Technical Details - Vetus TANKV Mode D'emploi

3 Use
Emptying
The longer polluted water has been in the tank the greater the risk of
nuisance from smell. Therefore, never leave a waste water tank filled
unnecessarily long, but pump the tank empty or have it pumped
empty once a week, or whenever possible.
Pumping empty can be done in two ways:
1. by connecting a shore pump-out system to the deck cap to pump
the tank empty.
2. by using a pump present on the ship to pump out the waste water
directly overboard through the deck cap and a hose connected
to this. This pump must have internal diameter of minimum ø 38
mm (1 1/2").
Pumping waste water directly overboard is
in many places absolutely not allowed!
During your absence
The water in the siphons can evaporate when no use is made of
washbasins, showers etc. for a long time (siphons act as smell traps
in the pipes). This causes smell nuisance. Therefore, place plugs in all
drains when the ship is not to be manned for a longer period.
Disinfect the tank and pipes at least once a year preferably at the end
of the sailing season.
Cleaning
'Grey water' tank
Clean the inside of the tank with water and a good degreasing house-
hold cleaner; use a brush or a sponge for a rigid tank. Rinse the tank
with clean tap water.
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Technical details

Type :
Capacity * :
Dimensions :
Height, (full) :
Weight * :
Max. Pressure :
Material :
*) Nominal values are given for capacity and weight. Slight deviations are possible.
Hose Fittings:
For filler hose : 16 mm, 25 mm, 35 mm and 38 mm dia
For suction hose : 38 mm dia.
For air-relief : 16 mm dia.
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TANKV55
55 litres
12.1 Imp. gal.
14.5 US gal.
68 x 78 cms
27 x 31 inches
25 cms
10 inches
1.8 kgs
4 lbs
24 kPa (0.24 bar, 3.5 psi)
Woven Polyester coated both sides with 'Alcryn'
'Black water' tank
Clean the inside of the tank with water and a good toilet cleaner; add
cleaning vinegar if there are lime deposits; use a brush or a sponge
for a rigid tank. Rinse the tank with clean tap water.
If required, add to reduce odors 'Tank Fresh' .
Disinfecting
Disinfect the tank by filling it with a solution of bleach in water (1:
1000). Circulate this disinfecting mixture through the waste water
system. Remove the solution and rinse the tank with clean tap water.
4 Making ready for winter
The tank, pipes, pump, etc. must always be drained completely.
Never put anti-freeze in the tank or other parts of the drinking wa-
ter system to protect it against freezing, anti-freeze is very poison-
ous!
5 Maintenance
- Check the breather nipple regularly and clean the sieve of the
breather nipple if necessary.
- Check the hoses and hose connections for possible leaks annually
and fit new hoses and/or hose clamps as necessary.
- Also check the tank for damage as a result of chafing. Replace a
damaged tank immediately.
- Carry out the disinfection procedures described under 'Use' at the
beginning of the sailing season.
- A tank and installation that is strongly contaminated by algae can
be cleaned by rinsing the tank, the pump and pipes with a solu-
tion of bleach in water (1:20). Rinse the tank with clean tap water.
TANKV70
70 litres
15.4 Imp. gal.
18.5 US gal.
78 x 78 cms
31 x 31 inches
27 cms
11 inches
2.0 kgs
4.4 lbs
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TANKV100
100 litres
22 Imp. gal.
26.4 US gal.
79 x 100 cms
31 x 39 inches
27 cms
11 inches
2.5 kgs
5.5 lbs
16 kPa (0.16 bar, 2.3 psi)
TANKV160
160 litres
35.2 Imp. gal.
42.3 US gal.
79 x 142 cms
31 x 56 inches
27 cms
11 inches
3.3 kgs
7.3 lbs