Operation
All pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply line. It
All pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply line. It is
is important to have suffi cient pressure at the supply. The minimum line
important to have sufficient pressure at the supply. The minimum line
pressure is 25 psi for 1.0 gpf.
pressure for a 1.6 gpf system is 20 psi and 25 psi for 1.0 gpf.
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Step 1. Check Flush Cartridge
Step 1. Check Flush Cartridge
A. Turn off water supply and flush toilet.
A. Turn off water supply and fl ush toilet.
B. Pour water onto top of cartridge (Fig. 1) and turn on water.
B. Pour water onto top of cartridge (Fig. 1) and turn on water.
C. Watch for air bubbles. Consistent fl ow of bubbles indicates cartridge needs to be
C. Watch for air bubbles. Consistent flow of bubbles indicates cartridge needs to be
replaced. No bubbles visible, move on to Step 4.
replaced. No bubbles visible, move on to Step 4.
Step 2. Flush Cartridge Replacement
Step 2. Flush Cartridge Replacement
A. Turn off water and flush the toilet.
A. Turn off water and fl ush the toilet.
B. Use the handle end of pliers (Fig. 2) to unscrew the cartridge from the vessel.
B. Use the handle end of pliers (Fig. 2) to unscrew the cartridge from the vessel.
C. Drop in new cartridge and screw in until one female thread (Fig. 3) of vessel
C. Drop in new cartridge and screw in until one female thread (Fig. 3) of vessel
is showing.
is showing.
D. Turn on water. Continue to screw in cartridge slowly, 1/8 to 1/4 turn increments
D. Turn on water. Continue to screw in cartridge slowly, 1/8 to 1/4 turn increments
until water stops running into the bowl and tank pressurizes.
until water stops running into the bowl and tank pressurizes.
Step 3. Actuator Adjustment
Step 3. Actuator Adjustment
A. Start by loosening the setscrew in the center of the actuator. Adjust the height of
A. Start by loosening the setscrew in the center of the actuator. Adjust the height of
the actuator by screwing it up or down. There should be a gap (Fig. 4) (about the
the actuator by screwing it up or down. There should be a gap (Fig. 4) (about the
thickness of a penny) between the rod and actuator when gently lifting the rod.
thickness of a penny) between the rod and actuator when gently lifting the rod.
When accomplished tighten the setscrew in the center of the actuator.
When accomplished tighten the setscrew in the center of the actuator.
Step 4. Check Air Inducer
Step 4. Check Air Inducer
A. Place several drops of water over hole on top of air inducer and flush toilet (Fig. 5).
A. Place several drops of water over hole on top of air inducer and fl ush toilet (Fig. 5).
If drop is vacuumed in, move onto step 6. If not, air inducer needs to be cleaned.
If drop is vacuumed in, move onto step 6. If not, air inducer needs to be cleaned.
Step 5. Clean Air Inducer
Step 5. Clean Air Inducer
A. Turn off water and flush toilet. Unscrew the cap of the air inducer (the smaller of
the two caps) (Fig. 6).
A. Turn off water and fl ush toilet. Unscrew the cap of the air inducer (the smaller of
the two caps) (Fig. 6).
B. Pull the duckbill out from the cap and clean it by gently squeezing it (Fig. 7)
B. Pull the duckbill out from the cap and clean it by gently squeezing it (Fig. 7)
between your fingers under a flow of water. Inspect the lips of the duckbill.
If they are deformed, the duckbill needs to be replaced.
between your fi ngers under a fl ow of water. Inspect the lips of the duckbill.
If they are deformed, the duckbill needs to be replaced.
C. Reassemble, insert the duct bill into the housing (Fig. 8) body and reinstall the cap
C. Reassemble, insert the duct bill into the housing (Fig. 8) body and reinstall the cap
to hand tight.
to hand tight.
Step 6. Clean Inlet Screen
A. Clean the inlet screen by turning off the water supply, disconnecting the water
Step 6. Clean Inlet Screen
supply line from the supply shank and removing the screen with a paper
A. Clean the inlet screen by turning off the water supply, disconnecting the water
clip (Fig. 9).
supply line from the supply shank and removing the screen with a paper
B. Clean screen (Fig. 10) and replace.
clip (Fig. 9).
B. Clean screen (Fig. 10) and replace.
Other Points to Remember
1. Pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply.
Other Points to Remember
2. All pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply line. It is important
1. Pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply.
to have sufficient pressure at the supply. The minimum line pressure for a 1.6 gpf
2. All pressure-assist toilets get their energy from the water supply line. It is important
system is 20 psi and 25 psi for 1.0 gpf.
to have suffi cient pressure at the supply. The minimum line pressure is 25 psi
3. A blocked bowl or drain will affect the fixture's performance. To check for this, pour
for a 1.0 gpf system.
2 to 3 gallons of water into the bowl. If the bowl accumulates water in it, this would
3. A blocked bowl or drain will affect the fi xture's performance. To check for this, pour
indicate that something is blocking the bowl/drain. If you need additional help,
2 to 3 gallons of water into the bowl. If the bowl accumulates water in it, this would
please contact the manufacturer of the flushing system, or do a word search on
indicate that something is blocking the bowl/drain. If you need additional help,
"pressure-assist toilets" on the web.
please contact the manufacturer of the fl ushing system, or do a word search on
"pressure-assist toilets" on the web.
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