SeaLand 5149 VacuFlush toilet - Manual (Page 8)

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VacuFlush Pedal-Flush Toilet Operation
6.4 Locking foot-pedal open for pump-out (models 5146, 5147, 5149, 5149)
VacuFlush ® 5140 series vacuum toilets include a hold-open pedal lock . When installed in a toilet
system with a VHT12/24, VHT4500 or VHT5200 vacuum holding tank, the pedal lock holds the flush
ball open to allow positive air pressure into the vacuum holding tank during pump-out . This helps
assure thorough discharge of the vacuum holding tank .
Note
Before pumping out holding tank, turn off water supply to toilet and electrical power to
vacuum pump . Follow steps below to assure thorough tank discharge .
1 . a . Press down fully on Pedal, then b . press Lock .
2 . Slowly bring Pedal up while holding Lock down against Pedal until Pedal stops . The Lock
prevents the flush ball inside the toilet bowl from closing completely.
3 . Pump out holding tank .
4. After pump-out is complete, press down on Pedal fully, then release to close flush ball.
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7 Maintenance / Winterizing / Service
7.1 Cleaning the toilet
To maintain the toilet’s original, lustrous appearance, use
SeaLand
® Toilet Bowl Cleaner or other non-abrasive bathroom
and toilet bowl cleaners . Please follow label directions .
Caution
To avoid damaging the toilet system’s seals and
valves, do not clean toilet with abrasive cleaners,
caustic chemicals, or lubricants and cleaners that
contain alcohols or petroleum distillates .
7.2 VacuFlush system maintenance
Maintenance procedures vary widely and depend on factors such as frequency of use, quality of
flushing water, etc. The following chart provides a general guideline for keeping your toilet system
ready for use at any time .