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Products: Two Piece Toilet Applications (M-101XXX Models, Series: 501A, 501B, 503)
Instructions:
Turn off water at the supply stop. Flush the toilet to relieve water and air pressure from the Flushmate system. Disconnect water supply line from the supply shank and remove the lock nut that holds the supply shank in place. The supply shank protrudes from the bottom of the china tank on the left hand side.
If necessary, disconnect the Flushrod from the flush-handle linkage. Remove the screws that attach the Flushrod to the Flushmate and use them to attach the Flushrod to the new Flushmate.
Loosen the nuts on the bolts protruding from the underside of the toilet, below the china tank. These nuts should be loosened much like lug nuts on an automobile wheel; alternate between them instead of completely removing one at a time.
Once the nuts have been removed, lift the china tank straight up off of the bowl. Empty any residual water that may have accumulated in the china tank into the china bowl. Place the china tank down flat on its backside on a security location.
Remove the tank to bowl gasket (thick, spongy doughnut-type) from the Discharge Extension and unscrew large lock-nut on the bottom center of the china tank. A spanner wrench works well for this, but any tool that will spread to accommodate the 3 plastic locknut will work.
Slide the Flushmate system out of the china tank.
Place new tank to tank gasket (flat rubber gasket with ribs on one side) on new Flushmate with the ribs facing downward. Some tank to tank gaskets do not have ribs, installation of this gasket is universal. Slide the Flushmate system into the china tank. It's best to insert the supply shank into the china tank first and than the Flushmate vessel.
Screw both lock-nuts onto the exposed threads (supply shank and discharge extension) on the bottom end of the china tank.
Place the tank to bowl gasket onto the exposed discharge extension and reattach tank to bowl.
Attach brass washers and hex nuts to each bolt (making sure you put the washers on before the hex nuts) and tighten securely. When tightening the tank to bowl nuts, use the alternating method while putting downward pressure on each side as you tighten the nuts on that side. In effect, you will be rocking the system in the direction of the nuts you are tightening. You must get the bolts tight enough to prevent any leakage (when flushed) between the tank and the bowl, but not so tight that you risk breaking the china.
Reattach water supply line to the supply shank and turn on the supply stop. Wait for Flushmate to set up (fill with water and stop cycling ) and flush the toilet. If the Flushmate doesn't set up and water continues to run through it, you will need to adjust the cartridge and perhaps the actuator cap. See the owners manual for adjustment
carlos
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
Se instaló facil
Donna R Morris
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2025
To fix my toilet worked well
Arvin
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2024
The media could not be loaded.
Charles Talvan Sr.
Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
The media could not be loaded.
D B
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2024
The last Sloan Flushmate 503 we had was installed over 15 years ago. It finally went out about a month ago due to it splitting on the side. An exact replica. Installed it in minutes. No other adjustments needed to be made. My toilet flushes as it should. We are very happy with this purchase. Maybe this one will last another 15 years. Fingers crossed.
Chuck
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2024
Fast and easy plug and play part 😊
mike
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2024
Works perfectly and was easy to install
Larry Fillingim, JD
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016
I had previously purchased components for my 12 year old Flushmate attempting to fix the leak, not realizing that the tank itself was leaking. Guess I was trying to save a dollar or two. When I promptly received this, the entire unit, I read the instructions (I had already watched the short video) I removed the old unit, cleaned the tank and whatever needed cleaning, installed the new unit all in 50 minutes. I used the step by step instructions and followed them verbatim and so glad that I did as one of the last instructions is to take a two gallon bucket and place the supply line into it and turn on the water full blast. I couldn't believe the crud that came out of the supply line that surely would have shortened the life of my new unit. I empted the bucket, and did it again just to me sure there was not any more crud in the existing water supply line. The instructions are excellent in that each one has diagrams, pictures and other suggestions and/or recommendations. The Flushmate replacement is much better than the original in that it is quieter, faster, and comes with a new "flusher" and handle that are superb. They even provide the tool necessary to make the installation so much easier, along with new gaskets and other parts to make the job easier.I think it is commendable that a manufacturer make improvements to their products to make them more efficient and easier to maintain. They provide very good instruction and even telephone support if needed. I did not need phone support, as it was much easier to install than I anticipated. I know now that when my other two twelve year old Flushmates need repairing, I will certainly do it right by installing these complete units and be done with it. And, the warranty on these new models is for ten years rather than five years as is on the original.
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