5.8.2
6)
THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET - TYPE
C3 (CONTINUED)
c)
Emptying the Cassette
The cassette capacity is 20 litres and should be emptied when the waste level gauge
indicator goes from green to full red. The gauge does not begin to move from green to red
until tank is over half full.
Caution:
Do not allow cassette to become overfilled. See trouble shooting section for
emergency emptying procedure. To empty cassette be sure that the valve blade is
in the closed position.
Note:
11)
12)
13)
14)
Open the access door on side of vehicle. Depress the retainer clip, pull cassette
until stop, tilt and remove cassette.
Carry the cassette using the lower carrying handle, pour out spout up, to a normal
household type toilet or other authorised disposal point. Set cassette in vertical
position on the ground and rotate pour out spout upward.
Remove spout cap. Grasp unit by upper carrying handle nearest to pour out spout.
Place other hand on upper rear hand grip so that the air relief valve button can b�
depressed with thumb while emptying, to ensure smooth outflow of tank contents.
When emptying, rinse tank and valve blade area with water.
Depress air release valve button only when pout out spout is pointed downwards.
After preparing for use, slide the cassette into the vehicle. Check to make sure
that the retaining clip secures the tank in a locked position. The pour out spout end
of the tank should be visible through the access door opening. Add water to the
fresh water tank as outlined in "Preparation for Use" section , close and lock access
door.
d)
Cleaning
and
Maintenance
No routine maintenance is required on the Thetford Cassette Porta Patti. Empty cassette
and rinse tank with clear water. Use a mild soap to clear toilet bowl, seat and cover, as
well as exterior of toilet unit and cassette.
Do not use strong household detergents or cleaners with chlorine, solved or acid contents,
as they will damage valve seals.
Replace the tank inside the vehicle.
Note: Pour out spout and vent plug can be removed. Seals should be greased with acid.free
vaseline.
e)
Winterizing/Storage
The Thetford Cassette Porta Patti is easily winterized for storage.
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When cassette is not
going to be used in winter you have to carry out the winterizing of the cassette in the
normal procedure of winterizing the vehicle.
Before beginning to drain the water supply system, open the electric valve by pressing
down the flush knob while the system is under pressure. Keep the flush knob pressed
down (or pull something with weight onto it) while draining the water supply system.
