INSTALLATION (cont’d)

PLUMBING CONNECTIONS AND HOSE LAYOUTS

When connecting flexible hose to plastic fittings, use liquid dish soap on end of fitting and inside hose end to make connection easier.

Do not use any other lubricants, sealants or adhesives when connecting sanitation hoses and fittings.

Do not restrict the ability to pull the hose or pipe.

YES

YES

Trough support

EXCELLENT

Avoid binding corners and sharp bends.

Do not use wire ties to secure the hose or pipe.

Support flexible hose every 12 inches

(.3 m), and support rigid pipe every 5 feet

(1.5 m).

When creating new holes, avoid

STRINGER

reinforcement stringers and tabs.

 

TABS

AVOID

AVOID

YES

CLAMP CONNECTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE HOSE AND FITTINGS

SOLVENT BONDING FOR RIGID PIPEAND FITTINGS

Dometic recommends that each hose connection be secured with two hose clamps to prevent any leaks.

Position clamp screws 180° apart from each other and tighten clamps.

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1. Use PVC cleaner on both bonding surfaces.

2. Use PVC cement (must contain tetrahydrofuran) on both bonding surfaces.

3. Connect parts using a twist and hold motion until the cement is set.

4. Let the joint cure for at least four hours or according to

2instructions on PVC cement container. (Cold tempera- tures require longer cure times.)

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SeaLand BASIC HOLDING TANK SYSTEM owner manual Installation cont’d, Plumbing Connections and Hose Layouts

BASIC HOLDING TANK SYSTEM specifications

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