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August 12, 2017 18:07

How to install the cistern for toilet

Basic terminology when working with installing tank

For a description of the device and the mechanism of action of the drain tank, the following definitions:

  • Drain valves - a device that runs automatically or mechanically, is used to drain water into the toilet bowl from the floor of the tank;
  • Fill valve - operates automatically, you need to fill capacity necessary volume of water;
  • Useful volume - the amount of water coming from the tank into the bowl under certain conditions: if the tank is filled to 20 mm below the overflow mark, filling mechanism is closed and pressing the drain valve one-time for 2 seconds;
  • overflow device - a mechanism which directs the water from the tank to the bowl floor when filling valves is out of order;
  • directly cistern - pressureless container samonapolnyaemaya from the water, drain it provides flushing.

Key terms in the tank installation

mechanism of the toilet flushing cisterns: the principle of action hinged tank

Vysokoraspolagaemy tank - the tank is placed separately from the floor of the bowl.By clicking on the drain knob flushing process takes place.Because pressing the siphon descends, the water from it for a drain pipe enters into the toilet.In these tanks of water is supplied to the complete emptying of the tank.From the standpoint of cost savings, this feature is a significant drawback.

The operating principle of the attachment of a tank

The principle of traditional tank

discharge process is started by pressing the drain mechanism.Further, the vertical thrust through the valve rises and closes the entrance to the overflow device.Thus, the volume of water is supplied to the outdoor bowl, limited.It comes as the drain lever is pressed as soon as the impact on the device stops, and ends flush.

When the volume of water in the tank falls to a minimum level, a vertical valve is lowered, and the entrance to the overflow is blocked.As soon as the impact on the drain mechanism is completed, the valve back into the saddle and closes the hole to drain.

By decreasing the amount of water drops float, which provides the opening of the float valve.Via this tap water is supplied into the tank.When the liquid level reaches the limit, the ball valve closes her arrival.

Installing and cisterns

To begin the installation of the tank after the installation and connection of the toilet.

Installing shelving tank

There are two ways to solve the problem, how to set the tank on the toilet, if the capacity of a tray.You can first collect tendons, and then install the reservoir itself, you can do the opposite.Mainly in this case it is that the tank is mounted on the ledge and bolted.

Installing and tanks

sure to use special pads.They are installed between the toilet bowl and tank and have an oval shape.In the gasket is applied silicone adhesive and set it to a specific location, and then connect fastening screws.After complete drying of the adhesive is necessary to check the tightness of connections to avoid leaks.

To assemble the internal parts, it is necessary to execute a sequence of actions:

  1. Connect to the container liner sleeve;
  2. Attach to coupling the float valve;
  3. Connect the overflow pipe;
  4. Install drain lever;
  5. Assemble saddle valve and vertical;
  6. Connect via traction mechanism with a vertical shutter release valve;
  7. Set the float valve and the float to fix the knee.
  8. Set container on the shelf with the gasket;
  9. Set overflow into the saddle and adjust its position;
  10. Connect the tank and bowl outdoor fixtures.

Installing and tanks

One of the most important elements is the internal float valve system.Use it to adjust the tank filling.To do this, you need to straighten or bend the knee twist float.

Installing hinged tank

How to install the tank on the toilet, if the reservoir is located at a distance from the toilet:

  1. to the floor and bring the cup by coupling to fix the drain pipe;
  2. Mark on the wall of the reservoir space fasteners;
  3. Disconnect container from the tube and secure it to the wall, and then again to collect design.

After the installation of the tank is necessary to carry out installation of internal fittings:

  1. Install drain lever;
  2. Secure and connect through the thrust overflow mechanism, vertical and valve seat;
  3. Bring to the tank pipe and fix it using the clutch linings;
  4. Mount with clutch float valve;
  5. connected to the valve and fix the desired angle twist float the knee;
  6. Adjust the placement of the seat and clutch connecting the communication and toilet.

Installing and tanks

If we consider all the recommendations and rules of competent plumbing installation, then install the cistern with their own hands will not be difficult.

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