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INTRODUCTION
IMPORTANT: Understanding how your
system functions and maintaining it properly
will give you odor-free use for many years. IMPORTANT
The system is designed for human waste and
toilet tissue only. • The System must be completely filled with water
before use
The ManaGerM is a U.S. coast Guard • Flush Only Human Waste and Toilet Paper into
certified Type II Marine Sanitation Device the System
(MSD) for inspected and uninspected vessels. • Maintenance schedule must be closely followed.
The ManaGerM may be used in fresh, brackish • Use Only Recommended Cleaning Products in
or salt water. If using the ManaGerM on an your Toilet
inspected vessel, all the provisions of 46CFR, • Do Not Flush Cigarettes, Paper Towels, feminine
subchapters F. and J. must be followed. hygiene products, handi-wipes, grease, oils,
disinfectant cleaners ( b l e a c h / c h l o r i n e /
The ManaGerM is a flow through system for acidics) or condoms down the toilet
black water only. It is an extended aeration • Do not exceed system capacity
bioreactor with a secondary disinfecting tank. • Keep unit from freezing
• Air pump must be in operation at all times
The ManaGerM has two tanks. The first tank (except when system is winterized)
has two chambers - the first chamber converts • If using the system year around, periodic pumpout
waste into water (H O) and carbon dioxide via a shore based facility is recommended.
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(CO ) - the second chamber allows solids to
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settle and clarified water to pass on to the Types of Toilet Tissue to Use
secondary tank.
It is not necessary to use toilet tissue that is
Water displaced from the first tank moves “biodegradable”; however, we recommend using only
through the tablet dispenser and into the toilet tissue that dissolves quickly in water.
secondary tank where disinfection takes place.
To determine if a particular brand of toilet tissue is
The ManaGerM works best with macerating suitable for your treatment system: Place a sheet of
and eductor (jet-type) toilets. the toilet tissue in a glass of water overnight. If in the
morning, it is still intact or partially intact the tissue is
The ManaGerM is reccomomnded for not suitable. If the tissue has come apart, the tissue is
installations at or above the waterline of the suitable. Typically, single-ply toilet tissue works fine.
boat
NOTE:
` For installation below waterline , see page 14.
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