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All your batteries are charged while underway by the alternators.
Caution: Alternator
may not be able to keep up during times of heavy draw on house bank.
This can be
checked on the digital monitor on the upper right of the DC panel.
Digital Monitor:
pressing the
V
button displays voltage of the House, Port Start,
and Starboard Start Banks respectively; the
A
button shows your Amp draw (-) or
charge (+) of the House bank; the
C
button shows capacity remaining of the House
bank in Amp Hours (660 max) or pressing twice displays capacity in percent. Note,
A
and
C
display information for the House Battery Bank only.
SANITATION SYSTEM
Vacuflush Toilets
“Desire” is equipped with Vacuflush heads. They are easy to use, odor free, and
reliable. They use fresh water for flushing. To keep them operating properly, use a
minimum of toilet paper. You flush the heads by depressing the foot pedal and
holding down for a full 3 seconds. If you wish to add more water to the bowl, you
can do so by pulling up on the foot pedal.
This system can make or break your vacation. Therefore, it is imperative that every
member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the toilet. The valves,
openings, and pumps are small and can clog easily. If the head gets clogged, it is
your responsibility! Always flush the head for small children so you can be certain of
what is being flushed.
Note: Never put in paper towels, napkins, sanitary
products, household T.P., or food into marine heads. Use only marine T.P.
Note: If the bowl doesn’t seal completely after use, try flushing again and making
sure nothing is stuck in the seal. Hint: release pedal quickly.
Holding Tank
Your sanitation holding tanks holds approximately 50 gallons. Be aware of the rate
of waste production. If you overfill your tank, you will break a hose, clog a vent, or
burst the tank. The result will be an indescribable catastrophe and an
expensive fix
to you! Empty the tank at least
every other day
to avoid any problems.
The holding tank is located on the starboard side under the sofa in the salon. A tank
monitor has been installed and can be used.
Don’t rely solely on the monitor (the
probe can get stuck) – empty frequently!
A visual check of the tank with a flashlight
can also be made.
The holding tank can be emptied in one of two ways:
#1. At a pump-out station, remove the deck waste cap located starboard side near
next to the fuel fill.
Be very careful removing the waste cap, it is the only cap that is
NOT CONNECTED TO THE BOAT.
Insert the pump-out nozzle into the waste opening
(double-check that you have the right deck opening). Turn on the pump on the dock
and open the valve on the handle of the hose. When pumping is finished, close lever
on handle and turn off pump. Ask the attendants if you need help. If there is a fresh
water hose on the dock, rinse the tank by adding water for 1-2 minutes. Then re-
pump to leave the tank rinsed and clean. This also helps eliminates any head odors.
#2. The tank’s contents can also be discharged at sea by using the macerator pump.
This is absolutely not permitted in US Waters and is subject to very sever fines.
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