TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________________________________________
CONDITION:
No Flush
Step 1. Check the water pressure (20 psi to 125 psi).
Step 2. Check the Air Inducer for sufficient air draw. Refer to Step 2 of “Weak or
Sluggish Flush.”
Step 3. Review all of Step 3 and Step 4 covered in “Weak or Sluggish
Flush” Condition.
Step 4. Replace the Flush Valve Cartridge. NEVER use lubricant on the “O”
Ring
(Arrow - Figure 6).
REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE FOR LOWER SUPPLY:
Step 1. Turn the water supply off. Flush the fixture to relieve pressure in the vessel and
disconnect the water supply from the shank.
Step 2. Remove the China Tank from the China Bowl by removing the nuts/washers or
wings nuts from the bottom of the China Tank.
Step 3. Unscrew the plastic locknut that holds the shank to the bottom of the China tank
and remove the tank to bowl gasket.
Step 4. Unscrew the plastic nut that holds the vessel to the bottom of the China Tank and
carefully remove the entire vessel from the China Tank.
Step 5. Remove the Lower Supply Assembly by pulling in a downward motion. WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING THE LOWER
SUPPLY, DO NOT WIGGLE THE LOWER SUPPLY FROM SIDE TO SIDE AS YOU MAY BREAK THE POST THAT THE LOWER
SUPPLY SLIDES ONTO. THIS IS A PRESS FIT AND ONLY MINIMUM DOWNWARD OR UPWARD FORCE IS REQUIRED. DO NOT
PROCEED TO STEP 6 UNTIL STEP 5 IS COMPLETE.
Step 6. Cut the hose just above the barbed fitting (about (1/4” above clamp) on the Lower Supply. Discard old Lower Supply.
Step 7. Insert the new Lower Supply into hose and secure with new Hose Clamp.
Step 8. Push the new Lower Supply onto the post using an upward motion.
Step 9. Reassemble vessel to China tank, tighten securely, reconnect water supply and check for leaks.
WINTERIZING ________________________________________________________________________________
The Sloan
FLUSHMATE
®
, when installed in a summer home, cottage or cabin, can be winterized to allow for periods for non-
use especially when the dwelling is subject to frigid conditions. Follow the procedures outlined below.
NOTE:
A sponge, a pail and adjustable channel locks will be useful.
Tank Procedure:
Step 1. Turn off the water supply line valve and remove the Toilet Tank Cover.
Step 2. Push the Actuator on top of the Vessel to flush and discharge the water.
Step 3. Disconnect the supply line coupling nut from the Lower Supply located under the Toilet Tank Housing.
NOTE:
A small
amount of water will drip out of the Shank. Be prepared to collect it in a bucket or sponge it up. Remove the Supply Shank and
drain the water from the bottom of the china tank into a bucket.
Step 4. Push down on the Actuator one more time, then pull it up momentarily to allow air into the Vessel.
Bowl Procedure:
After flushing out the Vessel, remove the remaining water from the bowl or add from 1 pint to 1 quart of antifreeze or RV
antifreeze to the water remaining in the bowl.
NOTE:
Refer to fixture manufacturer’s instructions for procedures to winterize bowl.
CONDITION:
Relief Valve Discharging
This is a sign that the Lower Supply Group (Number 1 from list of components) is not working properly and should be replaced.
Follow the procedure outlined below:
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
