The waste water from the sink and shower drains, and air conditioning condensation drain(s), is collected into a sump tank. When the waste water in the tank reaches a predetermined level a float switch turns ON a pump, which discharges the waste water overboard. Periodic cleaning of the sump tank will prevent the buildup of debris that can lead to foul odors, or cause slow drains. Refer to Specifications, in Section 3, for sump tank locations.
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requirement for gray water. Your boat may have come equipped with the Gray Water option. Therefore, all gray water (sinks and shower drains) is plumbed into the boat’s waste holding tank. Monitor your waste holding tank level indicator regularly to know when it’s time to have the waste holding tank pumped out.
Gray water from the head is also stored in the waste tank. Refer to Specifications, in Section 3, for waste tank capacity.
Do not flush into a full holding tank.
Attempting to flush the head when the tank is full could result in damage to the waste system.
The waste tank level indicator shows the level of the water in the waste tank. Refer to Waste Water
Level Indicator, in Section 4.
To clear the tank of gray water, you will need to use the dockside pump-out services provided at marinas. Hook a suction hose to the pump-out deck fitting marked WASTE and to the dockside pump. The marina will handle the proper disposal of the waste and may charge for this service. It is strongly recommended that you regularly add chemical to your waste tank by flushing it through the head to control odor and break down the waste. Follow the waste tank manufacturer’s recommendations on chemical use.
CAUTION
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FORMULA
SYSTEM OPERATION AND EQUIPMENT
CRUISER/SUPERSPORT
WASTE WATER (HEAD)
SYSTEM
Your Formula is equipped with one of the two following systems:
• Manual Marine Head • VacuFlush Head
For an in-depth description of the operation and maintenance procedures for the head system specific to your boat, refer to the manufacturer’s literature located in the “Systems” section of the Formula Owner Information Binder. The following general information provides the basics of each system’s operation.
Manual Marine Head—The manual head unit is a
manual flush style head system that does not require 12VDC power. The manual head fresh water seacock must be open in order to add water to the bowl and to flush waste. All waste is
contained within the boat’s remote waste tank. Waste can be emptied from the head system by having the waste pumped out at a pumping facility.
Monitor your waste tank level indicator to know when your tank has reached its full capacity. Never attempt to overfill the waste tank.
After emptying the waste holding tank, recharge the holding tank with the approved waste treatment chemical as detailed in the head unit owner’s manual found in your Formula Owner’s Information Binder.
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VacuFlush Head—The VacuFlush system is
active when the 12VDC system is energized and the HEAD PUMP breaker is turned ON. The head pump creates vacuum in the system. When the toilet is flushed, the stored vacuum clears the bowl of waste. The vacuum pump will run for a few minutes after flushing to restore vacuum in the system. The pump will then automatically shut off upon reaching the set vacuum level.
The WATER PUMP breaker on the 12VDC panel must be turned ON (not necessary if the boat is connected to a dockside water supply). This provides the water needed for flushing.
Monitor your waste tank level indicator to know when your tank has reached its full capacity. Never attempt to overfill the waste tank.
Please note: Your head system is equipped with a safety mechanism that shuts down the head pump, not allowing the toilet to flush when the tank FULL level light is illuminated. This safety measure prevents overfilling the waste holding tank.
After emptying the waste holding tank, recharge the holding tank with the approved waste treatment chemical as detailed in the head unit owner’s manual found in your Formula Owner’s Information Binder.
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CRUISER/SUPERSPORT FORMULAmacerator system allows the discharging of waste water directly overboard through a thru-hull located in the engine bilge. The macerator system is active when the 12VDC system is energized and the WASTE TREATMENT breaker is turned ON. The macerator seacock must be open in order to discharge waste. Activate the macerator by pressing and holding the macerator switch located in the head compartment until the tank has reached the empty level.
NOTICE
The 27 PC utilizes a Y-valve to direct the flow of waste to either the deck waste plate or through the macerator thru-hull. The macerator seacock must be open and the Y-valve flow directed towards the
macerator in order to discharge waste. This process applies only to the 27 PC.
Overboard discharge of waste water should only be used in approved areas. It is your responsibility to comply with local regulations regarding the discharge of waste. You could be fined if your boat has an operable overboard discharge system. Removing the handle of the seacock while in the closed position or disabling the system by other means may be required to avoid a fine.