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American Standard TROPIC CADET 2490 User Manual

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7 3 0110 2 - 10 0 Rev. K

RUBBER
GASKET

TANK MTG.
BOLTS PRE-
INSTALLED

6

8

7

INSTALL TOILET

a. Position toilet squarely to wall and, with a rocking
motion, press bowl down fully on wax ring and flange.
Alternately tighten nuts until toilet is firmly seated on floor.

CAUTION:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS

OR BASE MAY BE DAMAGED!

b. Install caps on washers. (If necessary, cut bolt height
to size before installing caps.)

c. Smooth off the bead of sealant around base.
Remove excess sealant.

INSTALL TANK
a. Install large rubber gasket over threaded
outlet on bottom of tank and lower tank
onto bowl so that tapered end of gasket
fits evenly into bowl water inlet opening,
and tank mounting bolts go through
mounting holes. Secure with metal
washer/nut combo.

b. With tank parallel to wall, alternately
tighten nuts until tank is snugged down
evenly against bowl surface.

INSTALL TOILET SEAT Install toilet seat in accordance with manufacturer's directions.

CLOSET FLANGE

CLOSET BOLT

NUT

WASHER

BOLT CAP

WASHER/

NUT

COMBO

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CAUTION:

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN NUTS MORE

THAN REQUIRED FOR A SNUG FIT!

9a

9b

Before continuing, determine the type of water supply connecation you have from
the chart below and use the appropriate assembly parts required to properly
reconnect the water supply. DO NOT use plumber's putty to seal these fittings.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE
CONE WASHER WITH
PLASTIC SUPPLY LINE.

These parts must be used as
illustrated to insure water-tight
connection. Use of existing
coupling nut may result in
water leakage. Water supply
tube or pipe must extend at
least 1/2" inside threaded
shank of valve (does not
apply to flanged tubing).

Use existing
coupling nut
and washer.

Use existing spiral
cone washer.
Fluidmaster cone
washer may not
seal completely on
spiral type supply
line.

Captive cone
washers already
included. No
additional washers
needed.

CAUTION: Overtightening of
LOCK NUT or COUPLING NUT
could result in breakage and
potential flooding.

METAL / COPPER

FLARED TUBING

METAL FLANGED

TUBING

METAL SPIRAL

TUBING

VINYL / BRAIDED

CONNECTOR

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

LOCK NUT

COUPLING
NUT

COUPLING
NUT

EXISTING
COUPLING
NUT

COUPLING
NUT

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

WATER
SHUT-OFF

CONE
WASHER

EXISTING
CONE
WASHER

EXISTING
WASHER

For Tanks/Bowls using Speed Connect System
(Tank mounting bolts pre-installed).

USE INCLUDED TOOL, NUT DRIVER, OR DEEP SOCKET RACHET.

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With correct washers in
place (see Step 9a),
tighten COUPLING NUT
1/4 turn beyond hand tight.

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.

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WARNING: Do not use plumber’s putty, pipe dope, or any other sealant on the water supply connection to this tank. If the connection
leaks after hand tightening, replace the supply line. If the connection continues to leak with the new supply line, replace the fill valve.

Warranty is void if any type of sealant is used on the water supply connection.