13
Equipment Operation
To read either the fresh water or waste monitor panel
the breaker on the main DC panel must be activated.
The fresh water monitor displays the amount of potable
water in the system. There are sensors located in the tank
itself that send a signal to the display when activated.
Press the top portion of the toggle switch and read the
gauge display.
The waste portion of the display shows the amount of
waste water in the holding tank. Press the bottom por-
tion of the toggle switch for determing the waste tank
level. This portion of the system needs to be monitored
periodically to prevent the tank from being overfilled
which could cause equipment damage and/or a possible
leak in the vessel.
If the waste system is determined to be full it can be
emptied by connecting a marina pump-out hose to the
waste fitting located on the port deck. The pump out
device will evacuate all the waste much like a vacuum
cleaner operates.
An alternative method
which can be used in Interna-
tional waters only
is to pump the waste overboard via a
seacock. Vessels featuring a macerator show a key switch
verses the monitor panel plug and a system on light.
Make
sure the waste seacock is open before energizing
the macerator through the key switch.
To operate the overboard discharge pump turn the mac-
erator breaker on at the main panel. Then turn the moni-
tor panel key switch to the on position. The system light
will show red. While holding the switch, energize the
macerator switch to start the macerator. Continue until
all waste is pumped overboard. Remove the key from
the monitor panel switch when finished. Be sure to turn
the seacock off and use a new tie wrap to lock seacock handle.
WATER/WASTE SYSTEM
KEY SWITCH
MACERATOR SWITCH
DISPLAY MONITOR SHOWN W/0 PUMP-OUT. LINES DES-
IGNATE OPTIONAL PUMP-OUT FEATURES.
ON LIGHT
OVERBOARD DISCHARGE PUMP
If installed, the
overboard dis-
charge pump emp-
ties the holding
tank.
When the key on
the monitor panel
is energized to the
full on position,
and the macerator
momentary on button is pushed in and held down the
macerator engages to pump the tank waste overboard.
Make sure it is legal to pump the waste overboard in
your particular geographical location before you start
the operation
. Also, open the waste seacock. See the
information under the fresh water and waste monitor. The
pump can be disconnected from the 2 unions that hold it
in line for maintenance purposes.
Do not flush paper or feminine hygiene products into the
waste system. Keep toilet tissue usage to a minimum.
Do not use bleach or toilet cleaners in the waste system.
Use only maine approved products. Rinse and flush the
holding tank after each pump out. This will dilute any
residual waste, and help prevent blockage and reduce
odors. It is a good idea to carry extra fuses on board for
the pump along with spare parts. Refer to the cosmetic
care and maintenance chapter in this manual and the
manufacturer’s owner’s manual for further information.
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