Marine Sanitation Regulations

All boats with fixed toilets in U.S. waters and in the waters of some other countries are required to be equipped with an operable marine sanitation device (MSD). The VacuFlush system is a holding tank or Type III system as defined by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Type III systems are designed to permit operation of the toilet without the direct discharge of untreated waste after every flush. This means onboard toilet facilities can be used when the boat is near swimmers, beaches or shellfish beds.

Type III systems can be discharged at marina dockside pump-out stations or, if in coastal waters, a minimum of three miles offshore. Overboard discharge capability must remain secured while within the three-mile limit. The overboard discharge pump is activated by a keyed switch located in the toilet compartment. This key should be removed at all times except when discharge pump is operating.

Federal legislation has provided grants to private marinas to install dockside pumps especially in coastal water. It is estimated that over 3,500 pump-out stations, in total, will be added due to this legislation.

Sewage from any source should not be discharged directly into our waters. If you are interested in learning more about this issue, please contact SeaLand at the phone number or address listed on the back page of this manual. Request Clean Water Notebook, Volumes 1 and 2.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE OPERATION

1.Fill freshwater tank and add deodorant to holding tank through toilet bowl. (See System Start Up Section)

2.Make sure all guests understand the operation of the VacuFlush system and the instruction label is in plain sight and easy for guests to read.

If this label is not included in this manual, please contact the SeaLand Product Customer Service Department immediately.

3.Remember the vacuum pump starts automatically. Shut off the system before servicing and do not leave the boat with toilet system breaker on.

4.Never use drain openers, alcohol, solvents, etc. in the system.

5.If the system does not function properly, refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this manual and repair as necessary. If problem persists, contact your local SeaLand dealer or see the Parts Distributor section of this manual.

NORMAL OPERATION

1. To add water to the toilet before	2. To flush toilet, press flush lever	3. Do not dispose of sanitary napkins
using, raise flush lever until desired	sharply down to the floor until contents	or other non-dissolving items in toilet,
water level is reached. Generally, more	clear bowl. A sharp popping noise is	such as facial tissue or paper towels.
water is required only when flushing	normal when the vacuum seal is bro-	These items can cause plugging of the
solids.	ken and flushing action begins. Be sure	system. Refer to the Deodorants and
	to hold lever down for three (3) sec-	Special Tissue section in this manual
	onds. If flush lever is accidentally re-	for more information.
	leased before waste clears bowl, do not
	attempt to flush toilet again until
	vacuum pump stops running. A small
	amount of water should remain in the
	bowl after flushing.