Answer:
No, it isn't necessary to hold the trip lever down for the duration of the flush. If you find that you're having to hold the trip lever down, this article will provide information on what can be done to correct this.
The Champion flush valve's design utilizes a piston-style mechanism to ensure a quick and powerful flush. By simply pressing and releasing the trip lever, the valve opens and closes promptly, which conserves water while still providing a thorough flush.
Below are a few things to check inside your tank if you find that it's not clearing the bowl:
- Because of the flushing force of this type of valve, over time you may notice bending in the trip lever arm. If this bending is significant, we suggest replacing the trip lever with a metal trip lever, part number 738772-0020A.
- There should be no slack in the chain from the trip lever to the top of your flush valve.
- Confirm the water level in the tank is set to an appropriate level. For the ideal flush, you'll want the water to fill to 1/4" below the top of the overflow tube.
- The water surface area should measure approximately 9 inches by 8 inches. A smaller surface area may result in a weak flush, requiring the user to hold down the handle for a longer period.