A properly aligned bottom shell keeps your OGO™ ORIGIN Compost Toilet functioning smoothly and looking sharp. If the alignment is off—especially where the drawer slides in—you can easily adjust it with a few basic steps.
Tools You’ll Need
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Flathead screwdriver
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Phillips screwdriver or drill
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Replacement screws (if needed)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Remove the Original Screws
Start by removing the screws currently securing the white bottom shell to the grey base plate.
Having trouble?
If a screw won’t back out cleanly, apply firm pressure with a flathead screwdriver while turning it out. This helps the threads disengage cleanly from the plastic.
2. Check the Fit
Once the screws are out, adjust the shell and drawer until you find a better alignment. You’re looking for a smooth drawer fit and a front edge that’s flush or close to flush.
3. Choose a New Screw Location
Pick a fresh spot near the original hole where the white bottom shell and grey base meet. This is where you’ll create your new anchor point.
4. Start the Screw
To get the screw to bite into the grey base:
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Press the screw into the grey plastic to start the threading.
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While doing this, hold the white shell firmly against the tip of the screw.
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Apply pressure so the screw grabs into both layers.
In the video example, the screw was already started through the grey plastic—this makes alignment much easier.
5. Tighten and Align
Tighten the screw slowly. As it sinks in, it will draw the white bottom shell closer to the grey base. Stop and check alignment with the drawer as you go. Adjust as needed before tightening all the way.
Note: Small gaps between the shell and the grey base are completely okay. They don’t affect function—and they can actually give the front of your unit a cleaner, more consistent look.
Your OGO™ ORIGIN should now be realigned, secure, and ready to roll. If you run into trouble or need guidance, we’re always here to help at sales@ogotoilet.com.