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®
VACUFLUSH
ALL-CHINA VACUUM TOILET
OWNER’S MANUAL
®
3000, 3100, 3300, 3400 Series VacuFlush Toilets
3100 Series 3400 Series
3000 Series 3300 Series
IMPORTANT NOTICE
VacuFlush sanitation systems must be installed according to Dometic’s recommended
procedures. Do not attempt installation without first contacting a VacuFlush Certified
Dealer, your nearest VacuFlush Parts Distributor, or Dometic.
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Dometic Corporation • Sanitation Systems
This manual must be read and understood
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Deodorants and Special Tissue . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Toilet Model Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Marine Sanitation Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Important Information Before Operation . . . . . . 2 Flush Mechanism Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Manual Flush Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Flush Operation Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Electrical
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Adding More Water To Toilet Bowl FLUSH HANDLE REMOTE STATUS SWITCH PANEL Raise flush handle or press “Add Water” switch until desired ADD WATER water level is attained. To prevent toilet overflow, the control TO BOWL module limits the amount of water that can be added. 2. Flushing The Toilet OFF When the vacuum status panel’s green “OK to Flush” light is on, and the red “Do Not Flush” light is off, press the handle OFF or “Flush” switch down for a moment, then re
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FLUSH OPERATION TIMING CHART ® Flush and Forget Cycle Time Water Valve Low Refill Normal Refill High Refill Flush Valve Begin Opening for 0.1 sec. Wait for 0.1 sec. Continue Opening Held Open Closing Time 1 2 10 11 16 0 2.5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 13 14 15 Flush Cycle In Seconds Additional “Add Water” Time Allowance “Add Water” Time Limits Water Valve Low Position Normal Position High Position Service Position 0 1 2 2.5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 “Add Water” Time In Seconds PROPER CLEANING – TOI
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CLEARING DISCHARGE LINES Sanitation hoses should be cleared if toilet will not be needed for an extended period of time (more than two weeks). 1. Fill toilet bowl with water and add 4 oz. (120 ml) of biodegradable laundry detergent (should NOT contain bleach). 2. Flush toilet, holding pedal down for about two minutes. Close flush ball. 3. Turn off water supply to toilet. 4. Flush the toilet without water, allowing the vacuum pump to shut off after the flush. Repeat three times. (This proce- d
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SANITATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Vacuum Toilet: VacuFlush all-ceramic vacuum toilets with Vacuum Toilets ® Flush and Forget technology operate differently compared to other toilets. The vacuum system uses a small amount of water (a little more than a pint or .5 liter) per flush in addition to a simple vacuum. The toilet is connected to a pressurized freshwater system. Fresh water is the key to an odor-free bathroom compartment. Most VacuFlush toilets are equipped with an integral vacuum bre
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SANITATION SYSTEM COMPONENTS (cont’d) ® TankWatch Level Indicator (marine option only): The TankWatch unit utilizes micro-float switches which TankWatch activate an indicator panel. The micro-float switches are Panel and installed in the top of the holding tank. The adjustable Probes probe assemblies are flexible polybutylene tubing and are designed to flex when tank contents move. VacuStat™ Indicator Panel: Continuously moni- tors vacuum status for proper toilet operation. Brushed me
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DEODORANTS AND SPECIAL TISSUE Your VacuFlush toilet and sanitation system require the regular addition of a deodorant product to reduce malodors and to help break down holding tank contents. Several factors should be considered in selecting a deodorant product. Liquid or Dry: Liquid products obviously work more quickly by readily going into solution. Granulated powder formulations, on the other hand, have the advantage of requiring less storage space and are less likely to leak if the pa
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FLUSH MECHANISM COMPONENTS 2. Remove access cover. 3. Lift china toilet 1. To access base assembly Lift up control module. Dis- straight up and set it connect power cable and down close to front of c o m p o n e n t s , vacuum control cable from floor flange/adapter remove decora- control module. Do not assembly. Turn off tive screw caps disconnect flush handle water to toilet and and unscrew the bolts that hold cable or base assembly disconnect flexible cable. water line at rear of
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MANUAL FLUSH OPERATION In the event of an electrical failure, the flush ball can be manually operated to clear the bowl. We recommend using a long-neck screwdriver or 7/16-in. socket for the operation shown below. NEVER PRY OPEN THE FLUSH BALL FROM INSIDE THE TOILET BOWL. Damage to the flush ball and bowl seals may result. 1. Remove PC board 3. Insert screwdriver or Manual Override access cover. Place 7/16-in. socket through position Mode Switch in the access hole and onto hex “Manual Ov
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TROUBLESHOOTING A volt/ohmmeter (VOM) and the appropriate Toilet Wiring Diagram may be required for this section. Caution: Portions of this section will require that power be applied to the toilet. Keep hands away from the flush ball, motor drive arm and rotor shaft to prevent personal injury during testing and troubleshooting. The control module uses a microprocessor to provide all the automatic and timing functions. The control module is on the right side under the access cover on the top
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) ERROR CODE CORRECTIVE PROCEDURES Condition Corrective Action Mode Switch in SERVICE position. Return Mode Switch to NORMAL position. Valve Open Limit Switch problem. With the flush valve fully open, check the “VALVE OPEN” status light. If the light is off, then the Valve Open Limit Switch is out of alignment or defective, or related wiring is defective. Valve Closed Limit Switch problem. With flush valve in the fully closed position check the “VALVE CLOSED” status
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) SYMPTOM 3. Flush valve will not close. Condition/Procedure Corrective Action • Return switch to the “Normal” position. Mode Switch is in SERVICE position: • Reset the control circuit by putting the Mode Switch in the SERVICE Foreign object prevents the flush position temporarily, then returning to the NORMAL position. If the valve from closing and the safety flush valve did not close, go to next step. circuit locked flush valve in open position: • If showing er
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TROUBLESHOOTING (cont’d) SYMPTOM 8. Water will not stay in bowl and system loses vacuum. Condition/Procedure Corrective Action Put Mode Switch in “Service” • Clean underside of flush valve ball seal of dirt and debris. position: Worn or damaged flush valve ball • Remove toilet from floor and remove base assembly from toilet and and seal: replace flush valve ball and seals. SYMPTOM 9. Water will not shut off and overflows the toilet. Procedure Corrective Action Check the “WATER VALVE” status
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RV WIRING DIAGRAMS RV VACUFLUSH TOILET – FLUSH HANDLE (3000, 3300 SERIES) RV VACUFLUSH TOILET – REMOTE FLUSH SWITCH (3100, 3400 SERIES) REMOTE FLUSH SWITCH (3100, 3400 series RV toilets) 15
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RV WIRING DIAGRAMS (cont’d) RV VACUSTAT PANEL OPTION RV VACUFLUSH STATUS PANEL OPTION 16
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MARINE WIRING DIAGRAMS MARINE VACUFLUSH TOILET – FLUSH HANDLE (3000, 3300 SERIES) MARINE VACUFLUSH TOILET – GEWISS FLUSH SWITCH (3100, 3400 SERIES) GEWISS FLUSH SWITCH OPTION (3100, 3400 series marine toilets) 17
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MARINE WIRING DIAGRAMS (cont’d) VIMAR FLUSH SWITCH OPTION VIMAR FLUSH SWITCH OPTION (3100, 3400 marine toilets) MARINE VACUSTAT PANEL OPTION 18
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MARINE WIRING DIAGRAMS (cont’d) MARINE VACUFLUSH STATUS PANEL / TANKWATCH OPTION VACUFLUSH STATUS PANEL OPTION IMPORTANT: ORANGE WIRE ON PIN 15 OF CONTROL MODULE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE “A” TERMINAL OF THE VACUUM SWITCH REGARDLESS OF WHICH VACUUM SOURCE IS USED. 19
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MARINE WIRING DIAGRAMS (cont’d) VACUUM GENERATOR/VACUUM TANK AND PUMP OPTION M-SERIES VACUUM PUMP AC CIRCUIT OPTION 20
