American Standard 2455, 2457, 2492, 2490, 2791 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Tropic Cadet®3 2-piece Round Front,

™

Elongated, Right Height
Models 2455 / 2457 / 2459 / 2791

Toilets

Triumph Cadet
Elongated, Right Height

®

3 2-piece Round Front,

™

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.

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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 Regular Screwdriver Adjustable Wrench Sealant Tape Measure
Hacksaw Wax Ring/Gasket Flexible Supply Tube Closet Bolts Carpenters Level

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:

FINISHED WALL

For 4007 Tanks: 12" (305mm)

32

CLOSET FLANGE

A

SUPPLY

AS

REQ'D.

12"

(305mm)

SEALANT

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.

FINISHED
FLOOR

WAX RING

CLOSET BOLTS

INSTALL CLOSET BOLTS

Install closet bolts in flange channel, turn 90°, and slide
into place 6" (152 mm) apart and parallel to wall.

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NUT

TAPERED
WASHER

CLOSET

BOLT

FLANGE

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!

SAVE FOR FUTURE USE

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© AS America, Inc. 2011

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For Tanks/Bowls using Speed Connect System
(Tank mounting bolts pre-installed).

BOLT CAP

CLOSET FLANGE

WASHER

NUT

CLOSET BOLT

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.

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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.

TANK MTG.
BOLTS PRE­INSTALLED

WASHER/

NUT

COMBO

RUBBER
GASKET

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.

USE INCLUDED TOOL, NUT DRIVER, OR DEEP SOCKET RACHET.

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CAUTION:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE

THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT!

INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

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9a

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.

METAL / COPPER

FLARED TUBING

CONE
WASHER

COUPLING
NUT

WATER
SHUT-OFF

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).

CAUTION: DO NOT USE
CONE WASHER WITH
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.

METAL FLANGED

TUBING

EXISTING
WASHER

EXISTING
COUPLING
NUT

WATER
SHUT-OFF

Use existing
coupling nut
and washer.

METAL SPIRAL

TUBING

WATER
SHUT-OFF

Use existing spiral
cone washer.
Fluidmaster cone
washer may not
seal completely on
spiral type supply
line.

EXISTING
CONE
WASHER

COUPLING
NUT

VINYL / BRAIDED

CONNECTOR

Captive cone
washers already
included. No
additional washers
needed.

CAUTION: Overtightening of
LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT
could result in breakage and
potential flooding.

LOCK NUTLOCK NUT LOCK NUT LOCK NUT

COUPLING
NUT

WATER
SHUT-OFF

9b

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

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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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ADJUSTMENTS

a. Adjust water level. Water level should
be adjusted to level indicated on tank
by adjusting float cup.

See Step 11 for water level adjustment
method

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.

CRITICAL LEVEL

MARK ("C.L.")

MUST BE
1" ABOVE

OVERFLOW PIPE

FILL

VALVE

VALVE
BODY

ADJUSTABLE
HEIGHT

LOCK NUT

CONE WASHER

COUPLING NUT
(HAND TIGHT ONLY)

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CARE AND CLEANING

TOP

FLOAT

CUP

ARM

REFILL

NIPPLE

TUBE

TANK
LEVER

WATER LEVEL
ADJUSTMENT

ROD

FLAPPER

SHANK
WASHER

THREADED
SHANK

PARTS FOR WATER
CONNECTION
(SEE STEP 9)

FLUSH
VALVE

Diagram 1

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.

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.

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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

30800 Rancho Viejo Road

San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

[phone] [phone]

www.fluidmaster.com

© 2001 Fluidmaster, Inc.
® Registered trademark of Fluidmaster, Inc.

LIFT ARM

FIRST

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
counterclockwise, pressing
down slightly on cap.

• 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.

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.

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.

For troubleshooting information please contact:

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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.

TANK NUMBER

PART NO. DESCRIPTION

738938-XXX0A

034783-XXX0A

7381125-400.0070A

7381146-401.0070A

7381193-201.0070A

7301021-0070A

738570-100.0070A

735127-400.XXX

735124-400.XXX

7381146-405.0070A

7381146-406.0070A

7381146-402.0070A

7381148-200.0070A

7381162-200.0070A

7381193-203.0070A

TRIP LEVER - STANDARD LEFT HAND

BOLT CAP KIT

FLUIDMASTER 400A VALVE

FLUSHVALVE ASSEMBLY 3 INCH (INCLUDES FLAPPER)

FLAPPER ASSEMBLY 3 INCH

TANK COUPLING KIT #253

REFILL TUBE

TANK COVER

TANK COVER

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

4007.516

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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

Does not flush

a. Water supply valve closed.

a. Open valve and allow water to fill tank.

4007.500

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4007.428

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4007.101

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4007.151

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4007.458

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Poor or sluggish flush

Toilet leaks

Toilet does not shut off

For residents of the United States, warranty
information may also be obtained by calling

the following toll free number: [phone]

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. 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.

In the United States:

American Standard Brands

P.O. Box 6820

Piscataway, New Jersey 08855

Attention: Director of Consumer Affairs

www.americanstandard-us.com

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.

d. Shut off water supply. Remove cap and clean as per Step 13.

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. 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.

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: [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

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