Install Instructions
ARM
LIFT
ARM
FIRST
–
C
U
T
–
C
U
T
4"
8"
6"
7
FOR SIDE OR
ANGLE-MOUNT
TANKS ONLY
STEP 18 STEP 19
STEP 20
STANDARD SETTING
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
STEP 22STEP 21
STEP 23
STEP 26
STEP 24 STEP 25
18. Continue to Step 19 for standard front-mount tank. FOR SIDE OR ANGLE
MOUNT TANK: slowly bend new tank lever arm to match old tank lever arm.
Or position new tank lever in tank to determine arm angle needed. Remove,
then slowly bend new tank lever arm to match the angle of the tank. DO NOT
BEND ARM TOO QUICKLY OR BACK AND FORTH REPEATEDLY.
19. Measure length of existing tank lever (it should be 4", 6", 8" or 9"). If necessary,
trim new tank lever at the cut line that matches the length of the old tank lever
(hacksaw recommended for best results).
20. Unthread nut from new handle (reverse thread – turn opposite usual direction)
and remove. Slide new tank lever through tank hole until handle shank fits
snugly. Slip lock nut over tank lever (flat side facing handle). Start nut on threads
(reverse thread), but DO NOT TIGHTEN FULLY.
21. Connect flapper chain/linkage to hole in tank lever arm that provides the best
lift. Chain should have slight slack when flapper is in closed position. Replace
lid. Check lift action for proper flush. Tighten tank lever nut securely. DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN OR TANK MAY CRACK.
22. To adjust flush, begin where the chain attaches to frame as your center point.
Flapper is set at "9" for maximum flush volume. For standard flush volume,
rotate flapper to "4." For less (minimum) flush, rotate flapper to "1." Or rotate
anywhere in between for the desired flush volume.
23. IMPORTANT: Always clear sand and rust from system. Make sure water
supply is shut off. Remove valve TOP by lifting arm and rotating top and arm
1/8 turn counterclockwise, pressing down slightly on cap.
24. While holding a container over the uncapped VALVE to prevent splashing, turn
water supply on and off a few times. Leave water supply off.
25. Replace TOP by engaging lugs and rotating 1/8 turn clockwise. MAKE
CERTAIN TOP IS TURNED TO THE LOCKED POSITION. VALVE MAY NOT
TURN ON IF TOP IS NOT FULLY TO THE LOCKED POSITION.
26. Turn on water supply. Submerge the FLOAT CUP under the water for 30
seconds. Adjust the water to desired level by turning WATER LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT ROD and moving FLOAT CUP up or down. Water should end
up 1/2" to 1" below top of OVERFLOW PIPE.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF FILL VALVE WON'T TURN OFF,
• There may be debris at seal – repeat Steps 23-25.
• The seal inside the VALVE TOP may be damaged – replace with genuine
Fluidmaster 242 seal.
IF FILL VALVE TURNS OFF AND ON DURING PERIODS OF NON-USE,
• There may be a leak at the FLAPPER.
• The end of the REFILL TUBE is inserted into OVERFLOW PIPE below water level in tank
(See Step 16 or 17).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
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instructions, which may be found at www.fluidmaster.com. Fluidmaster, Inc. shall not be
liable for any damages resulting from failure to install or maintain the product in accordance
with the product instructions, from abuse or misuse of the product, from use of
non-Fluidmaster, Inc. parts, or from overtightening. Do not use in-tank drop-in toilet bowl
cleaners containing bleach or chlorine.