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Problem 

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Service instructions

 TroubleShooTinG GuiDe  (cont’d)

3. Water does not enter toilet 

bowl, but toilet flushes.

4. Water does not enter toilet in 

“Add Water” switch position.

5. Water does not shut off and 

toilet bowl overflows.

6. Flush ball cycles constantly 

between open and closed 

 

positions.

7. Flush ball opens slowly.

8. Flush switch must be held in 

FLUSH position to close flush 

ball.

9. Flush ball does not close 

 

completely.

10. Flush ball does not open 

completely.

11. Squeaky noise occurs during 

flush cycle.

12. Water does not stay in toilet 

bowl (leaks between flush ball 

and seal).

a. Blocked water supply.

b. Loose or defective wiring.

c. Defective water valve.

d. Defective diode D1 between 

 

terminal block pins 1 and 2.

 

a. Electrical failure.

b. Defective flush switch.

a. Debris inside water valve or 

 

defective water valve.

a. Electrical short circuit.

b. Cam switch needs adjustment to 

align flush ball.

c. Defective cam switch.

d. Defective drive linkage.

a. Excessive drag between flush ball 

and seal.

b. Defective spring assembly.

a. Loose or defective wiring.

b. Defective cam switch.

a. Cam switch needs adjustment/

 

flush ball alignment or replacement.

b. Rotor cam shaft loose or 

 

defective.

a. Rotor cam shaft is loose or 

 

defective.

b. Weak or defective spring 

 

assembly.

c. Excessive drag between flush 

 

ball and seal.

a. Lubrication needed between flush 

ball and seal.

b. Lubrication needed drive arm/ 

 

linkage joint.

a. Flush ball seal is worn and needs 

replaced.

b. Flush ball is scratched or worn 

 

and needs replaced.

c. Cam switch/flush ball alignment 

needs adjustment.

d. Bolts that hold base to toilet need 

tightened to 20-25 in.-lbs.

 

a. Clear blockage in water line or 

filter screen at water valve inlet.

b. Check wiring between water 

valve and terminal block pins 1 

and 0.

c. Replace if necessary.

d. Replace diode. 

a. Check for loose or defective 

wiring between flush switch and 

terminal block pins 1 and 4.

b. Replace if necessary.

a. Replace water valve.

a. Check wiring between flush 

switch and terminal block pins 

2 and 4.

b. See page 14 for cam switch 

adjustment/flush ball alignment.

c. Replace cam switch. See page 

15 for replacement details.

d.  Replace drive linkage. See 

page 15 for details.

a. Clean surface of flush ball and 

under edge of seal. Lubricate 

with alcohol-free cooking spray.

b. Replace spring.

a. Check wiring between cam 

switch and terminal block pins 

 and 4.

b. Replace cam switch. See page 

5 for details.

a. See adjustment/alignment or 

replacement details on page 14.

b. See replacement instructions 

on page 15.

a. See instructions for repair or 

replacement on page 15.

b. Replace spring.

c. Clean surface of flush ball and 

under edge of seal. Lubricate 

with alcohol-free cooking spray.

a. Lubricate with alcohol-free 

cooking spray.

b. Lubricate joint with silicone 

grease.

a. See instructions on page 15 for 

replacement.

b. See instructions on page 15 for 

replacement.

c. See instructions on page 14 for 

adjustment. 

d. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or 

damage to toilet may occur.

Summary of Contents for SeaLand VacuFlush 4800 Series

Page 1: ...x vertical run 6 ft 1 8 m Electrical System Amp draw avg 12 volts DC 2 0 amps 24 volts DC 1 0 amp Circuit breaker 12 volts DC 2 amps 24 volts DC 2 amps See page 8 for further information Each toilet must be on separate circuit breaker Does not include electrical requirements of vacuum pump SYSTEM Specifications This manual must be read and understood before adjustment maintenance or service is per...

Page 2: ... Weight Color Voltage Item Number 4806 All ceramic low profile vacuum toilet with full size seat and bowl Through floor discharge 42 lbs 19 Kg White 12 VDC 317148061 24 VDC 317248061 Bone 12 VDC 317148063 24 VDC 317248063 4809 All ceramic standard height vacuum toilet with full size seat and bowl Through floor discharge 50 lbs 22 7 Kg White 12 VDC 317148091 24 VDC 317248091 Bone 12 VDC 317148093 2...

Page 3: ...ich can cause loss of property and life WARNING HAZARD OF FLOODING If toilet rim is below the waterline at ANY time during any con ditions of heel load or trim and is connected to ANY through the hull fittings properly positioned ventilated vented loops MUST be installed in intake or discharge piping to prevent potential back siphonage of seawater into the boat Failure to do so can result in flood...

Page 4: ...he comfort and convenience of marine sanitation J Series Vacuum Generator S Series Low profile Vacuum Generator 28HTS T Holding Tank All boats with fixed toilets in U S waters and in the waters of some other countries are required to have an operable marine sanitation device MSD The VacuFlush vacuum sanitation system when installed in a boat is a holding tank or Type III system as defined by the U...

Page 5: ...e Water To Toilet Bowl Press Add Water switch until desired water level is attained Do not overfill toilet bowl More water is usually added only when flushing solids 2 Flushing The Toilet Press the Flush switch down for a moment then release it If your system includes a status panel flush only when the panel s green OK to Flush light is on It takes about one minute for vacuum to recharge to the pr...

Page 6: ...trademark of ConAgra Foods Sani Flush is a registered trademark of Reckitt Benckiser Inc Teflon is a registered trademark of DuPont Co WD 40 is a registered trademark of WD 40 Company Extended periods of non use Clearing Discharge Lines Sanitation hoses should be cleared if toilet will not be needed for an extended period of time more than two weeks 1 Fill toilet bowl with water and add 4 oz 120 m...

Page 7: ...stem 100 ready for use at any time Maintenance Procedure Service Interval Additional Information Routine Check all clamped hose joints below water line for leaks Monthly Check filter screen in water valve After first year of service then as needed if water flow is noticeably slower Screen is located inside water valve inlet Replace vent filter if installed in holding tank vent line Annually Major ...

Page 8: ...et outlet to vacuum source is 50 feet 15 meters Other restrictions on discharge piping apply Contact your nearest VacuFlush dealer distributor or Dometic Sanitation customer service for more information INSTALLATION NOTES Use cold water only Water supply line 1 2 13mm ID toilet inlet fitting is 1 2 13mm 14 TPI Requires 2 0 GPM 7 6 LPM flow rate at toilet water valve Include shut off valve in water...

Page 9: ...olding tank Rigid PVC pipe can also be installed in runs that hold trapped sewage The marine sanitation hose most resistant to odor permeation is OdorSafe Plus hose available from your local SeaLand product dealer Installation General Information cont d Vented loops Ventilated or vented loops are intended to prevent back siphonage of sea water into the toilet If the toilet rim is below the waterli...

Page 10: ...ectively at all temperatures and with all degrees of water hardness Both SeaLand Environment Friendly and Clean n Green brands which are formaldehyde free are similarly effective How Much Deodorant and How to Add It The deodorant is added directly into the toilet bowl then flushed into the holding tank Follow bottle or package instructions Conditions of extremely warm weather longer waste holding ...

Page 11: ...toilet b Flush switch may be defective c Loose flush ball motor wires d Defective flush ball motor e Flush ball motor drive arm failure f Drive linkage failure a Check toilet fuse or circuit breaker b Check for loose or defective wiring at terminal block pins 9 and 10 c Check for reverse polarity of incoming power d Replace defective diode a Check for loose or defective wiring between flush switch...

Page 12: ...on needed drive arm linkage joint a Flush ball seal is worn and needs replaced b Flush ball is scratched or worn and needs replaced c Cam switch flush ball alignment needs adjustment d Bolts that hold base to toilet need tightened to 20 25 in lbs a Clear blockage in water line or filter screen at water valve inlet b Check wiring between water valve and terminal block pins 1 and 10 c Replace if nec...

Page 13: ...l seal See instruc tions on page 15 d DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN or damage to toilet may occur a Check wires at pins 3 or 6 b Check green wire at Flush Switch c Repair or replace wires d Replace status panel a Check wires at pins 5 7 and 8 b Check red wire at Flush Switch c Repair or replace wires d Replace water valve e Replace status panel a Check power wires fuse or circuit breaker to vacuum pump b Pum...

Page 14: ...nch hex tool and 1 4 inch box end wrench Slide cam switch up or down see illustrations below depending on flush ball position 5 Tighten cam switch mounting screws apply electrical power and check adjustment Repeat as necessary 6 After cam switch and flush ball are properly positioned connect water line and reinstall toilet Adjusting cam switch flush ball alignment The flush ball should be properly...

Page 15: ...h may require adjustment See Adjusting The Cam Switch on page 14 Replacing the rotor shaft 1 Follow disassembly steps 1 through 14 under Replacing the Flush Ball 2 Pull rotor shaft out from inside of the base 3 Lubricate O rings on new shaft with silicone grease 4 Align flat section on rotor shaft with flat sec tion in cam during assembly Push rotor shaft cam fully onto rotor shaft Tighten set scr...

Page 16: ...r business use OTHER RIGHTS Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty and some states do not allow exclusions or limitations regarding incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state To obtain warranty service first contact y...

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