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410 Convertible

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 sink.  Please refer to the toilet manufacturer
owner’s manual for more information on the operation of the
marine head system.

Holding Tank and Macerator Discharge Pump

The holding tank and vacuum generator is located in the for-
ward bilge below the cabin ﬂoor. The overboard macerator
discharge pump is located near the holding tank.

When the tank is full, the tank monitor will show full and the
vacuum pump will not run. The tank 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 overboard discharge thru-hull ﬁtting in the forward bilge.
Then activate the momentary macerator switch located in the
holding tank monitor panel in the head compartment, until the
tank is emptied. Release the switch and close the discharge
ball valve when pumping is complete.

Note: The macerator discharge pump can only be run dry

for a couple of seconds. Allowing the macerator
pump to run after the holding tank is empty will
cause damage to the pump.

IN MANY AREAS IT IS ILLEGAL TO FLUSH HEAD
WASTE  DIRECTLY  OVERBOARD.   VIOLATION  OF
THESE POLLUTION LAWS CAN RESULT IN FINES
OR IMPRISONMENT.  ALWAYS KNOW THE LAW FOR
THE AREAS IN WHICH YOU BOAT.  NEVER DUMP
HEAD  OR  HOLDING TANK WASTE  OVERBOARD
ILLEGALLY.

Maintenance

The head should be cleaned and inspected for leaks regu-
larly.

The holding tank should be pumped out and ﬂushed as needed.
Periodically  add  chemical  to  the  head  to  help  control  odor
and  to  chemically  break  down  the  waste. The  vent  hose  is
equipped with a charcoal ﬁlter to reduce odors.  During normal
operation, the ﬁlter should be changed annually.  If the holding
tank is allowed to become overﬁlled, waste will get into the
charcoal ﬁlter and plug it.  If this happens, the ﬁlter will have
to be replaced before the head system can be reactivated.  See
the manufacturer owner’s manual for additional operating and
maintenance information.

10.2 Galley

Cabinet Door and Drawer Latches

Most cabinet doors and drawers in the cabin are secured in the
closed position with special latches that are ﬂush to door or
drawer when latched.  To open, press and release the knob.  The
knob will pop out one inch, releasing the locking mechanism
and providing a means to pull the door or drawer open.  To
close, make sure the door is completely closed and push the
knob in.  The knob will stay in and the locking mechanism
will be activated.

Light Switches and Salon Air Conditioner Control Panel

The switches for the 12-volt lights in the galley and stateroom
companionway are located above the microwave oven on the
bulkhead in the galley. Refer to the air conditioner section
of this chapter for more information on the salon air condi-
tioner.

Galley and Sink

The galley is equipped with storage and a fresh water sink with
hot and cold faucets. A reverse osmosis ﬁltering system located
in the forward bilge provides drinking water to a separate faucet
on the sink and to the ice maker in the salon.

Holding Tank, Vacuum Pump and Overboard Discharge Pump

Galley