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Sloan Crown® II Piston Flushometer Combines New Aesthetic Design With Reliable Water-saving Technology

Oct. 15, 2003

FRANKLIN PARK, IL —The Crown^® II Piston Flushometer designed for “green” environments, is now available with new aesthetics from Sloan Valve Company.The Crown II is designed with a new handle assembly and an outside cover with accent rings offered with special finishes including brushed nickel, lustre gold, polished brass and satin. The inside cover isolates the threads from the water source to ensure uninterrupted performance.Sloan’s patented piston Flushometer incorporates stainless steel materials, high-copper low-zinc brass castings and a single, cleanable filter. The Crown II also includes an engineered thermoplastic piston assembly that is easily replaced, compared to clog-prone brass pistons.Other features of the Crown II include a Bak Chek^® control stop with a vandal-resistant spin cap, and an ADA-compliant triple-seal handle. Sloan’s exclusive non-hold open handle is designed to ensure a fixed flush volume and eliminates overflowing due to handles that are held down too long.The Crown II is Sloan’s latest addition to its piston Flushometer line that provides consistent, reliable performance designed to help architects, engineers, contractors and building owners achieve their water conservation goals. Sloan Valve Company is the world's leading manufacturer of plumbing systems and has been in operation since 1906. Headquartered in Franklin Park, Illinois, the company manufactures plumbing products for commercial, industrial, and institutional markets worldwide.For more information on the Crown^® II Flushometer, contact Sloan Valve Company at 10500 Seymour Avenue, Franklin Park, IL 60131. Telephone 800-9-VALVE-9, fax 800-501-3989 or visit the website at www.sloanvalve.com###