Cleaning And Maintenance For Optional Features; Winter Operation; Storage - Bailey Caravan Owner's Manual

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Caravan Equipment
The rubber seals in the toilet (the lip seal, the mechanism seal, the automatic pressure release vent
seal and the cap seal) should be regularly cleaned with water and treated with Thetford High Grade
Seal Lubricant. This will ensure that the seals remain flexible and in good condition. If the toilet is not to
be used for any length of time, it is important to treat the seals with Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant
after cleaning.
▲ Never use Vaseline or any vegetable oil except olive oil. These may cause leakage or
malfunction. The lip seal is a part of the toilet that is subject to wear. Depending upon the
extent and manner of use, the seals will become less effective and will need replacing
periodically.

4.13.10 Cleaning and Maintenance for Optional Features

- Automatic Ventilation: The filter of the Automatic Ventilation needs to be renewed periodically.
After approximately 4 full weeks of use, the filter loses its absorption power.
- Pump-Out Waste System: To ensure optimal functionality of the Pump-Out Waste System, periodical
maintenance of the tube and pump is recommended. After emptying the Waste Holding Tank
completely, fill it with clean water and empty it again. This will clean the pump and the hose. Do this
once every 3 weeks when on holiday. This should ensure proper operation of the system.

4.13.11 Winter operation

You can use your Thetford Cassette Toilet as normal in cold weather as long as the toilet is situated in
a heated location. If there is a risk of freezing we advise that the toilet is drained by following the
instructions under 'Storage'. For environmental reasons the use of antifreeze, such as that used in car
radiators, is not recommended.

4.13.12 Storage

It is important that you follow the instructions below if you do not expect to use your Thetford toilet for a
long (winter) period.
- Activate the Control Panel by pressing the flush button. Open the blade and press the flush button
until water stops flowing into the bowl. Close the blade. Open the access door on the outside of
your caravan or camper and empty the Waste Holding Tank at an authorized waste dump. Follow
the instructions for cleaning and maintenance. To allow the Waste Holding Tank to dry, do not
place the cap back on the emptying spout of the tank.
21. If the toilet has its own flush-water tank, place a sufficiently large bowl under the drain tube to
catch the remaining water from the flush-water tank and remove the drain plug. When no more
water exits, put the drain plug on the drain tube, put it back in its original position and close the
access door. If the toilet is connected to the vehicle's water tank, please follow your vehicle's
instructions for draining the central water system. If your toilet is optionally featured with a Waste
Pump-Out System, take out the Waste Holding Tank and completely clean it (see Cleaning and
Maintenance). After cleaning, fill it with water, put it back and empty it via the waste pump-out
system. Repeat this twice.
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