Product features table of contents – Dometic 500Plus Series User Manual
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Dometic brings the technology, comfort and efficiency of VacuFlush Sanitation Systems in an easy-to-
use and easy-to-maintain package.
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Freshwater Flush
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Eliminates the unpleasant sulfide odors which plague saltwater systems.
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Eliminates the need to draw flush water through the through-hull, seacock and vented loop.
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Significantly extends life of system components by eliminating saltwater and impurities from
accumulating in the system over time.
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Efficient Design
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Consumes a little over a pint of water per flush and allows boat owners to use a small waste tank.
The VacuFlush system fills a ten-gallon (28.4 liter) tank in the same time that an electric toilet fills a
40-gallon (113.6 liter) tank.
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Uses only 4-6 amps per flush on 12 VDC.
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Delightful Operation
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Simple one-lever flush control. No complex instructions needed.
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Comfortable adult-sized seat.
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Large water surface maintains clean bowl.
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Vitreous china bowl.
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Reliability is Built-In
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USCG Certified Type III Marine Sanitation Device.
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No impellers or macerators – vacuum pump motor can run dry without burning up. No dynamic seals.
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Vacuum tank and vacuum generator design eliminates clogging problems associated with other
systems.
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Dispose of Sewage Conveniently and Safely
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Toilet can be used without discharging sewage into sensitive waters.
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Holding tank discharge is at a dockside pump or at sea with optional overboard discharge.
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No portable toilet tanks to haul or dump.
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Backed by the Best in Service and Quality
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The VacuFlush system is from the leader in marine sanitation.
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Worldwide parts availability and technical backup.
PRODUCT FEATURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Marine Sanitation Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Important Information Before Operation . . . . 3
Key System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
System Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Proper Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Winterizing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
VacuFlush Maintenance Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ordering Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Toilet Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pedestal and Pedal Cover Installation . . . . . . 7
Deodorants and Special Tissue . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Vacuum Tester . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Service Tip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 - 12
Parts Lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 - 20
Dimensional Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Wiring Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parts Distributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Manufacturer’s One-Year Limited Warranty 24
WARNING – HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM.
Turn off electrical power before servicing.
WARNING – PUMP STARTS AUTOMATICALLY.
Turn off electrical power before servicing.
Dometic reserves the right to change specifications without notice.