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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - Before beginning any work on the toilet, be sure that all
power to the unit has been turned off.
WARNING: HAZARD OF FLOODING - Make sure seacocks are in the CLOSED or OFF position before
working on toilet.
NOTE: The following information reflects the most probable causes and solutions to problems although not
every possible cause and solution is provided.
Any questions regarding servicing or operation of the Marine Elegance should be directed to our Technical Support
Department in Millville, NJ. Please have model and serial number available before calling.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
1. Poor pumpout, especially 1A. Clogged discharge line. 1A. Be sure discharge seacock is open. Clear line, remove
solids. clog.
1B. Plumbing restrictions, bends and ells. 1B. Replumb to eliminate bends and ells.
1C. Clogged vents. 1C. Clean holding tank vent and vented loop vents TROUBLESHOOTING
1D. Mineral buildup in hoses and fittings. 1D. Clean or replace affected parts. Replace hose if needed.
1E. Low voltage. 1E. Check voltage at toilet while toilet is running. If
less than nominal voltage of toilet (12 or 24), check
condition of batteries and wire sizes. Check terminals
and wire connections for corrosion (heat at terminals
and junctions indicates a bad or corroded connection).

2. Poor water flow, especially 2A. Toilet not level. 2A. Raise rear of toilet; check with level.
at front of bowl (or no 2B. Restriction in intake line. 2B. Be sure seacock is open. Clear line-remove clog.
water flow). 2C. Intake Pump sucking air. 2C. Check all connections from intake thru-hull to intake
pump to be sure no air leaks are present.
2D. Low voltage. 2D. See 1E, above.
2E. Clogged strainer. 2E. Remove or Clear debris from strainer.
3. Foul odors from toilet area. 3A. “Marine life” lodged in rim of bowl. 3A. Remove and flush bowl with pressure hose to remove
all material. Install strainer in intake line to avoid
recurrence.
3B. Permeated discharge hose. 3B. Replace hose with Raritan Saniflex Hose (#SFH).
3C. Sewage remaining in discharge line. 3C. Flush toilet longer; replace hose if permeated; reroute
hose making a shorter run if possible.
4. Bowl fills while underway. 4A. Pressure buildup at seacocks. 4A. Close intake, then discharge seacock to determine
which is causing problem. If discharge, be sure the
vent or vented loop is clean. If intake, there is too
much pressure on seacock; contact Raritan Technical
Support.
5. Water leaking from under 5A. Leaking Bowl Throat adapter. 5A. Tighten adapter clamps.
unit. 5B. Leak at shaft seal. 5B. Check seal and motor shaft.
5C. Leak from bowl spud. 5C. Check and reseat bowl grommet

Tip for Removing Intake Pump

Set screw must be loosened
with 1/8” hex key before
removing the intake pump
from motor

Plug

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