Carver 42 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4
Emptying the Waste Tank
The sanitation system contains one polyethylene waste tank located in
the forward bulkhead. Refer to the Sanitation System diagram in this section
for the exact location of this tank. The two methods of disposing of waste
are described below. Use waste tank deodorizer inside the waste tank
between pumpouts.
Dockside Discharge
With the dockside discharge method, waste is flushed from the head to
the waste tank where it is stored until it can be transferred to a dockside
pumpout station.
To empty the tank:
1. Locate a dockside pumpout station.
2. Remove the waste tank deck plate labeled “WASTE” using the removal tool
supplied with your boat. This plate is located on the port side deck rail. Refer
to Section 9 - Deck Plates and/or the Sanitation System diagram, in this
section, for the exact location of this plate.
3. Attach the pumpout vacuum hose to the “WASTE” deck fitting. Because
the transfer process uses a vacuum action, there must be a secure connection
between the transfer hose and the deck fitting.
4. Activate the pumpout vacuum. The pumpout vacuum transfers onboard
waste to the dockside holding station.
5. After all waste is removed, flush the waste tank by pouring a few gallons of
fresh water through the “WASTE” deck fitting. Reattach the vacuum hose to
the deck fitting and activate the pumpout vacuum again to remove the fresh
water and any remaining waste.
6. Replace the “WASTE” deck plate.
Overboard Discharge
NOTE: It is against the law to discharge waste overboard in many areas of the
United States. It is your responsibility to make sure that you are in compliance with
all applicable federal, state and local laws when using your boat’s overboard discharge
system. People who discharge waste overboard in restricted areas are subject to
significant penalties.
In certain coastal areas of the world it is legal to discharge the waste from your
boat’s waste tank into the sea. To accommodate this procedure Carver offers an
optional overboard discharge system for your boat. This system is available only
on boats that are exported or used in the coastal areas of the United States.
With the overboard discharge system, waste is flushed from the toilet to the
waste tank where it is stored. Where it is legal, you can then empty the waste
tank directly overboard. If overboard discharge is not legal where you are,
you can either wait until you reach an area where it is legal or use a dockside
pumpout station to empty the waste tank.
A Tip From Carver!
The “WASTE” deck plate is not connected to the fitting and does not float. Be careful
that you don’t drop the plate in the water when you remove it. If you do lose the
plate, you can order a replacement from your Carver Dealer. “WASTE” deck plates
are dropped overboard frequently enough that we suggest you carry an extra in your
onboard spare parts kit.