Chaparral 225 SSi2012, Owner'S And Operator'S Manual

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Before servicing the filter, turn the water system breaker OFF and
release pressure on the system by opening all faucets. To clean the
filter, remove screen and rinse with clean water. Replace and make
sure the O-ring is seated properly when installing the cover.
Note: Refer to the water pump manual for detailed operation
and maintenance procedures.
MARINE SANITATION DEVICES
Standard and optional sanitation equipment varies with the boat
model. These options include a pump-out Porta-Potti (Figure 3.2),
and a VacuFlush
® system with holding tank and optional macerator
(Figure 3.3).
The marine sanitation device (MSD), or head, installed on your
Chaparral boat stores the waste in an onboard holding tank. 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.
The U.S. Coast Guard has also issued regulations requiring boats to
have a sanitation system on board to control pollution. Wastes are to
be stored in a holding tank or other device, such as a Porta-Potti, until
the device can be pumped out and disposed of at a shore facility.
Discharging this waste overboard is prohibited in most jurisdictions.
Check with the Coast Guard regarding regulations in your area.
If your boat is equipped with the Vacuflush ® head, your waste system
is actuated by a HEAD or TOILET SYSTEM switch in the head. It
uses fresh water to minimize odor problems. To add water to the
bowl, raise flush lever until desired water level is reached. Add
deodorizer before using the head. The pedal at the base of the head
evacuates waste and a vacuum forces the waste to the holding tank.
To flush, press flush lever sharply to floor until contents clear bowl.
A sharp popping noise is normal when the vacuum seal is broken.
Hold flush lever down for three seconds. If flush lever is accidentally
released before waste clears bowl, do not attempt to flush toilet
again until vacuum pumps stops running. A small amount of water
should remain in the bowl for flushing. Do not dispose of sanitary
napkins or other insoluble items in toilet. Do not leave VacuFlush
®
power on for extended periods when away from the boat as this can
cause damaging over-cycling if the bowl is not sealed.
Make sure all guests understand the operation of the VacuFlush
®
sys-
tem and that the instruction label is easy to read and in plain sight.
Refer to your VacuFlush ® manual for complete information about the
operation of the system.
Gray Water System
If your boat is equipped with a Gray Water System, all your drained
water from sinks will go to a gray water holding tank. Chaparral
boats are equipped to have gray water pumped out at the marina.
(Figure 3.4)
Overboard Discharge
Important: Overboard discharge of untreated sewage within 12
miles of shore on the east coast and within 9 miles of shore on
the west coast is prohibited by law. Check with the local author-
ities for proper discharge procedures in your area. If your boat
3-6
CAUTION: Replace zinc sacrificial anodes if they are cor-
roded 50% or more.