American Standard Plumbing Product 2455 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  
CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Tropic Cadet®3 2-piece Round Front,  
Elongated, Right Height Toilets  
Models 2455 / 2457 / 2459 / 2791  
Triumph Cadet®3 2-piece Round Front,  
Elongated, Right Height Toilets  
Models 2490 / 2491 / 2492  
Thank you for selecting American Standard - the benchmark of fine quality for over 100 years.To ensure this product is installed properly,  
please read these instructions carefully before you begin. (Certain installations may require professional help.) Also be sure your  
installation conforms to local codes.  
! CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE.TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!  
NOTE: Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components.  
RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS  
Putty Knife  
Hacksaw  
Regular Screwdriver  
Wax Ring/Gasket  
Adjustable Wrench  
Sealant  
Closet Bolts  
Tape Measure  
Carpenters Level  
Flexible Supply Tube  
1 REMOVE OLD TOILET  
a. Close toilet supply valve and flush tank completely. Towel or sponge remaining water from tank and bowl.  
b. Disconnect and remove supply line. NOTE: If replacing valve, first shut off main water supply!  
c. Remove old mounting hardware, remove toilet and plug floor waste opening to prevent escaping sewer gases.  
d. Remove closet bolts from flange and clean away old wax, putty, etc. from base area.  
NOTE: Mounting surface must be clean and level before new toilet is installed!  
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS:  
NOTE: Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed below:  
2
3
CLOSET FLANGE  
For 4007 Tanks: 12" (305mm)  
FINISHED WALL  
A
CLOSET BOLTS  
SUPPLY  
AS  
REQ'D.  
INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS  
Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90 , and slide  
into place 6" (152 mm) apart and parallel to wall.  
FINISHED  
FLOOR  
°
12"  
(305mm)  
4
5
WAX RING  
SEALANT  
NUT  
TAPERED  
WASHER  
CLOSET  
BOLT  
FLANGE  
INSTALL WAX SEAL  
POSITION TOILET ON FLANGE  
a. Unplug floor waste opening and install toilet on closet flange so bolts project  
through mounting holes.  
b. Loosely install retainer washers and nuts. Side of washers marked "THIS  
SIDE UP" must face up!  
Invert toilet on floor (cushion to prevent damage), and  
install wax ring evenly around waste flange (horn), with  
tapered end of ring facing toilet. Apply a thin bead of  
sealant around toilet base.  
Pr o d u c t n a m e s l i s t e d h e r e i n a r e t r a d e m a r k s o f A S A m e r i c a , I n c .  
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10  
11  
ADJUSTMENTS  
ARM  
NIPPLE  
TOP  
REFILL  
TUBE  
a. Adjust water level. Water level should  
be adjusted to level indicated on tank  
by adjusting float cup.  
TANK  
LEVER  
CRITICAL LEVEL  
MARK ("C.L.")  
MUST BE  
1" ABOVE  
See Step 11 for water level adjustment  
method  
OVERFLOW PIPE  
FLOAT  
CUP  
FILL  
b. If bowl fails to siphon, an adjustment  
may be required with the lift chain.  
Simply remove the bead chain from  
the retainment clip and take up slack  
on the chain, and reinsert on lift rod.  
Make sure the chain is not too taught.  
VALVE  
FLUSH  
VALVE  
VALVE  
BODY  
WATER LEVEL  
ADJUSTMENT  
ROD  
ADJUSTABLE  
HEIGHT  
Turn on water supply.  
FLAPPER  
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.  
SHANK  
WASHER  
THREADED  
SHANK  
LOCK NUT  
CONE WASHER  
PARTS FOR WATER  
CONNECTION  
(SEE STEP 9)  
COUPLING NUT  
(HAND TIGHT ONLY)  
Diagram 1  
12  
CARE AND CLEANING  
When cleaning your toilet, wash it with mild, soapy water, rinse thoroughly with clear water and dry with a soft cloth. Avoid detergents,  
disinfectants, or cleaning products in aerosol cans. NEVER use abrasive scouring powders or abrasive pads on your toilet seat. Some  
bathroom chemicals and cosmetics may damage the seat's finish.  
!
WARNING: Do not use in-tank cleaners. Products containing chlorine (calcium hypochlorite) can seriously damage fittings in the  
tank. This damage can cause leakage and property damage.  
American Standard shall not be responsible or liable for any tank fitting damage caused by the use of cleaners containing  
chlorine (calcium hypochlorite).  
13  
TROUBLESHOOTING  
IF FILL VALVE SHUTS OFF BUT CONTINUESTO LEAK  
SLOWLY, repeat Step 13.  
LIFT ARM  
FIRST  
IF FILL VALVETURNS OFF AND ON DURING PERIODS OF  
NON-USE, it is a signal you are wasting water because:  
• The end of the refill tube is inserted into overflow pipe, below  
water level in tank.Attach refill tube to overflow pipe using "S"  
clip provided.  
• The flush valve is leaking because it's worn, dirty or  
misaligned with tank ball or flapper (replace with a new flapper).  
IF FILL VALVE WON'TTURN ON OR SHUT OFF or REFILL OF  
IMPORTANT: Always clear  
sand and rust from system.  
• Make sure water supply is  
off. Remove valve TOP by  
lifting arm and rotating top  
and arm 1/8 turn  
TANK WATER IS SLOW after valve has been in use for some  
• While holding a container  
over the uncapped VALVE  
to prevent splashing, turn  
water supply on and off a  
few times. Leave water  
supply off.  
Replace TOP by engaging  
lugs and rotating 1/8 turn  
clockwise. MAKE CERTAIN  
TIP IS TURNED TO THE  
LOCKED POSITION. VALVE  
MAY NOT TURN ON IF TOP  
IS NOT FULLY TURNED TO  
THE LOCKED POSITION.  
time, Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed.  
to toilet problems.  
For troubleshooting information please contact:  
counterclockwise, pressing  
down slightly on cap.  
30800 Rancho Viejo Road  
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675  
(949) 728-2000 (800) 631-2011  
Always use quality Fluidmaster repair parts when maintaining your Fluidmaster products. Fluidmaster shall  
not be responsible or liable for any damages caused by products used with Fluidmaster valves that were  
not manufactured by Fluidmaster, Inc.  
© 2001 Fluidmaster, Inc.  
® Registered trademark of Fluidmaster, Inc.  
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TANK NUMBER  
REPAIR PARTS LIST  
Repair parts are determined by toilet tank number which can be found marked inside tank.  
NOTE: "XXX" represents color or trim finish options. Specify when ordering.  
PART NO.  
DESCRIPTION  
738938-XXX0A  
TRIP LEVER - STANDARD LEFT HAND  
BOLT CAP KIT  
034783-XXX0A  
7381125-400.0070A  
7381146-401.0070A  
7381193-201.0070A  
7301021-0070A  
FLUIDMASTER 400A VALVE  
FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 INCH (INCLUDES FLAPPER)  
FLAPPER ASSEMBLY 3 INCH  
TANK COUPLING KIT #253  
738570-100.0070A  
735127-400.XXX  
REFILL TUBE  
TANK COVER  
735124-400.XXX  
TANK COVER  
7381146-405.0070A  
7381146-406.0070A  
7381146-402.0070A  
7381148-200.0070A  
7381162-200.0070A  
7381193-203.0070A  
FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY HET - 3 INCH (INCLUDES FLAPPER)  
FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY HET - 3 INCH (INCLUDES FLAPPER)  
FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 INCH (INCLUDES FLAPPER)  
EZ INSTALL BOLT CAP KIT  
EZ INSTALL TANK COUPLING KIT  
FLAPPER ASSEMBLY 3 INCH  
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE  
PROBLEM  
POSSIBLE CAUSE  
a. Water supply valve closed.  
b. Supply line blocked.  
CORRECTIVE ACTION  
Does not flush  
a. Open valve and allow water to fill tank.  
b. Shut off water supply, disconnect supply line and inspect all gaskets and  
washers. Reassemble. Also, see Fluidmaster maintenance. (see Step 13)  
c. Readjust chain length as required.  
c. Flush valve chain too loose or disconnected.  
d. Sand or debris lodged in water control.  
a. Bowl water level too low.  
d. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean as per Step 13.  
Poor or sluggish flush  
a. Check that refill tube is connected to water control and inserted into tank  
overflow without being kinked or damaged.  
b. Open supply valve fully. Be sure that proper supply tube size is used.  
c. Remove obstruction. Consult a plumber if necessary.  
d. Normal supply pressure must be at least 20 psi.  
a. Review Step 9 of installation procedure.  
b. Supply valve partly closed.  
c. Partially clogged trapway and/or drain pipe and/or vent.  
d. Supply pressure too low.  
Toilet leaks  
a. Poor supply line connection.  
b. Review Step 4 through 7 of installation procedure.  
a. Readjust chain length as needed. Review Step 10.  
b. Shut off water supply. Replace flush valve.  
b. Poor bowl to tank/floor connection.  
Toilet does not shut off  
a. Flush valve chain too tight, holding flush valve open.  
b. Flush valve seat and/or flapper worn or deformed.  
c. Sand or debris lodged in water control.  
c. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean per Step 13.  
In Canada:  
AS Canada ULC  
5900 Avebury Rd.  
Mississauga, Ontario  
Canada L5R 3M3  
Toll Free: (800) 387-0369  
In Mexico:  
In the United States:  
Customer Service Manager  
AS Maquila, S.A. de C.V.  
Via Morelos #330  
American Standard Brands  
P.O. Box 6820  
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855  
Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs  
Col. Santa Clara  
Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico  
For residents of the United States, warranty  
information may also be obtained by calling  
the following toll free number: (800) 442-1902  
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