ZERO GRAVITY TOILET
PASSENGERS ARE ADVISED TO READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
1 | The toilet is of the standard
zero-gravity type. Depending on requirements, system A
and/or system B can be used, details of which are clearly
marked in the toilet compartment. When operating system
A, depress lever and a plastic dalkron eliminator will be
dispensed through the slot immediately underneath. When
you have fastened the adhesive lip, attach connection
marked by the large "X" outlet hose. Twist the
silver coloured ring one inch below the connection point
until you feel it lock. |
2 | The toilet is now ready for use. The
Sonovac cleanser is activated by the small switch on the
lip. When securing, twist the ring back to its
initial-condition, so that the two orange lines meet.
Disconnect. Place the dalkron eliminator in the vacuum
receptacle to the rear. Activate by pressing the blue
button. |
3 | The controls for system B are
located on the opposite wall. The red release switch
places the uroliminator into position; it can be adjusted
manually up or down by pressing the blue manual release
button. The opening is self adjusting. To secure after
use, press the green button which simultaneously
activates the evaporator and returns the uroliminator to
its storage position. |
4 | You may leave the lavatory if the
green exit light is on over the door. If the red light is
illuminated, one of the lavatory facilities is not
properly secured. Press the "Stewardess" call
button to the right of the door. She will secure all
facilities from her control panel outside. When green
exit light goes on you may open the door and leave.
Please close door behind you. |
5 | To use the Sonoshower, first undress
and place all your clothes in the clothes rack. Put on
the velcro slippers located in the cabinet immediately
below. Enter the shower. On the control panel to your
upper right upon entering you will see a "Shower
seal" button. Press to activate. A green light will
then be illuminated immediately below. On the intensity
knob select the desired setting. Now depress the Sonovac
activation lever. Bathe normally. |
6 | The Sonovac will automatically go
off after three minutes unless you activate the
"Manual off" over-ride switch by flipping it
up. When you are ready to leave, press the blue
"Shower seal" release button. The door will
open and you may leave. Please remove the velcro slippers
and place them in their container. |
7 | If the red light above this panel is
on, the toilet is in use. When the green light is
illuminated you may enter. however, you must carefully
follow all instructions when using the facilities during
coasting (Zero G) flight. Inside there are three
facilities: (1) the Sonowasher, (2) the Sonoshower, (3)
the toilet. All three are designed to be used under
weightless conditions. Please observe the sequence of
operations for each individual facility. |
8 | Two modes for Sonowashing your face
and hands are available, the "moist-towel" mode
and the "Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaner mode. You
may select either mode by moving the appropriate lever to
the "Activate" position. If you choose the "moist-towel" mode, depress the indicated yellow button and withdraw item. When you have finished, discard the towel in the vacuum dispenser, holding the indicated lever in an "active" position until the green light goes on . . . showing that the rollers have passed the towel completely into the dispenser. If you desire an additional towel, press the yellow button and repeat the cycle. |
9 | If you prefer the
"Sonovac" ultrasonic cleaning mode, press the
indicated blue button. When the twin panels open, pull
forward by rings A and B. For cleaning the hands, use in
this position. Set the timer to positions 10, 20, 30 or
40 . . . indicative of the number of seconds required.
The knob to the left, just below the blue light, has
three settings, low, medium or high. For normal use, the
medium setting is suggested. |
10 | After these settings have been made, you can activate the device by switching to the "ON" position the clearly marked red switch. If, during the washing operation, you wish to change the settings, place the "manual off" override switch in the "OFF" position. You may now make the change and repeat the cycle. |
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