Four winns 258 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page Water and Waste Systems - Section J
Figure J6: Do Not Place These Items in Toilet Label
Figure J7: Porcelain Toilet - Left Hand
HAZARD OF FLOODING
Close all waste system seacocks when toilet is
not in use. Failure to do so may result in flood-
ing which can cause loss of property and life.
B. VacuFlush
®
Sanitation System - Optional
The VacuFlush
®
sanitation system is optional on the
258 and 278 Vista
®
models. The system eliminates the
unpleasant sulfide odors which plague saltwater
systems. Flush water is no longer drawn through the
through-hull fittings, seacock, and vented loop. It also
extends the life of the system components by eliminat-
ing salt water and impurities from accumulating in the
system over time.
The VacuFlush
®
toilet operates in a different way from
other marine toilets. VacuFlush
®
systems use a small
amount of water (a little more than a pint) per flush in
addition to a simple vacuum. The toilet is connected
to the fresh water system. Fresh water is the key to an
odor free bathroom compartment. VacuFlush
®
toilets
are equipped with an integrated vacuum breaker
which prevents the possible contamination of the
potable/fresh water supply. See Figures J8 & J9.
Also refer to the manufacturer’s literature included in
the owner’s packet.
NOTICE
The VacuFlush
®
(TOILET) switch located in the
head must be ON in order for the toilet to flush
& recharge.
To operate:
1. To add water to the toilet before using, raise flush
lever until desired water level is reached. Gener-
ally, more water is required only when flushing
solids. See Figure J8.
2. To flush toilet, press flush lever sharply down to
the floor until contents clear bowl. A sharp popping
noise is normal when the vacuum seal is broken
and the flushing action begins. Be sure to hold
lever down for 3 seconds. If flush lever is
accidentally released before waste clears bowl,
do not attempt to flush toilet again until vacuum
pump stops running. A small amount of water
should remain in the bowl after flushing.
3. Do not dispose of sanitary napkins or other non-
dissolving items in toilet, such as facial tissue or
paper towels. These items can cause plugging of
the system. Refer to the “Deodorants and Special
Tissue” section in the manufacturer’s manual for
more information.