™
E. Dockside Waste Pump Out
NOTICE
The macerator pump must be used to discharge
waste overboard. However, DO NOT use the
macerator pump to discharge waste at a pump-
ing station. If the hose is not air tight or connect-
edproperly,wastecouldspurtoutorleakaround
the deck fitting and into the boat.
On most Vista™ models waste pump out capability is
available. Waste can be removed from the holding tank
by taking the boat to a dockside waste pumping station.
Most marina fueling facilities provide such services.
The waste holding tank should be emptied upon visual
inspection of the waste holding tank and determining
the waste holding tank’s capacity is almost full or by
using the waste level indicator if so equipped. Waste
level indicators are typically located in the head. On
the porta potti (models with pumpout option only) the
waste level indicator is located on the porta potti itself
and will change from green to red indicating the tank
should be emptied. See Figure J15. DO NOTALLOW
THE WASTE TANK TO BECOME OVERFILLED.
To operate the overboard discharge system:
1.
Thedischargevalveislocatedintheenginecompart-
ment labeled HEAD DISCHARGE. To open, turn
the valve so that the handle is parallel to the flow of
the valve. The waste deck plate cover must be tight-
ened securely for the overboard discharge system to
operate.
2.
Turn ON the macerator pump switch which is locat-
ed in the head on the switch panel. Allow the pump
to run until the storage tank is empty. The sound of
the pump’s motor load and speed will change when
the tank becomes empty.
Figure J15: Porta Potti w/ Pumpout Waste Level Indicator
3.
4.
Turn the switch off.
To pump out the holding tank:
Turn the discharge valve handle to the closed posi-
tion,andsecureit. Thethru-hullvalvemustbeclosed
to prevent water from being forced back into the sys-
tem.
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.
NOTICE
NOTICE
Discharging waste overboard is illegal in most
U.S. waters today. Discharge is limited to cer-
tain coastal waters, a designated distance off-
shore. Checkwithyourlocalboatingregulations
before proceeding with any discharge activities.
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.
3.
4.
Havethepumpingstationoperatoractivatethepump-
ing equipment. The waste will be drawn from the
holding tank and into the pumping station’s disposal
tank.
Some local regulations require overboard dis-
charge systems be physically secured in a
closed position during use of the boat in waters
designatedas“nodischarge”areas. Checkwith
local boating regulations. Refer to the
manufacturer’s literature for additional informa-
tion.
Removethepumpoutconnectionfromthedeckplate.
Add at least 5 gallons of clean water to the holding
tank on most models through the waste deck fitting
using a dockside water hose. The exception being
the porta potti toilet with pumpout model. Add 1
gallon of water through the waste fitting.
5.
Repeat steps 2 & 3 above to pump out the water
used in step 4 to flush the holding tank.
Vista Owner’s Manual
Section J
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