| INSTALLING FLUSHING MECHANISMS A flush tank comes with an assortment of parts for its flushing mechanism. When these parts are connected, they form a mechanical flushing mechanism. Since there are several types of flushing mechanisms, always follow the manufacturer's instructions to install them (see Figure 26). 
FIGURE 26. COMMON FLUSHING MECHANISMS
Installing a ball cock flushing mechanism. Use the following steps to install a ball cock flushing mechanism (see Figure 27): 
FIGURE 27. INSTALLING BALL COCK FLUSHING MECHANISM
- Connect Douglas valve to tank's drain outlet.
- Screw overflow pipe onto Douglas valve, if not attached.
- Slide guide holder onto overflow pipe about halfway down, and tighten holder screw.
- Install ball cock assembly into hole at left bottom of tank; then tighten locknut under tank.
- Screw float rod into ball cock, and then screw ball float to other end of rod.
- Attach overflow tube to ball cock and to overflow pipe.
- Install operating handle with trip arm, and tighten handle's locknut.
- Slide lift wire through loop of connecting wire.
- Slide lift wire through guide holder, and screw flush ball onto threaded end of lift wire.
- Attach connecting wire to trip arm.
NOTE: All adjustments are made on the flushing mechanism after water supply is connected. Installing a plastic cup flushing mechanism. Use the following steps to install a plastic float cup flushing mechanism (see Figure 28): 
FIGURE 28. INSTALLING PLASTIC CUP FLUSHING MECHANISM
- Connect Douglas valve to tank’s drain outlet.
- Screw overflow pipe onto Douglas valve, if not attached.
- Install float cup assembly into hole at left bottom of tank, and then tighten locknut under tank.
- Slide guide holder with flapper ball onto the overflow pipe, and push it to the bottom of the overflow pipe.
- Connect overflow tube to the float cup assembly and to the overflow pipe.
- Install operating handle with trip arm, and tighten handle’s locknut.
- Connect chain to trip arm and flapper ball.
NOTE: All adjustments are made to the flushing mechanism after water supply is connected.
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