Compact Cistern

Installation Instructions

Parts List
1. Cistern Tank
2. Cistern Lid
3. Fill valve (Side Inlet or Bottom Inlet)
4. Dual Flush Outlet Valve
5. Dual Flush Push Button
6. Stopper and Nut / Blanking Plug
7. 2 to 1.5 Outlet Pipe
8. Back Nut and Seal
9. Pan Connector
10. Installation Instruction
11. Connection Elbow
12. Cistern Fixing Bracket

Attention to Installer
Please read these instructions fully before installation
Please leave these instructions for the end user for reference.

LF00183
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Fluidmaster Compact Concealed cistern.
Important: Before commencing installation please check the
following.
Please check for defects including damage, cracks or manufacturing faults
before commencing installation
Check all components listed are present.
Please read this instruction booklet fully before commencing
installation.
Product Characteristics
The cistern is preset to 6 litre full flush and 4 litre partial flush.
Please ensure that the toilet being used with this cistern is suitable for 6 litre
flushing.
Pressure to the cistern should be preferably between 0.2 bar (6 p.s.i) and
8 bar (120 p.s.i). Operation will be affected outside of these parameters.
An isolation valve must be fitted before the cistern to isolate the cistern from
supply for maintenance.
Installation Precautions
Ensure Pipework is cleaned out before installation.
Installation must be carried out to these instructions.
Do not use plumbers sealing putty or silicon sealants on any fittings.
Ensure that frames, furniture and wall constructions can adequately carry the
cistern when filled with 8 kg of water.
It is recommended to fit an in line pressure reducing valve when pressure is over
8 bar static pressure.
Warranty Exclusions
Defects due to operation outside the recommended pressures.
Defects due to foreign bodies, dirt, silt, silicon sealant, plumbers sealing putty
or plaster in the cistern introduced after or during installation.
Defects caused by faulty installation either incorrect to this instruction or outside
of water regulations for the country of installation.
Surface damage proven to be caused on site or during warehousing.
Damage caused by bleach, strong cleaners. Fluidmaster do not recommend use
of any in tank cleaning products, strong bleaches or acid cleaners. Use of these
may result in failure possibly causing property damage.
Note that the warranty period starts on delivery date as per a corresponding
invoice and is valid for one year from that time against manufacturing defect.

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Dimension Drawing

337mm
22mm
315 mm

265 mm
Max 295
Min 55

65mm
22mm 210mm
135mm
70

45

250crs

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Installing the Cistern and Fixing Bracket
1. Position and fix the cistern support bracket in the centre of the furniture
carcass or inline with the waste outlet of the WC. Ensure the indicator tabs
are both level with the underside of the top of the furniture unit or shelf.
This is to allow for the lid to be removed and provide clearance for valve
removal through the front entry opening of the cistern.

Fig. 1
Align bracket to centre of
underside of the top of the
furniture unit or shelf

2. It is advisable to make plumbing and pipework connections before

installing the cistern so that connections e.g. soldering, doesnt have to be
made in restricted working areas such as narrow furniture unit etc.
3. When the bracket is firmly fixed, the cistern can be secured to the bracket.
Hold the cistern centrally to the bracket aligning the lugs with the recesses in
the back of the cistern.

Fig. 2 Push down firmly until the

Affix cistern firmly to the centre clip snaps into place
lugs on the bracket. Bracket
Lugs

Cistern

4. Gradually lower the cistern to engage on the lugs and push down firmly until
the centre clip snaps into place. Moderate lateral movement is available to
assist with WC pan alignment.

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5. Complete supply plumbing connections as installation requires.
Fluidmaster recommend that this is completed by a qualified plumber.
6. Cut the cistern flush pipe to size Y remember that the large end of the pipe
requires 35mm to project into the cistern valve. It is recommended to
position the pan and check measurements before cutting.
Remember to allow for the projection into the toilet inlet.
7. When satisfied with fit, push the black inlet flush cone connector supplied
onto the narrow end of the flush pipe.
plus 35mm

Rubber seal

Coupling nut

Pre cut
flush bend
Y

X + depth of inlet on

8. When satisfied that the WC and flush pipe are correctly positioned push the
black WC inlet connector securely into the WC inlet.
9. Make waste connections as required for the application using suitable waste
connection refer to a qualified plumber, and loosely fix the WC as per WC
manufacturers instruction.
10. When the WC is loosely in position, ensure rubber seal is in position as
shown, then tighten the coupling nut on the flush valve to ensure a leak
proof joint. Ensure the flush pipe and black inlet flush cone connector are
firmly in place in the WC.
11. Now place the pre-cut front panel (see furniture manufacturers instructions)
between the WC and cistern and check the WC to the flush pipe and waste
connections. If installing behind tiled or construction remember to allow
access to the cistern for maintenance and final settings.

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 Fluidmaster Flush Valve
12. If the unit is MORE THAN 300mm deep the position of the button can be
adjusted to suit. Position the run of the cable as shown below for this
application. Note that the hole size is 38mm/40mm Diameter for the
button.

Cistern Cistern

deep THAN 300mm deep

deep THAN 300mm deep

Cistern Unit - MORE
Cistern

Unit - MORE
Thread the cable out through the
Thread the cable out through the
Unit - MORE THAN 300mm

cistern at the opposite side to the

Unit - MORE THAN 300mm

cistern at the opposite side to the

OR
button and round to the front
button and round to the front

Thread the cable out through the

Thread the cable out through the
cistern at the opposite side to the
cistern at the opposite side to the
button and round to the front
button and round to the front

Fluidmaster Flush Valve Variflush Valve

13. For units LESS THAN 300mm deep the cable should be positioned inside the
cistern as shown below
Ensure the drop valve cable is installed
inside the cistern
Cistern
Ensure the drop valve cable is installed
Cistern
LESS THAN 300mm deep

LESS THAN 300mm deep

inside the cistern
Ensure the drop valve cable is installed
inside the cistern
Cistern
Ensure the drop valve cable is installed
Cistern
Unit - deep

Unit - deep
inside the cistern
Unit - LESS THAN 300mm

Unit - LESS THAN 300mm

OR

Fluidmaster Flush Valve Variflush Valve

Note the position of the button in the cistern aperture.

IMPORTANT - Ensure cable runs through in a smooth arc to prevent valve
failure, do not twist, kink or bend cable at sharp angles.

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14. The dimensions for positioning the
cistern button are provided below.
Note that the hole size is

80
38mm/40mm Diameter.

15. Fluidmaster Flush Valve - Variflush Valve -

Connect the button by fixing the Fit the flush button to the front face
button to the front face of the unit of the unit, snap cable end assembly
using the large outer nut, press onto push button spindle.
slide A to attach the button. The cable must be free to operate.

Cable Cistern

Unit - LESS THAN 300mm deep

Button lock Spindle

Slide A

Cable
OR

16. Turn on the water after all connections have been made and if necessary
adjust the inlet valve to correct the waterline. This will be pre-set in
assembled units but should be verified by the installer.
17. Place the lid onto the cistern and click side clips in place.
18. Before replacing the access panel into position please ensure the cable is
not restricted or compressed to prevent operation of the button. Also extra
care should be taken to ensure that in narrow units the housing at the rear of
pushbutton fits into the cistern cut outs.
19. Check the button operates the valve correctly and closes when released.

Important Notes
It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that all joints in the tank are water
tight even on pre-installed units before leaving site.
Never allow the front facia to hang suspended by the cable only this will
affect operation and cause kinks in the cable.

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Assembly of the cistern
Refer to these instructions where applicable if unassembled or if a pre-assembled
unit requires the inlet valve on the opposite side to pre assembly.
If PRE-ASSEMBLED
1. Before beginning installation consider which
side the inlet valve should be positioned. 3
2
2. Position the valve inside the tank
ensuring internal seal washer (1)
is on the threaded shank first.
Push down on the valve body and
tighten up lock nut.
The cable (3) and overflow (2) should be
1

positioned the opposite side to the

valve see picture opposite.
Note the position of the overflow is 2 2
important to the operation dependant 3 3
on which side the inlet is positioned
Inlet Valve Inlet Valve

IF UNASSEMBLED
1. Taking the variflush drop valve in Inlet Valve

both hands, twist clockwise and

separate.
2. Fit the base of the valve into the
cistern. It is essential that the black
sealing washer is inside the cistern
to achieve a water tight seal.
3. Re-assemble the variflush valve.
By matching bayonet fitting and
rotating anti-clockwise (reverse
1 above). Ensure float remains free
to operate.
4. Twist overflow anti-clockwise and
adjust height to 25mm above
waterline. Twist clockwise to lock
into place.

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 Float Cap
Side inlet valve installation Washer
(Not Supplied)
Inner
Washer
Adjustment Rod Assembly

Assemble the valve as shown

in the diagram.
Note: An extra back nut is provided Back
Nut
Shank
Coupling
so that the length of exposed Tap
Outer
Washer
Nut

Connector
thread can be reduced when fitting (Not Supplied)

into units 500mm wide using the Supply Line

elbow provided.

A blanking plug is supplied to Float Cup

blank the opposite side inlet

hole of the cistern tank.

Torbeck ECOFIL or Compact

Check the water line, if adjustment is required use the
screw to adjust the float up and down to fill to the water
line marked in the cistern.
1. Fit the Torbeck filling valve using spigot type
connector ensuring the washer is on the
inside of the tank. Hand tighten the nut and with
a spanner, tighten a further three-quarter turn.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
2. Insert correct flow restrictor into threaded tail
If ECOFIL
When satisfied the red delayed fill cup should be set
a minimum of 15mm below the water level.
For further information and advice refer to page 15.

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 Upper cap assembly
Bottom inlet valve installation
Critical
Assemble the valve as shown in diagram. Level
Mark
Ensure that the critical level mark is Float cup
minimum 25mm above the highest level Water
of the overflow on the outlet valve. Level
Adjustment

Ensure the float is set to the water level.

Overflow pipe

1. For bottom inlet cistern use the hole

Self-centering back nut
stopper to plug the spare hole, ensure Threaded shank
that the rubber seal is inside the plastic Fibre washer

tank and ensure that the joint is water tight. Tap connector

Do not overtighten. Supply pipe

A push in hole cover is supplied for side

entry products.
2. Once satisfied that the joints are water
tight then refer to page 4 for installation of Stopper
the cistern and onto the bracket and into
concealed applications.

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Special Instructions for reduced flush volume
4.5 litre full flush and 3 litre half flush.
This cisterns flushing capacity can be reduced by following the instructions
below.
Firstly set the inlet valve to the lower waterline.

WL

Unlock the fixing clip to adjust the

overflow pipe to desired height Fixing clip
then lock the fixing clip.

HALF flush adjusting

Full flush adjusting slide slide
To reduce volume of flush To reduce volume of flush
move slide up. move slide up.
To increase volume of flush To increase volume of flush
move slide down. move slide down.

For Torbeck Variflush

1. To adjust full flush water volume, rotate the
float down to increase the volume of water
flushed, or upward to reduce it.
2. To adjust partial flush water volume, slide
 lever at variflush base to the left to decrease
the volume of water flushed, or to the right
to increase it.
3. Ensure desired flush is achieved prior to
refitting lid.

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Maintenance - Fluidmaster UK 747 Inlet Valve
TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR FLUIDMASTER VALVE,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAR ANY DEBRIS FROM WATER LINE TO COMPLETE
INSTALLATION

Shut off water supply to toilet cistern or tank, unsnap float adjustment rod from
arm, then remove cap assembly by rotating 1/8 turn anti-clockwise and pulling
out. Hold hand over opening, turn water supply on and off to clear out debris
that may be in supply line. Turn off water supply and replace cap assembly by
engaging lugs and rotating 1/8 turn clockwise to stop. Make certain cap assembly
and valve body are in locked position or valve may fail to turn on. Then snap float
adjustment rod back on to the arm. Turn on water supply.

LOW PRESSURE APPLICATION:

If it takes longer than 4 minutes to refill your cistern, you can increase the flow of
water by removing the flow restrictor.
IMPORTANT: Always clear any debris from water line before installation.

1. Turn off water 2. Pull valve away 3. Remove flow 4. Position valve on
supply and loosen from shank. restrictor located the shank, line up
coupling nut by inside the shank. lugs and tighten
rotating 1/8 turn coupling nut by
until you hear a rotating 1/8 turn
click. until you hear a
click. Turn on water
supply.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING SEAL REPLACEMENT.
If valve wont turn on or shut off or refill of cistern water is slow after valve has
been in use for some time, a replacement seal may be needed.
Ask your dealer for Model 242MP071 and install as follows:

1. Turn off water, flush 2. Remove seal, do 3. Hold hand over 4. Engage lugs, be
toilet. Unsnap float not bend stainless opening, turn water sure assembly is
rod. Push in on steel stem. Replace on and off to clear fully turned to stop
side and remove seal, flat side up. debris. and in locked
assembly. position. Resnap
float rod. Turn on
water.

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 Maintenance - Fluidmaster UK 400 Inlet Valve
TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR FLUIDMASTER VALVE,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAR ANY DEBRIS FROM WATER LINE TO COMPLETE
INSTALLATION

Lift Lift
arm arm
first first

Shut off water supply to toilet cistern or tank. Remove valve top by lifting arm and
rotating top 1/8 turn anti-clockwise pressing down slightly on cap. While holding
a container over the uncapped valve to prevent splashing, turn water supply on
and off to remove debris that may be in supply line. Turn off water supply and
replace top by engaging lugs and rotating 1/8 turn clockwise to stop. Make
certain top is turned to the locked position or valve may fail to turn on. Turn off
water supply. Adjust the water to the desired level by turning the water level
adjustment rod and moving float cup up or down. Water should be set to water
line on cistern.

TROUBLESHOOTING SEAL REPLACEMENT.

If valve wont turn on or shut off or refill of cistern water is slow after valve has
been in use for some time, a replacement seal may be needed.
Ask your dealer for Model 242MP071 and install as follows:

1 2 3 4 5

1. Turn off water and 2. Remove upper cap 3. Replace seal 5. Refit upper cap
remove water level assembly by lifting assembly. Make sure
adjustment rod arm and rotating 4. Hold a cup over the assembly is fully
from upper cap 1/8 anti-clockwise, uncapped valve (to turned clockwise
assembly as pressing down prevent splashing) to the locked
shown. slightly on cap. and turn water position or valve
supply on and off will not turn on.
to remove debris in Reattach water
supply. level adjustment
rod to upper assembly
by snapping back in
place. Turn water
supply on.
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 Maintenance - Opella Torbeck Ecofil - Bottom entry
TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR FLUIDMASTER VALVE,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAR ANY DEBRIS FROM WATER LINE TO
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
Cleaning
The Torbeck Ecofil valve is fitted with a
filter which may need cleaning occasionally to
ensure that optimum waterflow is maintained.
The filter is essential for correct functioning.
The procedure for cleaning the valve is as follows:
1. Turn off water. 2
2. Unscrew height adjusting nut and extract grooved
telescopic column from pedestal.
Note: Float and down fill tube are attached
and are an integral part of the telescopic
column.
4 1
3. Using suitable pliers, withdraw flow 3
restrictor and filter located inside the end
of the telescopic column and remove for
cleaning.
4. When cleaning is complete, re-clip filter
and restrictor and insert into telescopic column,
then column into pedestal. When satisfied, make Cleaning
Flow
sure the collet has clicked into position in the restrictor
chosen groove, and lock column into position HP/LP
by tightening nut, hand tighten only.
3
Restrictors and water pressures
Restrictor identification is shown on the flat end
with either HP or LP
2
Below 1 bar (14 p.s.i) No Restrictor
Filter
From 1-4 bar (14 - 60 p.s.i) L.P. Restrictor
Over 4 bar (60 p.s.i) H.P. Restrictor
* Please ensure the correct water pressure is maintained
using restrictors in relation to the table above. Note, it is
essential that the overflow rate must be greater than the
infill rate when the valve is fully open. Warning: Solder
flux and some sealing compounds can damage this plastic
plumbing product.
Cleaning of water chamber
It is recommended that the Ecofil water chamber is
removed and cleaned if the drain holes become blocked.
This will ensure the maximum efficiency of the Ecofil.
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Maintenance - Opella Torbeck Ecofil/
Compact Side entry
TO GET THE BEST RESULTS FROM YOUR TORBECK VALVE,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS CLEAR ANY DEBRIS FROM WATER LINE TO
COMPLETE INSTALLATION
Cleaning
The Torbeck Ecofil/Compact valve is fitted with a
filter which may need cleaning occasionally to
ensure that optimum waterflow is maintained.
The filter is essential for correct functioning.
The procedure for cleaning the valve is as follows:
The Torbeck valve is fitted with a filter which may need
cleaning occasionally to ensure that optimum waterflow
is maintained.
The filter is essential for correct functioning.
The procedure for cleaning the valve is as follows:
1. Turn off water supply.
2. Disconnect water supply from threaded tail.
3. Remove the filter/restrictor from threaded tail.
4. Clean the filter/restrictor by washing in water and ensure all grit and debris
is removed.
5. Re-insert the filter/restrictor into tail and re-connect water supply. Turn on
water.
Cleaning of water chamber
Restrictor Filter
It is recommended that the Ecofil water chamber
is removed and cleaned if the drain holes become
blocked. This will ensure the maximum efficiency Coloured
Low Pressure
of the Ecofil. Filter/restrictor
Used between 1-4bar
(14-60psi)

White
High Pressure
Filter/restrictor
Used over 4bar For pressure below
(60+psi) 1bar please cut off
restrictor as shown
and fit a single filter

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Guarantee:
This Fluidmaster product is guaranteed to be free from defective
materials and workmanship for a period of one year. Units returned under
guarantee to Fluidmaster USA or Fluidmaster UK will be replaced without
charge. Always use quality Fluidmaster repair parts when maintaining
your Fluidmaster products. Fluidmaster shall not be responsible or liable
for any damages caused by products used in Fluidmaster valves that
were not manufactured by Fluidmaster, Inc.

Warning:
Fluidmaster, Inc. shall not be liable for incidental or consequential
damages, including costs of installation, water damage, personal injury
or for any damages resulting from abuse or misuse of the product, form
overtightening or from failure to install or maintain this plumbing product
in accordance with the written instructions, including use of
non-Fluidmaster parts. Do not use in-tank drop-in toilet bowl cleaners
containing bleach or chlorine. Use of such products will result in damage
to tank components and may cause flooding and property damage. Use
of such products will void this warranty.

FluidmasterUK persue a policy of continuing improvement in design

and performance of our products. The right is therefore reserved to vary
specification without notice, meaning some illustrations may not reflect
items exactly.

For more information in the UK contact:

Fluidmaster Opella Limited
Twyford Road
Rotherwas Industrial Estate
Hereford
HR2 6JR

Tel: +44 (0) 1432 357331

Fax: +44 (0) 1432 264014
Email: salesuk@fluidmaster.com
www.fluidmasterUK.com