Hunter e36 • Waste and Sanitation Systems
10.6 
10.5.2  Maintenance
No maintenance is required on your macerator pump.
Helpful Hint: Should the macerator pump become clogged, you 
can  manually  rotate  the  internal  grinder  wheels  by  removing 
the small plastic cap on the back of the macerator pump.  This 
encloses the screw which is attached to the grinding wheels and 
by  inserting  a  flat  screwdriver, you  can  rotate  the  wheels  and 
possibly remove any debris clogging the pump.
10.5.3  Shower Sump
The shower sump is controlled by a rocker switch on the 
vanity face.
10.5.3.1  Maintenance
Clean strainer at pump. While no maintenance is required 
on the pump itself, you do need to ensure that the hold-
ing tank is clean  and  free  of  debris  for  the  operation  to 
be functional.
10.5.4  Holding Tank
The holding tank must be cleaned or pumped out when it 
becomes nearly full.  There are two methods for removing 
waste from the holding tank, either by pumping overboard 
in  coastal  waters,  or  by  dockside  pump-out  at  a  waste 
facility.
10.5.4.1  Overboard Pump-out Operation
See the macerator operation guide, Section 10.5.5.2, for 
instructions on how to pump out the holding tank.
Important:    U.S.  Coast  Guard  regulations  require  that  boats 
have a sanitation system on board to control pollution.  Waste 
is  to  be  stored  in  a  holding  tank  or  other  device  so  it  can  be 
properly disposed of at a shore facility.  Discharging this waste 
overboard in U.S. lakes, rivers, bays, and sounds and within 3 
miles of shore in international waters is prohibited.  Check with 
the Coast Guard regarding regulations in your area.
10.5.4.2  Dockside Waste Removal
To  remove  waste  from  the  holding  tank  at  a  dockside 
waste facility,  insert the  hose  from  the pump-out  facility 
into the waste access on the coaming (Fig. 10.7) of your 
boat  and  follow  instructions  at  the  facility.    Instructions 
from one facility to another may vary.
 
10.5.4.3  Maintenance 
Maintenance  on  the  holding  tanks  is  best  described  as 
ensuring  no  methane  gas  is  leaked  and  to  keep  odors 
down  to  a  minimum.   Any  deodorizer  may  be  used  as 
long as it contains no alcohols or strong chemicals.  Steer 
clear of drain opening type chemicals or strong bleaching 
type agents. 
10.6  Toilets
10.6.1 Toilet Operation
Ensure that the fresh water system is operational.
Instructions for operating the electric head are mounted 
at the toilet.  Follow these carefully.
10.5.6.2  Toilet Maintenance
Clean with mild cleaners and consult your owner’s packet 
for further instructions.
Fig. 10.7