Thetford Sani-Con Turbo User manual

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Sani-Con®Turbo
Installation Manual
Overview
Follow the instructions below to attach the Sani-Con Turbo to the RV coach.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need assistance, please
contact Technical Support at 1-800-444-7210, avail-
able Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time.
Warnings and Cautions
Read and understand the warnings and cautions listed
in this document before you install or operate this unit.
CAUTION! Gray and black water tanks
MUST BE COMPLETELY FREE FROM
DEBRIS before installing and operating the
pump. Failure to comply with this warning
could result in a voided product warranty and
equipment failure.
CAUTION! Plumbing from pump to storage
compartment MUST be hard-plumbed with
Schedule 40, Schedule 80, or DWV rated
hard pipe.
CAUTION! The installation site of the pump
MUST be able to support a minimum of 30
pounds.
CAUTION! Plan for sufficient clearance
under the RV once the Sani-Con system is
installed. Lowest point of unit MUST be above
axles of coach.
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Contents
■(1x) Sani-Con Turbo Tank Assembly - with OT
(over-temperature) protected pump
■(1x) Hose and Nozzle Assembly with nozzle
caps
■(1x) Owners Manual
■(2x) Labels with serial #
Required Materials (Not Provided)
■Plumbing and End Caps (if necessary)
■Switch
■Relay (Example: American Terminal ER-1200)
■Fuse and Fuse Holder or Breaker
■Wiring
■Mounting Hardware
■2” Hose Clamp (actual dimension is 1.9”)
■Schedule 30, 40, 80, or DWV rated hard pipe
fittings for pressure side of pump.
Warning! Read and understand the
warnings listed in this document before you
install, operate, or service this system. If you
do not obey these warnings there is a risk of
property loss, injury, or electrocution. Do not
make any changes to this unit as this could
result in property damage, injury, or electrocu-
tion.
Thetford Corporation accepts no responsibility or
liability for damage to equipment, injury, or death
that may result from the system's improper instal-
lation, service, or operation.
Thetford Corporation recommends that plumbing
and electrical work be performed by a licensed
tradesperson. Local permit and code compliance
is required.
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■Gray water bypass can be achieved by
plumbing the discharge line in a manner that
gravity can allow liquid to flow to the hose
with no upward plumbing.
■All systems rely on gravity to move the liquid
waste to the pump; therefore, make sure that
the pump inlet is mounted below the RV hold-
ing tank. See line on side of Sani-Con Turbo
system - refer to Fig. 1-A1.
■Plan the installation so that the pump does
not extend beyond the side of the coach
■Consider using 1/4-20 threaded rod (4x) and/
or 13” x 13” mounting plate to install unit.
■Each tank assembly comes with two labels.
One label should be placed in the hose com-
partment; the other should be placed in the
Owner’s Manual.
General Guidelines & Considerations
Winterizing the Sani-Con Unit
1. Ensure all tanks are empty.
2. Pour RV antifreeze into empty black water
tank.
Note: Be sure to have container available for
capturing system fluid!
3. Turn on pump.
4. Run pump until antifreeze begins to discharge
from universal nozzle.
5. Turn off pump; chase out hose.
Note: Labels (2x) are specific to each tank
based on serial #.
■If black and gray tanks are heated, treat Sani-
Con Turbo Tank in same manner.
■Duty Cycle: Intermittent, five minutes continu-
ous operation; 20 minutes off.
■Gray water plumbing should be 2” - 3” pipe
to provide fastest pumping. 1 1/2” pipe drains
slower than the pump and causes pump to
cavitate during use.
■It is important to plumb hose avoiding sharp
angles during use or storage.
■Placement of the hose connection MUST be
serviceable by the customer.
CAUTION!
■Do not make any changes to this unit, as
this could result in property damage or
injury.
■Do not let the pump run dry, as this will
damage the macerator.
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■Orientation of inlet plumbing bypass not im-
portant as long as gravity flow from the tank
can be achieved.
C. Discharge Port
■1.5” rubber coupling should be used to
connect hard plumbing to hose connection.
Solvent bonding is an optional connection
method.
■Hard plumbing should be kept as short as
possible to increase pump efficiency.
D. Wire Lead Exit
E. Pump Impeller Access Cover
F. Discharge Hose
■Hose cuff accepts 1.5” hose barb, should be
clamped (not supplied)
■Hose barb (not supplied) should be securely
fastened inside of discharge hose compart-
ment.
■Sharp bends and stress at hose cuffs reduce
life of hose and should be minimized. Recom-
mend supporting hose within 2”- 5” of cuff.
Planning the Installation
Tank Assembly
E
C
A
BB
B
B
D
Pump Control Panel
Black
Tank
Gray
Tank
Small Tank with internal
macerator pump (included)
HARD PIPE
primary discharge
Bottom of Drain Tank
Must Be above Line
Nozzle,
Cap and
1.5 in. hose
(included)
Standard
RV Drain
for manual
over-ride
F
Hose and Nozzle Assembly
Fig. 1
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T000089A
A1
A. Tank Level Elevation Line
Be SURE the bottom of the drain tank remains
ABOVE line on the pump. Failure to comply will
result in improper functionality and tanks will not
drain properly.
B. Inlet Ports
■3” inlet ports (4x). One port should be used
as gravity bypass having a gate valve and
bayonet connector installed.
■Tank material is ABS - solvent bonding is an
optional connection method. Recommenda-
tion: use rubber couplings for serviceability.
■Inlet port(s) can be reduced to accept 1.5”
gray water inlet. To avoid pump speed
reduction that results in pump cavitation,
2” OR 3” pipe is RECOMMENDED
for gray water plumbing from tank to
SaniCon.
A1.
F1
G
A. Discharge Hose CuffF1.
TIP:For easy cleaning, recommend removable stor-
age tray for hose and nozzle.
T000081A
Example Layout
Note: To achieve gray
water bypass, ensure that
discharge liquid NEVER
flows upward.
G. Universal Nozzle with Caps

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35A FUSE / BREAKER
Included in product
85 86 18G BLU 18G BLU
90
Recommended Wiring Diagram
Fig. 2 represents recommended wiring configuration.
Other wiring configurations are possible based on your
installation.
■Ensure switch, relay and fuse are sized ac-
cording to the voltage and current. If wired like
the example above, a 1A switch will suffice.
■Wiring configuration MUST include internal
over-temperature switch and relay for protec-
tion of pump.
■Pump requires a 12-VDC/35 AMP dedicated
circuit with 35 AMP breaker or fuse between
main bus or battery.
■Wire size is dependent on distance between
Planning the Installation
Fig. 2
pump and power source. Actual wire sizes
should be calculated according to installation.
CAUTION!
■While the pump is turned on, verify electri-
cal system by measuring voltage at motor;
refer to Fig 1-D (must be 12V). Improper
installation may cause damage to motor or
decrease pump efficiency.
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T000090A
NOTE: The positive and negative wires
should be braided to prevent radio interfer-
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Regardless of installation selection, plan to minimize stress points on the hose.
Hose Barb Planning
Straight Hose Barb - Plumbed from Back
RECOMMENDATION: Plumb the hose
barb AT OR NEAR BOTTOM of the compart-
ment with the hose barb pointing AWAY from
the RV coach.
RECOMMENDATION: Plumb the hose
barb AT OR NEAR BOTTOM of the compart-
ment with the hose barb pointing AWAY from
the RV coach.
RECOMMENDATION: Plumb the hose
barb AT OR NEAR BOTTOM of the compart-
ment with the hose barb pointing AWAY from
the RV coach.
90o Hose Barb - Plumbed from Side90o Hose Barb - Plumbed from Bottom
Fig. 3a Fig. 3b Fig. 3c
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