Vacuflush Toilets; Holding Tank - Bayliner 4788 Operation Manual

Operating Manual for Sea Daze 4788 Bayliner

5.1 Vacuflush Toilets

Sea Daze is equipped with Vacuflush heads. They are easy to use, odor free and are temperamental but reliable.
They use fresh water for flushing. To keep them operating properly, use a minimum of toilet paper. Flush the
heads by depressing the foot pedal and holding it down for a full 3 seconds (this can feel like a long time, count
to 3 slowly). If you wish to add more water to the bowl, pull up on the foot pedal.
They are slightly noisy while the vacuum pump recharges. If the vacuum pump system periodically runs on its
own it may indicate the ball flush valve is not seated. Even a very slight amount of tissue or other debris can
keep the flush ball from fully seating. Examine the bowl for debris, use a brush to clean around the ball valve,
lift the pedal to fill the bowl with a higher water level than typical and flush, repeat this a few times. If the
system continues to run on its own contact AYC for assistance.
NEVER PUT FOOD INTO MARINE HEADS OR PAPER TOWELS, NAPKINS, SANITARY
PRODUCTS, and HOUSEHOLD Toilet Tissue. USE ONLY MARINE Toilet Tissue (PROVIDED BY
AYC).
The system can make or break your vacation. Therefore, it is imperative that every person on board be
informed on the proper use of the toilet. If you don't tell them how to use the heads they will not know how to
avoid clogs. The valves, openings, and pumps are small (about the size of a quarter) and can clog easily. If the
head gets clogged, it is your responsibility. Always assist a child when flushing the head, so you can be certain
of what is being flushed. If you have a large amount of waste it is advisable to flush the waste first, then flush
the toilet paper.
Trouble Shooting:
If the toilet is not working at all verify you have Turned ON the two TOILET switches and the WATER
PRESSURE switch on the DC panel.
If the bowl doesn't seal completely after use, try flushing again and making sure nothing is stuck in the seal.
Hint: release the pedal quickly.
If the bowl fails to drain and the pump is working, the drain pipe may be clogged. The opening is small to
protect the system. Turn OFF the TOILET and the WATER PRESSURE switches at the DC panel. Press pedal
to open the ball valve. Clear debris from the opening. Turn ON the switches and flush a couple times.

5.2 Holding Tank

The sanitation holding tank holds approximately 40 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production. The
tank monitor only provides a full indication. It is a no kidding the tank is full and needs to be pumped right now
indicator. Due to the limit of the tank monitor it is necessary to check the holding tank level each day by
looking at the level of water in the tank with a flashlight. You can shine the flash light against the plastic tank
wall and observe the height of the waste in the tank. The holding tank is located in the engine room, on the
starboard side under the salon sofa. The sewage production rate of the crew is about 1 gallon per toilet flush.
The tank monitor is not to be trusted, they frequently fail regardless of good maintenance practices.
If the tank becomes overfilled it may break a hose, clog a vent or burst the tank. The result will be an
indescribable catastrophe and an expensive fix to you. Empty the tank at least every other day to avoid any
problems. Our hope is that all guests will have a pleasurable vacation.
The holding tank can be emptied in one of two ways:
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