Thetford porta potti excellence: GB • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

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Never add toilet additives directly

1 Introduction

GB • INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

via the blade as this could damage

Congratulations on selecting this

the lip seal of the waste-holding tank.

Thetford portable toilet! You have made

Only fill the waste-holding tank via the

Main parts

an excellent choice. This portable toilet is

pour out spout.

user-friendly, meets high quality

Flush-water tank

standards and gives you all the

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 1-12 for

1 Cover

convenience of home.

visual reference.

2 Seat

3 Toilet bowl

Before operating and using this toilet,

Thetford offers a pleasantly

4a Piston pump

we advise you to read the manual

scented toilet fluid for the flush-

4b Electric pump

completely. Keep this manual in a safe

water tank (Aqua Rinse) and a

5 Level indicator

place for future reference.

variety of waste-holding tank products

flush-water tank

(Aqua Kem Blue, Aqua Kem Green, Aqua

6 Water filler cap

For the latest version of the manual

Kem Sachets).

7 Blade handle

please visit www.thetford-europe.com

8 Clasp

9 Water filler adaptor

Symbols used

Waste-holding tank

OK

10 Pour out spout

11 Cap+measuring cup

Tip

12 Blade opener

Aqua Rinse keeps the flush water fresh,

13 Vent button

Special attention required

ensures a smooth flush and leaves a

14 Level indicator

protective layer. All products for the

waste-holding tank

Caution (possible risk of injury or

waste-holding tank suppress unpleasant

15 Toilet roll holder

product damage)

smells, stimulate the breakdown of

16 Lip seal

waste, reduce the formation of gas,

17 Vent seal

protect moving parts and help keep

2 Preparing for use

your waste-holding tank fresh and

clean. For the differences between

Your portable toilet is made up of two

the distinguishing qualities of each

detachable sections: the waste-holding

waste-holding tank product please

tank of 21L and the flush-water tank of

visit www.thetford-europe.com.

15L. Before using the toilet, it is vital that

you add toilet additives to both tanks.

The range of available Toilet Care

Check the correct dosage on the additive

products may vary for each country.

package. Then add 3L of water to the

Optional extra for your toilet

waste-holding tank and fill the flush-

water tank to the top.

Floor plate

This allows you to attach

If you have a toilet with an electric pump,

the toilet to the floor,

insert six batteries before use.

wherever you like.

One simple action

releases the toilet.

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Never use Vaseline or vegetable

3 Use of your toilet

4 Emptying the tank

5 Cleaning

oil to lubricate the seals as these

may cause leakage to your waste-holding

Just like your toilet at home it is also

Opening the blade

Waste-holding tank

tank.

important to clean the portable toilet

The toilet can be used with the blade

You need to empty the waste-holding

regularly. You will prevent the build up of

open or closed. To open the blade, pull the

tank when the level indicator turns red.

calcium deposits and ensure optimal

8 Storage

blade handle as described below.

Disconnect the flush-water tank from

hygiene. Clean the inside of

the waste-holding tank. Take your waste-

If you don’t expect to use your toilet for

the bowl with Toilet Bowl

holding tank to an authorised waste

a long period, you have to thoroughly

Cleaner and a soft brush

disposal point and empty it via the pour

empty, clean and dry the whole toilet.

and use Bathroom Cleaner

out spout.

This is also a good time to maintain your

for the outside of the toilet.

toilet.

To empty the tank without

Never use household cleaners to

splashing, press and hold the vent

During storage we advise leaving the

clean your portable toilet. These

button with your thumb while the pour

blade open to prevent damage and to

may cause permanent damage to the

out spout is pointing downwards.

loosen the water filler cap to ventilate the

Make sure you always close the blade

seals and other toilet components.

flush-water tank. If you have an electric

completely after use.

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 13-16 for

pump, also take the batteries out.

visual reference.

6 Winter use

Flushing the toilet

If you want to continue using your toilet

You can use your toilet as normal in cold

9 Disposal

You can achieve the most effective flush

after emptying, prepare the waste-

weather as long as the toilet is situated in

by operating the manual pump with

Your product has been designed and

holding tank again.

a heated location. If not, and there may

three or four short flushes. A toilet with

manufactured with high quality materials

be a risk of frost, we advise you to

an electric pump will automatically flush

and components, which can be recycled

Our green products Aqua Kem

completely empty the waste-holding

with short interruptions.

and reused. When your toilet has reached

Green and Aqua Rinse (test ISO

tank as well as the flush-water tank.

the end of its life, dispose of the product

11734) are absolutely safe to

Aqua Kem Sachets are particularly

according to local rules. Do not dispose of

empty into a septic tank or small

suitable for winter camping as the

the toilet with regular household waste.

biological systems on camp sites.

sachets are filled

The correct disposal of your old product

with powder. They

will help prevent potential negative

Flush-water tank

completely dissolve in

consequences for the environment and

Only empty the flush-water tank if you

water, are easy to dose

human health.

don’t expect to use your toilet for a long

and economical in use.

Ordinary toilet paper can cause

(winter) period. First empty the tank

clogging. Use Aqua Soft toilet paper

through the water fill opening, then, to

7 Maintenance

instead. This toilet paper is

empty the tank completely, pump the

super- soft, dissolves quickly, prevents

last drops of water out of the pump.

To prolong the life span of your toilet,

clogging and

Emptying is only allowed at an authorised

we advise you to maintain your toilet

makes it easier to

waste dump.

regularly. Use Cassette Tank Cleaner for

empty the waste-

the waste-holding tank 2 to 3 times a

holding tank. To

See ‘Quick Guide’ pictures 17-18 for

year and treat the seals with Seal

ensure toilet

visual reference.

Lubricant when they become dry.

paper is always on

Cassette Tank Cleaner safely

hand, your toilet

To prevent water damage to your

removes stubborn calcium

includes space for

caravan or motor home, ensure

deposits on the inside of

one toilet roll.

that you don’t travel with a full flush-

your waste-holding tank and

water tank or with water in the bowl.

Seal Lubricant keeps the

seals soft and pliable.

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