Cleaning and Refitting Parts

All rubber, leather and copper asbestos parts should be replaced at every overhaul. It is important to note that the two copper and asbestos washers (22 or VE22) have different internal diameters - the thicker washer fitting on the bottom of the flushing pump. Only use jointing (sealing) compound where specified in the instructions. 

When the toilet is completely dismantled the pan may be cleaned with scouring agents. 

Penetrating oil, paraffin or petrol can be used to clean the dismantled metal parts, but only after all the rubber components have been taken off. 

The discharge pipe must be kept clear of obstructions and this should be inspected at laying up time. The bore diminished about 1/8" in diameter each year and normally at the end of 10 years in use the pipe should be thoroughly cleaned out or replaced.

The safety control valve (11 pr VE11) - prevents flooding from the flushing water intake - is particularly important in a deep draught sailing yacht. This valve is not an item that can be serviced and if it becomes faulty I.E. if it leaks or does not shut the water off properly, it will have to be replaced.