Vetus Toilet: Model SMTO2
(Fitted in 2007)
VetusToilet: The obvious bit first. Only material that has passed through the human body or toilet paper must pass through this toilet, (p.s. not even kitchen towel, or face wipes). The obvious danger with the macerator is its semi-exposed position. Keep fingers, other bits of human anatomy or any toilet brush well away whilst the disc rotates.
Toilet parts guide:
Fault finding guide:
Flush operation: The flush switches are located behind the toilet. The top switch puts water into the tank and the one below it operates the macerator to remove the waste and force it up into the holding tank.
Fresh water is used to flush. The forward water tank filler is located on the port side of the deck and is used for the toilet only.
Maintenance:
At the start of the season:
If the toilet has not been used for some time it is advisable to rinse it with clean water a few times before using it.
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Cleaning and removing scale:
Traditional toilet cleaners can be used to clean the toilet and to remove scale.
In order to prevent scale deposits from building up in the pump these must be removed regularly as follows:
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Shut off the water supply by closing the valve.
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Pump the toilet empty by pressing the button with the pump symbol and holding this in.
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Pour about 1 litre of vinegar or scale remover into the toilet pot and let it soak for some hours.
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Open the ball valve again and carry out several cycles in order to flush the toilet pot thoroughly and remove all the water used from the pump. How often the scale needs to be removed depends on the hardness of the water, but it should be done at least twice a year.
Do not use products based on sodium (unblocking products) or solvents. If seawater is used for flushing, the toilet should be rinsed through with fresh water every so often to prevent salt deposits from building up.
The power supply to the toilet comes from the main panel by the chart table. There is no switch, just a circuit breaker. (It’s the top one on the bottom left corner black plastic cluster). The power supply to the toilet fresh water pump is on the same switch as the domestic water.
The pump, (Jabsco PAR-Max 2.9, Flow 11l/m, pressure 25psi) fitted in August 2007, is located under the companionway with all the other pumps.
