Boston Whaler 420 OUTRAGE, Owner'S Manual

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3-22 420 Outrage
Chapter 3 • Systems Overview & Operation
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The system also provides for overboard discharge
by way of a lockable discharge seacock.
Demonstrating that you have disabled the pump by
locking the system and/or removing the seacock
handle may avoid a fine.
To lock the discharge seacock; rotate the handle
until the hole in the handle is aligned with the hole
in the locking plate (see Figure 3.21.1) and insert a
padlock (not supplied).
NOTICE
Severe state and federal penalties are levied
for discharging raw sewage and solid waste
in waters where it is not permitted.
To Operate Overboard Discharge
• Assure that the PORT AFT breaker
located on the DC Distribution Panel is ON..
• Make sure the discharge seacock is in the
open position.
• Activate discharge by turning the key
switch located inside the vanity
cabinet clockwise.
The overboard discharge pump draws solid and
liquid waste from the holding tank and discharges
it overboard through the discharge seacock located
in the bilge.
Overboard Discharge
REFER TO OWNER’S PACKET FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION.
The system can be emptied by means of dockside
pumpout (preferred) through the “Waste” deck plate
on the port transom.
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.
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 fit
your boat.
Dockside Pump-Out
NOTICE
Dockside discharge is a preferred method of
waste disposal.
The waste system vents odors associated with waste
operations through an in-line filter to a thru-hull vent
on the aft of the transom below the dockside pump-
out deck plate.
Waste System Vent
The discharge seacock should always be in
the closed position when the toilet is not in
use. Failure to do so could result in flooding
or property damage.
!
WARNING
Avoid overflowing the holding tank. If the “DO NOT
FLUSH” light is lit on the function panel located in
the head, you MUST empty the holding tank before
the system can be reused.
Replacing Old Vent Filter
The vent filter is located on the aft wall of the bilge
and can be accessed through the mechanical hatch
in the aft cockpit deck.
• Unscrew vent hose fittings from old vent filter.
• Remove old filter from bracket, seal open ends
with tape or wrap inside plastic bag, and
discard.
• Install new vent filter in bracket and attach to
vent hose fittings.
NOTICE
Replace vent at beginning of each boating
season for most effective odor control.
NOTICE
If holding tank overflow occurs and vent filter
becomes fouled, replace vent filter immediately.