training 2014 vacuflush revision date: mar 2014 vacuflush systems

Training 2014 VacuFlush

Revision Date: Mar 2014

VacuFlush Systems



• Uses pressure difference between atmosphere and vacuum in the tank.

• The vacuum pump is activated by the loss of vacuum in the vacuum tank (increase of pressure in the tank).

• Each toilet base has an integrated funnel with a one inch orifice; incoming air fragments the waste as it passes through the base opening.

• Vacuum is maintained at all times. The “leak-down” time period should be approximately eight hours. (The pump should not come on within a three hour window of non-use.)

• Recharging vacuum takes less than a minute. Vacuum pump shuts off at 10”Hg and turns on at 8”Hg.

VacuFlush Theory of Operation



VacuFlush Operation

Vacuum Tank and Vacuum Pump as one unit is called a Vacuum

Generator. The holding tank is a separate tank.

Allows holding tank to be more than 50-feet away and 6-feet higher than the toilet.

Markets are:

Powerboats

Motorhomes



Set Points for VacuFlush Pump

Off

On



Conventional Marine Toilets Use Up Holding Tank Capacity Quickly!

Typical electric macerator toilets consume more than 0.9gallons per flush, causing tank to fill with only a few flushes.

• Flush Water per Flush (gallons) = 0.9 (3.4l)

• Number of Passengers = 4.0 (15.1l)

• Number of Flushes/Person/Day = 5.0 (18.9l)

• Waste per Person/Day (gallons) = 0.7 (26.5l)

• Holding Tank Capacity (gallons) = 20.0 (75.7)(4 x 0.7) + (4 x 0.9 x 5) = 20.8 Gallons/Day (78.7 l/Day)

20.0 / 20.8 = less than 1 Day to Full Tank• 75.7 / 78.7 = less than 1 Day to Full Tank



The Same Example Using a VacuFlush Toilet

VacuFlush = Almost a 300% increase in tank usage.

• Flush Water per Flush (gallons) = 0.2 (0.75l)

• Number of Passengers = 4.0 (15.1l)

• Number of Flushes/Person/Day = 5.0 (18.9l)

• Waste per Person/Day (gallons) = 0.7 (26.5l)

• Holding Tank Capacity (gallons) = 20.0 (75.7l)(4 x .7) + (4 x 0.2 x 5) = 6.8 Gallons/Day (25.7l/Day)

20.0 / 6.8 = 2.9 Days to Fill Tank• 75.7 / 25.7 = 2.9 Days to Fill Tank



The Vacuum Toilet Alternative.

Vacuum toilets transport waste with a high velocity burst of air pressure,

greatly reducing water used per flush.

Instead of filling the tank with flushing water, it is filled with more flushes.

Typical Marine Toilet uses 0.9 Gallons per Flush.

VacuFlush Toilet uses only about 0.2 Gallons per Flush.



Choose toilet fixtures with separate bowl and base or all-china, designer models.

All-China ModelsBowl Shape

Base Configuration

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Selecting VacuFlush Toilets



TOILET BOWLREAR VIEW

HOSE CONNECTION

VACUUM BREAKER/BOWL

CONNECTION

5000 and 4800 series toilets use a check valve in the water supply line without an air gap. This is typical of European manufacturers of macerator toilets. Using a

check valve allows us to provide a large seat in the same space as compact competitive models.

Most VacuFlush toilets are equipped with an integral anti-siphon, atmospheric vacuum breaker – except the 5000 and 4800 series.

Fresh Water Backflow Prevention – Two Types



Min. 15-inch [38 cm] Max. 17-inch [43 cm]

The vertical distance from the floor to the top of the toilet seat is a critical factor in user comfort.

Average seat height in the U.S. is 15” to 17”. In Europe, seating height is somewhat higher at approximately 17” and up.

Front to Back – door swing clearanceFoot Print – mounting surface is usually limitedHeight – seating height comfortBelow Floor – clearance for hose connection

Fit Issues to Consider



Pedal Operated Models



Pedal operated models feature ceramic bowl and very compact plastic mounting base.

5000 Series

Standard –Height

Full-sized Seat

100 Series

Mid-Height

Three different bowl shapes:

5000 replaced the 1000 in 2007.

Pedal Operated Bowl Configurations

500 Series

Standard Height

Full-sized Seat



Base Configurations

Three different base heights: low-profile, mid and standard



Base/Outlet Configurations

-09

Several different base outlet configurations



Designer Models



Designer Vacuflush Toilet Model Selection –

4800 Series

Push Button Operation

Compact but with full-sized slow-close seat.

Tall and Low Profile Models

Thermoset Seat and Lid

Matching bidet available

4600 4700 & 4800 Model Toilets

4700 Series

Push Button or Lever Operation

Tall Model Only

Elongated Seat

Domestic Styling

Same Mechanism as 4800

4600 Series

Flat-Back

Otherwise similar to 4800



Slow-Close Seat/Lid





Older Designer Series Vacuflush (discontinued 2009)

3600 Series

Push Button Operation



Matching bidet available and Combination WC/bidet available

3000/3100 Series



Elongated Seat

Traditional Styling

All of these models used a different mechanism and

electronics than the current Designer Series; some parts are still available for these.

3300/3400 Series


Tall Models

Elongated Seat

Traditional Styling

3600 series were used in Sunseeker Predator 62/72 and Manhattan 60



4800 Series VacuFlush• Push Button Operation• All Ceramic Construction• Thermoset Slow-close

Seat and Lid



4600 Series VacuFlush• Flat-Back shape• Slow-Close Thermoset seat

and cover• Push Button Operation• All Ceramic Construction• Matching standalone bidet• Combo toilet/bidet available



4700 Series VacuFlush• Flat-Back shape• Elongated seat• Wall Switch or Flush

Handle Operation• All Ceramic Construction• Wood Seat and Lid



Electrically operated, three second flush.

No spit back hesitation.

Low vacuum indication and full tank shut down.

Very low power consumption – less than 2.0 amps for five seconds.

The 4600 -4800 employs electro-mechanical flushing system

Click on above illustration



All China Toilet Discharge Options

• Installation is with push-to-connect adapter make for a easy installation to discharge piping.

• Adapters are available for either rear or through the floor discharge on tall models.

• Low Profile models are only available with through floor discharge.



Wall Switches



VACUFLUSHDOMETIC/EIKON/IDEA/CHORUS

MASTERFLUSH & RUSHFLUSHDOMETIC/EIKON/IDEA/CHORUS

VACUFLUSH PLAYBUS

MASTERFLUSH & RUSHFLUSH PLAYBUS



DOMETIC BEZEL

VIMAR EIKON

GEWISS CHORUS

VIMAR IDEA

GEWISS PLAYBUS

LINE INDICATES AREA TO BE REMOVEDDURING INSTALLATION FOR THE EIKONSERIES TRIM PLATES. MATERIAL TO BEREMOVED ON RIGHT AND LEFT SIDES.



CONTROLS CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONS

VACUFLUSH/MASTERFLUSH/RUSHFLUSH:•ADD WATER FUNCTION IS THE SAME AS THE CURRENT FUNCTIONS OF EACH PRODUCT. PRESS AND HOLD TO ADD WATER FOR UP TO (10) SECONDS.•TO TURN ON OR OFF BACKLIGHTING, PRESS (2) TIMES VERY QUICKLY (PRESS TWICE WITHIN 1/3 SECOND).

VACUFLUSH/MASTERFLUSH/RUSHFLUSH:•FLUSH FUNCTION IS THE SAME AS THE CURRENT FUNCTIONS OF EACH PRODUCT. PRESS ONCE TO FLUSH.•DRY BOWL AND NORMAL FLUSH MODE (VF & MF ONLY) IS SWITCHED BY PRESSING FOR (5) SECONDS.

VACUFLUSH STATUS ONLY:•STATUS PANEL LEDs FUNCTION THE SAME, USING THE SIGNAL THE TOILET CIRCUIT BOARD. THE GREEN LED IS ACTIVATED WITH SUFFICIENT SYSTEM VACUUM. RED LED WILL ACTIVATE WHEN THE VACUUM IS REGENERATING OR THE HOLDING TANK IS FULL.

MASTERFLUSH/RUSHFLUSH STATUS ONLY:•THE GREEN LED WILL ALWAYS BE ACTIVATED AS LONG AS THE PANEL HAS POWER.•THE TANK LEVEL LED IS BI-COLOR (YELLOW OR RED). YELLOW WILL BE ACTIVATED WHEN THE HOLDING TANK IS ¾ FULL, PROVIDING THERE IS A SIGNAL FOR THIS TANK LEVEL. OPERATION IS THE SAME AS THE DOMETIC TOUCHPADS.•THE RED LED WILL ACTIVATE WHEN THE HOLDING TANK IS FULL.VACUFLUSH ONLY:•THE SERVICE MODE SWITCH WILL NO LONGER BE LOCATED ON THE TOILET.•THE SERVICE MODE FUNCTION IS ACTIVATED WHEN THE SWITCH IS PRESSED FOR (3) SECONDS. WHILE IN “SERVICE MODE”, THE SERICE MODE BACKLIGHTS WILL FLASH UNTIL THE SWITCH IS PRESSED FOR ANOTHER (3) SECONDS TO RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION.



CONTROLS CIRCUIT BOARD FUNCTIONSFIELD REPLACEMENTS

– +DC voltage (5V) from main control boards is required to operate backlighting and service switch toggle. This is not available with existing Macerator and Vacuflush control boards at this time, and will require slight circuitry modifications for future production.

– Will have one 2-circuit DIP switch on back of board.• Circuit #1 will be used for all new units shipped after June 1, 2012.• Circuit #2 will be used for units prior to June 1, 2012, for field replacements.

– Macerator control boards:• Will not have backlighting if a new wall control panel is used on an old control board.• Must either disconnect Ethernet connector pin 4 via DIP switch on new wall control

panel or provide new macerator control board in order to avoid conflict with unused dry-flush input on existing macerator control boards.

– Vacuflush control boards:• Will not have backlighting if a new wall control panel is used with an old Vacuflush

control board.• Will not have a functional service switch if a new wall control panel is used with an old

Vacuflush control board. (Could still use service switch behind seat. If we are not going to require main control boards be replaced, then we could just supply macerator version of new wall panel that does not have the service switch.)

• Must either disconnect pin 4 via DIP switch on new wall control panel or provide new Vacuflush control board in order to avoid conflict with unused dry-flush input on existing Vacuflush control boards.



STANDARD VF/MF DIMENSIONS & MOUNTING HOLE SIZE

GEWISS PLAYBUS DIMENSIONS & MOUNTING HOLE SIZE

NOTE: VIEWS AND MOUNTING HOLES ARE NOT TO SCALE.



Obsolete Switches



VacuFlush Wall Switches



Obsolete Wall Switches



Obsolete



New Status Panels



Vacuum Sources



Vacuum Tank and Pump

Low Profile Vacuum Generator

Vacuum Generators (Ideal for typical cruisers of all sizes)

New Vacuum Generator 4

First generation of Vacuum Generator. Combines

Vacuum Pump and Tank into one package.

Low Profile fits in areas with reduced heights…less than 8-inches (20.3 cm) tall.

Separate S-series Pump and Vacuum Tanks for very

compact spaces.

NOTE: ALL S & J VACUUM PUMPS ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH NEW “WHISPER-QUIET” MOTOR AND BELLOWS.



VG4

• Most common vacuum system

• Versatile inlet and outlet configuration

• Large reliable duckbill valves



Vacuum Generator-VG 4

Injection-molded 2-piece tank.Overall length about 1-inch longer

than old VG’s. Easy-to-remove hose connection.Easy access to valves and switches.

33% larger duckbill valves than previous Vacuum Generators



Combination Vacuum Tank, Vacuum Pump and Holding Tank for Smaller Craft

Vacuum Holding Tank

Can be discharged dockside or overboard in unrestricted waters.

Holding capacity of 6.5 gals. ( 24.6 L).

Automatic shut down when full

4500 Vacuum Holding Tank

Must be installed with 140 Series toilet with pedal lock (See next page.)

Has roughly same dimensions as VHT

Holding capacity of approximately 9 gallons (50% more than VHT)

Includes ¾ & FULL level indication with panel with wire harness

Automatic shut down when full

Integrated discharge pump mounting



1. Engage pedal lock with toe.

2. Press down on pedal and

release to lock flush ball

open.

3. Press down to

release lock.

140 Series Vacuum Toilet with Pedal Lock for installation with 4500 VHT

Allows make up air into 4500 tank during waste discharge.

Permits rinse water to run during pump-out.



M-Pump



M-series pumps can serve up to 8 toilets.Each toilet and vacuum tank is followed by a check valve and a isolation valve.Sanitation System Control Unit (SSCU) allows complete system control from one location.Available voltages are: 12VDC, 24VDC, 115/230 volt AC, and 50 or 60 hz.

Large Yacht VacuFlush: M-Series Pump and Vacuum Tank for multiple vacuum toilets on a central pump now

in racked modules.



Set Points for ALL VacuFlush Vacuum Pumps

Off

On



Vacuum Tester Gauges

• Digital Vacuum Gauge (P/N 318530003)

• Analog Vacuum Gauge (P/N 318530002)



Determine the System Leak RateDigital gauge measures vacuum in 1/100 Hg in.

Reads 10-hour leak rate in 15 minutes!

Use SeaLand’s Digital Vacuum Gauge (P/N 318530003) to confirm the system leak rate and find the leak.

1. Be sure that water has circulated through the system and the duckbill valves are wet. Turn off water to toilet.

2. Follow the instructions included with the vacuum gauge to determine the leak rate.

Drop in Vacuum (15 min)Extrapolated time between

pump cycles

> .2” Hg (not acceptable) 2.5 hours

.15” Hg (marginal) 3.3 hours

.10” Hg (good) 5.0 hours

.05” Hg (very good) 10.0 hours



Review Key Vacuflush Moving Mechanisms

Flush Valve (pedal or electrically operated) Water Valve (manual or electric) Vacuum Breaker Vacuum Pump (S, J and M) Vacuum Switch



VacuFlush Systems& Gravity Toilets



Older Model Gravity Discharge

510 Plus 511H

Low water consumption, similar to VacuFlush



New Generation Gravity

300 Series 310 Series 320 Series

301 Series 311 Series 321 Series



ElectricGravity Discharge Toilets

•Household like design

•Elongated eat

•Wall switch or Flush Handle operation

•Reliable design / Easy to operate

4310 / 4410 Concerto



Holding tank must be directly under the toilet (or nearly so).

Traveler Gravity Discharge Toilets

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