SeaLand 548+ VacuFlush Toilets - Manual (Page 13)

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VacuFlush Pedal-Flush Toilet Maintenance/Winterizing/Service
Problem Possible Cause Service Instruction
15 . Blockage between toilet and
vacuum generator .
a . Collapsed vacuum line .
b . Sharp bends or kinks in vacuum
hose .
c . Improper operation of toilet .
d . Foreign objects were flushed
down toilet .
a . Inspect vacuum line for
collapsed condition . Replace if
needed .
b . Inspect vacuum hose for kinks
or bends . If less than 8 .5 inches
(216 mm) radius on any bend,
reposition hose to achieve mini-
mum 8 .5-inch bend radius .
c . Make sure each person using
toilet knows correct procedure .
d . DO NOT flush non-dissolving
items (i .e . sanitary napkins, facial
tissue, wet strength tissue, paper
towels, etc .) or excessive toilet
tissue down toilet . SeaLand
brand toilet tissue is best .
16 . Pump emits odor . a . Loose or defective hose
connection on pump .
b . Loose intake or discharge
fittings on pump .
c . Worn, torn or punctured pump
bellows (vacuum generator) or
diaphragm (vacuum holding
tank) .
a . Tighten connections or
replace hose and make new
connections .
b . Tighten intake or discharge
fittings on pump . Replace
nipples or adapters if necessary .
c . Replace pump bellows or
diaphragm .