Thetford Porta Potti 565 Series User manual

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© Thetford 2017
www.thetford.com
Porta Potti
565 Series
User Manual
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QUICK GUIDE
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A Flush-water tank
C Cover
D Seat
E Toilet bowl
F1 Piston pump (565P)
F2 Electric pump (565E)
G Level indicator
flush-water tank
H Water fill cap
I Blade handle
J Clasp
K Water fill adaptor
B Waste-holding tank
L Pour out spout
M Cap+measuring cup
N Blade opener
O Vent button
P Level indicator
waste-holding tank
Q Toilet roll holder
R Lip seal
S Vent seal
Main parts
Floor plate
This allows you to attach
the toilet to the floor,
wherever you like. One
simple action releases
the toilet.
Optional extra for your toilet
1. Introduction
This is the user manual for your
Thetford portable toilet. Read the safety
instructions and information on use and
maintenance of the toilet carefully before
continuing. This will enable you to use the
toilet safely and efficiently. Retain this
manual for future reference.
For the latest version of this manual,
please visit www.thetford.com
2. Symbols
Key to symbols:
Warning. Risk of serious injury and/
or damage.
Caution. Risk of injury
and/or damage.
Attention. Important information.
Note. Information.
3. Before use
See the images in the ‘Quick Guide’ at the
front of the manual for a visual reference
(p 2-3).
Your portable toilet is made up of two
detachable sections: the flush-water
tank ( A) and the waste-holding tank
(B). Before using the toilet, it is vital that
you add toilet additives (where available)
to both tanks.
Not using the correct products to
care for your Thetford toilet could
cause damage.
Thetford offers a wide range of
toilet additives and care products.
Look on the flyer for the variety of all
products.
Prepare the
waste-holding tank (B):
- Separate tanks ( 01 ).
- Remove the cap from the pour out
spout while it is pointing upwards (
02
).
- Add the correct dosage of waste-
holding tank toilet additive
(
03
).
- Add the correct dosage of water
to ensure that the bottom of the
waste-holding tank is covered (
04
).
- Replace the cap ( 05 ).
Never add toilet additives directly
via the blade as this could damage
the lip seal of the waste-holding tank.
Only fill the waste-holding tank via the
pour out spout.
Prepare the
flush-water tank (A):
- Recombine tanks ( 06 ).
- Remove the water fill cap ( 07 ).
- Place the water fill adaptor ( 08 ).
- Add the correct dosage of flush-water
tank toilet additive (where available)
and fill the flush-water tank with clean
water ( 09 ).
- Replace the cap ( 05 ).
If you have a toilet with an electric
pump, insert six batteries before
use.
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4. Use of the toilet
See the indicated Quick Guide images for
visual reference.
To vent any built-up heat or altitude
pressure and prevent for splashing close
the cover and once open and close the
blade.
Opening the blade
The toilet can be used with the blade
open or closed. To open the blade, pull the
blade handle (18 /19 ).
Make sure you always close the blade
completely after use.
Flushing the toilet
You can achieve the most effective flush
by operating the manual pump with three
or four short flushes
(
20
) . A toilet with an
electric pump will automatically flush
with short interruptions
(
21
) .
Do not use ordinary toilet paper,
as this may cause clogging.
To ensure toilet paper is always on hand,
your toilet includes space for one toilet
roll.
To prevent water damage to your
caravan or motor home, do not
travel with a waste-holding tank that is
more than 3/4 full. This may cause
leakage through the venting system.
To prevent water damage to your
caravan or motor home, do not
travel with water in the toilet bowl.
To prevent water damage to your
caravan or motor home, do not
travel with a flush-water tank that is too
full. Thetford advises travelling with an
empty flush-water tank, but at least not
filled more than half-ful.
The toilet can withstand a
maximum load of 120kg (265 lbs).
Make sure you do not overload the toilet.
5. Emptying the tanks
See the indicated Quick Guide images for
visual reference.
If you want to continue using your toilet
after emptying, prepare the waste-
holding tank again.
Waste-holding tank
You need to empty the waste-holding
tank when the level indicator turns red.
- Separate the tanks ( 01 ).
- Take the waste-holding tank to an
authorised waste disposal point.
- Remove the cap from the pour out
spout, while it is pointing upwards (
02
).
- Press and hold the vent button with
your tumb while the pour out spout
is pointing downwards to empty
the waste-holding tank without
splashing (13 ).
- Rinse the tank ( 14 /15 /16 ).
- Recombine the tanks ( 06 ).
Do not allow the waste-holding tank
to become too full.
Flush-water tank
Only empty the flush-water tank
completely if you expect not to use your
toilet for a long period.
- Remove the water fill cap ( 07 ).
- Empty the flush-water tank through
the water fill opening ( 17 ).
- Flush the toilet until no more water is
being pumped out ( 20 or 21 ).
Emptying is only allowed at an
authorised waste dump.
To vent the flush-water tank the
water fill cap contains a small vent
hole. Fresh water can come through when
lifting or positioning the toilet under an
angle.
6. Maintenance and cleaning
Thetford recommends cleaning your
toilet regularly to prevent limescale and
ensure optimal hygiene.
- Clean the inside of the bowl with a soft
brush and a special cleaning product.
- Clean the complete toilet with special
cleaning products.
Never use household cleaners to
clean your portable toilet. These
may cause permanent damage to the
seals and other toilet components.
Also maintain your toilet regularly to
prolong the lifespan of your toilet.
- Clean the inside of the waste-holding
tank 2 to 3 times a year to remove
stubborn limescale.
- Treat the seals with special lubricant
to keep the seals soft and pliable.
Never use Vaseline or vegetable oil
to lubricate the seals. This may
cause leakage to your waste-holding
tank.
Thetford offers a wide range of
toilet additives and care products.
Look on the flyer for the variety of all
products.
The valve blade seal is a part of the
toilet that is subject to wear.
Depending on the extent and manner of
servicing, after a certain period the seal
will lose quality and must be replaced.
7. Winter use
You can use your toilet as normal in cold
weather as long as the toilet is situated in
a heated location. If this is not the case,
and there is a risk of frost, we advise
not to use your toilet. Make sure you
completely drain the toilet. Then empty
the waste-holding tank and the flush-
water tank, see Putting in storage.
8. Putting in storage
- Empty the flush-water tank.
- Flush the toilet until no more water is
being pumped out.
- Empty the waste-holding tank.
- Thoroughly clean and dry the whole
toilet.
- Open the blade and loosen the cap
of the pour out spout to ventilate the
waste-holding tank.
- Loosen the water fill cap to ventilate
the flush-water tank.
We recommend maintaining your toilet
before putting it into storage. See
Maintenance and cleaning.
For the 565E model remove
batteries.
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