2000 Four Winns Vista 238 258 278 Owners Manual

2.
Turn ON the macerator pump switch which is located
in the head above the receptacle. Allow the pump to
run until the storage tank is empty. The sound of the
5.
Repeat steps 2 & 3  above to pump out the water
used in 4 to flush the holding tank.
pump’s motor load and speed will change when the    6.   Add waste holding tank treatment chemical to the
tank becomes empty.
head bowl. It is available from the dockside pump-
ingstationorcanbeobtainedfromyourdealer.     Flush
at least twice.
3.
4.
Turn the switch off.
Turn the discharge valve handle to the closed posi-
tion, andsecureit.  Thethruhullvalvemust   beclosed
to prevent water from being forced back into the sys-
tem.
Be careful when handling and storing treatment
chemicals.   Not only are  they toxic, but  they
will also stain and damage surrounding surface.
Discharging waste overboard is illegal in most U.S. wa-
ters today. Discharge is limited to certain coastal waters,
a designated distance off-shore.  Check with your local
boating regulations before proceeding with any discharge
activities.
G - 7
SYSTEMMAINTENANCE
Informationsuppliedwithwaterandwastesystemcompo-
nents by the equipment manufacturers is included with
this manual. Refer to this literature for additional opera-
tion and service information.
Some local regulations require overboard discharge sys-
tems be physically secured in  a closed position during
use of the boat in  waters designated as ‘no discharge’
areas. Check with local boating regulations. Refer to the
manufacturer’s literature for additional information.
Be sure the batteries in the boat are properly charged.
Operating the pressure pump from a battery with a low
charge will result in  pump cycling.  This could lead to
prematurepumpfailure.
D.   DocksidePump-Out
Waste can be removed from the holding tank by taking
theboattoadocksidewastepumpingstation.     Mostmarina
fueling facilities provide such services.
The decomposition of waste produces a color-
less, odorless gas, methane, that is lighter than
air, combustible, and extremely lethal. Always
provide sufficient ventilation when effecting re-
pairs to the  waste system and allow  no odor
from the waste system to go un-resolved.
To pump out the holding tank:
1.
2.
Be sure the head has some water in the bowl.
Connect the dockside pump  out connection to the
WASTE plate located on the deck.
A.   Clean Vents and Screens
Periodically remove the vent caps and check the water
tank vent(s). Clean the thru-hull vent fitting(s) of any dirt,
wax, plastic particles, etc. Always replace the caps af-
ter cleaning.
Usually the dockside pump out connection will screw
into the waste deck plate or has a rubber sleeve that
inserts into the  plate and must be  held in position
during the pump out operation.
NOTICE
3.
4.
Havethepumpingstationoperatoractivatethepump-
ingequipment.  Thewastewillbedrawnfromthehold-
ing tank and into the pumping station’s disposal tank.
Failure to keep the water tank vent fittings clean
willcauseexcessivepressurebuildupwithinthe
tank during filling.  This can cause water tank
damage.
Removethepumpoutconnectionfromthedeckplate.
Add at least 5 gallons (1 gallon on portable units) of
clean water to  the holding tank through  the waste
deck fitting using a dockside water hose.
Vista Owners  Manual
10/93
Section G
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