Voltage (Wet Cell Battery)
Battery State
12.65 volts
100%
12.47 volts
75%
12.25 volts
50%
11.95 volts
25%
11.70 volts
0%
Battery Parallel Switch
Each ENGINE BATTERY is connected to its corresponding engine. However, should one engine battery be
insufficiently charged to start its engine, the other engine battery may be momentarily connected to provide a
boost. Press the BATTERY PARALLEL SWITCH located at the helm. Turn off after engine start-up.
SANITATION SYSTEMS
VacuFlush Toilets
It is important that every member of your party be informed on the proper use of the marine toilets. The
valves, openings, and pumps are small and could clog easily. If the toilet clogs, it is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY! Always flush the head for children so that you can make sure that nothing foreign is
being flushed.
The ONLY things that should get flushed are #1, #2, and marine-grade toilet paper provided by AYC!
Caution – Never put household toilet paper, Kleenex, tampons, sanitary napkins, paper towels, or food into
the toilets.
☺
Use only the special dissolving marine toilet paper provided by AYC.
Breakers for toilets are located on the DC electrical panel. In addition, the Guest Head toilet also has a
rocker switch labeled “Flush” that must be in the on position.
To use the toilet for #1, after use simply depress the foot pedal down for 3 seconds and release. To use the
toilet for #2, first add a slight amount of additional water by lifting up with your foot underneath the foot
pedal briefly and release. Afterwards, flush. Best practice is to release the pedal after 3 seconds but if this
does not evacuate the bowl, after pressure builds (listen for the pressure pump to shut off), flush again for
another 3 seconds.
When you need to CLEAN the toilets, first shut off the water pressure switch located on the electrical panel.
Once cleaned, turn the water pressure switch back on.
Holding Tank
The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 48 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production
(about 1 gallon per flush). With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the
tank. The result will be an indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. EMPTY the tank
EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem.
The HOLDING TANK is located outboard of the starboard engine. You can do a visual check with a
flashlight or the “watermelon” test by thumping it. There is a tank watch gauge located on the electrical
