[C320-list] Macerating Head

[Jim Sweet]

Thanks for the info Pat.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Pat Ireland" <cherie320 at gmail.com>
To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 11:10 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Macerating Head


> Requires dissassembly of bowl from macerator.  Turn out 4 bolts,
> rotate assembly, and retighten snug, but not too tight.  Instructions
> are in the install manual.
>
> Replace all of the waste hoses that you feel are saturated and might
> allow odor into cabin.  At a minimum replace the one from macerator to
> holding tank/y-fitting.
>
> The new hoses for the flush water hose requires connection to the vent
> in the cabinet behind the head.  This a bit of a job.  Either access
> the vent hoses from the back of the hanging locker or use a messenger
> line to pull the new hose through the cabinet feed holes.  It's
> difficult but doable.  Reference Jeff's detail posted on the 320 site.
>
> You will need to drill some new holes to mount the head.  Take care
> not to drill into the hull.
>
> Electrical connection to power source with breaker or fuse.
> Instructions in install manual are generic and not specific to the
> 320.
>
> Flush water can be fresh or raw.  Raw water is a quick connection to
> the original head thru-hull.  You can cut in a tee in the sink drain
> if you want to feed fresh water from that source.
>
> If you are not comfortable with plumbing and electrical work, you
> might get the local boat handyman to do the install.
>
> Good luck
>
> Pat, 801
>
> On 7/7/12, Jim Sweet <jamesweet at frontiernet.net> wrote:
>> Pat,
>>
>> Any other info that you can supply as to install would be appreciated.  I
>> can do some stuff but if it looks too dicey I may have to go the
>> professional route.  Thanks.
>>
>> Jim Sweet
>> TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Pat Ireland" <cherie320 at gmail.com>
>> To: <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 12:51 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Macerating Head
>>
>>
>>> Jim - We installed the Raritan Sea Era.  It's not an exact drop in, but
>>> quite close.  You use some of the existing holes.  Rotated the macerator
>>> toward the bow and that helped the fit.  Folks really like trading the
>>> poky
>>> handle for a little black button.     It gets rave reviews from SWWTC.
>>> Cheers, Pat,  801
>>>
>>
>>
>>
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