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SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Head (toilet)
The head contains a vanity with sink, a showerhead, and
a marine toilet with hand operated pump for flushing.
Heads are easily plugged by 2-ply tissue, Kleenex, hair,
tampons, or paper towels. The only things that goes into
the head are body waste and a small amount of special
marine toilet paper. The person who plugs a head is
responsible for unplugging it.
To operate the head:
1. Move the lever to the “wet” position and pump
to wet the bowl.
2. Use the head – minimal or no toilet paper
(marine only).
3. Pump the bowl again in the “wet” position until
the bowl is clear.
After the bowl is clear pump several more times to clear the lines.
4. Move the lever to “dry” and pump the bowl empty.
5. IMPORTANT: Always leave the lever on “dry” when not in use to
prevent water from flooding back into the boat. Should the toilet pump handle squeak or stick, it
needs to be lubricated. Put a couple of squirts of ‘pump lube’ into the toilet. Pump the toilet dry
slowly, to draw the lube into the handle unit.
Pump is under vanity.
Holding Tank
Head contents go to the holding tank. Unfortunately,
the holding tank needs to be emptied frequently. It has
a capacity of only 13 gallons. Figure about 1 gallon
per use. 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.
Empty the tank every other day to avoid this problem.
Pumping out:
1. Locate the nearest pumpout station and
consult the directions there.
2. The holding tank cap is located on the starboard deck.
3. Apply tight seal with the pump nozzle and remove effluent.
4. Rinse the tank with hose water and repeat the pumpout.
5. Flush the pumpout hose with sea water and replace.
6. Place ½ cup of holding tank deodorant in the toilet bowl and flush through. Deodorant located under
vanity.
7. Tighten the holding tank cap on the boat.
DO NOT CONFUSE THE HOLDING TANK CAP AND THE DIESEL FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. BOTH
ARE LABELLED. READ BEFORE USING EVERY TIME.
