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4-5. GENERAL (Continued).
Table 4-14. Waste Collection System - Commode - Troubleshooting
(Continued).
MALFUNCTION
TEST OR INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
3. Flapper valve at bottom of bowl does not open sufficiently to evacuate wastes.
Observe waste evacuation.
Remove commode and adjust arm and cup flapper valve; check for leakage before
replacing commode.
4. Stopper does not close quickly.
Observe operation of stopper.
Check and adjust pedal linkage and check spring force. Lubricate linkage if
necessary.
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