Operating Instruction; Parts And Functions; Preparing For Use - Thetford Porta Potti series Gebrauchsanweisung

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Operating instructions

PARTS AND FUNCTIONS

The parts and functions referred to by letters are illustrated
on the lower part of the fold-out at the front of these
operating instructions.
a. Removable seat and cover
b. Cap of the flush watertank
c. Toilet bowl
d. Manual pump / flush button (465 Electric)
e. Battery housing latch (465 Electric)
f. Flush watertank
g. Waste tank
h. Valve blade
i. Integral, rotating emptying spout
j. Cap of emptying spout
k. Vent button: prevents splashing while emptying the tank
l. Valve handle: for opening and closing the valve blade
m. Waste level indicator (335, 345, 365 and 465 Electric)
n. Storage compartment for toilet fluids
o. Pressure release vent
p. Handle of the latch that locks the flush water tank
INTRODUCTION
These operating instructions contain directions for the use
of Thetford Porta Potti models 145, 165, 335, 345, 365
and 465 Electric. The Thetford Porta Potti is a high quality
product. It is a comfortable and fully portable flush toilet
for use during camping holidays, at home, in garden
houses, boats or any other locations without sanitary
facilities. The Thetford Porta Potti is hygienic to use and
constructed from high quality raw materials. This makes
the Porta Potti a durable and user & maintenance friendly
toilet.
The Porta Potti is made up of two detachable sections.
These are easy to connect and disconnect from each other.
The upper section is a combined flush water tank and toilet
bowl, with a removable toilet seat and cover. The lower
section is the waste tank. To ensure the optimal
functioning of your Porta Potti we advise the use of
Thetford toilet fluids.

PREPARING FOR USE

The actions to be taken, referred to by numbers, are
illustrated on the upper part of the fold-out at the front of
these operating instructions.
Points 1 and 2 only apply to the Porta Porti 465 Electric.
Start at point 3 if you have Porta Potti 145/165/335/345
or 365.
1. Depress the battery housing latch, then remove the
battery housing from the pump.
2. Insert the 6 batteries (type: Penlite/AA 1.5 V/Alkaline)
into the battery housing, as indicated. The batteries are
enclosed with these operating instructions. Replace
the battery housing in the pump.
Check that the housing is locked in position.
3. Slide the latch to the right while simultaneously
removing the flush water tank from the waste tank.
Upon releasing the latch, it automatically slides back
into position.
N.B.: The valve handle locks when you have removed
the flush water tank from the waste tank.
4. Place the waste tank upright and turn the emptying
spout upwards. Unscrew the emptying spout cap* and
add the stated quantity of Thetford toilet fluid for the
waste tank via the emptying spout. This quickly breaks
down waste, avoids unpleasant smells in the waste
tank and keeps the inside of the waste tank clean. Add
approximately 2 litres of water; enough to ensure that
the bottom of the waste tank is covered with liquid.
* The emptying spout cap is enclosed with these
operating instructions.
5. Turn the emptying spout back into position and place
the waste tank on its base. Place the water tank
squarely on top of the waste tank, then push the water
tank downwards. The latching system automatically
locks the water tank onto the waste tank.
6. Take the cap off the flush water tank and fill it with
clean water. Add the stated amount of Thetford toilet
fluid to the water tank. This ensures a better and
cleaner flush and keeps the water in the flush tank
fresh.
USE
7. Open and close the waste tank valve blade once with
the lid closed. This avoids excess pressure build up in
the tank, that can be caused by large temperature
and/or height differences.
Note! To avoid pressure differences when transporting
at widely varying altitudes, leave the valve blade
slightly open with the lid closed. This is to avoid
pressure differences.
8. Run some water into the bowl by pressing on the
pump (flush button). The toilet may be used with the
blade open or closed. To open the valve blade pull the
valve handle. Your Thetford toilet is now ready for use.
After use, open the valve blade (if it is still closed) by
pulling on the valve handle. Flush the toilet by pressing
on the pump (flush button). The most effective flush is
obtained by pressing the pump (flush button) several
(3 or 4) times at short intervals. Shut the valve blade
using the valve handle.
EMPTYING
If the waste level indicator has moved from green to red,
the waste tank should be emptied. The waste level
indicators on the Porta Potti 365 and the 465 Electric start
to move from green to red when the tank is
waste level indicator moves from green to red earlier on
Porta Potti 335 and 345.
9. Disconnect the flush water tank from the waste tank
(see 'preparing for use' point 3). Take the waste tank
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