Catalina Yachts 1999 Catalina 34 MK II, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Revision Date: 4/7/12
B. 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 go into the head are body waste and a small amount of special marine toilet paper. It is the skipper’s
responsibility to advise all crew and guests of the policy. A small plunger is found under the head sink.
The person who plugs a head is responsible for unplugging it. Always pump the head for children, so you
can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed. Use only the special dissolving marine toilet tissue
provided by AYC.
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 ‘head
lube’ into the toilet. Pump the toilet dry slowly, to draw the lube into the handle unit.
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.