D. Head Pump Out
NOTICE
TheVacu-Flushswitchlocatedintheheadmust
The waste holding tank should be emptied when waste
holding tank level gauge indicator on the porta potti (mod-
els with pumpout option only) has changed from green
to red (Figure J13) or when the waste level indicator for
the Vacu-flush system reads almost full. DO NOT AL-
LOW THE TANK TO BECOME OVERFILLED.
be ON in order for the toilet to flush & recharge.
To operate:
1.
To add water to the toilet before using, raise flush
lever until desired water level is reached. Gener-
ally, more water is required only when flushing sol-
ids. See Figure J11.
2.
To flush toilet, press flush lever sharply down to the
flooruntilcontentsclearbowl. Asharppoppingnoise
is normal when the vacuum seal is broken and the
flushing action begins. Be sure to hold lever down
for 3 seconds. If flush lever is accidentally released
before waste clears bowl, do not attempt to flush
toilet again until vacuum pump stops running. A
small amount of water should remain in the bowl
after flushing.
Figure J13: Porta Potti
If equipped with the head pump out, the waste can be
removed from the tank at a pumping station. Adeck plate
fitting labeled WASTE, is provided for this purpose. Most
marina fueling facilities provide service for waste pump
out. For waste holding capacities, please refer to the
specification sheet, manufacturer’s literature and/or our
website.
3.
Do not dispose of sanitary napkins or other non-
dissolving items in toilet, such as facial tissue or
paper towels. These items can cause plugging of
the system. Refer to the “Deodorants and Special
Tissue” section in the manufacturer’s manual for
more information.
To pump out the holding tank:
1.
Connect the dockside pump out connection to the
WASTE plate located on the deck.
NOTICE
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.
1.
Add
2. Flush For
3 Seconds
3. Do Not
Water
2.
3.
Havethepumpingstationoperatoractivatethepump-
ing equipment. The waste will be drawn from the
holding tank and into the pumping stations disposal
tank.
Lift
Press
Figure J11: Vacu-flush™ Operations
Removethepumpoutconnectionfromthedeckplate.
Add1gallonofcleanwatertotheholdingtankthrough
the waste deck fitting using a dockside water hose.
4.
5.
Repeat steps 1 & 2 above to pump out the water
used in step 3 to flush the holding tank.
Add waste holding tank treatment chemical available
from the dockside pumping station operator to the
head. Flush at least twice.
Figure J12: Vacu-flush™ Vacuum Generator
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
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