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RESPECT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
- Remain informed of local regulations concerning the environment and follow the codes of best
practice.
- Do not drain the contents of the sewage tank near the coast or in zones where it is forbidden.
- Make use of the port or marina pump facilities to drain the sewage tank before leaving port.
- Find out the international regulations against marine pollution (Marpol) and follow them as far as
possible.
USE OF MARINE WCS FITTED WITH BLACK WATER TANK
Open the water intake valve (valve handle parallel to the pipe).
In the case of a direct discharge into the sea: Open the draining valve.
In case you store the waste waters in the tank: Make sure the draining valve is closed (valve handle
perpendicular to the pipe).
To drain the bowl, set the control lever of the pump slantwise (FLUSH) then operate the pump.
To dry the bowl, set the lever vertical (DRY) then operate the pump.
In order to avoid clogging the heads:
- Only use absorbent paper inreasonable quantities.
- Schedule a regular rinsing through of the system with fresh water.
- Always retain a little water in the bottom of the bowl to avoid smells
To empty the tank:
- In an authorized area, open the draining valve.
- In a marina equipped with a system to suck the waste waters, put the sucking hose into the tank
through the deck filler. Start the pump of the sucking system. The filler caps are opened and closed
with an appropriate key. When the tank is empty, check the cap seal for condition then close the
filler.
PIECE OF ADVICE - RECOMMENDATION
- Completely empty the black water system before stationing the vessel in negative temperatures.