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PROBLEM: |
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FLUSHOMETER VALVE CLOSES
IMMEDIATELY
(SHORT FLUSH)
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CAUSE: |
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A) WORN OR DAMAGED
DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY |
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B) Handle assembly
is damaged. |
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C) Low
consumption diaphragm assembly is installed on water saver/
conventional fixture or urinal diaphragm assembly is installed
on closet fixture. |
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SOLUTION: |
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A) Replace
diaphragm assembly. |
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B) Replace
B-73-A handle or repair with B-51-A
handle repair kit. |
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C) Determine
the required flush volume (see label on valve or markings on
fixture). Replace diaphragm assembly or relief valve for appropriate
flush volume of fixture. |
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PROBLEM: |
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LENGTH OF FLUSH IS TOO LONG
(LONG FLUSH) OR FAILS TO SHUT OFF. |
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CAUSE: |
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A) By-pass
hole (upper filter ring) of diaphragm assembly is dirty. |
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b) Relief valve or diaphragm
assembly is damaged. |
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c) Water saver/ conventional
diaphragm assembly is installed on low consumption fixture
or closet diaphragm assembly is installed on urinal fixture. |
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d) Inside cover is
damaged. |
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E) Line water pressure
dropped and is insufficient to close valve. |
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F) Relief
valve is not seated properly. |
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SOLUTION: |
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A) Remove
diaphragm assembly. Disassemble the filter rings from the diaphragm,
wash under running water, and reassemble. Replace as necessary. |
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B) Replace
relief valve or diaphragm assembly. |
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C) Determine
the required flush volume (see label on valve or markings on
fixture). Replace diaphragm assembly or relief valve for appropriate
flush volume for fixture. |
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D) Install
new a-71 inside cover. |
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E) Close
control stop until pressure is restored. |
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F) Disassemble
diaphragm components (relief valve, filter rings, and diaphragm
unit), wash under running water, and reassemble. Replace as
necessary. |
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PROBLEM: |
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CHATTERING NOISE IS HEARD
DURING FLUSH |
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CAUSE: |
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A) INSIDE
COVER IS DAMAGED |
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B) RELIEF
VALVE OR DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY IS DAMAGED |
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SOLUTION: |
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A) INSTALL
NEW INSIDE COVER |
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B) REPLACE
RELIEF VALVE OR DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY |
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FOR BREAKDOWNS AND TROUBLESHOOTING
GUIDES
FOR OTHER SLOAN FLUSHOMETERS, CLICK HERE
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