Maintenance; System Maintenance; Recommended Spare Parts - Dometic M65-700 Betriebsanleitung

Gravity-discharge Toilet
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7 Using the Pedal
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1. To add water to the toilet before using, lift the pedal.
2. To flush the toilet, push the pedal all the way down until
the waste leaves the toilet bowl.
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Water flow pressures vary at different locations,
therefore holding the pedal down for 4–8 seconds
may be required. Holding the flush pedal down
longer than necessary will result in excessive water
usage.
3. Release the pedal by allowing it to snap back. A small
amount of water should remain in the bowl.

8 Maintenance

NOTICE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, caustic chemicals
or lubricants, or cleaners that contain chlorine, alcohol, or
petroleum distillates. These substance may cause damage to
the toilet's internal seals.
The maintenance and cleaning instructions provided in this
section should be performed at the intervals indicated, or as
needed, depending on the use of the toilet.
Failure to properly maintain the toilet may void the warranty
and could result in unsafe operation. Preventive maintenance
is not covered under the warranty.
8 .1 Cleaning the Toilet
The toilet should be cleaned regularly with a mild, non-
abrasive cleaner like the Dometic toilet bowl cleaner. If odor is
apparent:
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1. Completely discharge the holding tank.
2. Mix 8 oz (237 ml) of liquid biodegradable laundry soap
with 5 gal (19 L) of fresh water and flush through the toilet.
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Do not exceed the capacity of your holding tank. See
"Specifications" on page 5.
3. Discharge the holding tank.
4. Add an odor control product in the amount specified for
your holding tank capacity after cleaning and every few
days during use.

8 .2 System Maintenance

Maintenance procedures vary widely and depend on factors
such as frequency of use, quality of the flushing water, etc.
The chart provides a general guideline for keeping your toilet
ready for use at any time.
Maintenance Procedure
Check all clamped hose joints
Check the filter screen in the water
valve assembly
Replace the flush ball seal and the
flush ball (if required)

8 .3 Recommended Spare Parts

When operating a boat or other vehicle in remote areas, keep
the following spare parts on hand to assure continuous toilet
system operation.
• Flush Ball, Shaft, and Spring Cartridge Kit
• Seal Kit
• Water Valve Assembly Kit
8 .4 Winterizing the Toilet
At the end of each season, the toilet should be winterized for
storage.
1. Empty the holding tank.
2. Thoroughly flush the system with fresh water.
3. Shut off the water supply to the toilet.
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Have a towel or shallow container ready to collect
any residual water.
4. Disconnect the water supply line and flush the toilet to
drain any residual water.
5. Empty the holding tank.
Maintenance
Service Interval
Monthly
Annually
Every three years
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