Fluidmaster 400H-002 Performax Universal Toilet Fill Valve Installation Guide

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QUICK Install Guide400HPerforMAX ® FILL VALVE

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GETTING STARTED

PARTS OVERVIEW

TOOLS NEEDED

TOP-DOWN VIEW

STEP 1: PREPARE TANK

A: TURN OFF WATER

B: DRAIN WATERFlush the toilet to drain most of the water from the tank.

FLUSH

C: USE SPONGE OR TOWEL TO SOAK UP EXCESS WATER IN THE TANKSTEP 2: REMOVE OLD FILL VALVE

A: REMOVE CONNECTOR Remove water supply connector from bottom of fill valve by twisting connector nut to the left (clockwise).

Towel (Optional)

NOTE: Inspect the water supply connector. Replace it if it is worn, or you don’t know how old it is, to prevent flooding and property damage.

B: REMOVE OLD LOCKNUTBelow tank, twist locknut to the left (clockwise) to remove from fill valve. C: REMOVE OLD FILL VALVE

Including refill tube, refill clip, and shank washer. Drain any excess water into the bucket by removing the fill valve from the tank. (Pull fill valve up)

Bucket (Optional)STEP 3: ADJUST HEIGHT OF NEW FILL VALVE

A: TWIST FILL VALVE TO ADJUST HEIGHTTop of the fill valve cap should measure roughly 3″ above the top of the overflow pipe when installed.

NOTE:Increasing height allows more water to fill in the tank.* The top of the overflow pipe must be a minimum of 1″ below tank lever hole.

STEP 4: INSTALL NEW FILL VALVE

A: ATTACH REFILL CLIP TO OTHER END OF REFILL TUBE

B: INSERT FILL VALVEPosition refill tube to face flush valve making sure fill valve parts do not interfere with the lever arm.

C: ATTACH REFILL CLIP TO OVERFLOW PIPENote: If the refill tube is too long to fit inside the tank with the lid closed, remove the refill tube from the fill valve refill port, cut the tube, and reattach to the port.D: INSTALL LOCKNUTScrew locknut to the right (counterclockwise) onto fill valve shank (below the tank).*Hand-tighten only. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.* Over tightening may crack the fill valve or tank causing flooding. Make sure the float cup does not touch the tank walls or tank lever and flush valve.

STEP 5: FINISHING STEPS

A: ATTACH WATER SUPPLY CONNECTOR TO FILL VALVETwist to the right (counterclockwise) *Hand-tighten only. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.B: TURN ON WATER Check for leaks. (Go to www.Fluidmaster.com/support for leak solutions.)TURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE

C: WATER LEVELAfter the tank stops filling, the water level should fill the tank to roughly ½ inch below the top of the overflow pipe to ensure a proper flush. (Does not need to be exact.)* Over tightening may damage the fill valve or coupling nut, potentially causing flooding. Make sure the float cup does not touch the tank walls or tank lever and flush valve.** The top of the overflow pipe must be a minimum of 1″ below tank lever hole.

STEP 6: FINE-TUNE TANK WATER LEVEL

A: FLUSH THE TOILET TO CHECK THE TANK WATER LEVELAfter the water stops filling the tank, the water level should be roughly ½ inch below the top of the overflow pipe to ensure a proper flush. See Step 5C for a Full Tank view

B: WATER LEVEL IS TOO LOWTurn the tank water level adjustment screw clockwise to raise the float. Flush to reset water level.

THE WATER LEVEL IS TOO HIGHTurn the water level adjustment screw counterclockwise to lower the float. Flush to reset water level.

STEP 7: FINE-TUNE BOWL WATER LEVELNOTE: The PerforMAX Fill Valve is pre-set to fill the proper bowl water level in most toilets straight out of the box.

A: FILL BOWL WITH A GALLON OF WATERWait 1 minute until the bowl water level recedes down and stops.

B: MARK THE WATER LEVEL IN THE BOWLWith a pencil, draw a line at the top of the water level in the bowl. (Pencil mark will easily wash off).C: FLUSH TOILET TO CHECK BOWL WATER LEVELIf the water level matches the line you’ve made in the bowl when the fill valve stops filling the tank, the water level is correct, proceed to Step 8. If the water level matches the line in the bowl and then fill valve is STILL FILLING, then the bowl water is TOO HIGH, proceed to Step 7D.If the valve shuts off and the water level does NOT match the line in the bowl, the water level is TOO LOW, proceed to Step 7D. STEP 7: FINE-TUNE BOWL WATER LEVELD: ADJUST THE BOWL WATER LEVELIF TOO HIGH: Turn the dial clockwise. LESS WATERIF TOO LOW: Turn the dial counter-clockwise. E: FLUSH TOILET, CHECK BOWL WATER LEVELRepeat Steps 7D and 7E until the water level in the bowl matches the line when the fill valve shuts off.STEP 8: FLUSH THE TOILET

A: FLUSH THE TOILET If you’re satisfied with the flush, YOU’RE DONE!YOU DID IT!We knew you could! Share your success story with friends and family!#FixedMyToilet#FluidmasterStill not working exactly right?See the next page for Troubleshooting.

TROUBLESHOOTING

IF THE FILL VALVE:

DOES NOT TURN ON
WON’T TURN OFF
WON’T REFILL TANK

REMOVE CAP AND CHECK FOR DEBRISA: Turn off the water supply.B: Flush toilet.C: With right-hand push float up, grip, and hold shaft under afloat.D: With left-hand twist cap and lever arm counterclockwise to unlock the cap. Let cap hang on float cup.E: Hold empty cup upside down over uncapped valve to prevent splashing.F: Turn the water supply on and off a few times.G: Turn the water supply off.H: Replace the valve cap.• Place cap assembly on top of the gray valve body by aligning cap arm and adjustment rod next to refill tube.• Press down on the top cap while rotating top & arm clockwise to the locked position.

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REPLACE FILL VALVE SEALA: Remove cap (see page 12).B: Replace seal with a *genuine Fluidmaster 242 Seal.C: Replace the valve cap.• Place cap assembly on top of the gray valve body by aligning cap arm and adjustment rod next to refill tube.• Press down on the top cap while rotating top & arm clockwise to the locked position.

* Always use genuine Fluidmaster parts when installing or repairing. Fluidmaster will not be responsible or liable for use of non-Fluidmaster parts during installation or repair.

WATER LEVEL IN BOWL IS TOO LOWA: WATER FROM REFILL TUBE MUST FLOW THROUGH OVERFLOW PIPEMake sure the refill tube is supplying water down the overflow pipe. (Metal side out for refill clip)

B: WATER LEVEL IN-TANK MAY BE TOO LOW1/2” below top of the overflow pipe is recommended (see page 8).

C: FLAPPER MAY BE CLOSING TOO SOONGive flapper chain approximately 1/2″ of slack.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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FOR CANISTER FLUSH VALVESThe Fluidmaster refill clip is not required for installation.If you’ve already installed the refill clip onto the refill tube, simply pull it or cut it off.FOR MANSFIELD ®Push refill tube into refill hole at the top of the flush valve cap.FOR KOHLER ® AQUAPISTONPush refill tube onto yellow nipple on the flush valve.FOR AMERICAN STANDARD ® CHAMPION 3Push refill tube onto refill clip, then attach refill clip to flush valve overflow pipe. Reuse original refill clip. Do not use Fluidmaster ® refill clip.ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?For installation assistance, contact our technical services department.EMAIL, CHAT, or CALL our toll-free number.www.fluidmaster.com/support1-800-631-2011Hours Available:Monday – Friday5:30 AM – 5:00 PM PST