Thetford 335 Porta Potti Qube: GB • INSTRUCTIONS

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Never add toilet additives directly

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 10-15 for

1 Introduction

GB • INSTRUCTIONS

via the blade as this could damage

visual reference.

Congratulations on selecting this

the lip seal of the waste-holding tank.

FOR USE

Thetford portable toilet! You have made

Only fill the waste-holding tank via the

To empty the tank without

Main parts

an excellent choice. This portable toilet is

pour out spout.

splashing, press and hold the vent

user-friendly, meets high quality

button with your thumb while the pour

standards and gives you all the

out spout is pointing downwards.

3 Use of your toilet

convenience of home.

If you want to continue using your toilet

Before operating and using this toilet

Opening the blade

after emptying, prepare the waste-

we advise you to read the manual

The toilet may be

holding tank again.

completely. Keep this manual in a safe

used with the

place for future reference.

blade open or

Flush-water tank

closed. To open the

For the latest version of the manual

Only empty the flush-water tank if you

blade, pull the

please visit www.thetford-europe.com

don’t expect to use your toilet for a long

valve handle as

(winter) period. First empty the tank

described. Always

Symbols used

through the water fill opening, then, to

close the blade

empty the tank completely, pump the

after use.

OK

last drops of water out of the pump.

Emptying is only allowed at an authorized

Flushing the toilet

Tip

waste disposal point.

You can achieve

the most effective

Special attention required

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 16-18 for

flush by operating

visual reference.

the pump with

Caution (possible risk of injury or

three or four short

product damage)

flushes.

To prevent water damage to your

caravan or motor home, ensure

that you don’t travel with a full flush-

2 Preparing for use

water tank or with water in the bowl.

Do not use ordinary toilet paper

Your portable toilet is made up of two

(see last page), as this may cause

detachable sections, the waste-holding

clogging.

5 Cleaning

tank and the flush-water tank. Before

using this toilet, it is vital that you add

Just like your toilet at home, it is

4 Emptying the tank

1 Cover • 2 Seat • 3 Toilet bowl • 4 Water

special additives for portable toilets to

important to clean the portable toilet

filler cap • 5a Piston pump• 5b Bellow

both tanks (see last page). Check the

regularly. You will prevent calcium

pump • 6 Pour out spout • 7 Cap pour out

correct dosage on the additive package

deposits and ensure optimal hygiene.

Waste-holding tank

spout • 8 Lip seal • 9 Vent seal • 10 Vent

and look on the packaging of the toilet for

Clean the inside of the bowl and the

When the waste-holding tank is full,

button • 11 Valve handle • 12 Storage

the capacity of the tanks. Then add 3L of

outside of the toilet with special cleaning

disconnect the flush-water tank from the

for toilet fluids • 13 Level indicator

water to the waste-holding tank and fill

products for portable toilets (see last

waste-holding tank. Take your waste-

waste-holding tank (dependent on

the flush-water tank to the top.

page).

holding tank to an authorized waste

model) • 14 Clasp

disposal point and empty it via the pour

Never use household cleaners to

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 1-9 for visual

out spout.

clean your portable toilet. These

reference.

may cause permanent damage to the

seals and other toilet components.

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The correct disposal of your old product

5. Not using Thetford products to care for

6 Winter use

11 Warranty

will help prevent potential negative

your Thetford toilet could create some

You can use your toilet as normal in cold

consequences for the environment and

Thetford BV offers end users of its

damage, which would not be covered by

weather as long as the toilet is situated in

human health.

portable toilets a three-year guarantee.

this warranty.

a heated location. If not, and there may

The guarantee period of three-year starts

be a risk of frost, we advise you not to

as from the date of purchase. In the case

10 Questions?

use your toilet and to completely empty

of malfunction within the warranty

Thetford is not liable under this warranty

the waste-holding tank as well as the

If you require further information about

period, Thetford will offer a replacement

for any loss and/or damage, caused

flush-water tank.

your toilet, please visit our website:

or repair the product at its discretion.

directly or indirectly by use of the toilet.

www.thetford-europe.com. If you still

Our goods come with guarantees that

have questions, please contact the

7 Maintenance

cannot be excluded under the Australian

Customer Service Department either in

Consumer Law. You are entitled to a

To prolong the life span of your toilet, we

your country or your holiday location

replacement or refund for a major failure

advise you to maintain your toilet

(see the addresses on the back).

and for compensation for any other

regularly. Clean your waste-holding tank

reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.

two to three times a year and treat the

For correct and efficient support,

You are also entitled to have the goods

seals with special lubricant when the

please ensure all relevant product type

repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be

seals become dry (see last page).

information is available (see page 110).

of acceptable quality and the failure does

Never use Vaseline or vegetable oil

not amount to a major failure.

to lubricate the seals as these

Spare parts

1. To make a claim under this warranty,

may cause leakage to the waste-holding

Original Thetford spare parts are

the user must take the product to the

tank.

available through your own dealer or

point of sale or an authorised Thetford

authorised Thetford Service Centre.

Service Centre (www.thetford-europe.com)

8 Storage

at their cost. The claim will be assessed

there.

If you don’t expect to use your toilet for a

FAQ

long (winter) period, you have to

What do I need to do when the level

2. Components replaced during repair

thoroughly empty, clean and dry the

indicator of the waste-holding tank

under guarantee become the property

whole toilet. This is also a good time to

doesn’t work? Check whether the float in

of Thetford.

maintain on your toilet.

the waste-holding tank is still in place or

3. This warranty does not prejudice

whether dirt is obstructing its function.

During storage we advise leaving the

and is in addition to current consumer

blade open to prevent damage to the

What do I need to do if the blade

protection laws.

blade and to loosen the water filler cap to

doesn’t open? Travelling may cause

4. Guarantee claims falling into one of the

ventilate the flush-water tank.

overpressure in the tank. Unscrew the

following categories will not be accepted:

cap of the pour out spout and slowly pull

• the product has been improperly used,

the blade handle sideways.

9 Disposal

or the instructions in the manual have

not been followed (for example incorrect

Your product has been designed and

use of additives); • alterations have

manufactured with high quality materials

been made to the product; • the product

and components, which can be recycled

code or serial ID has been changed;

and reused. When your toilet has reached

• the product has been damaged by

Thetford is not responsible for printing errors and

its end of life, dispose the product

circumstances outside the normal use

reserves the right to make changes to product

according the local rules. Do not dispose

of the product.

specifications without notice.

the toilet with the normal household

waste.

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