Hunter 50CC Operation Manual page 133

Panel. ( The toggle switch locates by chart table)
3. Allow the macerator to run until the holding tank is
empty, but no longer.
4. When you hear the pump speed up, indicating the
holding tank is empty, immediately switch the pump off.
5. Close the overboard discharge valve.
WA R N I N G
!
Failure to close the overboard discharge valve when
not in use could cause the holding tank to fill and
possibly flood the boat.
WA R N I N G
!
Waste in the holding tank can form methane gas.
Use suitable precautions when any maintenance is
done to the sanitary system.
Note: The macerator pump unit has been designed to
handle waste, toilet tissue, and facial tissue. It will not
pump solid objects like fruit pits, rags, wet strength kitch-
en towels, tampons or sanitary napkins. Make sure the
battery is fully charged. The dc motor is suitable
only for intermittent duty and should not be run for more
than 15 minutes continuously (Please refer to the equip-
ment owner's manual for more details)
Fig. 10.11 Do not pump solid
objects like fruit pits, rags, wet
strength kitchen towels, tam-
pons or sanitary napkins that
will damage the macerator.
Helpful Hint: Should the macerator pump become clogged, you
can manually rotate the internal grinder wheels by removing
the small plastic cap on the back of the macerator pump. This
encloses the screw which is attached to the grinding wheels and
by inserting a flat screwdriver, you can rotate the wheels and
possibly remove any debris clogging the pump.
10.5.3 Shower Sump
The shower sump is controlled by a rocker switch on the
vanity face.
Hunter 50 • Waste and Sanitation Systems
CC
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10.5.3.1 Maintenance Instruction
Drain the unit during the winter months when not in use.
Disconnect and drain all lines to the unit. Remove hold-
down clamps and empty the unit. For improved perfor-
mance, periodically clean the filter. Remove the cover
and slip the filter out for easy cleaning. Re-install the filter
and cover when finished. (For more instructions about on
the maintenance of this item, please refer to Origional
Equipment owner's manual)
10.5.4 Holding Tank
The holding tank must be cleaned or pumped out when it
becomes nearly full. There are two methods for removing
waste from the holding tank, either by pumping overboard
in coastal waters, or by dockside pump-out at a waste
facility.
10.5.4.1 Overboard Pump-out Operation
See the macerator operation guide for pump-put the
waste holding tank. Ensure the through hull ball valve
is open before the macerator is activated. Close the ball
valve when waste holding tank is empty.
Important: U.S. Coast Guard regulations require that boats
have a sanitation system on board to control pollution. Waste
is to be stored in a holding tank or other device so it can be
properly disposed of at a shore facility. Discharging this waste
overboard in U.S. lakes, rivers, bays, and sounds and within 3
miles of shore in international waters is prohibited. Check with
the Coast Guard regarding regulations in your area.
10.5.4.2 Dockside Waste Removal
Fig. 10.12 shows waste holding tank pump out fit-
ting. Only pump out sanitation material at pump
out station where is available
To remove waste from the holding tank at a dockside
10.7
PUMP OUT STATION