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When hooked up to a sewer drain at a camp
ground, ALWAYS keep the termination valve
CLOSED until the tank is at least 3/4 full. This
will provide sufficient water to assist in complete
draining of tank.
Manufacturer of toilet, Thetford Corp., offers a
complete line deodorants, chemicals, and other
convenience products for your use. Your dealer
can assist you with these needs and may
already have them in stock.
Using Toilet and Tank
System
When camping you should
always have 4 to 6 inches of
water in the toilet bowl. The
toilet system performs better
when you run water 10 to 20 seconds after flushing to ensure
wastes will proceed to the bottom of the tank. Unlike your toilet at
home which uses four to seven gallons per flush, the average
recreational vehicle system uses two to three quarts. If there is not
sufficient water used during flushing, waste materials may not
evacuate properly from drain line to tank. Tank and pipes could
eventually become clogged.
Vents
A very important part of your sanitation system is the vent system in
your coach. These vents release air from holding tanks allowing
water to enter. Vent pipes are attached to the holding tank, fed
through the walls and cabinets to the roof. On some models a
portion of vent pipe may be part of the drainage system referred to
as a “wet vent”. As air flows upward, water will be draining
downward.
Holding Tanks
The final parts of your sanitation system are the holding tanks for
waste materials and water. These are located below the floor of
your coach.
Gray Tank.
Waste water from the bath tub, shower and sinks will
drain into this container. No special preparation is required,
however, you may wish to add baking soda or a Thetford chemical
to reduce odors from food particles in the system.
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