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SeaLand Dometic VacuFlush Series - User Manual

SeaLand Dometic VacuFlush Series
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Table of Contents

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Summary

VacuFlush System Components

VacuFlush Principles of Operation

Section I: Toilet Installations

Mid-Height Toilet Outlet Configurations

Details mid-height toilet outlet configurations and their dimensions for models 147, 1147, and 148.

Low-Profile Toilet Outlet Configurations

Details low-profile toilet outlet configurations and dimensions for models 506+, 706, and 1006.

Standard-Height Toilet Outlet Configurations

Details standard-height toilet outlet configurations and dimensions for models 508+, 1008, 547+, 1047, 548+, 1048.

Critical Toilet Mounting Clearances

Rear and Side Clearances

Specifies required clearance from the rear and sides of the toilet for proper installation.

Rough-In Dimensions

Details horizontal clearances and floor hole placement requirements for toilet installation.

Above the Floor Discharge Configurations

Through Floor Funnel Comparison

Quick Turn Funnel vs. Standard Funnel

Compares the quick turn funnel with the standard through-the-floor funnel for installation suitability.

Below the Floor Discharge Installation

Toilet Base & Through-floor Funnel Installation

Through-Floor Funnel Mounting

Specifies secure mounting, flush installation, and screw head placement for through-floor funnels.

Base and Funnel Surface Alignment

Mandates that the toilet base and through-floor funnel bottoms be mounted on the same surface.

Quick Turn Funnel for Limited Space

Solvent Bonding Procedure

Key Steps for Rigid Pipe Bonding

Outlines critical steps for cleaning, cementing, and curing rigid pipe connections using solvent.

Incoming Water Supply Requirements

Incoming Water Line Specs

Specifies minimum ID, cold water only, and shut-off valve requirements for the incoming water line.

Required Water Flow and Pump Capacity

Details minimum required flow rate and corresponding demand pump capacity for the toilet.

Preventing Installation Problems

Ball Seal Debris Protection

Emphasizes protecting the ball seal from debris to prevent leaks, noting it as a common issue.

Toilet Base Fastener Security

Stresses securely fastening lag or T-bolts in four locations to prevent toilet wobble.

Critical Toilet Installation Guidelines

Mounting Clearances & Fastening

Covers proper clearances, funnel mounting, and toilet base fastening requirements.

Water Supply & Solvent Bonding

Addresses minimum water supply requirements and correct solvent bonding procedures.

Installation Debris Prevention

Highlights the critical step of keeping debris out of the bowl/funnel during installation.

Section II: Vacuum Sources

Vacuum Generator Types

Displays images of standard and low-profile vacuum generators.

Vacuum Tank and Pump Unit

Shows an illustration of a combined vacuum tank and pump system.

Vacuum Source Location Guidelines

Dedicated Vacuum Source

States that each toilet requires its own vacuum source (generator or tank/pump).

Vacuum Piping Distance Limits

Defines the maximum allowable vertical (6 ft) and horizontal (30 ft) distances for vacuum piping runs.

Vacuum Hose Support

Hose Stress Prevention

Advises against unsupported hoses to prevent pulling fittings and causing leaks.

Vacuum Generator Side Load Avoidance

Warns against applying side loads to the vacuum generator inlet hose.

S-Series Vacuum Pump Installation

S-Series Pump Mounting Orientation

Specifies horizontal mounting and level/lower placement relative to the vacuum tank outlet.

S-Series Pump Optional Fittings

Lists available straight or 90° swivel quick-disconnect fittings for the pump.

Sailboat Pump Mounting Considerations

Sailboat Athwartship Pump Mounting

Describes the 15° incline requirement for athwartship mounting on sailing vessels.

Sailboat Parallel Pump Mounting

Explains that no incline is needed when mounting the pump parallel with the keel.

Vacuum Tank Installation Guidelines

Vacuum Tank Outlet & Switch Placement

Mandates the outlet be at the lowest level and the vacuum switch at the top when mounted vertically.

Vacuum Tank Access & Switch Tampering

Emphasizes allowing access to the vacuum switch and warns against tampering with its settings.

Component Accessibility

Service Accessibility for Components

Stresses need for easy access to pumps, switches, fittings, and filters for servicing.

Component Replacement Accessibility

Ensures all pumps and tanks have sufficient access for eventual replacement.

Vacuum Tank Critical Access Dimensions

Vacuum Generator Critical Access Dimensions

Pump Location Restrictions

Pump Location Proximity to Sleeping Areas

Advises against locating vacuum pumps directly under sleeping areas.

Critical Vacuum Source Guidelines

Vacuum Source Piping & Requirements

Covers max piping lengths, separate sources, and hose support.

Vacuum Pump & Tank Installation

Addresses pump mounting, vacuum tank configuration, and accessibility.

Vacuum Pump Location Restrictions

Reinforces avoiding vacuum pump locations under berths.

Section III: Hose and Piping Layout

Hose Routing Problems to Avoid

Illustrates issues like crushed, pinched, or kinked hoses and improper routing.

Piping Run Configurations

Bend Limitations

Bend Radii Guidelines

Bend Radii by Piping Material

Specifies minimum inside bend radii for different piping materials (OdorSafe, Pipe Fittings).

Correct Bend Installation Techniques

Demonstrates correct use of pipe fitting elbows versus direct bends for proper radii.

Hose Run Simplification

Avoiding Component Heat Exposure

Hose and Pipe Support

Hose;Pipe Binding & Restriction Avoidance

Illustrates avoiding binding corners and not restricting hose movement.

Flexible Hose & Rigid Pipe Support

Details correct support intervals for flexible hose and rigid pipe.

Structural Integrity Considerations

Making Hose Connections

SeaLand Hose Heater Usage

Provides instructions on using the SeaLand Hose Heater for proper hose preparation.

Hose Connection Double Clamping

Details the requirement for double clamping hose connections with clamp mechanisms 180° apart.

Hose Connection Best Practices

Approved Hose Connection Lubricants

Lists approved lubricants (liquid dish soap) and warns against others.

Prohibited Hose Connection Sealants

Explains why lithium-based grease, silicone lubricant, RTV, and PVC cement should not be used.

Hose Connection Tips

Hose Connection Clamping & Lubrication

Reinforces double clamping with 180° separation and using specific lubricants.

Hose Fitting & Insertion Guidelines

Advises using correct fitting sizes, full insertion, and avoiding T-bolt clamps.

Conventional Layout Problems

Odor Permeation from Wye Valves

Explains how wye valves can cause odor issues by trapping waste in hose runs.

Rigid Pipe for Standing Sewage

Recommends using rigid pipe for sections with standing sewage to prevent odors.

Avoiding Malodors with Piping

SeaLand Fitting Information: PVC Rigid Pipe

SeaLand Rigid Pipe Fittings

Rigid Pipe Couplings & Bends

Details fittings for connecting and bending PVC pipe, such as couplings and 90° elbows.

Rigid Pipe Adapters & Wyes

Describes adapters for NPT threads and wye fittings for multiple connections.

Rigid Pipe Tees & Street Ells

Lists sanitary tees and street elbows for creating custom pipe configurations.

SeaLand Flexible Hose Fittings

Flexible Hose Menders & Bends

Identifies fittings for hose repair and smooth bends.

Flexible Hose Adapters & Kits

Lists hose adapters, wye kits, and tee kits for connecting hose segments.

Flexible Hose Reducers & Couplings

Details reducing adapters for different hose sizes and flexible vinyl couplings.

Critical Hose Run Guidelines

Hose Layout Simplification & Bends

Advises simplifying layout, using generous bends, and avoiding heat sources and sharp edges.

Hose Connections, Support & Bonding

Emphasizes proper hose connection, double clamping, rigid piping for sewage, and solvent bonding.

Section IV: Holding Tanks

SeaLand Holding Tank Configurations

Shows various configurations of SeaLand holding tanks.

Recommended Holding Tank Material

Suggests rotationally molded, polyethylene tanks due to durability and corrosion resistance.

Conventional Holding Tank Layout

Simplified Holding Tank Layout

Holding Tank Location Guidelines

Holding Tank Elevation & Pumping

Recommends locating tanks lower than vacuum pump and using vacuum to lift sewage.

Flexible Hose & Rigid Pipe for Tanks

Advises using flexible hoses to drain to tank/seacock, and rigid pipe for unavoidable standing sewage.

Holding Tank Above Vacuum Source

Use of Diptubes

Diptube Benefits for Tanks

Explains how diptubes prevent plugging, maximize pumpout, and prevent odor.

Vent Filter Installation and Maintenance

Vent Hose Routing & Low Spots

Emphasizes using reinforced hose and avoiding low spots to prevent kinking and trapping odors.

Vent Filter Accessibility for Replacement

Stresses easy access for replacing vent filters.

Discharge Pump Specifications

Discharge Pump Head Calculation

Explains how to calculate pump discharge head using vertical height and below-waterline distance.

Mandatory Vented Loop Requirements

Mandates vented loops when the toilet is below the waterline due to heel or loading.

Holding Tank Level Indicators

Critical Holding Tank Guidelines

Holding Tank Pumping & Pipe Material

Advises using vacuum to lift sewage, rigid pipe for standing sewage, and routing hoses through tank top.

Holding Tank Pump Up Limits & Diptubes

Covers max pump-up head, use of rigid standpipes, and diptubes to eliminate standing sewage.

Vent Filters & Level Indicators

Ensures proper vent filter line routing, accessible filters, and correct positioning of level indicator probes.

Section V: Electrical System Guidelines

Electrical System Circuit Protection

Mandates individual circuit breakers/fuses for pumps and specifies stranded copper wire.

Electrical Connectors & Wire Sizing

Stresses using crimp connectors, avoiding wire nuts, and ensuring appropriate wire size.

Section VI: System Checkout

System Pre-Energization Checks

Lists checks before powering up, including component labeling and secure mounting.

Hose & Tank Integrity Checks

Verifies hose condition (no kinks, crushing) and holding tank venting and security.

System Winterization Check

Confirms system must be winterized if temperatures are below freezing.

Power On and Initial Testing

System Pressurization & Energization

Details steps to pressurize water system and energize vacuum system for testing.

Vacuum Pump Operational Testing

Outlines testing pump shut-off time and checking for leaks by monitoring pump cycles.

Winterization Preparation Note

Mentions the need to winterize the system to prevent freeze damage.

Winterizing the System

System Antifreeze Flushing

Provides a step-by-step guide for flushing the system with antifreeze to protect against freezing.

Water Valve Assembly Draining

Details the procedure for draining water from the water valve assembly.

System Leak Rate Determination

Digital Vacuum Gauge Usage

Instructs on using the SeaLand Digital Vacuum Gauge to confirm leak rates and locate leaks.

System Leak Rate Standards

Presents a table correlating vacuum drop measurements with acceptable leak rates and pump cycle times.

Section VII: System Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting: Water Not Retained in Bowl

Provides a troubleshooting guide for issues where water does not stay in the toilet bowl.

Flush Ball Operation Issues

Troubleshooting: Flush Ball Not Closing

Addresses troubleshooting steps when the plastic flush ball fails to close completely.

Troubleshooting: Flush Ball Not Opening

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving issues with the plastic flush ball not opening.

Troubleshooting: Toilet Overflow

Troubleshooting: Water Entry to Bowl

Flush Lever and Water Valve Leaks

Troubleshooting: Flush Lever Operation

Troubleshoots issues where the flush lever cannot be lifted to add water to the bowl.

Troubleshooting: Water Valve Leaks

Guides users on how to identify and fix leaks originating from the water valve assembly.

Toilet Leaks at Rear and Base

Troubleshooting: Rear Bowl Leaks

Addresses leaks occurring at the rear of the toilet bowl, possibly from the vacuum breaker.

Troubleshooting: Bowl;Base Leaks

Provides troubleshooting for leaks at the connection between the toilet bowl and its base.

Troubleshooting: Pump Cycling Too Often

Troubleshooting: Pump Wont Shut Off

Troubleshooting: Pump Wont Run

Troubleshooting: Pump Performance

Troubleshooting: Toilet Wont Flush (No Vacuum)

Troubleshooting: Pump Water Leaks

SeaLand Dometic VacuFlush Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Flush MechanismVacuum Flush
Water SupplyPressurized water system
Water Usage per Flush0.5 liters
Bowl ShapeElongated or Round
Seat MaterialPlastic or wood
MaterialPlastic
DischargeHolding Tank
Installation TypeFloor Mount
Power Requirements12V or 24V DC
Odor ControlVacuum seal
Warranty2 years