J - 6
HEADS
NOTICE
Always remember to disconnect the shore
water supply hose before leaving the dock.
The various anti-pollution laws presently in effect have
necessitated the use and availability of a wide variety
of heads. The heads that have been factory installed
Always turn off the shore water whenever the
boat is left unattended. If a major water leak
did occur and went undetected, the boat could
fill with water and sink.
in Four Winns boats have been chosen to provide
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reasonable longevity and reliable service, at a realistic
cost. Refer to the drawings at the end of this section.
Also, refer to the manufacturers literature included in
the owner’s packet.
DO NOT alter or repair the pressurized water
system or shore water connection without
having proper knowledge of the system.
Damage to the water system can occur.
A. Porcelain Head - Standard
The 258 and 278 Vista models comes with a porce-
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lain head and a black/gray water holding tank. For the
holding capacity, please refer to our Four Winns
website at www.fourwinns.com. The toilet is a left
hand, manually-operated toilet and is surprisingly
easy to operate. The toilet obtains sea/fresh water
from a pick-up for rinsing the bowl. The pick-up and
strainer are located below the mid cabin floor on the
See Section J-1 for general water system information
and instructions on filling the water tank. The water
tank will not be filled while connected to shore water.
J - 5 TRANSOM SHOWER
258/278
Vista models. Tank level indicators are
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A transom shower with a choice of hot/cold water is
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standard on the 258 and 278 Vista models. The
shower unit is located either on the port side, at the
transom walk-thru or on the starboard side of the
transom storage locker. Refer to Figures J4 and to
the drawings at the end of this section.
optional and are located in the head if so ordered.
Please refer to the following toilet operation instruc-
tions, the manufacturer’s literature in the owner’s
packet, and Figures J5 - J7.
To operate toilet:
1.
Move the wet/dry selector to the WET bowl
position (left) and pump handle up and down a
few times to add some water to the bowl prior
to use.
Transom
Shower
Head/Handle
2.
After using, flush again by pumping the handle
up and down (in WET bowl position) until bowl
is thoroughly rinsed and evacuated.
3.
Then move the wet/dry bowl selector to the
DRY bowl position (right) and continue pump
ing until only about one cup of water remains
in the bottom of the bowl.
Transom
Shower
(Cold & Hot Faucets)
4.
Leave the wet/dry bowl selector in the dry bowl
position when not in use.
Figure J4: Transom Shower
The water supply system can be used for showering
or washing down the transom area. As long as there
is water pressure, the shower faucet will operate.
Fresh water tank capacity is limited. Connect the boat
to shore water before using large amounts of water
as required when washing down the transom/swim
platform area.
Figure J5: Wet/Dry Toilet Operations Label
Water and Waste Systems - Section J
Owner’s Manual Page
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| Model Year | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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