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SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Toilet
It is important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET.
The valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR
RESONSIBILITY!
Caution – Never put paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet paper, or food
into the marine toilet. Use only the special dissolving marine toilet tissue provided by AYC.
Always pump the head for children, so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed.
For liquid waste, lift the pedal to wet the bowl. After using the toilet, press the pedal and hold for at least
3 seconds to clear the bowl and then release with a snap. For solid waste, lift the pedal to fill the bowl to
¾ full, then flush sufficiently to empty the bowl and then release with a snap. Flush long enough to move
effluent in the hoses; heavy effluent may clog hoses. Clean the toilet as necessary.
Holding Tank
The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 55 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste
production. (about 1 gallon per flush) With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent,
or burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Empty
the tank EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem. Flushing a few ounces of AYC provided
deodorizer will help eliminate odors.
The HOLDING TANK is on the starboard side, forward of the engine. Some may be subject to a visual
check with a flashlight or the “watermelon” test by thumping it. There is a tank watch warning light
located in the aft cabin head but do not rely upon this only as they often get clogged. Paying attention to
the general number of flushes is best.
The holding tank is emptied in one of two ways:
#1 At the Marine Pump-Out Station, remove the WASTE CAP located starboard, above the step to the
bow. Insert the pump-out nozzle into the waste opening. Hold nozzle firmly against the deck fitting to
ensure a tight seal. Turn on pump and open valve located on handle. When pumping is finished, close
lever on handle and turn off pump. Remove from deck fitting.
****If there is a fresh water hose on the dock, rinse the tank by adding 2 minutes of water into tank.
Then re-pump to leave the tank rinsed for the next charter. This also eliminates head odors.
#2 The tank’s contents can be discharged with the MACERATOR only in Canadian waters.
Macerator Discharge
Valve
