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Orange-Alaninnce Water System, Inc. <br /> p0Box lr7 <br /> Mebane, Notch Carolina 27302 <br /> Office.# (919)563-6212 <br /> Tablet lest for leak <br /> Tank rid-- _ <br /> ]. Remove toilet tank lid. T»1- ..` <br /> 2. Drop dye tablet into die water in the <br /> tank(use half a tablet if you want to <br /> do several tests). Do not fluah the <br /> toilet during the test. ' <br /> 3. If the tank leaks water, dye will seep <br /> from the tank hito dre toilet bowl d ------ <br /> within a few minutes. _ <br /> NOTE: Dye tablets are non-toxic. <br /> Common causes of leaks and how to repair them <br /> 1. The toilet tank flapper or ballvalve (A)may not close tightly. Make sure <br /> the valve seat is clean. Replace the valve if d is in poor condition. <br /> 2. Check the trip lever am and chain(B)to be sure they are closing valve (A) <br /> properly. Adjust if necessary. <br /> 3. The water level in the tank may be too high,letting water escape through the <br /> overflow pipe (C). If so, gently bend the metal arm(D) of the float ball <br /> downward so it shuts off water intake at a lower level <br /> 4. Check the overflowpipe(C)for corrosion Repsir or replace the pipe if it <br /> leaks. <br /> Replacement parts are available at hardware stores and plumbing supply stores <br /> SAVE. vnrle RFf RNTR <br />