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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Before beginning any work on the toilet, be sure that all power
to the unit has been turned off.
WARNING:
HAZARD OF FLOODING - Make sure seacocks are in the CLOSED or OFF position before work-
ing on toilet.
NOTE:
The following information reflects the most probable causes and solutions to problems although not
every possible cause and solution is provided.
Any questions regarding servicing or operation of the Marine Elegance should be directed to our Technical Support
Department in Millville, NJ or Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Please have model and serial number available before calling.
PROBLEM
1. Poor pumpout, especially
solids.
2. Poor water flow, especially
at front of bowl (or no wa-
ter flow).
3. Foul odors from toilet area.
4. Bowl fills while underway.
5. Water leaking from under
unit.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1A. Clogged discharge line.
1B. Plumbing restrictions, bends and ells.
1C. Clogged vents.
1D. Mineral buildup in hoses and fittings.
1E. Low voltage.
2A. Toilet not level.
2B. Restriction in intake line.
2C. Pump sucking air.
2D. Low voltage.
2E. Clogged strainer.
3A. “Marine life” lodged in rim of bowl.
3B. Permeated discharge hose.
3C. Sewage remaining in discharge line.
4A. Pressure buildup at seacocks.
5A. Leaking Bowl Throat adapter.
5B. Leak at shaft seal.
5C. Leak from bowl spud.
SOLUTION
1A. Be sure discharge seacock is open. Clear line, remove
clog.
1B. Replumb to eliminate bends and ells.
1C. Clean holding tank vent and vented loop vents
1D. Clean or replace affected parts. Replace hose if needed.
1E. Check voltage at toilet
while toilet is running
. If
less than nominal voltage of toilet (12 or 24), check
condition of batteries and wire sizes. Check terminals
and wire connections for corrosion (heat at terminals
and junctions indicates a bad or corroded connection).
2A. Raise rear of toilet; check with level.
2B. Be sure seacock is open. Clear line-remove clog.
2C. Check all connections from intake thru-hull to intake
pump to be sure no air leaks are present.
2D. See 1E, above.
2E. Remove or Clear debris from strainer.
3A. Remove and flush bowl with pressure hose to remove
all material. Install strainer in intake line to avoid re-
currence.
3B. Replace hose with Raritan sanitation hose (#SH).
3C. Flush toilet longer; replace hose if permeated; reroute
hose making a shorter run if possible.
4A. Close intake, then discharge seacock to determine
which is causing problem. If discharge, be sure the
vent or vented loop is clean. If intake, there is too
much pressure on seacock; contact Raritan Technical
Support.
5A. Tighten adapter clamps.
5B. Check seal and motor shaft.
5C. Check and reseat bowl grommet
TROUBLESHOOTING
