Owner`s manual

3100 OFFSHORE

Holding Tank

Marine Head

Chapter 10:

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

10.1 Head Compartment and Marine Toilet

The head compartment is equipped with a sink, hot and cold faucet that converts to a shower by pulling the

faucet out of the base.

Storage is in the vanity over the counter top and behind the door under the sink. Daylight and ventilation is

provided by an opening port light above the sink. There is also a 12-volt overhead light. An AC G.F.I. duplex

outlet is provided next to the door below the sink.

Marine Head System

Your boat is equipped with a VacuFlush marine head system as standard

equipment. VacuFlush systems use a small amount of water and vacuum

which is generated by the 12-volt vacuum pump to flush. The toilet is

connected to the pressurized fresh water system. Using fresh water results

in less odor in the head compartment.

To use the toilet, make sure the “Electric Head” switch on the cabin DC

breaker panel is on. Then add water to wet the bowl by depressing the foot

activated flush lever slightly until the desired water level is reached. Flush

the toilet by activating the flush lever all the way for approximately three seconds or until contents clear the

bowl. A sharp popping noise is normal when the vacuum seal is broken and flushing action begins. It is also

normal for a small amount of water to remain in the bowl after flushing.

The waste is transferred into the holding tank where it remains until it is pumped out by a waste dumping station

or the overboard macerator discharge system. The waste moves through a one-inch opening in the toilet base.

Incoming air fragments the waste as it passes through the base opening. This process eliminates the need for

macerators or mechanical motors in the toilet base.

The vacuum generator is mounted on the holding tank and contains stored vacuum. System vacuum is

monitored by a vacuum switch which is located on the vacuum

generator tank. When the switch senses a drop in vacuum in the

system, it automatically signals the pump to energize and bring

the vacuum back to operating level. This process is normally

completed in less than two minutes.

It is normal for the stored vacuum to leak down slightly between

flushes, causing the vacuum pump to run for a short period. The

pump should not run more than once every three hours after the

last flush for recharging the system. A holding tank fluid level

monitor and macerator pump-out switch is located in a panel near

the toilet. Please refer to the toilet manufacturer owner's manual

for more information on the operation of the marine head system.