American Standard 2984, 2794, 2989, Cadet 3 Concealed Trapway, 2985 User Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Cadet® 3 Concealed Trapway
Studio® Concealed Trapway

Right Height®, Elongated Model 2985, 2989, 2794
Right Height

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!

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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:

2

NOTE: Distance from wall to closet flange centerline must be as listed below:

FINISHED
WALL

1-1/8"

(29mm)

2-5/8"

(67mm)

3-1/8"

(81mm)

4-1/2"

(114mm)

12"

(305mm)

IMPORTANT: Water supply on the wall is required at 2-1/4" or 8" from centerline of the toilet (see rough-in).

FINISHED

First suggested position is hidden behind the toilet. The geometry of the toilet gives space for this installation.

WALL

The second suggested position is next to the toilet. Between these two positions, the space for the supply
between wall and toilet is limited to 4-1/2". In this case, check your supply and hose dimensions.

1-1/8"

(29mm)

2-5/8"

(67mm)

3-1/8"

(81mm)

7-1/2"

(191mm)

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, Round Front Model 2984, 2988, 2795

RIGHT HEIGHT ELONGATED 2-PIECE TOILET

30-1/4"

8-3/4"

(221mm)

C/L OF SEAT POST
HOLES 5-1/2"
(140mm) CENTERS

13-11/16"
(347mm)

8-3/4"

(221mm)

(768mm)

18-1/2"

(470mm)

28-1/4"

(717mm)

C/L OF SEAT POST
HOLES 5-1/2"
(140mm) CENTERS

16-1/2"

(419mm)

16-1/2"

(419mm)

FINISHED

FLOOR

16-1/2"

(419mm)

SUPPLY

AS

REQUIRED

(position 1 or

position 2)

5-1/2"

(140mm)

RIGHT HEIGHT ROUND FRONT 2-PIECE TOILET

SUPPLY

AS

REQUIRED

(position 1

or

position 2)

5-1/2"

(140mm)

8"

(204mm)

(309mm)

8"

(204mm)

15-3/4"

(399mm)

(356mm)

12-3/16"

14"

2-1/4"

(57mm)

(152mm)

15-3/4"

(399mm)

14"

(356mm)

2-1/4"

(57mm)

6"

30-3/4"

(781mm)

30-3/4"

(781mm)

BACK VIEW
(for reference)

Certified by

IAPMO R&T

IMPORTANT: Water supply

on the wall is required at

2-1/4" or 8" from centerline

of the toilet (see rough-in).

First suggested position is

hidden behind the toilet. The

geometry of the toilet gives

space for this installation.

The second suggested

position is next to the toilet.

Between these two

positions, the space for the

supply between wall and

toilet is limited to 4-1/2". In

this case, check your supply

and hose dimensions.

SAVE FOR FUTURE USE

4-1/2"

(114mm)

IMPORTANT: Water supply on the wall is required at 2-1/4" or 8" from centerline of the toilet (see rough-in).

Product names listed herein are trademarks of AS America, Inc.

First suggested position is hidden behind the toilet. The geometry of the toilet gives space for this installation.

© AS America, Inc. 2011

The second suggested position is next to the toilet. Between these two positions, the space for the supply
between wall and toilet is limited to 4-1/2". In this case, check your supply and hose dimensions.

(191mm)

12"

(305mm)

7-1/2"

12-7/8"

(328mm)

FINISHED

FLOOR

12-3/16"

(309mm)

6"

(152mm)

BACK VIEW
(for reference)

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3

4

Press firmly.

5

TIP: Place 2 pieces of masking
tape on floor (as shown) to help
with alignment in step 6.

6

Apply weight evenly. Do not
move after placement. Water
tight seal may break.

9

Thread, then
hand tighten
water supply.

7

Hand Tighten Only.

!

Do Not Overtighten.

Tighten handles alternately

10

until tank contacts bowl.

HAND TIGHTEN ONLY!

8

For seat installation,

*

see instructions

included with seat.

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WARNING:

Overtightening of water supply
line nuts could result in breakage
and potential flooding. If the
connection leaks after hand
tightening, replace the supply line.
Do not use any type of sealant on
the water supply connection.

Use of plumber’s putty,

!

pipe dope, or any other
type of sealant will void
the warranty.

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11

A

Turn on water supply.

B

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

Fill Valve
Or Water

Control

Float Cup

Flapper Seal

Flapper

Trip Lever Rod

Flush Valve
Chain

Overflow

Tube

Refill Tube

Approximate

Water Level

Flush
Valve

C

Tank to Bowl Gasket

Water Supply Line

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.

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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.

PART NUMBER

738903-XXX0A

7381064-XXX0A

7301540-200.XXX0A

7381125-400.0070A

7381146-401.0070A

7381193-201.0070A

7381146-406.0070A

7381193-203.0070A

7381147-200.0070A

735154-400.XXX

735158-400.XXX

5283.110.XXX

5281.110.XXX

5218.110.XXX

5121.110.XXX

738570-100.0070A

7381146-408.0070A

7381146-409.0070A

7381193-205.0070A

7381193-206.0070A

7381211-200.0070A

7381167-200.0070A

DESCRIPTION

Tank Lever LH

Tank Lever LH

Bolt Cap Kit (consists of 2 caps, 2 sleeves, & 2 retaining rings)

Fluidmaster 400A Inlet Valve

Flushvalve Assembly - 3 inch (includes flapper)

Flapper Assembly - 3 inch

Flushvalve Assembly (HET) - 3 inch (includes flapper)

Flapper Assembly (HET) - 3 inch

EZ-Install Tank Coupling Kit

Tank Cover - 12 inch rough

Tank Cover - 12 inch rough

Elongated Rim Seat - Slow Close

Round Front Rim Seat - Slow Close

Elongated Rim Seat - Slow Close

Round Front Rim Seat - Slow Close

Refill Tube

Flushvalve Assembly - 3 inch (includes flapper)

Flushvalve Assembly (HET) - 3 inch (includes flapper)

Flapper Assembly - 3 inch

Flapper Assembly (HET) - 3 inch

Silicone Flapper Seal

Bowl to Floor Knobs

4000.001

1.6 gpf/

6.0 Lpf

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TANK

4000.101

1.28 gpf/

4.8 Lpf

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4000.004

1.6 gpf/

6.0 Lpf

√

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4000.104

1.28 gpf/

4.8 Lpf

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action

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 10 of installation procedure.
b. Review Step 3 through 8 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.

For Repair Parts List, See Under Tank Lid.

See Step 11 For Diagram

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.com

In Canada:

AS Canada ULC

5900 Avebury Rd.

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada L5R 3M3

Toll Free: [phone]

www.americanstandard.ca

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www.americanstandard.com.mx

In Mexico:

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Via Morelos #330

Col. Santa Clara

Ecatepec 55540 Edo. Mexico

Toll Free: 01-800-839-1200

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