Head Waste System; What Is The Law; Console W/Enclosed Head (Porta-Potti); Porta-Potti W/Dockside Discharge (Optional) - Pro-Line Boats 29 Grand Sport Owner's Manual

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Head Waste System

WHAT IS THE LAW?

addresses a wide spectrum of water pollution problems, including marine sewage from boats in navigable
U.S. waters including coastal waters up to three miles offshore.
discharge" by boats operated in enclosed lakes and reservoirs or in rivers not capable of interstate
navigation. States may apply to the EPA to have certain other waters declared "no discharge zones" if
discharge of treated sewage would be harmful.
operable Coast Guard approved Marine Sanitation Device (MSD) designed to either hold sewage for
pump out ashore or for discharge in the ocean beyond the three mile limit, or to treat the sewage to
Federal standards prior to discharge.
All boats built since 1977 with installed toilets must have an operable approved type I, II or III MSD.
Since 1980, all boats (including those built before 1977) with installed toilets must have an operable MSD.
Both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Natural Resources Police can enforce MSD requirements.
Check with your local authorities, Coast Guard, local marina or your dealer for the rules and/or laws that
may apply specifically in your area.

Console w/Enclosed Head (Porta-Potti)

This porta-potti comes equipped with with a 5.0-gallon holding tank. To operate the porta-potti system:
Set the portable toilet on its front side so the cap on the holding tank is in a vertical
position. Remove the cap and add SeaLand brand holding tank deodorant following the
instructions on the deodorant container. Replace the cap firmly.
Before using: Set the portable toilet in the upright position and remove the cap located
on the right rear side of the fresh water tank. Fill with fresh water just below the neck of
the fresh water inlet. Depress the bellows pump to add water to the bowl.
After using: To flush, open slide valve by pulling out the handle and press the bellows
pump one or more times. After flushing, close slide valve by pushing handle.
Caution: Never add holding tank deodorant to the waste holding tank by pouring directly
into the toilet bowl.
Before operating the porta-potti head system, refer to the manual in your owner's packet supplied by the
porta-potti manufacturer for specific operating instructions.

Porta-Potti w/Dockside Discharge (Optional)

This optional head system includes the same porta-potti and 5.0-gallon holding tank, as the one
described above, so be sure to follow the same operating instructions. .
To utilize the optional dockside discharge feature, first locate the waste outlet. It is a stainless steel
fitting, labeled waste and it is located amidships on the port gunwale. Twist the waste outlet cap to open
the fitting and insert the hose provided by the marina into the waste outlet to connect to your marina's
dockside service facilities. Follow the instructions provided by the marina to operate their equipment.
Warning: Waste in the holding tank can form methane, an explosive gas. Use suitable
precautions when any maintenance is done to the sanitary system.
Before operating the porta-potti head system, refer to the manual in your owner's packet supplied by the
porta-potti manufacturer for specific operating instructions.
Electric Head w/Macerator & Holding Tank (Optional)
If you have selected the optional electric head, your boat is equipped to offer you the option of using
overboard or dockside discharge to pump out the waste tank. This push button operating electric head
Congress enacted the Clean Water Act of 1972 (amended in 1987). This law
The law further provides for "no
In short, boats with installed toilets must have an
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