1 .

General
area RH

The potable water tank is installed in the pressurized underfloor

behind the forward cargo compartment. Air, which is tapped from the bleed
air cross-feed line, pressurizes it (Ref. AMM 38-41-00). An indication system
monitors the quantity of water in the tank (Ref. AMM 38-

- the limit switch 5MP. When

the door 171AL of the service panel 2023VU is opened, the limit switch 5MA
switches on the quantity indicating system (Ref. AMM 38-13-00). When the
control handle 3254MM is selected to the _DRAIN_ position it operates: - the
fill/drain valve 16MA,- the limit switch 3MP. The limit switch 3MP is then
energized and operates: - the motorized drain valve 14MP, - the motorized
overflow/ventilation valve 8MP, - the motorized drain valve 4MP. When the

control handle is selected to the _FILL_ position the limit switch 5MP operates

the overflow valve 8MP.

5 . Operation
A. Fill System (with Electrical Power)
You fill the water tank when the fill/drain valve 16MA is open. The valve
opens when you turn the control handle on the potable water service panel
from _NORMAL_ to _FILL_ and pull the control handle out. With the control
handle pulled out to its stop, the fill/drain valve 16MA opens. The limit switch
5MP is energized and opens the overflow/ventilation valve 8MP and the
contol light 6MP comes on. The maximum pressure required to fill the tank is
50 psi (3.4 bar). When the tank is full, the quantity transmitter closes the
fill/drain valve. The control handle is automatically pulled in and returns to
the normal position. In this position the limit switch 5MP is de-energized and
closes the motorized overflow/ventilation valve 8MP.
6 . Operation
A. Fill System (without Electrical Power) You can also fill the water tank when
there is no electrical power.To do so you must open the fill/drain valve
16MA and the overflow valve 8MP manually. To open the fill/drain valve
16MA you turn the control handle on the potable water service panel from
_NORMAL_ to _FILL_.Then pull the control handle out to its stop. To open
the overflow/ventilation valve 8MP you turn the control handle at the
overflow and drain panel 192NB from _SHUT_ to _OPEN_. There are no
indications that the valves are open.The maximum pressure required to
fill the tank is 50 psi (3.4 bar). Whe the tank is full, you must close the
valves manually again.
B. The potable water-distribution lines are insulated and electrically heated
to prevent ice formation in and around the lines (Ref. 30-73-00).A water
filter and a non return valve is installed in each lavatory.You get access to
the water filter for servicing when you remove the toilet paper holder
assembly (Ref. 38-12-23).
Compressed air is used to pressurize the system to supply water from the
tank to the necessary service locations.Compressed air is tapped from the
cross feed line of the engine bleed air and is connected to the water tank airinlet (Ref. AMM 38-41-00).

Water Heater When you set the

ON/OFF switch to ON the water
heating element
energizes(control light is on).
When the water heats to a set
temperature, a thermostat opens
to remove the electrical power
from the heating element.When
the water temperature drops
(usual heat decrease or as cold
water replaces used hot water)
the thermostat closes to energize
the heating element again. The
thermostat is set to open (GO
OFF) when the water temperature
increases to 48 DEG.C (118.40
DEG.F). It is set to close (COME ON) when the water temperature decreases
to 45 DEG.C
Rinse Valve
The toilet rinse valve is solenoid controlled and is electrically operated. (Ref.
AMM 38-31-00).
Water Filter
The water filter which is installed in each lavatory has a housing and a
disposable cartridge. The filter is installed between the potable water-shutoff
valve and the water heater. The water filter cleans the water in the lavatory
to drinking quality.
Non Return Valve
The non return valve is installed between the inlet and outlet line of each
filter. It makes sure that the water flows first through the filter before it goes
to the lavatory system.

System Operation
The quantity transmitter 3MA, operates as a variable capacitor and uses the
water in the tank as the variable component. Any increase of water in the
tank increases the output signal, any decrease in water decreases the output
signal. Two quantity indicators are supplied with transmitter output signal.
The signal to the service panel indicator 6MA moves a pointer over a scale

calibrated in increments of volume. The signal to the Forward Attendant

Panel (FAP) LED indicator shows the percentage of volume if the panel
pushswitch is pressed, (or the potable water service panel is open).
The FULL indication light on the service panel will come on when the tank is
full.The transmitter also has a low-level switch which opens when the water
tank contents drop to a set level. When the low-level switch opens it
disconnects the electrical supply to
the water heaters in the lavatories. The transmitter also has a high-level
switch, which controls the operation of a relay to close the fill/drain valve
16MA. The high level switch will de-energize the relay to stop the filling
procedure when the tank is full. The micro switch 5MA closes to energize the
indicating system when the service door 171AL is opened for ground
servicing. The micro switch 5MA isolates the indicating system when the
service door 171AL is closed again. A membrane switch, identified by _IND
ON_, is installed on the forward attendant panel. The membrane switch

overrides the micro switch 5MA, if you push it in.

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The toilet system gives sanitary facilities for the passengers and the crew.
The system is a vacuum type toilet system and uses potable water for
flushing. The waste is collected in one waste holding tank. When the tank is
full, the liquid level transmitter stops the system operation.

The system uses potable water from the aircraft pressurized water system to
flush the toilet. A vacuum drain removes waste from the toilet bowl to an
underfloor waste holding tank. An electronic vacuum system controller
controls the system and related electronic components.
(1) Bowl and Spray Ring
The bowl is made of stainless-steel and has a nonstick coating applied to its
inside
surface. The spray ring is attached to the top of the bowl and connected to
the anti-syphon valve.
(2) Water (Rinse) Valve

The water (rinse) valve is solenoid controlled and is connected electrically to

the flush control unit. It has a fitting for the aircraft system interface and a
strainer. The outlet of
the valve is connected to the anti-syphon valve.
(3) Anti-Syphon Valve
The anti-syphon valve is installed above the toilet bowl and is connected to
the water valve and the spray ring. It permits water to flow only in the
direction of the spray ring and returns anyback-water to the bowl

(4) Flush Valve

The flush valve is a motor-actuated self-contained unit. A duct connects the
flush valve
to the toilet bowl. The flush valve housing is a stainless-steel investment
casting. Waste flows through a 2.0 in. (50.7999 mm) dia. molded and
reinforced elastomer tube. The tube is fully open during the flush cycle. A
motor-actuated pinch-knife closes and seals the tube between the flush
cycles. The flush control unit controls the flush valve operation. A manual
waste shutoff valve is installed on the downstream side of the flush valve.
(5) Manual Waste Shutoff Valve
The Manual Waste shutoff Valve (MWV) is installed on the downstream side
of the flush valve. It is a back-up system to shutoff the flush line in case of a
flush valve failure in the open position A handle accessible from the front of
the toilet assembly activates the sliding mechanism inside the shutoff valve.
(6) Flush Control Unit
The flush control unit is an electronic assembly installed on the supporting
frame of the toilet assembly. It is connected electrically to the: - Flush switch
- Water (rinse) valve and screen - Flush valve - Vacuum system controller.
The unit controls the time and sequence of the toilet operation during the
flush cycle. Built-in-test Equipment (BITE), monitors the operation of the

water valve, flush valve and its internal control board circuitry. Faults are
transmitted to the vacuum system