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Technical data, construction information, descriptions and illustrations in this operation instruction , that were current when the book was published, can have been changed. The Volvo Company reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. The information in this operation instruction it applying to buses.
Contents Introduction ..........................1 Driver's responsibility ......................1 Toilet general view........................2 Decals in the cubicle ........................3 Toilet cubicle keys ........................4 Toilet operation ..........................5 Activation of the cubicle......................5 Flushing of the toilet ........................5 Filling and draining of the tanks ....................6 Water tank filling........................6 Water tank draining......................7 Septic tank draining ......................7 Cubicle door lock operation.....................8...
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Safety Information IMPORTANT: Before driving this vehicle, DANGER be certain that you have read and that you fully understand each and every step Danger Indicates an unsafe practice where of the driving and handling information serious personal injury or death could in this manual.
Introduction This booklet is intended to help the driver about how to operate properly the toilet on the bus. Driver's responsibility • • As the driver, you are responsible for It is also your responsibility to ensure that the safety and comfort of the passengers all bus components working in order.
Introduction Decals in the cubicle 1 Do not use standing up position; do not throw strange objects in the toilet bowl. 2 No smoking. 3 Door lock. 4 Toilet flush. 5 Alarm button. 6 Gel dispenser. 7 Trash bin. W0119192 Decals.
Introduction Toilet cubicle keys Two keys are used for the toilet. 1 For the cubicle door and mirror door (A). See also: “Cubicle door lock operation”, page 8 2 For paper and gel dispensaries (B). Refer to following sections on present operating instructions: •...
Toilet operation 5 Activation of the cubicle To activate the cubicle, turn on the toilet switch on the dashboard. CAUTION In order to protect the electrical system, ensure that the toilet switch is OFF when starting or jump starting the vehicle. T3018183 Activation switch on the dashboard.
Toilet operation Filling and draining of the tanks Water tank filling To fill the water tank, use the hose connector located in the septic tank compartment. W0120407 Hose connector in the septic tank compartment. You will notice that the water tank is full when the vent pipe starts to leak.
Toilet operation 7 Water tank draining To drain the water tank, use the draining valve located behind the septic tank. W0119194 Water tank draining valve. Septic tank draining To drain the septic tank, firmly pull-on the draining valve handle located underneath the tank.
Toilet operation Cubicle door lock operation On the exterior door lock, turn the handle (in any sense) to open (A). On the interior door lock, turn downwards the door lock knob to open. Turn upwards the door lock knob to block the cubicle door to avoid someone can open from the exterior (B).
Toilet operation 9 Signals of toilet occupied/vacant Signals outside the toilet The indicator lamp outside the toilet indicates whether the toilet is occupied (red) or vacant (green). T0015272 Toilet cubicle indicator lamp. Signals in the dashboard There is also an occupied symbol in the driver display on the dashboard.
Toilet operation Interior light The spot lamps (A) and the ambient light (B) will turn ON when the cubicle is occupied and turn OFF when it is vacated. W0140302 Toilet cubicle interior lights. (A) Spot lamps. (B) Ambient light.
Toilet operation 11 Extractor fan The extractor fan runs at half speed when the cubicle is vacant and switches to full speed when it is occupied. Note: The extractor fan is installed behind the mirror door. W0140303 Toilet cubicle extractor fan. Emergency alarm When the alarm button is pressed, the toilet user will hear a buzzer.
Cleaning and hygiene Cubicle and toilet bowl To clean the cubicle, use a mild detergent. For the toilet bowl, use a mild anti-bacterial detergent and a soft brush. CAUTION Do not use abrasives of any kind to clean the cubicle or the toilet bowl, since they will damage the surfaces.
Cleaning and hygiene 13 Gel dispenser The gel dispenser is located behind the mirror door (A). To fill the dispenser do the following steps: 1 Open the mirror door. 2 Open the dispenser, using the special dispenser key (refer to following section: “Toilet cubicle keys”, page 4).
Cleaning and hygiene Trash bin It is recommended to cover the trash bin with a plastic bag in order to facilitate its emptying and keep it clean and free of odor. Note: Do not throw the toilet paper used into the trash bin.
Cleaning and hygiene 15 Toilet paper dispenser The toilet paper used must be placed in the toilet bowl, so it is recommended to use only highly biodegradable toilet paper. CAUTION Do not use domestic grade toilet paper, since it could block the system. To replace the toilet paper roll , do the W0140308 following steps:...
Maintenance Daily routine maintenance Daily routine Prior to the vehicle entering service, the septic tank should be charged with an additive to sanitize it. To apply the additive: 1 Ensure that the septic tank is empty. 2 Check that the draining valve is closed. 3 Check that the water tank is full.
Maintenance Winterization If the vehicle is to be parked in zero or CAUTION sub-zero temperatures, it is imperative that the tanks are completely drained. Do not use ethylene glycol instead of During winter months (temperatures below propylene glycol. 0 °C or 32 °F), you should place non-toxic Ethylene glycol can damage some rubber propylene glycol in both the water and the components.
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