American Standard CADET 3 2755 Maintenance manual

RECOMMENDED TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Putty Knife Regular Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Sealant Tape Measure
Hacksaw Wax Ring/Gasket Flexible Supply Tube Closet Bolts Carpenters Level
1REMOVE 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!
SAVE FOR FUTURE USE
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CAUTION: PRODUCT IS FRAGILE. TO AVOID BREAKAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY HANDLE WITH CARE!
Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America, Inc.
© AS America, Inc. 2011
NOTE: Pictures may not exactly define contour of china and components.
CADET®3 - 1.6 GPF TWO-PIECE TOILET
Models 2383 / 2384 / 2386 / 2431 / 2755 / 2756 / 2757
CADET®3 FloWise®- 1.28 GPF TWO-PIECE TOILET
Models 2232 / 2235 / 2758 / 2829 / 2830 / 2832 / 2833 /
2835 / 2836 / 2849 / 2431
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
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.
2
CLOSET
FLANGE
CLOSET
BOLTS
A
FINISHED WALL
FINISHED
FLOOR
SUPPLY
AS
REQ'D.
A
WAX RING
SEALANT
5
43
INSTALL WAX SEAL
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.
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!
CLOSET
BOLT
NUT
TAPERED
WASHER
FLANGE
ROUGHING-IN DIMENSIONS:
NOTE: Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed on chart:
INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS
Install closet bolts in flange
channel, turn 90°, and slide
into place 6" (152mm) apart
and parallel to wall.
!
MODELS DIMENSION “A”
10"
ROUGHS
12"
ROUGHS
14"
ROUGHS
254mm (10)
305mm (12)
356mm (14)
2383.010
2384.010
2386.010
2756.016
2830.128
2833.128
2836.128
2849.128
2383.014
2384.014
2386.014
2757.016
2383.012
2384.012
2386.012
2386.800
2431.010
2431.101
2755.016
2758.128
2758.800
2758.813
2829.128
2832.128
2835.128
2835.813
2232.128
2235.128
2235.813

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RUBBER
GASKET
TANK MTG.
BOLTS PRE-
INSTALLED
6
8
7
INSTALL TOILET
a. Position toilet squarely to wall and, with a rocking
motion, press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange.
Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor.
CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS
OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED!
b. Install caps on washers. (If necessary, cut bolt height
to size before installing caps.)
c. Smooth off the bead of sealant around base.
Remove excess sealant.
INSTALL TANK
a. Install large rubber gasket over threaded
outlet on bottom of tank and lower tank
onto bowl so that tapered end of gasket
fits evenly into bowl water inlet opening,
and tank mounting bolts go through
mounting holes. Secure with metal
washer/nut combo.
b. With tank parallel to wall, alternately
tighten nuts until tank is snugged down
evenly against bowl surface.
INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions.
CLOSET FLANGE
CLOSET BOLT
NUT
WASHER
BOLT CAP
WASHER/
NUT
COMBO
!
!
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CAUTION:
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE
THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT!
9a 9b
Before continuing, determine the type of water supply connecation you have from
the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly
reconnect the water supply. DO NOT use plumber's putty to seal these fittings.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE
CONE WASHER WITH
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.
These parts must be used as
illustrated to insure water-tight
connection. Use of existing
coupling nut may result in
water leakage. Water supply
tube or pipe must extend at
least 1/2" inside threaded
shank of valve (does not
apply to flanged tubing).
Use existing
coupling nut
and washer.
Use existing spiral
cone washer.
Fluidmaster cone
washer may not
seal completely on
spiral type supply
line.
Captive cone
washers already
included. No
additional washers
needed.
CAUTION: Overtightening of
LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT
could result in breakage and
potential flooding.
METAL / COPPER
FLARED TUBING
METAL FLANGED
TUBING
METAL SPIRAL
TUBING
VINYL / BRAIDED
CONNECTOR
LOCK NUTLOCK NUT LOCK NUT LOCK NUT
COUPLING
NUT
COUPLING
NUT
EXISTING
COUPLING
NUT
COUPLING
NUT
WATER
SHUT-OFF
WATER
SHUT-OFF
WATER
SHUT-OFF
WATER
SHUT-OFF
CONE
WASHER
EXISTING
CONE
WASHER
EXISTING
WASHER
For Tanks/Bowls using Speed Connect System
(Tank mounting bolts pre-installed).
USE INCLUDED TOOL, NUT DRIVER, OR DEEP SOCKET RACHET.
*
With correct washers in
place (see Step 9a),
tighten COUPLING NUT
1/4 turn beyond hand tight.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
!WARNING: Do not use plumber’s putty, pipe dope, or any other sealant on the water supply connection to this tank. If the connection
leaks after hand tightening, replace the supply line. If the connection continues to leak with the new supply line, replace the fill valve.
Warranty is void if any type of sealant is used on the water supply connection.

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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.
WARNING: Do not use in-tank cleaners. These products can seriously corrode fittings in the tank.
This damage can cause leakage and property damage.
American Standard shall not be responsible or liable for any damage caused by the use of
in-tank cleaners.
!
Adjust Water Level
To Level Indicated
On Tank By Turning
Water Level
Adjustment Knob
To Move Float
Cup Up Or Down.
Water Level
Adjustment Knob
Trip Lever Rod
Flush
Valve
Flapper
Water Supply Line
Tank to Bowl Gasket
Approximate
Water Level
Flush Valve
Chain
Cadena de la
Válvula de
Descarga
Fill Valve
Or Water
Control
Float Cup
Flotador
Refill Tube
Overflow
Tube
Flapper
Seal
B
A

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• Make sure water supply is
off. Remove valve TOP by
lifting arm and rotating top
and arm 1/8 turn
counterclockwise, pressing
down slightly on cap.
IMPORTANT: Always clear
sand and rust from system.
• 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.
For troubleshooting information please contact:
TROUBLESHOOTING
IF FILL VALVE SHUTS OFF BUT CONTINUES TO LEAK
SLOWLY, repeat Step 13.
IF FILL VALVE TURNS 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'T TURN ON OR SHUT OFF or REFILL OF
TANK WATER IS SLOW after valve has been in use for some
time, Fluidmaster Model 242 Replacement Seal may be needed.
Go to our website at www.fluidmaster.com for more solutions
to toilet problems.
© 2001 Fluidmaster, Inc.
® Registered trademark of Fluidmaster, Inc.
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.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
[phone] [phone]
www.fluidmaster.com
In the United States:
American Standard Brands
P.O. Box 6820
Piscataway, New Jersey 08855
Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs
For residents of the United States, warranty
information may also be obtained by calling
the following toll free number: [phone]
www.americanstandard-us.com
In Canada:
AS Canada ULC
5900 Avebury Rd.
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5R 3M3
Toll Free: [phone]
www.americanstandard.ca
In Mexico:
Customer Service Manager
AS Maquila, S.A. de C.V.
Via Morelos #330
Col. Santa Clara
Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico
www.americanstandard.com.mx
LIFT ARM
FIRST
Does not
flush
Poor or
sluggish
flush
Toilet leaks
Toilet does
not shut off
Toilet bowl
rocks after
installation
a. Water supply valve closed.
b. Supply line blocked.
c. Flush valve chain too loose or disconnected.
d. Sand or debris lodged in water control.
a. Bowl water level too low.
b. Supply valve partly closed.
c. Partially clogged trapway and/or drain pipe
and/or vent.
d. Supply pressure too low.
a. Poor supply line connection.
b. Poor bowl to tank/floor connection.
a. Flapper seal leaking or deformed.
b. Sand or debris lodged in water control.
c. Flush valve chain too tight, holding
flapper open.
a. Wax ring not fully compressed.
b. Floor not level.
a. Open valve and allow water to fill tank.
b. Shut off water supply, disconnect supply line and inspect all gaskets
and washers. Reassemble.
c. Readjust chain length as required.
d. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean as per Fluidmaster
maintenance instructions at:
www.americanstandard-us.com/enews/fluidmasterguide.pdf
a. Check that refill tube is connected to water control and
inserted into overflow tube 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 8 of installation procedure.
b. Review Step 1 through 6 of installation procedure.
a. Clean debris from seal surface. Replace flapper seal as needed.
b. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean as per Fluidmaster
maintenance instructions at:
www.americanstandard-us.com/enews/fluidmasterguide.pdf
c. Readjust chain length as needed.
a. Retighten bowl-to-floor knobs.
b. Use toilet shims and /or place a bead of caulk around the base of
the toilet.
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
See Step 10 For Diagram Troubleshooting Guide
FOR REPAIR PARTS LIST, SEE UNDER TANK LID.