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In order to avoid clogging the heads:
- Only use absorbent paper inreasonable quantities.
- Schedule a regular rinsing through of the system with fresh water.
- Always retain a little water in the bottom of the bowl to avoid smells
To empty the tank:
- In an authorized area, open the draining valve.
- In a marina equipped with a system to suck the waste waters, put the sucking hose
into the tank through the deck filler. Start the pump of the sucking system. The filler
caps are opened and closed with an appropriate key. When the tank is empty, check
the cap seal for condition then close the filler.
RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- Remain informed of local regulations concerning the environment and follow the codes
of best practice.
- Do not drain the contents of the sewage tank near the coast or in zones where it is
forbidden.
- Make use of the port or marina pump facilities to drain the sewage tank before leaving
port.
- Find out the international regulations against marine pollution (Marpol) and follow them
as far as possible.
WARNING
- Ask for information about the laws in force in your country or your marina
about discharging your waste waters into the sea.
PRECAUTION
- Close the valves after each use and above all when the boat is unattended.
PRECAUTION
- Regular check the tank level. High pressure due to too high a level may cause leaks
or more unpleasant troubles.
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- To prevent odors caused by organic waste in pipes one should clarify the circuit after
each use. For this procedure, drive about ten times the manual pump of the toilet or
for a minute if it is an electrical pump
- .When you leave the ship for several days, flush the toilets circuit assembly with fresh
water. Purify with specific products (for example a health additive to clean, disinfect
and neutralize odors).
ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Completely empty the black water system before leaving the vessel unattended in
temperatures below freezing.
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WATER AND SEWAGE WATER
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