| 1. |
PROBLEM: Flushometer does
not function. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
Control Stop or Main Valve is closed. |
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(b.) |
Handle Assembly is worn. |
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(c.) |
Relief Valve is worn. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Open Control Stop or Main Valve. |
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(b.) |
Install Sloan Handle Repair Kit (B-50-A)
or replace handle. |
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(c.) |
Replace Inside Parts Kit. |
| 2. |
PROBLEM: Insufficient volume
of water to adequately siphon fixture. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
Control Stop not open enough. |
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(b.) |
Urinal Flushometer Parts inside a Closet
Flushometer. |
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(c.) |
Low Consumption Flushometer installed
on a non-Low Consumption fixture. |
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(d.) |
Water Saver Kit installed in old, non-Water
Saver bowl. |
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(e.) |
Inadequate volume or pressure at supply. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Adjust Control Stop for desired delivery
of water. |
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(b.) |
Replace Inside Urinal Parts with proper
Closet Flushometer Parts. |
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(c.) |
Replace A-41-A Inside Parts Kit with A-38-A
Water Saver Kit. |
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(d.) |
Position Refill Head A-170 so that SIDE
1 is in the UP Position. |
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(e.) |
If no gauges are available to properly
measure supply pressure or volume of water at the Flushometer, then remove
the Relief Valve from the Inside Parts Kit, reassemble the Flushometer
and open the Control Stop.
. If the fixture siphons, more water volume
is required. If a 3.5 gpf Inside Parts Kit is installed in the Flushometer,
then first flip the Refill Head (under the Diaphragm) to obtain a 4.5 gpf
volume. If this volume is still inadequate, remove the Flow Ring from the
Guide to obtain a 6.5 gpf Kit. If additional flow is still required, try
a Low Pressure Guide Kit A-175-A (# 0301104). IMPORTANT: Laws and Regulations
requiring Low Consumption Fixtures (1.6 gpf Water Closets and 1.0 gpf Urinals)
prohibit the use of higher flushing volumes.
. If fixture does not siphon or if a Low
Consumption fixture is installed, or if the above steps do not prove satisfactory,
steps must be taken to increase the pressure and/or supply. |
| 3. |
PROBLEM:Flushometer closes
off immediately. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
Ruptured or damaged Diaphragm. |
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(b.) |
Enlarged By-Pass orifice from corrosion
or damage. |
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SOLUTION: |
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Install Inside Parts Kit to correct above
problems and update Flushometer. |
| 4. |
PROBLEM: Length of flush
is too short (Short Flushing). |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
Diaphragm Assembly and Guide Assembly
are not hand-tight. |
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(b.) |
Enlarged By-pass orifice from corrosion
or damage. |
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(c.) |
A-19-AU (Black) Urinal Relief Valve in
Closet Flushometer. |
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(d.) |
A-41-A Low Consumption Kit installed in
non-Low Consumption fixture. |
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(e.) |
Handle Assembly is worn. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Screw the two assemblies hand-tight. |
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(b.) |
Install NEW Inside Parts Kit to correct
problem and update Flushometer. |
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(c.) |
Replace Relief Valve with A-19-AC (White)
Closet Relief Valve. |
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(d.) |
Replace with proper Inside Parts Kit. |
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(e.) |
Install Handle Repair Kit B-50-A or replace
the Handle. |
| 5. |
PROBLEM: Length of flush
is too long (Long Flushing) or fails to close off. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
Relief Valve (A-19-A) is not seating properly
or Bypass orifice is clogged because of foreign material, or Bypass orifice
is closed by an invisible gelatinous film from "over-treated" water. |
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(b.) |
Line pressure has dropped and is not sufficient
to force Relief Valve to seat. |
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(c.) |
A-19-AC (White) Closet Relief Valve has
been used in a 1 or 11/2 gpf Urinal. |
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(d.) |
Inside Cover is cracked or damaged. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Disassemble the working parts and wash
thoroughly.
NOTE: SIZE OF ORIFICE IN THE BY-PASS
IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE FOR PROPER METERING OF WATER INTO THE UPPER
CHAMBER OF THE FLUSHOMETER. DO NOT ENLARGE OR DAMAGE THIS ORIFICE. REPLACE
INSIDE KIT IF CLEANING DOES NOT CORRECT PROBLEM. |
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(b.) |
Shut off all control stops until pressure
has been restored, then open them again. |
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(c.) |
Replace with A-19-AU (Black) Relief Valve. |
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(d.) |
Replace the Inside Cover (A-71). |
| 6. |
PROBLEM: Chattering noise
in Flushometer. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
The A-156-A Segment Diaphragm has been
installed upside-down. |
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(b.) |
The Inside Cover has been distorted from
wear, freezing or abuse. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Replace the Segment Diaphragm to the proper
position as instructed by markings on the Diaphragm. |
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(b.) |
Replace Inside Cover. |
| 7. |
PROBLEM: Leaking at Handle
Assembly. |
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CAUSE: |
(a.) |
TheB-39 Seal is worn or deteriorated. |
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(b.) |
Handle gasket has been omitted. |
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(c.) |
Valve Handle Bushing is worn. |
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SOLUTION: |
(a.) |
Install new B-39 Seal. NOTE: The B-39
Seal will easily slide right onto the B-40 Bushing if it is wet. |
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(b.) |
Install A-31 Handle Gasket or Sloan Handle
Repair Kit (B-50-A). |
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(c.) |
Install Sloan Handle Repair Kit (B-50-A). |
