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discharge" by boats operated in enclosed lakes and reservoirs or in rivers not capable of interstate
navigation. States may apply to the EPA to have certain other waters declared "no discharge zones" if
discharge of treated sewage would be harmful. In short, boats with installed toilets must have an
operable Coast Guard approved Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) designed to either hold sewage for
pump out ashore or for discharge in the ocean beyond the three mile limit, or to treat the sewage to
Federal standards prior to discharge.
All boats built since 1977 with installed toilets must have an operable approved type I, II or III MSD.
Since 1980, all boats (including those built before 1977) with installed toilets must have an operable MSD.
Both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Natural Resources Police can enforce MSD requirements.
Check with your local authorities, Coast Guard, local marina or your dealer for the rules and/or laws that
may apply specifically in your area.
Console w/Enclosed Head (Porta-Potti)
A porta-potti with a 2.8-gallon holding tank comes standard with the 25 Sport. To operate the porta-potti
system:
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Set the portable toilet on its front side so the cap on the holding tank is in a vertical
position. Remove the cap and add SeaLand brand holding tank deodorant following the
instructions on the deodorant container. Replace the cap firmly.
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Before using: Set the portable toilet in the upright position and remove the cap located
on the right, rear side of the fresh water tank. Fill with fresh water just below the neck of
the fresh water inlet. Depress the bellows pump to add water to the bowl.
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After using: To flush, open the slide valve by pulling out the handle and press the
bellows pump one or more times. After flushing, close the slide valve by pushing the
handle.
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Caution: Never add holding tank deodorant to the waste holding tank by pouring directly
into the toilet bowl.
Before operating the porta-potti head system, refer to the manual in your owner’s packet supplied by the
porta-potti manufacturer for specific operating instructions.
Head w/Dockside Discharge (Optional)
This optional head system includes a head with a 9.5-gallon holding tank. To operate this optional head
system:
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A good biodegradable tissue such as SeaLand brand is recommended.
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To add water to the toilet before using, lift or raise the flush pedal.
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To flush the toilet, push the pedal all the way down until sewage leaves the toilet bow.
Water flow pressures vary at different locations and therefore, holding the flush lever
down 4 – 8 seconds may be required. We recommend 2 – 4 gph for proper rim and bowl
wash.
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Release flush pedal by allowing it to snap back, which permits positive sealing around the
flush ball.
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A small amount of water should remain in the bowl.
Note: Holding the flush pedal down longer than necessary results in excessive water
usage.
Before operating the optional head with dockside discharge system, refer to the manual in your owner’s
packet supplied by the manufacturer for specific operating instructions.
To utilize the dockside discharge feature, first locate the waste outlet. It is a stainless steel fitting, labeled
waste and it is located amidships on the port gunwale. Twist the waste outlet cap to open the fitting and
