Swift Motorhomes 2013, Owner'S Service And Warranty Handbook

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FITTED EQUIPMENT
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THETFORD CASSETTE TOILET
Toilet bowl
• Squirt Thetford Bathroom Cleaner into the
toilet bowl.
• Flush the toilet bowl with water and wipe
down the rest of the toilet with a damp
cloth.
• Clean seat and lid The seat and lid can
easily be removed: Lift the seat and lid
assembly and pull the round pins (inside
the assembly) outwards from the pin
holes. After cleaning, replace the seat and
lid by positioning the round pins in front
of the pin holes and push the lid and seat
downwards.
• To keep your flush water fresh and to
prevent deposits from forming in your toilet
bowl, add a correct dosage of Aqua Rinse
in your flush water tank, if present, on your
toilet.
Tip! For a really shining toilet, dry with a soft
dry cloth after cleaning.
Waste holding tank
To keep your Waste Holding Tank fresh and
clean, Thetford has developed a number
of different toilet fluids. Thetford toilet fluids
suppress smells, reduce formation of gas,
promote breakdown of toilet waste and
increase the life span of a mobile toilet. See
page 50 of the Thetford user manual for more
information. We advise a thorough cleaning of
the Waste Holding Tank once each season,
using Thetford’s Cassette Tank Cleaner.
• Remove the removable mechanism from
the Waste Holding Tank by turning it anti-
clockwise and rinse it under a tap.
• Remove the cover plate from the
Automatic Pressure Release Vent by
prising it up using a small screwdriver. Use
one hand to push the Automatic Pressure
Release Vent open while holding the float
of the Automatic Pressure Release Vent
on the inside of the tank with the other
hand. Push the float upwards, turn it
180 degrees and remove it from below.
Remove the rubber seal underneath the
float. Rinse the float and rubber seal under
a tap. Replace the Pressure Release Vent
using the same method in reverse.
The rubber seals in the toilet (the lip seal,
the mechanism seal, the automatic pressure
release vent seal and the cap seal) should
be regularly cleaned with water and treated
with Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant.
This will ensure that the seals remain flexible
and in good condition. If the toilet is not to be
used for any length of time, it is important to
treat the seals with Thetford High Grade Seal
Lubricant after cleaning.
Note. Never use Vaseline or any vegetable
oil except olive oil. These may cause leakage
or malfunction. The lip seal is a part of the
toilet that is subject to wear. Depending upon
the extent and manner of use, the seals will
become less effective and will need replacing
periodically.
Winter operation
You can use your Thetford Cassette Toilet as
normal in cold weather as long as the toilet is
situated in a heated location. If there is a risk of
freezing we advise that the toilet is drained by
following the instructions under ‘Storage’. For
environmental reasons the use of antifreeze,
such as that used in car radiators, is not
recommended.
Storage
It is important that you follow the instructions
below if you do not expect to use your
Thetford toilet for a long (winter) period.
• With the vehicle fresh water tank drained,
(See “Fresh Water System” on page 153
for how to drain the tank), press the toilet
flush button until water stops flowing
into the bowl. Close the blade. Open
the access door on the outside of your
motorhome and empty the Waste Holding
Tank at an authorised waste dump.
Follow the instructions for cleaning and
maintenance. To allow the Waste Holding
Tank to dry, do not place the cap back on
the emptying spout of the tank.
Thetford warranty refer to the Thetford
user handbook.