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  • Page 1

    4806 4809, 4848 W ater Supply W ater hose connection Thread size 1/2 inch MPT Flow rate at toilet 2 GPM/7.6 LPM Discharge Piping Hose ID Standard 1.5 inch/38 mm Hose runs Max. horizontal run 50 ft./15 m* Max. vertical run 6 ft./1.8 m* Electrical System Amp draw (avg.) 12 volts DC 2.0 amps 24 volts DC 1.0 amp Circuit br eaker 12 volts DC 2 amps** 24[...]

  • Page 2

    2 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS T ABLE OF CONTENTS TOILET SPECIFICA TIONS Model Description Weight 4806 All-ceramic, low-prole vacuum toilet with full-size seat and bowl. Through-oor dischar ge. 42 lbs. (19 Kg) 4809 All-ceramic, standard height vacuum toilet with full-size seat and bowl. Through-oor dischar ge. 50 lbs. (22.7 Kg) 4848 All-[...]

  • Page 3

    3 WARNINGS TOILET MODEL IDENTIFICA TION The model identication label is located on the back of the toilet. It shows the model number and serial number of the product. Dometic vacuum toilet systems must be installed according to Dometic’ s recommended procedur es. Dometic also recommends that a qualied marine technician or electrician instal[...]

  • Page 4

    4 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS TOILET SYSTEM COMPONENTS A V acuFlush 4800 series toilet is part of a total sanitation system that includes a vacuum source and usually a holding tank. Because of the wide variation of boat types and models, Dometic produces a wide range of vacuum-generating components, holding tanks and accessories. The V acuFlush [...]

  • Page 5

    5 1. Make sure all guests understand toilet and seacock operation and that the ushing instruction label is easy for guests to read. The label is located under the seat. 2. Remember , the vacuum pump starts automatically . Shut of f electrical power to the toilet system before servicing and do not leave the boat with the toilet system electrical [...]

  • Page 6

    6 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS PROPER BOWL CLEANING For stub born bowl sta ins , us e Se aLa nd ® T oilet Bowl Cleaner (Fig. A). It’ s manufactured especially for use with all SeaLand toilets. In certain locations where water is har d, a build-up of lime may dull the toilet bowl nish. Restore the shine with this SeaLand cleaner . If you can[...]

  • Page 7

    7 WINTERIZING At the end of each season, the V acuFlush toilet system should be winterized for storage. The following pr ocedure should be used: 1. Pump out holding tank. 2. Thoroughly ush system with fresh water . 3. Drain freshwater tank. 4. Add freshwater antifreeze to fr eshwater tank. 5. Flush freshwater water antifreeze and water mixtur e [...]

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    8 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS ORDERING P ARTS Dometic is ready to assist you in the event service is r equired. Before calling, please have the following information available. Y our cooperation in having this information ready is appreciated and allows us to better meet your needs. Please refer to Customer Service section in this manual. 1. T o[...]

  • Page 9

    9 Discharge Piping Layouts V acuFlush toilets must be connected to 1.5-inch (38mm) ID exible sanitation hose. Connections can be made either through the oor or out the r ear of the toilet above the oor . Flexible hoses that contain sewage from any marine toilet will cr eate unpleasant odor that permeates through the wall of the hose. Avoid[...]

  • Page 10

    10 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS INST ALLA TION – GENERAL INFORMA TION (cont’d) Holding T anks V acuFlush toilets operate with most holding tank or treatment systems. When installed with a holding tank, the maximum capacity of the tank should be large enough to avoid the inconvenience of fr equent discharges. A 30 -g a ll on t an k (1 14-l ite[...]

  • Page 11

    11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE T oilet base assembly 1. Water does not enter bowl and toilet does not ush. 2. Water enters toilet bowl, but toilet does not ush. a. T oilet fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped. b. Loose wiring connections. c. Incorrect wiring of toilet to incoming power . d. Defective circuit board. a. Electrical failure fr o[...]

  • Page 12

    12 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS Pr oblem Possible Cause Service Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d) 3. Water does not enter toilet bowl, but toilet ushes. 4. Water does not enter toilet in “Add W ater” switch position. 5. Water does not shut off and toilet bowl overows. 6. Flush ball cycles constantly between open and closed p[...]

  • Page 13

    13 Pr oblem Possible Cause Service Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d) 12. W ater does not stay in toilet bowl (leaks between ush ball and seal). 13. T oilet ushes in both ADD WA TER and FLUSH position. 14. W ater leaks from toilet onto oor . 15. Green OKA Y TO FLUSH light does not illuminate. 16. Red DO NOT FLUSH light does not [...]

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    14 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS back OVER-TRA VEL CONDITION Slide cam switch down. front back front UNDER-TRA VEL CONDITION Slide cam switch up. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d) REMOVING TOILET FROM FLOOR 1. T ur n off water and electrical power to toilet. 2. Remove water inlet hose from toilet. 3. Remove toilet from oor and turn it upside dow[...]

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    15 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont’d) Repl acin g t he fl ush ball se al a nd b owl sea l 1. T ur n off water and electrical power to toilet. 2. Remove water inlet hose from toilet. 3. Remove toilet from oor and turn it upside down. Disconnect Service Switch wires at in-line connectors. 4. Remove three nuts and at washers securing base assembl[...]

  • Page 16

    16 4800 SERIES V ACUFLUSH TOILETS MANUF ACTURER’S ONE-YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY CUSTOMER SERVICE There is a str ong, worldwide network to assist in servicing and maintaining your sanitation system. For the Authorized Service Center near you, please call from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) Monday thr ough Friday . Y ou may also contact or have your loca[...]