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:
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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.
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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
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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).
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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
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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
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TANK COUPLING KIT #253
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735127-400.XXX
REFILL TUBE
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TANK COVER
735124-400.XXX
TANK COVER
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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
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EZ INSTALL TANK COUPLING KIT
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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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