User guide

8
VacuFlush Pedal-Flush ToiletOperation
6.4 Locking foot-pedal open for pump-out (models 5146, 5147, 5149, 5149)
VacuFlush
®
5140 series vacuum toilets include a hold-open pedal lock. When installed in a toilet
systemwithaVHT12/24,VHT4500orVHT5200vacuumholdingtank,thepedallockholdstheush
ball open to allow positive air pressure into the vacuum holding tank during pump-out. This helps
assure thorough discharge of the vacuum holding tank.
Note
Before pumping out holding tank, turn off water supply to toilet and electrical power to
vacuum pump. Follow steps below to assure thorough tank discharge.
1. a. Press down fully on Pedal, then b. press Lock.
2. Slowly bring Pedal up while holding Lock down against Pedal until Pedal stops. The Lock
preventstheushballinsidethetoiletbowlfromclosingcompletely.
3. Pump out holding tank.
4. Afterpump-outiscomplete,pressdownonPedalfully,thenreleasetocloseushball.
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7 Maintenance / Winterizing / Service
7.1 Cleaning the toilet
Tomaintainthetoilet’soriginal,lustrousappearance,use
SeaLand
®
Toilet Bowl Cleaner or other non-abrasive bathroom
and toilet bowl cleaners. Please follow label directions.
Caution
Toavoiddamagingthetoiletsystem’ssealsand
valves, do not clean toilet with abrasive cleaners,
caustic chemicals, or lubricants and cleaners that
contain alcohols or petroleum distillates.
7.2 VacuFlush system maintenance
Maintenanceproceduresvarywidelyanddependonfactorssuchasfrequencyofuse,qualityof
ushingwater,etc.Thefollowingchartprovidesageneralguidelineforkeepingyourtoiletsystem
ready for use at any time.