Raritan Toilet & Sanitation & Water Heater Guides
Owner's Manuals & Spec Sheets
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I.D. Your Head
Not
sure which model Raritan toilet you have?
Over the years Raritan has made various design changes to our line
of marine toilets. If ordering parts or a new unit, it is helpful to know the
actual model number. The following is intended to serve as a general guide to
help our customers identify what model toilet you have. Please contact us if you
require further assistance.
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Manually Operated Toilets |
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Compact II - Has a "T" shaped white plastic handle that is
pumped straight up and down. Intake water is connected behind (rear) the
pump and has a plastic flip lever on the right side of the pump control
intake water.
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PH II
- Has an aluminum lever action handle with a white plastic grip and a round
plastic turn handle which reads open-close or flush-dry on it.
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Electrically Operated Toilets |
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PHE II
- Can be used electrically or manually. Has a motor and gear box which
drives a PHII manual pump with a plastic connecting arm which connects the
gear box to the pump.
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Crown Head - Has a large motor/pump unit mounted under the bowl
covered by a plastic shroud. There are 3 basic series of crown heads and
they are identified by a label or brass nameplate on the motor, these are:
Centrifugal (CL): Currently in
production.
Standard (STD): No longer in
production.
Deep Draft (DD): No longer in
production.
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Crown Head II - Has a large motor and macerator mounted under
the bowl and is concealed by a curved plastic tapered cover. Intake water is
delivered by a remote pump or solenoid valve.
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Atlantes A5 - Basically the same as the "A" series but uses a
plastic handle to activate the system which has a regular flush and water
saver select position lever.
Atlantes A6 - Basically the same as the "A5" series except it
has no flush handle or select lever. A wall mounted touch pad switch panel
with various operational modes is used to activate the system.
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Out Of Production/Discontinued Toilets |
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Compact: Has a round black knob that
is pumped straight up and down. Intake water is connected to a fitting in
the front of the pump and has a small stainless steel flip lever to control
intake water.
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Cricket - Has a large ball-shaped white plastic knob at the end
of a telescopic handle that is pumped back and forth.
Limited parts
are available.
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PH: Has an aluminum lever action
handle with a white plastic grip and a round chrome plated knob in front of
the pump which controls intake water. This model has not been in production
for over 15 years.
Limited parts
are available.
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PHE - Can be used electrically or
manually. Has a motor and gear box which drives a manual PH model pump with
a metal arm which connects the gear box to the pump. This model has not been
in production for over 15 years.
Limited parts
are available.
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Crown Head Standard & Deep Draft Series -
Has a large motor/pump unit mounted under the bowl covered by a plastic
shroud. There are 3 basic series of crown heads, two of which have been
discontinued. They are identified by a label or brass nameplate on the
motor:
Standard (STD)
Deep Draft (DD)
Limited parts
are available.
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Atlantes "A" Series: This is an all
ceramic-one piece bowl which contains an integral operating macerator
mechanism. Intake water is delivered by remote or integral means and can use
seawater or onboard pressurized water. A chrome handle on the left side of
the bowl activates the system.
Limited parts
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Generic
Questions:
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Q1
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I have a Raritan head, what type is it?
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Q2
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Does Raritan offer exchanges from older models to newer models at a trade in
price?
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Q3
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I
have your Lectra/San Toilet (head) and need parts.
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Q4
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My
toilet works but smells, what's wrong with it and how do I get rid of the
odors?
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What types of cleaners and deodorizers can I use safely to
clean the toilet and your sanitation equipment? |
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No water stands in the bowl, why not? |
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I need a new toilet seat and lid but need to know which one to
order, how do I tell the difference? |
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Where can I get my Raritan product repaired?
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| Q9. |
Can I reduce the discharge to a smaller size?
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| Q10. |
My manual toilet is hard to pump (downward), what's my
problem? |
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A1
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I have
a Raritan head, what type is it?
Go to the I.D.
Your Head Page for more information regarding the identification of your
hardware.
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A2
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Does
Raritan offer exchanges from older models to newer models at a trade in
price?
Yes. Raritan
has had an exchange program for the Crown Head and Crown Head II for many
years.
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A3
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I have
your Lectra/San Toilet (head) and need parts.
The Lectra/San
is not a toilet (head). The Lectra/ San is a Type I MSD (Waste Treatment
System) that the toilet discharges into. To find out what type of toilet
you have check how to identify the toilet then refer to your owners manual
for part information.
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My
toilet works but smells, what's wrong with it and how do I get rid of the
odors?
The most common
reasons for odors are:
- Foul
marina water being drawn into the toilet bowl from outside. Adding a
Raritan Toilet Water Kit to your installation and using Raritan
Concentrate (CON) help keep the odor level down and will also lubricate
the internal parts of the toilet. Raritan toilets using on board
pressurized fresh water cannot use this kit.
- Improper
discharge hose is being used and the hose material has become contaminated
resulting odor permeation. Replace the hose with thick walled sanitation
hose that resists odor permeation such as Raritan #SH.
- Improper
routing of discharge hose. Horizontal runs and dips or valleys where raw
sewage may stand must be avoided. Even the best sanitation hose will not
last long in these cases. Route hoses to gravitate down hill and use sweep
ells rather than 90" fittings to make bends if needed. Loops in the hose
must be properly vented.
- No water
trap in the bottom of the toilet bowl. Adding a vented loop in the
discharge hose will allow a stand of water to exist in the section of hose
from the toilet to the vented loop. This also ensures that a certain
amount of water remains in the bowl after each flush. The height of the
loop will determine how much water will remain in the bowl. Sewage
odor/gas would have to be pressurized to force it through the water seal
created by the addition of the vented loop.
- Eel grass,
other forms of marine life or vegetation which are drawn into the toilet's
flush water may have become trapped in the rim of the bowl. This can
produce a sulfurous malodor (ie: rotten egg smell) as this matter decays.
If this occurs, the bowl must be flushed out under dock side pressure
while using a probe inserted into the bowl rim rinsing holes to free any
lodged debris. All seawater flush toilets must have an inline strainer
installed in the intake hose to prevent this from happening.
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What
types of cleaners and deodorizers can I use safely to clean the toilet and
your sanitation equipment?
Raritan recommends that only our own products, Raritan K.O. or Concentrate
be used with our marine toilets and the Lectra/San system. Concentrate is a
lubricant, deodorant, emulsifier and helps to break down waste. To clean the
bowl, we recommend Raritan's C.P . Do not use harsh cleansers, and other
products which may contain pine oil, formaldehyde, chlorine, phosphoric acid
or any solvent or petroleum based products. These can damage plastic and
rubber parts within the head.
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No
water stands in the bowl, why not?
Raritan toilets are not by themselves designed to hold water unless a vented
loop is installed in the discharge line with the top of the loop generally 4
inches higher than the top of the bowl. The higher the loop the more water
will remain after each flush. See the specific toilets installation manual
for specifications and loop height limitations.
Note:
Vented loops may need to be installed higher for safety reasons (see
installation manual for further details)
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| A7 |
I
need a new toilet seat and lid but need to know which one to order, how do I
tell the difference?
Raise the seat and look at the bowl. If the bowl is round, it is the
Standard marine/RV size and you will order part #1238A. If the bowl is oval
shaped, it is our Hi-boy and you would order part #1245 (white) or #1245A
(almond). Replacement seats for the Atlantes toilet are part #AM029 (specify
color).
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| A8 |
Where can I get my Raritan product repaired?
A. It may be returned to Raritan Engineering Company in Millville, NJ or Ft.
Lauderdale, FL. Both warranty and non-warranty repairs and overhauls can be
accomplished at either location. *see locator map here
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| A9 |
Can
I reduce the discharge to a smaller size?
See owners manual section for detailed recommendations.
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| A10 |
My
manual toilet is hard to pump (downward), what's my problem?
Check holding tank vent line for clogs - if the air in the holding tank
cannot escape, it will resist the flow of anything coming into the tank.
Check lines, fittings, etc. for calcium buildup. Calcium buildup can also
occur inside the pump bore, and will require removal. Another possibility is
a clog of paper, paper towels, handy-wipes or feminine products in the joker
valve (part #s 1224 or C253). Close discharge seacock if used, removes
discharge fitting (part #s 1222AW or 1222B) with discharge hose still
attached. Joker valve is installed inside the discharge fitting and may be
cleaned or replaced when accessed.
TIP: have
paper towels, rags, etc., available to absorb water, which will flow from
fitting when removed.
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Atlantes
Questions:
Crown
Head™ Questions:
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Q1
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How much power does the Crown Head use?
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Q2
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Is
the centrifugal discharge series Crown Head quieter than earlier units?
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Q3
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Can an older model Standard Crown Head be used with Lectra/San?
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Q4
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Is
the Crown Head available with a bigger bowl and seat?
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Crown Head suddenly will not pump out solids or
paper. What's wrong? |
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How do I install a replacement discharge pump
wall (CH120)? Do you have instructions? It is too big to fit inside the
housing. |
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My Crown Head won't bring in enough water to
flush. What's wrong? |
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My Crown Head is noisy; what do I do about it?
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| Q9. |
How can I convert my Crown Head to pressurized
fresh water flush? |
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Water backs up into the deodorant tank,
causing it to overflow. What can I do? |
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How do I winterize my Crown Head?
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No water stands in the bowl, why not?
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A1
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How
much power does the Crown Head use?
The current
Crown Head centrifugal discharge series draws 36 amps @12 VDC, 20 amps @24
VDC, 15 amps @32 VDC.
Note that
normal operation is only 8-15 seconds per flush.
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A2
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Is the
centrifugal discharge series Crown Head quieter than earlier units?
Yes. The
permanent magnet models of the centrifugal discharge series are quieter
than previous units that utilize wound field motors. Also both the intake
and the discharge pump were upgraded to operate at a lower sound level
while improving the performance and using less power.
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A3
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Can an
older model Standard Crown Head be used with Lectra/San?
No, it is not
recommended, however you may exchange a standard model for a factory
remanufactured CD-Series Crown Head lower unit.
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Is
the Crown Head available with a bigger bowl and seat?
The Crown Head
is available with two bowl and seat sizes:
1) Standard
marine/RV size, identified by a round bowl.
2) Hi-boy
(household size), identified by an oval bowl.
The standard
bowl and seat may be upgraded to the Hi-boy size, contact Raritan Technical
Support for details. Bowls are interchangeable.
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| A5 |
Crown Head suddenly will not pump out solids or paper. What's wrong?
In units
manufactured after late 1985, problem is usually CH120 discharge pump wall.
Replacing it should restore the head to proper operation. Older, pre-late
1985 units (usually deep draft models) were very voltage-sensitive. If
batteries aren't in excellent condition, or if corrosion exists at wire
joints and terminals - voltage drop may cause head to run slow and not
discharge properly. Also, CH119D1 discharge impeller may require
replacement.
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| A6 |
How
do I install a replacement discharge pump wall (CH120)? Do you have
instructions? It is too big to fit inside the housing.
Instructions are
available, literature #L290. Contact Customer Service. CH120 snaps into a
groove behind the macerating teeth inside the housing. Bend it, stuff it in,
then snap into position.
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My
Crown Head won't bring in enough water to flush. What's wrong?
1.) Be sure
intake sea cock is fully open and that through hull fitting is not clogged
(barnacles, etc.) and that strainer is clean, then do the following:
2.) Intake
check ball may be stuck or have debris caught in it. Remove intake hose and
pump plug (CH5VW), and poke eraser end of pencil into the intake nozzle to
free up check ball and clean out any debris, reconnect the hose and plug and
test.
3.) Inlet
pump impeller (G13W) may be bad or have taken "set". Remove and examine it;
if the vanes are bent in one direction replace it. Also check inner pump
cavity for scoring and indications that pump has run dry. If inside of pump
cavity is black and rough, replace pump housing (CH2 or CH2A).
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| A8 |
My
Crown Head is noisy; what do I do about it?
Older standard
and deep draft models were very audible due to their design. These can be
exchanged for newer Centrifugal Discharge Series models which are quieter.
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| A9 |
How
can I convert my Crown Head to pressurized fresh water flush?
A. 1) Remove
hose at rear of head, going from intake pump to bowl elbow. Open intake pump
and remove pump impeller. Replace pump cover.
2) Purchase a
nominal 1/2" electrically operated solenoid valve (Raritan part #CWPS or
equivalent) in the same operating voltage as the Crown Head. Mount the
solenoid valve to the bowl elbow, using two short plastic pipe nipples, a
short length of 3/4" hose and hose clamps. Connect the two wires from the
solenoid valve to the two electrical motor lugs on the Crown Head, so that
valve opens when head runs and closes when head stops.
3). Purchase
a nominal 1/2" vacuum break (anti-siphon valve), WATTS #288A or equivalent.
Loop the pressure water supply line at least 12" higher than the top of the
toilet bowl and install the vacuum break at the top of this loop, using
plastic pipe nipples and hose clamps. The direction of flow arrows should
point toward the head.
4) Purchase a
nominal 1/2" shutoff valve, either globe valve or ball valve and install in
the water supply line between the water source and the vacuum break, using
plastic nipples and hose clamps. This will allow you to regulate the water
flow into the bowl, and also to shut off the water for servicing, etc.
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| A10 |
Water backs up into the deodorant tank, causing it to overflow. What can I
do?
Disassemble and
clean the in-line check valve (CH37E). Reinstall, being sure the arrow
points toward the toilet and not toward the deodorant tank. If problem
persists, replace the check valve, again being sure that arrow points to the
toilet and not toward the deodorant tank.
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How do I winterize my Crown Head?
Refer to winterizing instructions in Owner's Manual.
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No water stands in the bowl, why not?
Raritan toilets are not by themselves designed to hold water
unless a vented loop is installed in the discharge line with the top of the
loop generally 4 inches higher than the top of the bowl. The higher the loop
the more water will remain after each flush. See the specific toilets
installation manual for specifications and loop height limitations.
Note: Vented loops may need to be installed
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Crown
Head II™ Questions:
Compact/Compact II Questions:
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Q1
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What improvements does the Compact II have over the
older Compact?
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Q2
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How do I winterize my Compact or Compact II head?
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No
water stands in the bowl, why not?
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A1
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What
improvements does the Compact II have over the older Compact?
The major
improvement is that the intake hose connects at the rear of the pump
rather than the front, for a cleaner, more streamlined appearance. The
Compact II has a "T" shaped handle for a better grip, and the Compact II
pump has slightly more capacity than on the Compact.
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A2
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How do
I winterize my Compact or Compact II head?
Refer to
winterizing instructions in owner's manual
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A3
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No
water stands in the bowl, why not?
Raritan
toilets are not by themselves designed to hold water unless a vented loop
is installed in the discharge line with the top of the loop generally 4
inches higher than the top of the bowl. The higher the loop the more water
will remain after each flush. See the specific toilets installation manual
for specifications and loop height limitations.
Note: Vented loops may need to be installed higher for
safety reasons (see installation manual for further details)
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PH II
Questions:
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Q1
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Why isn't the bowl emptying; it won't get rid of
solids?
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Can PHII be connected to fresh water supply?
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I
have an older model PH toilet (pre-1981); can I still get parts?
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The pump squeaks when I pump it, what's wrong?
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I've replaced my piston shaft seal and it still leaks, what is
the problem? |
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I wish to order a repair kit but don't know which one I need;
how do I identify which one I need? |
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The square nut in front of the pump body leaks; what is wrong
and how do I fix it? |
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The intake valve handle is hard to turn; how do I make this
easier to rotate? |
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How do I winterize my PHII marine toilet?
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No water stands in the bowl, why not? |
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Why
isn't the bowl emptying; it won't get rid of solids?
Usually it can
be attributed to either the 1228CW flapper valve or C253 joker valve.
In some
instances it may have debris caught in the flapper valve, or in the joker
valve, which may be displaced by continued pumping of the head. Then
remove the discharge fitting at the rear of the pump (1222AW) and remove
and clean the joker valve and reassemble.
If that
doesn't work, do the same with the flapper valve (1228CW). If neither
works, replace both parts.
In some
installations it we have found that a small amount of back pressure will
improve the operation of the toilet. This is accomplished by adding a
vented loop in the discharge line, approximately the height of the toilet
bowl.
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Can
PHII be connected to fresh water supply?
To a non
pressurized dedicated source to prevent reverse contamination.
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I have
an older model PH toilet (pre-1981); can I still get parts?
Some parts
remain available but we recommend that the pump assembly be upgraded to
the newer PHIIPUMP Current handle socket, fulcrum links, yoke, clevis
pins, base, flapper, joker, bowl and seat are all interchangeable with the
older series; gearboxes are not - Customer Service should be consulted
when upgrading old PHE models to the newer PHEII models.
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The
pump squeaks when I pump it, what's wrong?
This was most
common on the PHII/PHEII units that were manufactured before the cartridge
seal pump series (1200C).
In the early
electric drive units, the drive arm squeaked against the pump housing
regardless of how much grease was applied. The cure is to convert to the
1116BW drive arm kit - the material has been changed in the drive arm to one
that is compatible with the material of the pump housing. In manual units,
the most common source for squeaking is the bushing area just beneath the
seal. As the piston rod pumps up and down, the rod squeaks against the
bushing area. The cure for this is to put SuperLube on the piston shaft; we
also recommend a TWK.
Another area
for squeaking is when the bushing area wears and the corners of the piston
scrape against the cylinder bore. Sometimes vegetable oil put into the
toilet bowl will stop the squeak temporarily.
For a
permanent cure, the pump housing must be updated to the 1200CW.
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I've
replaced my piston shaft seal and it still leaks, what is the problem?
Usually the
problem is a worn bushing area in the 1200B pump housing, which would
necessitate replacing the pump housing with a 1200CW.
A possible
lesser problem would be that the replacement seal wasn't installed
correctly. It is installed with the flat side up, plastic washer on top of
it and snap ring installed with curved surface down. Using the manual handle
to install the snap ring, press it until it just contacts the white washer,
then stop. Do not compress it as far as it will go.
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| A6 |
I
wish to order a repair kit but don't know which one I need; how do I
identify which one I need?
Units
manufactured prior to 1981 are identified by a chromed shutoff valve handle
on the front of the toilet pump; this is the PH series and uses repair kit #PHRK.
Units
manufactured 1981 - June, 1992 are identified by a plastic on-off knob at
the front of the toilet pump and a pump shaft seal held in place by a star
washer-type snap ring. This is the original PHII series and uses repair kit
#PHRKII.
The current
series (6/92 - present) is identified by a cartridge-type pump shaft seal
with a hex nut at the top of the pump housing where the piston shaft goes
through. This unit uses repair kit #PHRKIIC.
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| A7 |
The
square nut in front of the pump body leaks; what is wrong and how do I fix
it?
The square nut
in front of the pump body is an air inlet valve that allows air into the top
of the pump cylinder during dry flush operation to stop any Vacuum kick.
Inside the square fitting is a check valve.
In units
manufactured between 1981 and March, 1992, a small black joker valve was
used; in units manufactured after March 1992; a more advanced valve is used.
In either
case, remove the fitting and rinse it with warm, clear water. Reassemble. If
it still leaks, replace it (part # 1203W).
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| A8 |
The
intake valve handle is hard to turn; how do I make this easier to rotate?
Remove the round
handle, unscrew the packing nut (1204B) and remove the intake valve body
(1203B). Grease the three "O" rings with SuperLube or other PTFE based
grease. Reassemble, referring to correct alignment of valve in the PHII
owner's manual. If it continues being difficult to turn, replace the intake
valve body (1203B).
Note: older PHII series valve handles didn't have the two "wings" on the
handle to aid in turning it. Customer may wish to purchase a new handle
(1209BW).
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| A9 |
How
do I winterize my PH II marine toilet?
Refer to
winterizing instructions in owner's manual.
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| A10 |
No
water stands in the bowl, why not?
Raritan toilets
are not by themselves designed to hold water unless a vented loop is
installed in the discharge line with the top of the loop generally 4 inches
higher than the top of the bowl. The higher the loop the more water will
remain after each flush. See the specific toilets installation manual for
specifications and loop height limitations.
Note: Vented loops may need to be installed higher for safety reasons (see
installation manual for further details)
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PHE II
Questions:
Converters Questions:
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Q1
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What is a converter?
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Q2
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May Raritan converters be used to charge "gel" cell batteries?
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Q3
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Are Raritan converters ignition protected?
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What is the difference between the "F" and the "B" series?
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What
is a converter?
A converter
converts A.C. voltage to D.C. voltage. Raritan converters utilize a
transformer to reduce the voltage from 120 (or 240) volt household voltage
to nominal 12, 24 or 32 (depending on the particular converter) volt D.C.
battery voltage. In the marine environment, a converter is primarily
utilized as a battery charger.
All
standard Raritan converters are equipped with (3) outputs, allowing them
to charge three batteries or three banks of batteries. On special order,
certain Raritan converters are available with (4) outputs, enabling them
to charge four batteries or four banks of batteries.
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A2
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May
Raritan converters be used to charge "gel" cell batteries?
Raritan "F"
series converters are designed for conventional lead/acid batteries only.
Attempting to use the "F" series converter to maintain "gel" cell and the
newer "AGM" batteries will give unsatisfactory results.
Raritan "B"
series converters will satisfactorily maintain "gel" cell and "AGM"
batteries but require an internal adjustment, contact Raritan Technical
Support for details.
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A3
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Are
Raritan converters ignition protected?
Yes. All
Raritan converters are solid state and are ignition protected.
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| A4 |
What
is the difference between the "F" and the "B" series?
The "F" series
Raritan converter uses Ferroresonant technology that eliminates the need for
a control circuit. It will slowly bring the batteries up to full charge and
maintain them at that level.
The "B"
series uses linear SCR technology and operates much faster than the "F"
series. When plugged in at dockside it will pick up a D.C. load from an
onboard accessory, such as a bilge pump, and instantly replace it, up to the
capacity of the converter. When the load exceeds the capacity of the
converter, it will continue to put out amperage after the load has
terminated until the battery(ies) come up to full charge.
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Lectra/San
Questions:
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Q1
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Do I need to clean or do any maintenance on my Lectra/San?
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Q2
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How often do I turn on my Lectra/San?
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Q3
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I have 2 heads, one fore and one aft, can I use
one Lectra/San?
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Q4
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Can I install my Lectra/San further than 6 feet
from the head? Why does the Lectra/San have to be so close to the head?
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| Q5. |
Lectra/San MC/EC - How does the Lectra/San
actually work? |
| Q6. |
Lectra/San MC/EC - Can I use the Lectra/San
with my head? |
| Q7. |
Is the Lectra/San legal in all waters?
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| Q8. |
Lectra/San EC - My check fuse light is on but
the 3 fuses check O.K., what is the problem? |
| Q9. |
Lectra/San EC - My low salt light is always on,
why? |
| Q10. |
Lectra/San MC - Can I use a freshwater flush
toilet with this model? If so what do I need? |
| Q11. |
Can a Lectra/San M/C be used with a Vacu-flush
toilet? |
| Q12. |
How do I winterize my Lectra/San?
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A1
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Do I
need to clean or do any maintenance on my Lectra/San?
Yes, refer to
the owners manual for Lectra/San clean out and storage procedures.
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A2
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How
often do I turn on my Lectra/San?
The Lectra/San
(all series) is intended to be operated with each flush of the toilet.
Failure to do this will result in eventual clogging and possible damage to
the unit.
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I have
2 heads, one fore and one aft, can I use one Lectra/San?
Probably not.
Raritan has dual head/control kits to allow two heads to feed into one
Lectra/San. However, they need to be relatively close to one another, see
following questions. If the two heads are approximately 12 feet apart with
a hose run from each of six feet or less to the Lectra/San treatment unit,
such as across the passageway from one another, then one Lectra/San may be
used for both toilets with the dual control kit. Contact Raritan technical
support.
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Can
I install my Lectra/San further than 6 feet from the head? Why does the
Lectra/San have to be so close to the head?
Raritan
recommends that the Lectra/San be 6 feet or less from the head . This will
insure that the materials that are flushed from the toilet actually make it
into the Lectra/San and are not residing in the connecting hose between the
two, where they can putrefy and cause odor problems.
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| A5 |
Lectra/San MC/EC - How does the Lectra/San actually work?
Lectra/San how
it works.
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| A6 |
Lectra/San MC/EC - Can I use the Lectra/San with my head?
Probably. The
Lectra/San system will work with most installed heads that have positive
displacement pumps discharging the waste from the head. It will not work
with recirculating heads, portable type heads, Jet style and heads with
built-in holding tanks. For specific details, contact Raritan Technical
Support.
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| A7 |
Is
the Lectra/San legal in all waters?
No. The
Lectra/San is legal in most navigable and coastline areas where salt water
is available and a tidal flow in and out exists. It is not legal in
Federally designated no discharge areas.
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| A8 |
Lectra/San EC - My check fuse light is on but the 3 fuses check O.K., what
is the problem?
Check available
voltage at treatment system while it is running in the second cycle - must
be no less than 11.5 VDC. Low voltage will cause the check fuse light to
come on. If voltage checks O.K., problem is likely in the control board
mounted on the Lectra/San treatment unit. Replace control board.
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| A9 |
Lectra/San EC - My low salt light is always on, why?
Be sure that
adequate salt is in the water supplied to the Lectra/San. Check that salt
feed system (if used) is filled and operating correctly. Check that
electrodes are clean. Check available voltage at treatment system while it
is running in the second cycle - must be no less than 11.5 VDC.
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| A10 |
Lectra/San MC - Can I use a freshwater flush toilet with this model? If so
what do I need?
Yes. You will
need one of our salt feed units that will bring your flush water up to the
same salinity as seawater.
Or you can
manually add salt to some toilets flush water by adding a few ounces of salt
to the toilet bowl before each flush. Do not add salt to Vacu-Flush®
toilets!
(see Lectra/San M/C with Vacu-Flush®*)
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| A11 |
Can a Lectra/San M/C be used with a Vacu-flush toilet?
Yes, for details see application note.
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How do I winterize my Lectra/San?
Refer to winterizing instructions in Owner's Manual.
(Contact Raritan Technical Support if you need one)
* Note: Vacu-Flush® is a registered
trademark of Sealand Technology, Inc. |
PuraSan
Questions:
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Q1
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Is the PuraSan legal to use?
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Q2
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What is the difference between the PuraSan and the
Lectra/San?
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Q3
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What is the power requirement for the PuraSan?
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Q4
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How do I winterize my PuraSan?
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Q1. Is
the
PuraSan
legal to use?
Yes. It is a
U.S. Coast Guard certified Type I system that may be used only in
conjunction with Raritan Atlantes, Crown Head II and Crown Head marine
toilets in areas other than federally-designated no-discharge areas. Type
I systems are permitted on uninspected vessels less than 65 feet.
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What
is the difference between the
PuraSan
and the Lectra/San?
The Purasan
requires the use of added Halogen to the system through a remote
dispenser. The disinfecting chemical cartridges must be replaced when
needed.
The Lectra/San
(MC) uses the chlorine from salt in water to serve as a disinfecting
agent. Special electrodes send DC power through the salt water which
accomplishes this. Salt can be added in fresh water systems.
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A3
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What
is the power requirement for the
PuraSan?
Approximately
.4 amp/hour per cycle.
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How
do I winterize my
PuraSan?
Refer to
winterizing instructions in owner's manual. |
Compact
Holding Tank Questions:
Icer-ette
Questions:
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Q1
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What are the dimensions?
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Q2
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How much ice does the Icer-ette produce?
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Q3
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How much power does the Icer-ette require?
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Q4
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What type of ice cube does the Icer-ette make and is
it clear ice?
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A1
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What
are the dimensions?
83 and 85
series (tall) are 14" wide, 24" high and 14 1/2" deep. The door protrudes
out an additional 2" from the body of the cabinet for a total depth of 16
1/2." 82, 82 and 84 series (short) are 14" wide, 18 3/8" high and 22 1/4"
deep. The door protrudes out an additional 2" from the body of the cabinet
for a total depth of 24 1/4".
We
recommend that an additional 1" be supplied at the rear of all units to
facilitate plumbing and electrical connections.
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How
much ice does the Icer-ette produce?
All series
Icer-ettes produce up to 22 lb. per day and have capacity to store 10 lb.
in a removable ice bucket.
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How
much power does the Icer-ette require?
All series
Icer-ettes have a maximum power requirement of 300 watts running @120
volts A.C. (or optionally, 240 volts A.C.). Starting wattage is
approximately 1500 watts
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What
type of ice cube does the Icer-ette make and is it clear ice?
Cresent shaped
cubes. The ice is not clear due to fast freezing process which traps air in
the cube as it freezes. |
Water
Heater Questions:
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Q1
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In what sizes are your water heaters available?
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Q2
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What are the dimensions of your various water heaters?
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Q3
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What is the warranty on your water heaters?
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Q4
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What is the heat exchanger; how does it work?
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| Q5. |
My heater will not heat the water on electrical hookup. What
is wrong? |
| Q6. |
The pressure relief valve on my water heater keeps dripping.
What is wrong? |
| Q7. |
How do I winterize my water heater? |
| Q8. |
What is the recovery rate of a Raritan 1700 series water
heater using AC power (heating element)? |
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A1
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In
what sizes are your water heaters available?
Raritan marine
water heaters may be ordered in 6, 12 or 20 gallon sizes. They are
available in either 120 volts A.C. or 240 volts A.C.
They are
also available with the engine heating option, where a portion of the
engine's coolant is circulated through a heat exchanger coil inside the
tank to provide hot water while the boat is away from the dock. The heat
exchanger option must be included in the original order; it cannot be
retrofitted at a later date.
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A2
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What
are the dimensions of your various water heaters?
6 gallon units
are 14 1/2" in diameter x 16 1/4" high with a 1" wide mounting flange at
the bottom; a 16 1/2" opening is required if mounting through a hatch.
12 gallon
units are 18 3/4" in diameter x 16 1/4" high with a 1" wide mounting
flange at the bottom; a 20 3/4" opening is required if mounting through a
hatch.
20 gallon
units are 18 3/4" in diameter x 24 1/4" high with a 1" wide mounting
flange at the bottom; a 20 3/4" opening is required if mounting through a
hatch.
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What
is the warranty on your 1700 series water heaters?
All parts
except the inner tank are warranted for two years from the date that the
water heater is purchased. The inner tank is warranted for 5 years from
the date the unit is purchased, provided that the sacrificial anode must
be checked annually and replaced as required.
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What
is the heat exchanger; how does it work?
The heat
exchanger is a coil inside the tank through which a portion of your engine's
coolant is circulated, enabling you to have hot water while away from the
dock without having to turn on your genset.
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My
heater will not heat the water on electrical hookup. What is wrong?
Have an
electrician check the reset button on the water heater thermostat then for
the availability of power at the connections to the water heater.
Check for
power at the heating element with the tank filled with cold water and
electrical power to the water heater turned on.
If power is
available but the water isn't heating, the heating element has failed; if
power is not available at the element, the thermostat has failed. Failure of
the heating element is especially prevalent in the spring when the boat is
being commissioned for the season.
Should
electric power be accidentally applied to the water heater before the tank
has been completely filled, the heating element will burn out in a very
short time. Always be sure the tank has been filled before applying electric
power.
Replacement
heating elements are available from Raritan, part #WH1A-S for the screw-in
element, part #WH1A for the older flanged bolt-on element. Replacement
thermostats are part #WH16, for all Raritan units.
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The
pressure relief valve on my water heater keeps dripping. What is wrong?
The rubber seal
in the pressure relief valve may have failed with age. Replacement part
#WH3.
The pressure
relief valves used in Raritan water heaters are set for 75 PSI or 210° F. If
water temperature or pressure inside the tank exceeds these limits, the
valve will unseat.
If engine
coolant is being used in a Raritan water heater with heat exchanger, some of
the engine coolant may have to be diverted via a bypass valve, to insure
that the water in the tank does not exceed the limits of the pressure relief
valve.
Review the
owner's manual or contact Raritan Technical Support.
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| A7 |
How
do I winterize my water heater?
Refer to
winterizing instructions in owner's manual.
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| A8 |
What
is the recovery rate of a Raritan 1700 series water heater using AC power
(heating element)?
In one hour, 13
gallons U.S (49.2 Liter) of water will be heated approximately 40° F (22°
C). |
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WARNING:
This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-n-hexyl Phthalate (DnHP)
which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm, and
Vinyl Chloride which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For
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