SeaLand 5149 VacuFlush toilet - Manual (Page 9)

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VacuFlush Pedal-Flush Toilet Maintenance/Winterizing/Service
Maintenance procedure Service interval Notes
ROUTINE
Check all clamped hose joints
below water line for leaks .
Monthly —
Check filter screen in water valve . After first year of service, then as
needed if water flow is noticeably
slower .
Screen is located inside water
valve inlet .
Replace vent filter (if installed in
holding tank vent line) .
Annually —
MAJOR SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Replace duckbill valves in vacuum
generator or vacuum pump .
Every three years See vacuum generator or
vacuum pump parts list for
replacement kit part number .
Replace flush ball seal and flush
ball (if required).
Every three years See toilet parts list for replace-
ment kit part number .
7.3
Recommended spare parts
When operating boat or other vehicle in remote areas, keep the following spare parts on hand to
assure continuous toilet system operation .
Description Where used
Flush ball seal VacuFlush toilet. See parts list.
Flush ball VacuFlush toilet. See parts list.
Water valve (in foot pedal) VacuFlush toilet. See parts list.
Vacuum switch kit Vacuum tank or vacuum generator. See parts list.
Duckbill valves Vacuum tank or vacuum generator. See parts list.
To order spare parts, refer to Customer Service section .
7.4 During extended periods of non-use
Sanitation hoses should be cleared if toilet will not be needed for an extended period of time (more
than two weeks) .
1. Fill toilet bowl with water and add 4 oz. (120 ml) of liquid biodegradable laundry detergent
(should NOT contain bleach) .
2. Flush toilet, holding pedal down for about two minutes. Close flush ball.
3 . Turn off water supply to toilet .
4. Flush the toilet without water, allowing the vacuum pump to shut off after the flush. Repeat three
times . (This procedure will minimize any remaining water in the sanitation hoses .)
5 . Turn off power to the vacuum pump .
6 . Completely pump out holding tank .
If system will be subjected to freezing temperatures, please follow above procedure, then winterize
system as described in this manual .
TURN OFF ELECTRICITY AND WATER TO TOILET SYSTEM IF IDLE FOR LONG TIME
If people will not be using the boat for a long time (vacation, maintenance, off-season, etc .), or in the
event of a long electrical power interruption, electrical power and water supply to the toilet system
should be shut off .