Chaparral 2009 Sunesta Wide Tech 224, Owner'S Manual

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MARINE SANITATION DEVICES
Standard and optional sanitation equipment varies with the boat
model. These options include a pump-out Porta-Potti (Figure 3.1),
or a VacuFlush
® system with holding tank and optional macerator
(Figure 3.2).
The marine sanitation device (MSD), or head, installed on your
Chaparral boat is similar to your home toilet. The major difference is
that it is flushed with sea water using an electric pump or a manual
pump. Also the tandem flushing system provides for sea water to be
pumped in and waste water and material to be flushed out into a hold-
ing tank. The MSD seacock should only be opened when you wish to
flush the head using sea water. It should be closed at all other times
to avoid accidental boat flooding in the event of a hose or valve fail-
ure. The preferred method to empty the tank is by using a dockside
pump out station designed for sanitary removal of the waste.
If you empty the holding tank overboard, the optional macerator
grinds waste material into small particles as it empties the holding
tank. The only time you will use the macerator is when you empty
the holding tank overboard.
Note: See the owner’s manual supplied by the manufacturer for
safety precautions and for detailed operation, maintenance, and
winterizing procedures. The manual is in your owner’s packet.
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WARNING: Explosion Hazard! Waste in holding tank can
form methane, an explosive gas. Keep vent open and clear
of obstructions. Keep fire and flame away when maintaining
sanitation system.
VENT
PUMP-OUT
PORTA POTTI
Figure 3.1 Pumpout Porta-Potti
VACUUM
TOILET
THRU-HULL FITTING
T SERIES
DISCHARGE
PUMP
DECK DISCHARGE
VENT
FITTING
VACUUM
HOLDING TANK
Figure 3.2 VacuFlush ® Head