SeaLand BASIC HOLDING TANK SYSTEM - Manual (Page 4)

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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.
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
reinforcement stringers and tabs.
YES YES
Trough
support
SOLVENT BONDING FOR RIGID PIPE AND FITTINGS
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
instructions on PVC cement
container. (Cold tempera-
tures require longer cure
times.)
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Position clamp screws 180° apart from
each other and tighten clamps.
CLAMP CONNECTIONS FOR FLEXIBLE HOSE AND
FITTINGS
Dometic recommends that each hose connection be
secured with two hose clamps to prevent any leaks.
STRINGER
TABS
AVOID
AVOID
YES