How to Troubleshoot an Eljer PF/2 Pressure Toilet

Toilet Runs Constantly

• 1

  Disconnect the chain from the arm that links it to the flush lever. If the toilet stops running with the linkage arm disconnected, then the linkage is too tight.

• 2

  Loosen the chain and reconnect the arm to the flush lever. If the lever seems loose and will not allow the arm to rise correctly, replace it with a new one.

• 3

  Shut off the main water supply and flush the toilet if loosening the chain doesn't resolve the problem.

• 4

  Disconnect the chain or rod from the linkage arm and locate the actuator valve behind it.

• 5

  Loosen the nut at the base of the actuator valve to remove the valve assembly.

• 6

  Place a rag into the opening left by the valve and turn on the water supply for about 15 seconds to flush the port.

• 7

  Turn off the water and remove the rag. Examine the pin on the end of the valve and ensure it is clear of deposits.

• 8

  Re-install the valve and tighten the nut. Connect the linkage arm to the flush lever and turn the water on again. If this doesn't stop the toilet from running or repairs it only temporarily, then the inlet filter on your water supply line may be clogged.

• 9

  Turn off the water supply and disconnect the supply line. Remove the filter from the supply shank of the toilet supply line using a paper clip to pull it from its seal.

• 10

  Run the filter under clean water to remove any debris and re-install it in the supply line.

• 11

  Reconnect the supply line to the main water supply and turn the water back on.

No Pressure

• 12

  Turn off the main water supply and flush the toilet, holding the handle down until all of the water has drained.

• 13

  Release the handle and turn the water back on. Allow the toilet to fill and try flushing again. If the pressure unit was waterlogged, this method should resolve the issue. If it does not, your air inducer may be clogged.

• 14

  Turn off the water supply and flush the toilet. In the center of the two domes of the pressure tank is a round cap with a hole in it. This is the air inducer cap. Loosen it and remove it from the body.

• 15

  Flip over the cap and ensure that there is a small O-ring present and that it contains no water scale.

• 16

  Look inside the body of the tank. There should be a ball that sits in the cup end of a spool. Pop the spool out, but do not lose the ball.

• 17

  Rub the ball between your fingers to clean it and blow through the opening of the spool to clear it as well.

• 18

  Turn on the water supply enough to allow some water to bubble through the port to flush it and then turn the water off again.

• 19

  Re-install the spool, pushing it down until it sits so that one O-ring is showing. Replace the ball into the cup of the spool and replace the cap.

• 20

  Turn on the water supply and flush the port again. If this does not resolve the problem, contact a plumber. The problem may be in your home's plumbing system.