Prestige 440, Owner'S Manual

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USE OF MARINE HEADS EQUIPPED WITH A WASTE HOLDING TANK (WHT)
Open the water intake valve (valve handle parallel to the pipe).
In the case of a direct discharge into the sea: Open the draining valve.
In case you store the waste waters in the tank: Make sure the draining valve is closed (valve
handle perpendicular to the pipe).
To drain the bowl, set the control lever of the pump slantwise (FLUSH) then operate the pump.
To dry the bowl, set the lever vertical (DRY) then operate the pump.
In order to avoid clogging the heads:
- Only use absorbent paper inreasonable quantities.
- Schedule a regular rinsing through of the system with fresh water.
- Always retain a little water in the bottom of the bowl to avoid smells
To empty the tank:
- In an authorized area, open the draining valve.
- In a marina equipped with a system to suck the waste waters, put the sucking hose into
the tank through the deck filler. Start the pump of the sucking system. The filler caps are
opened and closed with an appropriate key. When the tank is empty, check the cap seal
for condition then close the filler.
WARNING
- Ask for information about the laws in force in your country or your marina
about discharging your waste waters into the sea.
PRECAUTION
- Close the valves after each use and above all when the boat is unattended.
PRECAUTION
- Regular check the tank level. High pressure due to too high a level may cause leaks or
more unpleasant troubles.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- To prevent odors caused by organic waste in pipes one should clarify the circuit after each
use. For this procedure, drive about ten times the manual pump of the toilet or for a minute
if it is an electrical pump
- .When you leave the ship for several days, flush the toilets circuit assembly with fresh water.
Purify with specific products (for example a health additive to clean, disinfect and neutralize
odors).
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