voltage. Typically the bank should read from about 13.0 to 14.5 volts when being
charged. While at rest your voltage will drop as indicated in the figures below.
All your
batteries are charged while underway by the alternator. The engine and
house batteries are charged by the battery charger while connected to shore power.
Ensure that the charger is on.
Voltage Battery State of Charge
12.65 volts
100
%
12.25 volts
50
%
12.47 volts
75
%
11.95 volts 25
%
11.70 volts
0 %
SANITATION SYSTEM
Marine Toilet
It is imperative that every member of the crew be informed on the proper use of a
marine head. The valves, openings, and pumps are small and will clog easily. If the
head gets clogged,
it is your responsibility!
Always
pump the head for small children
so you can be certain of what is being flushed.
Note: Never put in paper towels,
napkins, sanitary products, household T.P., or food into marine heads.
Use only
marine T.P. provided by SHYC
.
To use toilet, move selector switch to the “wet bowl” position. Pump the handle 3-5
times to wet the bowl. After using head, pump to remove waste from bowl (approx.
10 times). Then return selector back to “dry bowl” position and pump for a few
times until bowl is dry.
Should the toilet squeak or be a bit sticky to pump, lubricate with a couple of squirts
of dish soap or salad oil. Put in bowl and pump 2-3 times to get it to pump and
leave overnight. Again, leave in the “dry bowl” position.
Holding Tanks
The forward holding tank holds 18 gal. It can be emptied either through the deck
fitting or macerator. The aft sanitation holding tank holds 15 gallons. This tank can
be emptied either through the deck fitting or by opening the thru hull fitting located
at the back of the toilet to allow gravity to empty the tank. Be aware of the rate of
waste production (about 1 gallon/flush). If you overfill your tank, you will break a
hose, clog a vent or burst the tank.
Which are an indescribable catastrophe
and a
very
expensive fix for you.
Empty the tanks at least every other day to avoid any
problems.
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh Water Tank/ Pump/ Hot Water Heater
The fresh water tank(s) holds 100 gallons and are located under the beds. Waste
water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls
usually located under the sinks. A manifold to switch tanks is located at the back of
the settee starboard side.
The water pressure pump is located behind the settee. Activate the pump by turning
on the breaker at the DC panel. If when in use, the pump continues to run, you are
