Thetford Sanicon

Overview

Follow the instructions below to attach the SANICON® 600 to the RV coach.

Thetford Corporation accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to equipment, injury, or death that may result from the system's improper installation, service, or operation.

Thetford Corporation recommends that plumbing and electrical work be performed by a licensed tradesperson. Local permit and code compliance is required.

Contents

• (1x) SANICON® TURBO 600S Assembly - with OT (over-temperature) protected pump
• (2x) Mounting Brackets
• (1X) 3" Inlet Hose
• (1x) Hose and Nozzle Assembly with nozzle caps
• (1x) Switch Box Assembly
• (1x) Fuse Holder
• (1x) 35 AMP Fuse
• (2x) Electrical Connectors
• (1x) Owners & Installation Manual
• (2x) Labels with serial #

Required Materials (Not Provided)

• Plumbing and End Caps (if Necessary)
• Wiring
• Mounting Hardware
• Schedule 30, 40, 80, or DMV rated hard pipe fittings or minimum 10 PSI flexible pipe rating for pressure side of pump

General Guidelines

Gray water bypass can be achieved by plumbing the discharge line in a manner that gravity can allow liquid to flow to the hose with no upward plumbing.

All systems rely on gravity to move the liquid waste to the pump; therefore, make sure that the pump inlet is mounted below the RV holding tank.

Each assembly comes with two labels. One label should be placed int he hose compartment; the other should be placed in the Owner's Manual.

• If the black tanks are heated, treat SANICON® TURBO 600S in same manner.
• It is important to plumb hose avoiding sharp angles or bends during use or storage.
• Placement of the hose connection MUST be serviceable by the customer.

Warning and Cautions

Read and understand the warning and cautions listed in this document before you install or operate this unit.

Thermal Cut-Off Switch

Because SANICON® TURBO pumps are designed for intermittent duty, the pump contains a thermal cut-off switch for your safety. Typical run time is 15-20 minutes of pumping before the pump turns itself off and needs to cool for at least 20 minutes before the thermal cut-out resets and the pump can run again.

• If the pump is run immediately after a thermal reset, it will run for approximately 5-8 minutes.
• If allowed to cool for several hours it will run the full 20 minutes.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Technical Support at 1-800-444-7210, available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m, Eastern Standard Time.

Prepare

• Flush all debris from holding tanks.
• Close all gate valves (4A).
• Make sure installed unit will not interfere with the operation of the gray and black water RV gate valve handles (4A).

Install

1. Attach the bracket that best fits the RV layout to the pump. 
2. Fasten the base bracket to the mounting surface using 1/4" fasteners (not provided).
3. Connect the bayonet adapter to the RV's sewer outlet.
4. Make sure the inlet house (K7) is positioned properly. Avoid kinks, traps, or excessive distance in the inlet hose. Trim the hose, if necessary. Make sure the hose clamp is over the rubber seal before tightening. Do not overtighten the hose clamp when adjusting the hose length, as it may damage the hose. Refer to Fig. 4.

Connect Electrical

Wire Size

• Wire size is dependent on the distance between the pump and power source. Actual wire sizes should be calculated according to installation. Refer to Fig. 3
• Excess wire can be cut to length.

Connect Electrical

Refer to Fig. 4 and Fig. 5.

1. Locate the power source (battery or other main power source) where the electrical connection will be made.
2. Disconnect positive wires(s) to the RV battery (5A).
3. Attach the switch box (K3) inside RV compartment (4B).
4. Route and connect the black and blue switch box wires to the short black (K 1.4) and blue pump (K 1.5) wires using supplied electrical connectors. To seal heat shrink connectors, heat the connectors after wires are connected. Connect additional wiring if required.
5. Route the long black wire (negative) (K 1.6) from the pump assembly (K 1) to the battery's (5A) negative terminal, or to a ground lug on the RV, or to an OEM provided chassis ground (5A.2)
6. Route the red wire (K3.1) from the switch box (K3) to the fuse holder (K4).
7. Crimp one end of the fuse holder to the red wire (K3.1) and attach the other end to the positive battery terminal (5A.1).                           
8. Protect all the wiring for the SANICON® system with a wire sheath (not provided).
9. Reconnect the positive wire(s) that were removed in Step 2 of this procedure to the RV's power source.
10. Check system for leaks using gray water.

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the SANICON® 600s - the cleanest, most sanitary, and convenient way to empty your RV holding tank!

Thetford Corporation accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to equipment injury, or death that may result from the system's improper installation, service, or operation.

Thetford Corporation recommends that plumbing and electrical work be performed by a licensed tradesperson. Local permit and code compliance is required.

Cautions and Warnings

Read and understand the warnings and cautions listed in this document before you operate, or service this unit.

• Flush only organic human waste and toilet tissue. Do not flush non-dissolving articles such as feminine hygiene products, paper towels, or moist towelettes, as this will damage the macerator and will void your warranty.
• To avoid pump failure, if you are using an accessory garden hose on the end of the nozzle, make sure that the inner diameter of the hose is .75" (1.9 cm) or greater.

Questions?

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-543-1219, available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Pump Performance

Pumping performance varies with hose size and length:

Attach to Dump Station

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4.

1. Open hose storage compartment (4B); pull out hose and nozzle with caps (K2); do not disconnect from RV.                                                             
2. Unscrew large nozzle cap (K2.4).
3. Attach universal nozzle (K2.2) to dump station.

Empty Black Water Tank

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4.

1. MAKE SURE universal nozzle (K2.2) is securely attached to dump station! Refer to "Attach to Dump Station" procedure.                                 
2. Open black water tank gate valve (4A).
3. Use switch box (K3) to turn pump on.
4. Do not leave unit unattended.              
5. Use (K3) to turn pump off.
6. Close black water tank gate valve (4A).

Empty Gray Water Tank(s)

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig 4.

1. Make sure universal nozzle (K2.2) is securely attached to dump station! Refer to "Attach to Dump Station" procedure.                                 
2. Open gray water tank gate valve (4A).
3. Use (K3) to turn pump on.
4. Do not leave unit unattended.                
5. Use switch box (K3) to turn pump off.
6. Close gray water tank gate valve (4A).
7. Repeat Steps 2-6 for secondary gray tanks.  

Prepare Hose for Storage

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4.

1. Make sure pump is off.
2. Drain hose (K2) by holding at a sloped angle to direct excess water into the dump station.  
3. Disconnect nozzle (K2.2) from dump station.
4. Install cap(s) (K2.3, K2.4).
5. Return hose to coach hose compartment (4B); leave hose connected to coach.

Helpful Hints

• Additional hoses can be purchased from Thetford and used to extend the length of the discharge hose. Connect the hoses using 1.5" (3.8 cm) barbed coupling with clamp.
• If you wish to extend the evacuation hose, connect a .75" (1.9 cm) inner diameter garden hose to the end of the nozzle.
• Before storing the hose, make sure that all liquid has drained from the hose.

Obstruction Removal

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4.

1. Make sure all contents have been drained from system.         
2. Disconnect the power by removing the pump fuse or disconnecting the battery.
3. Make sure all gate valves (4A) are closed.   
4. Locate 3" inlet hose (K7) and loosen the hose clamp closest to the pump.    
5. Remove the pump from the 3" inlet hose (K7).
6. Remove the obstruction.
7. Insert the pump inlet into 3" inlet hose (K7) and tighten hose clamp.     
8. Reconnect the power.
9. Operate system using gray water; check for leaks.

Winterizing

Refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 4

1. Ensure all tanks are empty.
2. Pour RV antifreeze into the empty black water tank.
3. Turn on pump.                                    
4. Run pump until the antifreeze begins to discharge from universal nozzle (K2.2).
5. Turn pump switch to the Off position.
6. Drain hose (K2) by holding at a sloped angle to remove excess water; return hose to storage position.

Troubleshooting

Warranty

For defined warranty terms, review the one-page warranty statement-see www.thetford.com