Acadia AYC CHARTERER, Operation Manual

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fresh water hose through head portal to reach toilet bowl. If dock is Portside, feed fresh water hose
through galley portal to toilet.
2) The tank’s contents can be discharged with the on-board MACERATOR only in certain unrestricted
Canadian waters.
To operate the macerator, located at stern next to Holding Tank, turn on the MACERATOR SWITCH on
the #1 DC panel. Operate the toggle switch in aft compartment (labeled). Listen to the macerator’s sound.
When the pitch becomes higher, the tank is empty. Discharge may be observed on the Starboard side. If
there is too much waste load the MACERATOR SWITCH may prematurely turn off. If tank is not empty
reset this switch and operate the pump again. It may take several resets to completely empty HOLDING
TANK. The system has automatic run-dry prevention built into the pump. It should only take a few
minutes to empty the tank. . Caution, operating Macerator pump when steering with Auto Pilot is NOT
RECOMMENDED. The macerator motor disrupts the fluxgate compass and auto steering is adversely
affected so disengage Auto Pilot before use.
Y-Valve
The Y-VALVE directs waste effluent into the sanitation-holding tank or flushes the effluent ‘directly
overboard’. The Y-VALVE is located in Head compartment under sink (labeled).
Note -- Y-valves are usually wire-tied to the holding tank position in respect to Coast Guard regulations.
Please leave it “as is” unless there is an emergency. Be familiar with the applicable laws concerning
dumping sewage directly overboard.
Water Systems
Fresh Water Tank(s)
The FRESH WATER tanks hold 100 gallons in two tanks. For normal shorter range cruising use Fresh 1
(50 gal.) located under the forward cabin berth. Observe the water level by using the Tank Systems
Monitor located at the navigation station and toggling to Fresh 1. Should Fresh 2 (not monitored) also be
used consult the Beneteau Owner manual (in Navigation Station drawer) for complete instructions.
Filling Fresh 2 will add considerable weight to the Starboard stern quarter that will affect overall
performance of the vessel.
Be mindful of the amount of water you use while washing dishes and taking showers. Waste water from
the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls usually located under the sinks.
To refill the Fresh 1 tank, remove (use winch handle) the WATER CAP located on Starboard forward
deck. Attach the hose to the dock spigot and let run for a minute before inserting into deck fitting.
Avoid flushing debris from the deck into the tank opening. DO NOT fill water and diesel at the same
time!
A MANIFOLD to switch tanks is located in main cabin, amidships under settee center section in
plumbing fixture locker (P 27).