Owner`s manual

OS 285

Chapter 8:

INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

8.1 Companionway Door

The cabin and V-berth are accessed through a sliding door. A

lockable latch secures the door in the closed position. A vinyl-

covered latch secures the door in the open position. It is very

important that the cabin door is secured properly in the open or

closed position. The door is made of acrylic plastic. Acrylic plastic

scratches easily and can chip. Please refer to the Routine

Maintenance chapter for information on the proper care and

maintenance of acrylic plastic.

NEVER LEAVE THE CABIN DOOR UNLATCHED. THE CABIN DOOR IS HEAVY AND

SLIDES EASILY. IF THE DOOR IS LEFT UNLATCHED, IT COULD SLIDE UNEXPECT-

EDLY AS THE BOAT ROCKS, DAMAGING THE DOOR OR CAUSING AN INJURY TO A

PASSENGER. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE DOOR IS PROPERLY LATCHED IN THE OPEN

OR CLOSED POSITION.

8.2 Head Compartment

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

the faucet out of the base. An opening port light above the sink provides daylight and ventilation. There is

also a 12-volt overhead light. An AC G.F.I. duplex outlet is provided by the sink.

MARINE HEAD SYSTEM

The marine toilet is located in the head compartment. The flush water is supplied by a thru-hull fitting located

in the machinery space. Before using, open the inlet valve on the head and pump to wet the inside of the bowl.

After use, pump to discharge the waste to the holding tank, then close the inlet valve and pump the bowl dry.

The waste remains in the holding tank until it is pumped out by a waste dumping station.

HOLDING TANK

The holding tank is located in the machinery space. Monitor the waste level in the holding tank and have it

pumped out before it is completely full. If the holding tank is allowed to overfill, the waste will overflow

into the tank vent and then overboard.

EMPTYING THE HOLDING TANK

When the holding tank is full it must either be pumped out by an approved waste dumping station through

the waste deck fitting or be pumped overboard with the macerator discharge pump, when legal to do so. To

operate the macerator discharge pump, open the ball valve at the thru-hull fitting located in the machinery

space. Then activate the macerator switch until the tank is emptied. Release the switch and close the discharge

ball valve when pumping is complete.

Companionway Door and Latch