3 6 0 E
X P R E S S
8–24
Vacuflush Head System
The vacuflush head consists of a virtuous china bowl, vacuum pump with tank, and a holding
tank. To operate the head, the head and fresh water switches on the DC panel must be in the on
position. This provides power to the vacuum pump, and pressurizes the fresh water system. If
a shore water supply is connected, the fresh water switch does not need to be on. Since this
unit uses freshwater, it is not necessary to open a seacock prior to use. Instructions on the
operation of your vacuflush head are as follows:
1. Verify that the switches on the DC panel are in the on position.
2. To add water prior to flushing, raise the flush lever on the bowl until the desired level is
reached.
3. To flush, depress the flush lever sharply until contents clear the bowl. A sharp popping noise
is normal when the vacuum seal is broken and flushing begins. Be sure to hold the lever
down for 3 seconds.
Located on the outboard head wall is a monitor which displays the fill level of the holding
tank. This monitor, called the Tank Manager panel, comes on with the head switch on the DC
panel. When the tank is filled, it can be discharged overboard or emptied through the deck
pump-out fitting. Following are instructions on both operations:
Overboard Discharge
1. Open the discharge seacock located under the aft berth subfloor with the disch. I.D. tag. To
access, take out the center cushion and remove the compartment cover board.
2. Supply power to the pump at the DC panel using the switch labeled holding tank discharge.
3. Engage the pump using the key switch in the Tank Manager panel on the outboard head
wall. Turn the switch to the start position momentarily and release. The key will return to
the auto off position. The discharge pump will run until the Tank Manager panel indicates
the tank is empty and turn off automatically.
4. Turn the key to the off position.
5. Close the discharge seacock when the tank is empty.
Deck Pump-out
1. Remove the cap from the deck pump-out fitting located in the starboard walk around.
2. Connect a vacuum hose from a pump-out station to the deck fitting and run until the tank is
empty. Replace the cap on the deck pump-out fitting.
See
“Vacuflush Head Layout” on page 8–30
for a layout diagram.
N O T I C E
Do not dispose of sanitary napkins or other non dissolving items in the toilet. Also, do not attempt
to flush facial tissue, paper towels, or large quantities of toilet paper.
C A U T I O N
Overboard discharge seacock must be sealed and secured in the closed position in accordance
with the laws in your boating area.
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