SeaLand 548+ VacuFlush Toilets User Manual
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VacuFlush Pedal-Flush Toilet
Maintenance/Winterizing/Service
7.7
Troubleshooting guide
BASE ASSEMBLY
REAR VIEW,
VACUUM TOILET
VACUUM
BREAKER
CAP
WATER HOSE
CONNECTION
VACUUM BREAKER/BOWL CONNECTION
Problem
Possible Cause
Service Instruction
1 . Water will not stay in bowl .
a . Loose clamp ring .
b . Improper seal around flush ball
due to dirt or debris on flush ball
or under flush ball seal .
c . Worn or damaged seal .
d . Worn or damaged flush ball .
a . Tighten clamp ring adjusting nut .
b . Inspect flush ball for foreign
debris . Clean flush ball and
underside of seal if needed .
c . Replace seal .
d . Replace flush ball .
2 . Plastic flush ball will not close
completely .
a . Too much friction between flush
ball and ball seal .
b . Water valve screws are too tight .
c . Defective spring cartridge .
a . Lubricate between flush ball and
ball seal with furniture polish or
cooking spray .
b . Loosen screws slightly .
c . Check spring tension by pushing
flush lever down, then release
it suddenly . If lever does not
snap back into position, replace
spring cartridge .
3 . Flush ball will not open .
a . Broken shaft .
b . Shaft not fully engaged in the
spring cartridge .
a . Replace shaft .
b . Put pressure on shaft from under
the flush ball (pushing into spring
cartridge) until it engages . You
may have to rotate flush ball
until shaft lines up with square in
spring cartridge .