Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
Installation and Maintenance Instructions
MC ™
THE FOLLOWING ARE CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS THAT MUST BE READ AND FOLLOWED
DURING BOTH INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
WARNING: Raritan Engineering Company, Inc. recommends that a qualified person or electrician install this
product. Equipment damage, injury to personnel or death could result from improper installation.
Raritan Engineering Company, Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability for damage to equipment,
or injury or death to personnel that may result from Improper installation, trouble shooting, repairs
to or operation of this product.
WARNING: HAZARD OF SHOCK AND FIRE - Always use recommended fuse/circuit breaker and wire size.
WARNING: HAZARD OF FLOODING - Always shut off seacocks before leaving boat unattended.
Double clamp all hose fittings below the waterline, check hose clamps frequently for integrity.
WARNING: The Lectra/San MC operates on an Electrochemical principle. Introduction of any substance other
than salt water, human waste, Raritan Concentrate, Raritan C.P. or toilet tissue may cause heat build
up and extensive damage. If any other substance is introduced by accident, the Lectra/SanMC must
not be turned on until entire system is flushed out with water.
4 gallon tank:
1 with pump
1 without pump
2 gallon tank
The Lectra/San® MC (LST/MC™) is a U. S. Coast Guard Certified Type I Marine Sanitation Device for use
on inspected and uninspected vessels 65 feet and under. It must be operated within areas that are not declared
a Federal No Discharge Zone (NDZ) by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is
applicable for all U.S. territorial waters inside the three mile limit. Other countries - check with local
authorities.
LST/MC is designed for recreational use and accommodates most marine toilets* it can be used with one
or, in some cases, two toilets. The Lectra/San MC is available in 12, 24 or 32 V DC.
The system consists of a Control Indicator Panel and Treatment Tank. A salt feed system must be utilized
if operating in fresh or brackish water.
* for use with the VacuFlush® marine toilet manufactured by Sealand Technology, Inc., (See Application note L286)
VacuFlush® is a registered trademark of Sealand Technology, Inc.
Lectra/San® is a trademark of Exceltec.
LST/MC™ is a trademark of Raritan Engineering Co., Inc.
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OPERATION (depends on installation chosen)
necessary to flush toilet until Normal Treatment light Amber DO NOT FLUSH WHEN BLINKING
SLOW BLINK - EXTENDED CYCLE
(green) begins to blink 35 seconds after activation. Red
FAST BLINK - LOW VOLTAGE
ON - FUSE BLOWN
Note: Toilet flush time is factory preset for 8-12 SLOW BLINK - LOW TREATMENT
FAST BLINK - LOW VOLTAGE
seconds and is adjustable, see diagram adjusting flush
time under installation/wiring.
Option #2:
Toilet Push Button -
Flushing toilet will activate treatment cycle. Flush
toilet as often as necessary until Normal Treatment
light (green) begins to blink. solid red - Fuse Blown check fuses - 35% voltage drop
1 blink per second - Current draw on electrode less than
Independent Button operation - 7 amps - increase salt content if not green - clean or
"Push to Flush" button must be pressed before toilet is replace electrode
flushed. Flush toilet as often as necessary until Normal 2 blinks per second - Voltage low - 11% to 34% drop
Treatment light begins to blink 35 seconds after activation. check connections and battery condition
solid amber - Only toilet was flushed
1 blink per second - Current draw on electrode low
To Stop Treatment Cycle -
(between 7 - 14 amps) - increase salt content- if still
"R" button stops the treatment cycle should a foreign
not green - clean or replace electrode
object accidentally enter the treatment system. If wired per
2 blinks per second - Voltage low - 5% to 10% drop
option #1 the "R" will also stop the toilet from flushing.
check connections and battery condition
Notes: solid green - OK to flush toilet
1) Total flush volume must not exceed 1.5 gallons blinking green - Normal operation - Do Not Flush
(5.7 liters) per cycle. toilet while blinking
2) Operating with yellow light for extended periods
will damage electrode and void warranty
cross-over
How it works -
Each time toilet is flushed an equal amount of previously Overboard
teated waste is discharged. The Lectra/San does not pump
waste out, the flushing action of the toilet moves the waste
through the Lectra/San.
The first chamber macerates to reduce particle size. The
second chamber mixes to ensure uniform treatment of
contents. The electrode plates, when electricity is applied,
generates bactericide in both chambers.
When activated both motors come on and run for the
entire cycle. The user then has up to 35 seconds to flush
toilet. After 35 seconds the electrode is energized to begin
the treatment process. The treatment process lasts for
about 2 minutes.
Note: If the green light is not flashing during treat- From toilet
ment, the cycle has been automatically extended to
ensure proper treatment. The unit MUST not be Macerator
operated in extended cycle for long periods as damage Mixer
to electrodes will occur. Immediately attempt to
Electrode pack
determine and fix an amber or red light condition.
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Cleaning Instructions
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT: Do not use bowl cleaners that contain
ammonia, ethyl acetate, phosphoric acid or concentrated
chlorine bleach. These will cause damage to treatment
system. C.P. is the only toilet bowl cleaner recommended
by Raritan.
Using Raritan's C.P. Cleans Potties (part #1PCP22), a bio-
enzymatic toilet bowl cleaner, will keep the bowl clean and
fresh smelling and won't damage the treatment system.
.
.P
Recommended Visual Inspection C
√ For leaks at hose connections
√ Hose clamps
√ Condition of hoses
√ Seacocks
√ Condition of wires and connections
Treatment/Electrode cleaning
Note: Cleaning is recommended every two years with
recreational use or if amber light is always on during
treatment cycle.
1. Activate the LST/MC and flush toilet several times,
allowing all waste to be treated.
2. Turn off water supply and flush toilet as dry as possible.
NOTE: Check toilet manufacturer's instructions to ensure
no damage is done to any components.
3. Turn off power and disconnect wires to LST/MC.
WARNING: LST/MC must not be activated while muriatic
acid solution is in the system.
4. In plastic bucket combine 1.5 pints (.852 liters) of muriatic
acid with 3 gallons (13.635 liters) of fresh water.
WARNING: Add acid to the water, DO NOT place acid in
the container first.
5. Carefully pour solution into the toilet and flush until bowl
is as dry as possible.
6. Pour one gallon (3.8 liters) of additional fresh water into
bowl to dilute any acid remaining.
7. Allow to stand for a minimum of 45 minutes.
8. Turn on water supply and flush a minimum of 10 gallons
(38.0 liters) of water to dilute and discharge muriatic acid
solution.
9. Reconnect wires and restore power to LST/MC.
Storage
Short Term - If system will not be used for a week flush toilet
and run treatment cycle several times.
Long Term - If system will not be used for several weeks flush
toilet and run treatment cycle several times. Then flush
freshwater into system. Prior to use - flush toilet several
times to refill treatment tank with ocean salinity salt water.
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IMPORTANT
WINTERIZING
• Improper winter lay up is a major cause of failure.
• Flush toilet and activate Lectra/San several times .
Steps
1. Activate the LST/MC and flush toilet several times,
allowing all waste to be treated.
Control Cover
2. Turn off water supply and flush toilet as dry as possible.
NOTE: Check toilet manufacturer's instructions to Plug
ensure no damage is done to any components.
3. Turn off power and disconnect wires to LST/MC.
4. Close seacocks.
5. Remove control cover and slowly open cross-over cap.
Caution: Open cap slowly as unit may be under pressure.
5. Using a pump, remove water from both sides of the
treatment tank through crossover cap.
6. Disconnect and drain hoses.
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U.S.C.G. Type I MSD Certification #159.015/0107/1
SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Roll/Pitch Angle: 30°
Maximum Temperature Exposure: 120° F (49° C)
Maximum Total Flush Volume: 1.5 gallons/flush (5.7 liters/flush)
Designed for recreational use - heavier use may require more frequent
replacement of electrode pack.
NOTES: for Wiring
1. Distances are from source to unit and back to source.
The following are available to purchase: FOR USE WITH ANY LECTRA/SAN M/C SYSTEM
NOT FOR USE WITH TOILETS THAT USE WHERE SALT MAY BE NEEDED AND IS NECES-
PRESSURIZED FRESH WATER: SARY FOR ALL TOILETS THAT USE ON-BOARD
Two Gallon (7.6 liters) Salt Feed Tank PRESSURIZED FRESH WATER:
(Part #31-3001) - Tank must be filled with a saturated salt Four Gallon (15.2 liters) Salt Feed Tank with Pump
solution which is dispensed via a T-check valve into incoming (Part #32-3003 12 Volt and #33-3003 24 Volt) The tank must
water. One system per toilet. For use in slightly brackish water, be connected to pressurized fresh water and filled with solar
if used in fresh water tank will only last for approximately 15 salt. The pump is controlled by the MC Circuit Board. This
flushes of the toilet. system can only be used with the LST/MC. One system per
Four Gallon (15.2 liters) Salt Feed Tank LST/MC. This is the most accurate system to use as the
(Part #31-3002) - Tank must be connected to pressurized fresh amount of saturated salt solution is controlled by the actual
water and filled with solar salt. The saturated salt solution is operating conditions of the Lectra/San MC.
dispensed via a T-check into incoming water. One system per
toilet. Requires manual adjustment as water salinity changes.
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INSTALLATION Parts Included with the LST/MC Parts Required (not included)
• 1 1/2" hose adapters (2) • Teflon tape or nonpermanent thread sealing compound
• 1 1/2" NPT Intake Plug • PVC Cement
• 90° 1 1/2" slip PVC fitting • 1 1/2" (3.8 mm) I.D. sanitation hose (raritan part # SH)
• control indicator panel with cable • Hose clamps
• 1" (2.54 cm) x 1" (2.54 cm) wood strips and fasteners to
Optional Parts available for purchase: secure to floor (wooden frame)
• Dual Control
• 3/4" (1.9 cm) strapping
• Salt Feed Systems
• Manual head sensor for automatic activation • Electrical connections, wire and fuse or circuit breaker
NOTE:
Discharge of raw, untreated sewage is prohibited in all U.S. waters inside the three mile limit except in the Gulf
of Mexico where the limit is nine miles. "Y" valves, if installed, must direct toilet discharge to a U.S.C.G. approved
treatment system or holding tank and must be secured in that position while inside the three-mile limit.
The EPA standards state that in freshwater lakes, freshwater reservoirs or other freshwater impoundments whose inlets
or outlets are such to prevent the ingress or egress by vessel traffic subject to this regulation, or in rivers not capable of
navigation by interstate vessel traffic subject to this regulation, marine sanitation devices certified by the U.S. Coast
Guard installed on all vessels shall be designed and operated to prevent the overboard discharge of sewage, treated or
untreated, or any waste derived from sewage. The EPA standards further state that this shall not be construed to prohibit
the carriage of Coast Guard-certified flow-through treatment devices which have been secured so as to prevent such
discharges. They also state that waters where a Coast Guard-certified marine sanitation device permitting discharge is
allowed including coastal water estuaries, the Great Lakes and interconnected waterways, freshwater lakes and
impoundments accessible through locks, and other flowing waters that are navigable interstate by vessels subject to this
regulation (40 CFR 140.3)
INSTALLATION \ WIRING
WARNING:
• All installations made below the waterline MUST be
Discharge from Lectra/
protected by installing vented loops in proper location San MC to thru-hull
• Always double clamp fittings below waterline
• Do Not use metal fittings
NOTE: Use teflon tape or nonpermanent thread sealing
compound on threaded PVC fittings and connections. Discharge from toilet to
Avoid low areas in hose that would allow untreated waste either side - Install plug
to collect. in side not used
WIRING
WARNING: Hazard of Shock and Fire
• Always use proper wire, wire connectors and fuse/
circuit breaker. See Specification Chart.
• Secure wire properly.
• Do not connect other appliances to Lectra/San
circuit.
To Protected
• Make sure power is off before proceeding. Battery Positive
(fuse or circuit
• Improper wiring can damage the Circuit Board and breaker)
void warranty. To Battery
Negative
Treatment Unit
1. Determine proper wire size from wire chart on
specifications page.
2. Run supply wire from source to Positive (POS) and
Negative (NEG) terminals on Treatment tank.
3. Fuse or circuit breaker must be installed between source
and LST/MC on positive wire.
NOTE: Future access to control assembly is imperative. If Location of
LST/MC
unit is installed in an area where access will be difficult Control Board
contact Raritan for instructions on mounting the control
module remotely.
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INSTALLATION \ WIRING Single Button operation -
Both toilet and Lectra/San are operated by one of the
following options: Adjusting flush time
NOTES: CONTROL INDICATOR PANEL(REAR VIEW)
• Use only a solenoid/relay with an isolated coil
FLUSH TIME
Raritan part number CDS* (*specify voltage)
ADJUSTMENT
• Connect only the solenoid/relay (CDS) coil to toilet Minimum: 1 second
1 or 2 output on the circuit board. DO NOT connect Maximum: 20 seconds
toilet negative and positive directly to outputs. Increase
Option #1:
Control Indicator Pad (LST/MC Touch Pad)
"Push to Flush" button activates both the toilet and
treatment cycle.
Control Indicator Panel activation of
Note: Toilet flush time is factory preset for approxi-
mately 8-12 seconds and is adjustable. Toilet and Lectra/San Electric
1. Determine proper wire size from toilet manufacturer. EPCBLS2 Rev. 0997
Toilet
5 AMP
2. Connect wire from lug not marked "BAT" on the CDS F1
TOILET2
2
3. From top posts of CDS connect positive and negative CDS*
to toilet 1 or 2 outputs on circuit board utilizing 3 Lectra/San MC
Circuit Board
amp fuse in positive line. _
TOILET1
Toilet
4. Connect wire from positive source to Raritan CDS 1 + POS NEG
(solenoid/relay) post marked "BAT" utilizing proper 3 AMP Fuse Battery
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CONTROL MODULE
TROUBLESHOOTING
When "Push to Flush" doesn't activate system
• No Power to unit
Check circuit breaker or main fuse to unit
Check wiring to unit ext. trig. and POS - use to trouble-
• Open or loose connection ○ ○ shoot control indicatorpanel and
Check and clean wiring connections ○ ○ cable problems
○ ○
• Circuit board fuse ○ ○
Check circuit board fuse ○ ○
○ ○
• Damage to circuit board circuit board fuse
Check for burned foils, replace if necessary
• Inoperative control indicator panel
Check, replace if necessary
• Damage to control indicator panel cable
Check, replace if necessary
Red light on, not blinking
• Fuse blown
Check fuse A, B and C on control module
• Damage to circuit board
Check, replace if necessary
• Inoperative solenoid
Replace solenoid Posts for testing electrode pack
• Damaged control module wire harness
Replace wire harness Troubleshooting some of the system functions:
• Bad fuse block or weak fuse holders
Replace fuse block Panel and cable problems:
Amber or Red light slow blink-1 blink per second Using a short piece of wire with an alligator clip
• Low salt at one end. Clip alligator end to ext. trig. tab on
Add salt to system, install salt feed system if circuit board and momentarily touch POS post on
operating in fresh or brackish water control module.
• Build-up on electrode pack If cycle starts -
Clean following instructions in Maintenance replace panel and cable
• Non-functioning electrode pack If cycle does not start -
Check, replace if necessary replace circuit board
Amber or Red light fast blink-2 blinks per second Electrode Pack:
• Low voltage use a digital meter set for milli-volts DC.
Discharged or bad battery, charge or replace Connect to the posts as shown in diagram
undersized wiring, check specification chart above:
• Drop in line voltage 18 milli-volts or higher –
Check voltage between B fuse and negative post OK
• Other equipment operating on same circuit as LST/MC 14 milli-volts or lower –
Isolate LST/MC Try Treatment/Electrode Cleaning
• Open or loose connections procedure in manual. If cleaning does not
Check and clean wire connections improve milli-volts, possible Electrode
Sewage Odor Plate failure. Call Raritan Customer
Service.
• Odor permeating through hose or connections NOTE: Low milli-volts will also occur if the
Rub damp rag on hose, if odor transfers to rag hose Lectra/San tank is not filled with a 4% saltwater
needs to be replaced with high quality sanitation solution. Contact Raritan Customer Service.
hose Raritan part # SH
• Treatment unit is leaking
Follow discharge hose from toilet to tank, lift blue
cover (31-460) and check area around motors too
• Electrode not functioning properly
Follow above for Amber and Red light conditions
• LST/MC not being activated with each flush
System must be activated with each flush
• Treatment unit not being stored properly
See Storage under Maintenance
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EXPLODED PARTS VIEW CH26
31-460
same order
M WQB
HL 30
M
31 B
M 1
3
M WQ
3 0
F31-480 31-462 1118
HL
F069 HSB1
F31-478 32-601(12V)
1119A 33-601(24V)
31-469
RNI 34-601(32V) 31-470
HSB1
M31 31-232
32-101AW** (12V)
*
31-104C
12 1 8
B
M31 31-120 RBS501
26
11
31-106
31-105
31-402A
31-102
AM06012 (12V)
AM06024 (24V)
M30 31-121 AM06032 (32V)
31-103 31-101W
31-106
31-106
31-103
31-108 31-107 31-109
31-110-2 31-110-2
31-110-1 31-110-1
32-5000 (12V)
33-5000 (24V)
34-5000 (32V)
31-122
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TREATMENT UNIT CONTROL MODULE
LIMITED WARRANTY
Raritan Engineering Company warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of one year from the product’s date of purchase. Should this product prove defective by reason of
improper workmanship and/or materials within the warranty period, Raritan shall, at its sole option, repair or replace the
product.
1. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, Consumer must deliver the product prepaid, together with a detailed description of
the problem, to Raritan at 530 Orange St., Millville, N.J. 08332, or 3101 SW 2nd Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33315. When
requesting warranty service, purchaser must present a sales slip or other document which establishes proof of purchase. THE
RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION PRECEDENT OF WARRANTY
COVERAGE. However, please complete and return the owner Registration Card so that Raritan can contact you should a
question of safety arise which could affect you.
2. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER defects caused by modifications, alterations, repairs or service of this product by
anyone other than Raritan; defects in materials or workmanship supplied by others in the process of installation of this product;
defects caused by installation of this product other than in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended installation
instructions or standard industry procedures; physical abuse to, or misuse of, this product. This warranty also does not cover
damages to equipment caused by fire, flood, external water, excessive corrosion or Act of God.
3. ANY EXPRESS WARRANTY NOT PROVIDED HEREIN, AND ANY REMEDY FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
WHICH BUT FOR THIS PROVISION MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, IS HEREBY
EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES SUCH AS THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, IF APPLICABLE, AS WELL AS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES
WHICH MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OF LAW, ARE EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO A TERM OF ONE YEAR.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG A LIMITED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
4. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL RARITAN BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSONS FOR
ANY SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY,
BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION
OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT
APPLY TO YOU.
5. No other person or entity is authorized to make any express warranty, promise or affirmation of fact or to assume any other
liability on behalf of Raritan in connection with its products except as specifically set forth in this warranty.
6. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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