Key System Components - Dometic Sealand ECOVAC Owner's Manual

KEY SYSTEM COMPONENTS

Vacuum Toilet:
The EcoVac™ toilet operates in a way different from other marine toilets. EcoVac sys-
tems use a small amount of water (a little more than a pint) per flush in addition to a simple vacuum. The
toilet is connected to a pressurized freshwater system. Fresh water is the key to an odor-free bathroom
compartment. EcoVac toilets are equipped with an integral vacuum breaker which prevents the possible
contamination of the potable water supply.
Vacuum Tank:
The vacuum tank stores vacuum energy. System vacuum level is monitored by a vacuum
switch located on the vacuum tank. When this switch senses a drop in vacuum in the system, it automatically
signals the pump to energize and bring the vacuum to operating level. This process is normally completed
in less than one minute. In a properly operating system, the stored vacuum will leak down between flushes,
causing the vacuum pump to run for a short period.
Vacuum Pump:
The vacuum pump is an electric, straight-through bellows type. It is manufactured of
long-lasting polypropylene and draws only 4 to 6 amps of current at 12VDC. This unique pump design is
both an efficient air and liquid pump, and handles solids without a problem. It has two duckbill valves on
each side of the pump chamber.
Vacuum Generator:
It greatly reduces installation time and eliminates the hose run between the tank and pump. Its compact
size makes it especially well-suited to smaller crafts.
Vacuum Holding Tank:
holding tank. Refer to the Vacuum Holding Tank Owner's Manual (part no. 600343026) for installation and
troubleshooting information.
VACUUM HOLDING TANK
SYSTEM
The vacuum generator combines the vacuum tank and vacuum pump in one unit.
A vacuum holding tank combines the vacuum tank, vacuum pump and
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