Winter Operation - Thetford C-250 Manual Del Usuario

waste-holding tank
To keep your waste-holding tank fresh and clean, Thetford
has developed a number of different toilet fluids. Thetford
toilet fluids suppress smells, reduce formation of gas,
promote breakdown of toilet waste and increase the life
span of a mobile toilet. See page 46 for more information
(=matrix). We advise a thorough cleaning of the waste-
holding tank once each season. Next to using Thetford's
cassette tank cleaner, the powerful cleaning agent for the
periodical cleaning of the waste-holding tank of your toilet,
we suggest the following:
- Remove the removable mechanism from the waste-
holding tank by turning it anti-clockwise and rinse it
under a tap.
- Remove the cover plate from the automatic pressure
release vent by prising it up using a small screwdriver.
Use one hand to push the automatic pressure release
vent open while holding the float of the automatic
pressure release vent on the inside of the tank with the
other hand. Push the float upwards, turn it 180 degrees
and remove it from below. Remove the rubber seal
underneath the float. Rinse the float and rubber seal
under a tap. Replace the rubber seal and float for the
automatic pressure release vent using the same method
in reverse.
The rubber seals in the toilet (the lip seal, the mechanism
seal, the automatic pressure release vent seal and the cap
seal) should be regularly cleaned with water and treated with
Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant. This will ensure that the
seals remain flexible and in good condition. If the toilet is not
to be used for any length of time, it is important to treat the
seals with Thetford High Grade Seal Lubricant after cleaning.
Note. Never use vaseline or any vegetable oil except olive
oil. These may cause leakage or malfunction. The lip seal is
a part of the toilet that is subject to wear. Depending upon
the extent and manner of use, the seals will become less
effective and will need replacing periodically.
Cleaning and Maintenance for Optional Features
- Automatic ventilation: The filter of the Automatic
Ventilatior needs to be renewed periodically. After
approximately 4 full weeks of use, the filter loses its
absorption power.
- Pump-out waste system: To ensure optimal functionality
of the pump-out waste system, periodical maintenance of
the tube and pump is recommended. After emptying the
waste-holding tank completely, fill it with clean water and
empty it again. This will clean the pump and the hose. Do
this once every  weeks when on holiday.
This should ensure proper operation of the system.
WINTER OPERATION
You can use your Thetford Cassette Toilet as normal in
cold weather as long as the toilet is situated in a heated
location. If there is a risk of freezing we advise that the toilet
is drained by following the instructions under 'Storage'. For
environmental reasons the use of antifreeze, such as that
used in car radiators, is not recommended.
STORAGE
It is important that you follow the instructions below if you
do not expect to use your Thetford toilet for a long (winter)
period.
- Activate the control panel by pressing the flush button.
Open the blade and press the flush button until water
stops flowing into the bowl. Close the blade. Open the
access door on the outside of your caravan or camper
and empty the waste-holding tank at an authorized
waste dump. Follow the instructions for cleaning and
maintenance. To allow the waste-holding tank to dry,
do not place the cap back on the emptying spout of the
tank.
21. If the toilet has its own flush-water tank, place a
sufficiently large bowl under the drain tube to catch the
remaining water from the flush-water tank and remove
the drain plug. When no more water exits, put the drain
plug on the drain tube, put it back in its original position
and close the access door. If the toilet is connected to
the vehicle's water tank, please follow your vehicle's
instructions for draining the central water system. If
your toilet is optionally featured with a waste pump-out
system, take out the waste-holding tank and completely
clean it (see Cleaning and Maintenance). After cleaning,
fill it with water, put it back and empty it via the waste
pump-out system. Repeat this twice.
THETFORD WARRANTY
Thetford BV offers the end users of its products a three year
guarantee. In the case of defects within the guarantee period,
Thetford will repair or replace the product. In this instance,
the costs of replacement, labour costs for the replacement
of defective components and/or the costs of the parts
themselves will be paid by Thetford.
1. To claim under this guarantee, the user must take the
product to a service centre recognised by Thetford. The
claim will be assessed there.
2. Components replaced during repair under guarantee
become the property of Thetford.
. This guarantee does not prejudice current consumer
protection law.
4. This guarantee is not valid in the case of products that
are for, or are used for, commercial purposes.
5. Guarantee claims falling into one of the following
categories will not be honoured:
- The product has been improperly used, or the
instructions in the manual have not been followed
- The product has not been installed in accordance with
the instructions
- Alterations have been made to the product
- The product has been repaired by a service centre not
recognised by Thetford
- The serial number or product code has been changed
- The product has been damaged by circumstances
outside the normal use of the product
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