Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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pump engages automatically to bring vacuum pressure back to the optimum
level.
NOTE: Whenever you don’t want to hear the toilet’s vacuum pump operat-
ing, such as at night, you can temporarily shut it off using the Toilet Run/
Sleep switch. This switch is located near the toilet. Placing the switch in the
“Sleep” position shuts off the toilet’s vacuum pump.
4.5.2 Emptying the Waste Tanks
The sanitation system contains two polyethylene waste tanks. The port and
starboard tanks are located in the port and starboard forward corners,
respectively, of the engine room. Refer to the “Engine Room” portion of
Section 9 for the exact location of the waste tanks. The two methods of
disposing of waste are described below.
4.5.2.1 Dockside Discharge
With the dockside discharge method, waste is flushed from the heads to the
waste tanks where it is stored until it can be transferred to a dockside
pumpout station. To empty the tanks:
1. Locate a dockside pumpout station.
2. Remove the starboard waste tank deck plate labeled “WASTE” using
the removal tool supplied with your boat. This plate is located on the
starboard side deck amidships; it is the more forward “WASTE” deck
plate. Refer to the “Deck Plates” portion of Section 9 for the exact
location of this plate.
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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.
3. Attach the pumpout vacuum hose to the “WASTE” deck fitting. Be-
cause 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.