry chain,

then release to unlock

float cup, so tank will

fill. With water supply

on, submerge the float

cup under the water

for 30 seconds. Set

the float cup to desired

level, by turning the

water level adjustment

screw. When adjusting

float cup, flush the

tank first. Then make

adjustment while tank is

filling.

Inspect water

supply line. Replace it if it

is worn or over 5 years old,

as part is under pressure.

1. Attach the Supply line

coupling nut to the fill

valve. Turn the coupling

nut clockwise by hand

until tight. Do not over

tighten the nut as it could

damage the fill valve

or coupling nut itself,

resulting in flooding and

property damage.

Hold a cup over

the uncapped

valve to prevent

splashing. Turn

water supply

full on and off a

few times. Leave

water supply off.

If Replacing

Seal: Use

only genuine

Fluidmaster

242 seal

Removing Valve Cap Assembly Flushing Out

Debris

If Replacing

Seal

Replacing Valve Cap

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THE VALVE WILL NOT REFILL THE TANK AFTER A

FLUSH:

• If fill valve is new: 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 or in water

supply line.

• Tighten the Leak Sentry chain (See Instruction #7)

a few chain loops at a time until valve refills tank

after flush.

IF 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.

• Roller clamp may need to be rolled to a higher

number.

SEAL

LOCATION

IF FILL VALVE TURNS ON AND OFF BY ITSELF

• The tank is leaking water and the Leak

Sentry chain is not set properly. (See

Instruction #7) Try stopping the leak by

resetting both flapper and Leak Sentry

chain.

IF FILL VALVE WILL NOT TURN OFF

• Dirt may have gotten into the fill valve

when you turned on the water. (See step

“Removing The Valve Cap Assembly,

Flushing Out Debris & Replacing Seal” in

the Troubleshooting box).

IF FILL VALVE WILL NOT TURN ON

• Pull Leak Sentry chain, then release to

unlock float cup, so tank will fill. (See

Instruction #7)

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

1/8

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.

Place cap assembly

on top of gray valve body

by aligning cap arm and

adjustment rod next to refill

hose.

B. Press down on top cap

while rotating top & arm

clockwise to locked position.

Removing The Valve Cap Assembly, Flushing Out Debris & Replacing Seal

242

SEAL

PART# 4-2246, Grev. 1, 03/13

FLUIDMASTER

400ARHRLS

FILL VALVE WITH LEAK SENTRY

OPTION INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DO NOT USE

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 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 Seven 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 Seven 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.

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.

WARNING

TOOLS

NEEDED

Bucket Scissors Channel

Locks

Adjustable

Pliers

Hack Saw Sponge

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PARTS

IN THIS KIT:

Because drop-in cleaners used in the tank can

result in damaged tank parts (see WARNING),

Fluidmaster recommends the use of Flush ’n

Sparkle

Toilet Bowl Cleaning System (Models

8100, 8200 or 8300). It cleans the bowl without

harming tank parts by isolating the cleaner from

the tank water, releasing it only to the bowl

where it is needed. Cartridges supply more than

1,000 flushes and are a snap to replace.

Click Seal

Faucet

and Toilet Connectors

The "CLICK" Let's You Know It's Sealed!

™

Technology You Can Trust. Hear the "click" and

know the toilet connector is properly sealed and

cannot be over-tightened. Toilet Connector nut

clicks & stops tightening when connector has

achieved a good seal. Prevents over-tightening &

cracking of connector nut and fill valve shank.

Stainless steel braiding provides maximum

protection against bursting.

FAUCET

TOILET

NEW!

DUO FLUSH

FLUSH VALVE

OVERFLOW

PIPE

FLOAT

CUP

REFILL

TUBE

ROLLER CLAMP

TANK SHOULD

LOOK LIKE THIS

WHEN SETUP

IS COMPLETE

REFILL

CLIP

Toilet with 3” Flush Valve

DO NOT USE Leak Sentry with DUO FLUSH

™

Toilet with DUO FLUSH

™

FILL

VALVE

(1) Performax™ fill valve

(1) Locknut

(1) Shank washer

(1) Refill clip

(1) Refill hose

(1) Roller clamp

(2) Hose clamps

(1) Leak Sentry w/chain

HINT: Pair with the

patent-pending DUO Flush™

valve to convert your toilet’s

existing single flush valve

to a dual flush valve and to

boost toilet performance

when connected with the

PerforMAX™ fill valve.

2. Turn on water supply

and check for leaks. If you

find leaking at bottom of

tank, turn nut just enough

to stop leaking. Then flush

toilet to check.

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 drawing).

Cut tube as necessary. Do

not shove refill tube down

overflow pipe. This can

cause major water waste.

Squeeze hose clamp. Slide

to end of hose and release.

Correct set up of refill hose

and refill clip to overflow pipe

Place fill valve in tank.

Make sure lid will sit on top

of tank without sitting on

valve. Align fill valve nipple

to face center of tank. Press

down on shank from inside of

tank while tightening locknut.

Hand-tighten only. DO NOT

OVER TIGHTEN.

Installing The New Fill Valve

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.

valve with left hand. Turn lower

shank hard in or out of the valve

body. 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 inch

above the top of the overflow

pipe. This is a requirement of the

Universal Plumbing Code.

Adjust height of fill valve by

holding lower shank with

right hand and top of

Mark 1 inch above the top

of overflow pipe. Remove

fill valve from tank to

adjust height.

Place fill valve in tank, do not

install. Top of fill valve MUST

be set 3 inches above the top

of the overflow pipe. This will

automatically place the C.L.

Preparing Fill Valve

Assembly Parts

A) Refill Clip

B) Refill Hose

C) Shank Washer

D) Locknut

E) Threaded Shank

F) Roller Clamp

G) Hose Clamps

H) Leak Sentry w/chain

Preparing Fill Valve

Place Shank

washer onto

threaded

shank of fill

valve. Flat

side up.

Shank

Washer

Threaded

Shank

1”

“C.L”

MARK

MEASURE

HEIGHT ONLY:

DO NOT INSTALL

REFILL

CLIP

REFILL HOSE

NIPPLE

TANK SHOULD

LOOK LIKE THIS

WHEN SETUP

IS COMPLETE

FLUSH

VALVE

OVERFLOW

PIPE

TANK

LEVER

FLAPPER

FLOAT

CUP

REFILL TUBE

FILL

VALVE

ROLLER CLAMP

REFILL

CLIP

TANK SHOULD

LOOK LIKE THIS

WHEN SETUP

IS COMPLETE

FLUSH

VALVE

OVERFLOW

PIPE

TANK

LEVER

FLAPPER

FLOAT

CUP

REFILL TUBE

FILL

VALVE

ROLLER CLAMP

REFILL

CLIP

1. Locate Leak Sentry device loose in

box.

2. Install Leak Sentry device onto

valve by snapping it into holes in

bottom of float cup. Be sure stainless

steel blade faces valve body.

3. Leak Sentry is fully installed when

device is flush with bottom of float

cup.

Leak Sentry will work with most

flappers and chain style flush valves.