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When a battery bank is being charged, the voltage will read from about 13.1 volts to 14.4 volts depending
upon state-of-charge of the battery bank. When the battery bank is at rest, (that is, not being charged), the
voltmeter can give a rough indication of the state-of-charge of the battery bank.
Start batteries are charged by the engine ALTERNATORS while underway. The engine/house batteries are
charged by the BATTERY CHARGER when connected to shore power or running the generator. Ensure the
Battery Charger and Inverter circuit breakers at the electrical panel are ON.
Voltage (Wet Cell Battery)
Battery State
12.65 volts
100%
12.47 volts
75%
12.25 volts
50%
11.95 volts
25%
11.70 volts
0%
Battery Parallel Switch
Each ENGINE BATTERY is connected to its corresponding engine. However, should one engine battery be
insufficiently charged to start its engine, use the generator and battery charger/inverter to bring battery levels
up.
SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Toilet
Ohana uses very reliable Vacuflush heads. Despite the quality and reliability of these toilets,
it is
important that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of the MARINE TOILET. The
valves, openings, and pumps are small and may clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR
RESONSIBILITY!
Always pump the head for children, so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed.
Caution – Never put paper towels, tampons, Kleenex, sanitary napkins, household toilet paper, or food into
the marine toilet. Use only the special dissolving marine toilet tissue provided by AYC.
To use the toilet, push the SELECTOR SWITCH above the toilet on the wall to the “ON” position. It is
labeled. Lift the foot pedal with your toe to add water to the bowl. After using the toilet, depress the foot
pedal. Lift the foot pedal to wet or fill the bowl again. Push the foot pump down quickly. Release the pedal
and let it snap back into original position. Watch to see if the ball goes back into the center position inside
the toilet bowl. Flush sufficiently to move effluent in the hoses; heavy effluent may clog hoses. Clean the
toilet as necessary.
The overboard THRU-HULL is located on the starboard side aft in the lazarette. Clean the toilet as
necessary.
Holding Tank
The sanitation HOLDING TANKS hold approximately 50 gallons each. There are two holding tanks. Two
stainless caps are located on the starboard side, mid-ship for pump-out. Be aware of the rate of waste
production. (about 1 gallon per flush) With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or
burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Empty the
