Boston Whaler 370 Outrage, Owner'S Manual

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3-22 370 Outrage
Section 3 • Systems & Components Overview & Operation
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After long periods of non-use, the macerator pump
may not turn freely. Regular use of the system will
reduce the chances of this occuring. If the system
does require maintenance contact your nearest
dealer.
Because your waste system is a low water use device,
there is special paper which must be used to prevent
clogs.
Maintenance
NOTICE
NEVER use residential tissue paper in your
marine waste system.
REFER TO THE MANUFACTURER’S MANUAL IN
YOUR OWNER’S MANUAL PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY.
NOTICE
The rocker switch must remain ON for the
system to function properly.
Demonstrating that you have disabled the macerator
by locking the system and/or removing the seacock
handle may avoid a fi ne.
To lock the discharge seacock; rotate the handle until
the hole in the handle is aligned with the hole in the
locking plate (See fi gure 3.20.1) and insert a padlock
(not supplied).
There is a control panel located on the DC distribution
panel on the starboard side of the cabin. If the
“FULL” light is on you MUST empty the holding
tank before the system will function properly.
• Assure that the MACERATOR breaker
located on the DC Breaker Panel is
ON (See page 4-7).
• Make sure the discharge seacock is in the
open position.
. • Insert the macerator key, which is included
in your owners manual packet, into
the panel.
• De-energize the vacuum pump by depressing
the bottom of the rocker switch.
• Depress the lever on the toilet to deplete
the vacuum.
• Turn the key clockwise to “START” and hold
it there.
• When you are satisfi ed that the tank has been
emptied, return the key to the
upright position.
• Energize the system by depressing the top of
the rocker switch.
The macerator discharge pump draws solid and liquid
waste from the holding tank and processes it prior
to discharging it overboard through the discharge
seacock located in the bilge aft of the battery trays.
Overboard Discharge
To empty the holding tank, the services of a dockside
pump-out station is required. Follow instructions
at the station and make sure the pump out hose
is inserted into the deck plate marked “WASTE”.
located on the port transom (See page 2-8).
Access is gained by use of a special key that is
included in the owners manual packet.
The dockside facility will have a connection to fi t
your boat.
Dockside Pump-Out
NOTICE
Dockside discharge is the preferred method of
waste disposal.
NOTE:
Prior to using either method of discharging
sewage:
• De-energize the vacuum pump by depressing
the bottom of the rocker switch.
The discharge seacock should always be in
the closed position when the toilet is not in
use. Failure to do so could result in
fl ooding,
property damage and/or loss of life.
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WARNING