Specifications

Chapter 5: Plumbing 245 Cruiser • Owner’s Manual Supplement
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Portable Toilet (If Equipped)
Read the manufacturer’s operating instructions before using the portable toilet.
Marine Head & Holding Tank (If Equipped)
• Before using this system, read the
marine head’s operation and
maintenance manual.
• Look at the side of the holding
tank to check the content level.
• The dockside pump-out deck
fitting is marked WASTE.
• Empty the holding tank at every
opportunity.
Using the Marine Head
1. Open the head’s seawater intake
seacock (the location of this
seacock is described in the
Component Locations section
of Chapter 2).
2. Before using the head, pump
water into the bowl to wet the
sides.
3. After use, pump until the bowl
is clean.
4. Pump a few more times to clean
the lines.
5. If excess waste causes the water to rise in the bowl, stop pumping until the water recedes.
• Close the intake seacock when the system will not be used for long periods of time.
Winterizing the System
Read the marine head’s operation and maintenance manual for winterizing instructions.
Check with local authorities for regulations regarding the legal use of marine head systems.
NOTICE
FLOODING and SWAMPING HAZARD!
• Close the seawater intake seacock when leaving your boat unattended for any length of
time.
• If the seacock is left open, a hose failure could flood the bilge, swamp the batteries and
engine, and even sink your boat.
WARNING!
!
Check with local authorities about the legal use of marine head systems.
NOTICE