Marine heads can become clogged/plugged quite easily. Each head will
be operated at check-out to ensure proper operation and function.
Plugged heads are YOUR RESONSIBILITY. It is not enough for 5 out of 6
aboard the boat to be
“head savvy”. The captain
should take a few
minutes at the outset of the cruise to have the entire crew be aware of
proper head use.
Never put paper towels, Kleenex, tampons, household toilet paper or
any food into the marine head. Marine toilet paper should be the only
type used during your trip.
MACERATOR PUMP DISCHARGE
An alternate method of discharge is by the use of a macerator pump.
*THIS METHOD CAN ONLY BE USED WHEN IN CANADIAN WATERS*
To operate the macerator pump go to the DC panel. You will note that
both Macerator Pump switches have red dots next to them, meaning to
be used only by discretion. To active each macerator, simply move the
toggle switch to the “ON” position
. Listen to the sound from the pump
and when the pitch increases, the holding tank has been pumped out.
It will take several minutes for these pumps to clean a full or nearly full
holding tank.
Y
–
Valve
The Y-Valve directs waste effluent either to the holding tanks or directly
overboard. The Y-Valve is located in the engine room and unless
specifically directed by AYC staff for emergency, you should have no
need to reposition this valve. Y-Valves are wire-tied to the Holding
Tank position in accordance with Coast Guard guidelines. Hefty fines
can be assessed for Y-Valves found in the overboard discharge position.
