CHAPTER 11
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
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11.1
MARINE VACUFLUSH HEAD SYSTEM
Waste discharge regulations vary by location. Check with local authorities
.
The waste system aboard your boat employs freshwater and a
vacuum generator. The freshwater pump breaker and Vacuflush
breaker must both be on (DC panel) for the system to work. Further
controls are located on a panel in the head (shown).
Refer to the manufacturer’s manual for more details.
When the foot-pedal of the toilet is depressed, waste is drawn
through the vacuum generator to the waste tank. Tank capacity is
20 gallons, which may seem small, but since each flush requires
about a cup full of fresh water compared to the several quarts of
sea-water using a conventional marine pump-head, the capacity is
more than adequate and there’s no odor. Waste can be discharged two ways:
(a) Via the shore-side pump-out fitting on the after-deck labeled WASTE using marina facilities.
To effectively remove all the waste from the holding tank using, be sure to first turn OFF the
vacuum pump system and step on the head flush pedal to remove all vacuum.
(b) Offshore beyond restricted waste disposal zones by (1) OPENING the large waste thru-Hull
discharge valve, accessible to starboard and aft in the cockpit lockers then (2) TURN & HOLD
the switch in the Head to the right to activate overboard pumping using the macerator pump. The
control panel lights indicate the level of waste in the holding tank. The level can be double-
checked by viewing the dark waste line through the side of the semi-transparent holding tank
from the starboard aft cockpit locker.
Before activating this discharge, check to
insure compliance with local regulations.
11.2
VITRIFIGO RF SERIES DC REFRIGERATION
The double-drawer refrigeration is chilled by a DC powered
unit integral to the unit. The refrigerator breaker on the DC
panel must be on for the unit to work. The temperature is
controlled on the face of the unit with a blue light bar indicating
the setting. Once on, the unit will self-regulate. It normally
takes overnight for the temperature to stabilize, particularly
after initial stocking with food and beverages. For further
information and troubleshooting procedures, refer to the
Vitrofrigo operating manual.
Be sure to secure the drawer lock when
operating the vessel
11.3
KENYON TWO-BURNER CERAMIC COOKTOP
The galley cooktop aboard your boat is powered by AC
electricity. To use it, make sure the “COOKTOP” breaker on
the AC panel is ON and that a supply of AC power is present.
This two-burner unit is unique in that it has flush-mount, pop-
up, heat-resistant rubber pot stops instead of an old-fashioned
potholder apparatus.
Do not leave the cooktop ON while unattended.
