SeaLand 5149 VacuFlush toilet - Manual (Page 11)

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VacuFlush Pedal-Flush Toilet Maintenance/Winterizing/Service
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 .
4 . Water does not shut off in toilet
(toilet overflows).
a . Not enough clearance between
pedal and top of water valve
cap .
b. Dirt lodged in water valve seal.
a . Replace foot pedal (most
models) or adjust cam strap
so clearance is .06 in . (1 .5 mm)
max (model 5006 only) .
b. Disassemble, clean water valve.
5 . Water does not enter toilet bowl
properly .
a. Insufficient water flow rate at
toilet .
b . Water valve clogged .
c . Plugged rim wash holes in toilet .
a. Check water flow rate at toilet.
Rate should be 2 gpm (7 .6 lpm) .
b . Remove and clean screen
located at inlet of water valve .
c . Clean holes . If still a problem,
replace the toilet bowl .
REMOVING PEDAL COVER
1 . To gain access to water valve,
press tab on back of pedal to
release pedal cover .
2 . Pull cover away from pedal . Cover
snaps back into place .
For short-base model 5006, remove
two screws holding pedal cover in
place (not shown) .
REMOVING PEDESTAL COVER
3 . For tall models, remove screw
located under flush pedal.
4. Unsnap bottom and pull cover
away from pedestal . Model and
serial number label is located on
base .
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