Sloan Flush Valve Troubleshooting
- 1). Replace the handle gasket and seal assembly if the flush valve handle leaks. After turning off the inlet water supply, remove the handle nut with a toothless wrench and pull the valve assembly out. Take off the gasket and replace it with a new one. Reinstall the handle assembly into the handle coupling and make up the nut hand-tight. Finish tightening the nut with the wrench until it is snug.
- 2). Check the main water supply if the flush valve does not work at all. If the main water supply is turned on, check the flush valve's relief valve. If the relief valve opens and continuously releases water across it, the system will not flush normally.
- 3). Remove the valve assembly and access the valve diaphragm if the valve chatters during flushing. The diaphragm valve is located in the top of the appliance, just under the valve. The diaphragm is not seating properly or is installed upside down. Correct the problem and reinstall the valve assembly.
- 4). Remove any trash within the bypass orifice if the valve flushes continuously. Debris obstructing the valve, or a malfunctioning relief valve, will prevent the flush valve from shutting off. If cleaning the bypass valve does not cure the problem, an inside valve rebuild kit installation is required.
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