ECO

INSTAllATION
JUlY 1984

ANO SERVICE

INSTAllATION

Ref.

K F1.1 04

FLUSH
PROOUCT TYPE KF I
TOllE T FLUSH VALVES

INSTRUCTIONS

including

1.

Flushvalve

2.
3.

Flushpipe
Flush pipe connector

FM2.100
FMT1.1
FMV8.3

85mm
INLET 32mm
. (11/4 BSPl Female
2

38 mm

120 mm MAX
110 mm MIN

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30 mm M
20 fMl MIN

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Installation

Requirements

Before cmmissioning

Econoflush
Flushvalves
to the back-entry pans.

The water supply system should be designed

Valves must be accessible

The outlet of the valve must face vertically

.- Econoflush

Specifiers

Flushvalves
and installers

the valve, remove the piston and flush piping thoroughly.

are suitable

for operation

with flow pressures

so as to yield a minimum

for servicing and a minimum

are suitable

downwards

tor both Syphon

are encouraged

clearance

ranging from 30 kPa to 600 kPa when fitted

flow rate of 100e!min

of 50 mm is required

at each valve.

above the unit for this purpose.

.
Jet and washdown

to take advantage

pans.

of our Pipe Design and Technical

Advice Service.

Pipe Sizing

pipes smaller than 32 mm must not be used for Econofush

loss across a 25 mm water meter

Flushvalves

(7m3) has be en taken

friction

the maximum

the table below applies to single valve installations only; for installations
falling outside the scope of the table, i.e.
Multiple valve and/or feeding from a supply tank, contact our Pipe Design and Technical Design Service. failing
which no guarantee for the correct functioning of the valve will be given

liming up of pipes should

distances

on the table below may be increased

into account

in the table below

by 25%if pvc or domestic

copper

pipe is used

be taken into consideration.

TABLE 1

Min. static pressure

VALVE DETAILS

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kPa

32 mm pipe

40 mm pipa

130
150
175
200
225
250
275

2
19
29
38

4
20
39
59

300

67

10

78
97
117
136

48
58

160

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Max. length of pipe in meters

between flushvalve and watermain (not meter)

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Female Inlet

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Valve

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Performance

The valve should

yield 8 to 9 litres per flush in 7 to 8 seconds.

The cycle time should be maintained

This is the non hold open feature.

Should the valve not comply

even if the pushbutton

with these requirements,

consult

is depressed

indefinitely.

the Fault Finder.

SETTI NG INSTRUCTIONS
Set the valve by first adjusting

the flowrate

Flowrate adjustment:
The flowrate is adjusted at the butterfly
and closed when the slot is vertical.
splashing.

and then the cycle time.

shut-off valve with a screwdriver. The valve is fully open when the slot is horizontal
The flowrate should be set to give the maximum flowrate without causing any

Flushing Cycle Time Adjustment:

The cycle time is regulated with the time adjustment
that the flush will clear the pan.

screw positioned

above the pushbutton.

It should

be set to ensure

SERVICING
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Disassembly:

Cleaning:

1. Piston from valve -

Clean all the parts carefu \ly and

particularly the following parts -

1.1 Close the butterfly shut off valve (18) with a screwdriver. The valve is closed when the slot is vertical.
1.2 Unscrew and remove
A/F spanner.
1.3

Lift out the piston

the cover (3) with a 30 mm

(5)

1.4 The main seat washer (2) is a press fit in the body
and-is removed by levering out with a screwdriver.
Take particular care to avoid damaging.
2. Piston2.1

Unscrew

and remove the four screws

2.2

Lift off the top plate and double

2.3

Remove the spring and relief valve.

2.4

The relief valve washer is a press fit in the piston

and is removed by levering out with a screwdriver.
Take particular care to avoid damaging.

3. Pushbutton

cap seal

3.1

Unscrew and remove the cap nut (6) with a 38 mm

A./F spanner.

3.2

Pu\l out the pushbutton

(7) support
sleeve (8)
plunger (9) "O" ring cover (10) "O" ring (11)

check

for damage,

the main seat washer (2)

the main seat on the piston
the relief valve washer
the relief valve
the double cap seal
the inside of the cover (3) - if the chrome plating
has worn off, the cover should be replaced. Failure
to do so will probabiy
cause the piston to stick
in the open position.
by-pass, if blocked, can be cleaned with a needle.
Assembly
Reassemble

in reverse sequence.

Note: When reassembling

the push button take
to ensure the lug on the support.sleve
is located
the slot on the body.

care
into

After servicing operate the valve a few times to remove

all the air from inside the valve, pouring a little water on
top of the piston before fitting the cover will help in removing the air. The valve should then operate norrnaltv.

SPARE

PARTS

Ref. No.

Description

Items Included

FM8.30

Piston Assembly

Pistn
Main seat washer
Cover seal

FM8.50

Washer Kit

Double cap seal

Main seat washer
Relief seat washer
Cover seal
"O" ring
"O" ring cover
"O" ring

FMV1.l

Double cap seal

Double cap seal

FMV1.2

Main seat washer

Main seat washer

FM8.60

Handle plunger
assembly

Screw
Plunger Guide
Plunger
Spring
"O" ring cover
"O" ring

FAUlT

5
2
4
2
4
13a
10
11

2
14
13
9
12
10
11

Ref. No.

Description

Items Included

FM8.70

Push button seal

"O" ring cover

"O" ring

10
11

FMC1.012 Top cover

Top cover

FM8.14

Pipe coupling

Nut
Slip ring
Washer

15
16
17

FM8.15

Coupling washers

Slip ring
Washer

16
17

ACCESSORIES
Ref. No.

Description

FMT1.1

Flushpipe 335 x 140 CP

FMV8.3

Flushpipe connector 38 mm .'{1%}

FINDER

Complaint

Probable Cause

What to do

Inadequate pipe size

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Inadequate supply pressure

Adjust butterfly 18
Adjust depth of flushpipe
Consult installation requirements or
our Technical Advice service

Excessive flow

Incorrect butterfly setting .

Adjust butterfly

Flush time too short

Incorrect time adjustment setting

Faulty piston

Reset time adjustment 14

Change piston 5
Consult installation requirements or
our Technical Advice service

Inadequate flush

Incorrect butterfly setting

Flushpipe too deep in pan

Inadequate pipe size

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Inadequate supply pressure
Flush time too long

Incorrect time adjustment setting

Dirt in piston
Inadequate supply pressure

18

Reset time adjustment 14

Follow servicing instructions
Consult installation requirements or
our Technical Advice service

No flush

Butterfly closed
Faulty piston
Stop cock in supply closed

Open butterflv 18
Change piston 5
Open stop cock fully

Valve not shutting off

Dirt in piston
Faulty piston
Inadequate supply pressure

Follow servicing instructions

Change piston 5
Consult installation requirements or
our Technical Advice service
Follow servicinq instructions
Replace cover 3

Dirt on main seat washer

Cover (3) limed up

Clean pan inlet ports

-' Adjust depth of flushpipe

Valve leaking at vacuum breaker

Back pressurefrom pan dueto blockage

Flushpipe too deep in pan

Water not circulating in pan

Flushpipe too deep in pan or not square

Adjust depth of flushpipe or realign

Water hammer

Air in system
Inadequate pipe size

Fit air releasevalve

Consult installation requirements or
our Technical Advice service

Non hold open feature not working

Telescope pin jammed

Loosen pin - it must slide freely

Faulty push button seal

Change push button seal 10 & 11

Valve leaking at push button

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