AIRSTREAM LAND YACHT GAS TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEM: Water keeps running into bowl.
CAUSE: The blade in the bottom of the bowl is not closing completely, which in turn keeps the water
control valve partially open. The groove into which the blade seats when completely closed is clogged with
foreign material.
REMEDY- Insert the end of a coat hanger or similar object into the sealing groove and remove the foreign
material. Avoid damaging the rubber seal while cleaning.
PROBLEM: Toilet leaks. There is water on the floor. Specify the problem. Determine if water is
leaking from:
CAUSE: a. Vacuum breaker.
b. The water-control valve.
c. Bowl to mechanism seal. (If this is the problem, the water would not stay in the bowl.)
d. Closet flange base seal.
REMEDY: a. The vacuum breaker. If the vacuum breaker leaks when flushing the toilet, replace
vacuum breaker.
b. If the vacuum breaker leaks when the toilet is not in operation, replace the water
control valve.
c. Leaks at the bowl to mechanism seal. Remove mechanism and replace seal,
d. Leaks at closet flange area. Check front and rear closet flange nuts for tightness. If leak
continues remove the toilet, check the closet flange height. The height should be between
¼ " and 7/16 " above the floor. Adjust closet flange height accordingly and replace closet
flange seal.
PROBLEM: Foot pedal operates harder than normal or the blade sticks.
REMEDY: a. Apply a light film of Silicone spray to blade.
b. Check closet bolt tightness. If closet bolts are over tightened, the mechanism may be
distorted.
PROBLEM: Bowl will not hold water; i.e., water leaks from bowl down into the holding tank.
REMEDY: Using a bent screwdriver or similar object, scrape the groove in front of the mechanism
blade. Generally paper or other foreign material is lodged in this groove, causing the leak.
CAUTION: Use care not to damage the blade seal. Always make certain that the tool is under the
lip of the seal, not above it.
The tool can easily be made by bending a coat hanger or screwdriver over about 7/8”.