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9.9.3 System Operation
Marine toilets on vessels operating within the territorial water of the
United States shall discharge directly into a holding tank, which is to be
emptied by a dockside pump-out facility, or at sea beyond the territorial
limits. To satisfy U.S. regulations, all intake seacocks on vessels
operating within the Territorial waters must be locked shut with a padlock,
a non-reusable wire-tie, or have the valve handle removed.
For vessels operating outside of the U.S. Territorial waters, it is generally
acceptable to have a toilet system where the waste is either discharged
into a holding tank and then pumped overboard, or where the toilet
discharges directly overboard through a discharge seacock. However,
you, as the owner, must determine and conform to local regulations
whenever you operate your vessel.
The system consists essentially of a tank and of a black waters pump,
draining overboard. The water used for WCs flushing is taken from the
cold water system by means of the distribution manifold. On the
manifolds are installed the solenoid valves, each one of them concerns
one toilet; they allow the flush of water each time the buttons “Before use”
or “After use” are pressed. Each WC has a retting pump conveying black
waters into the black water (sewage) tank.
The tank, the macerator pumps and the draining valves are located in the
bilge under the passageway of the stateroom area.
NOTICES
It is unlawful to discharge untreated waste within the territorial waters of
the United States. Violators are subject to fine of $5,000.00 per incident.
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WARNING
In case of need, break or pollution of the tanks, they can be replaced.
Contact BERTRAM Customer Support.
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CAUTION
In case of sinking hazard, if escaping condition allow you this, close the
ball valves of the black water drain, located in the bilge under the
stateroom area
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WARNING
For a proper use, do not let the holding tank overfill.
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