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Optimal Operating Temperatures: EPA Statement

Although the ManaGerM will operate at temperatures The EPA standards state that in freshwater
between 40° and 120° F. (4.5° and 49° C.), optimal lakes, freshwater reservoirs or other
temperatures are between 60° and 115° F. (15.5° freshwater impoundments whose inlets or
and 46° C.). The ManaGerM uses live bacteria to outlets are such as to prevent the ingress
break down and liquify waste inside the tank. As or egress by vessel traffic subject to this
temperatures go below 60° F. or above 115° F. (15.5° regulation, or in rivers not capable of
and 46° C.) less than optimum treatment will occur. navigation by interstate vessel traffic
subject to this regulation, marine sanitation INTRODUCTION
TOILET CLEANING devices certified by the U.S. Coast Guard
IMPORTANT: Use only biodegradable cleaning installed on all vessels shall be designed
and deodorant products in the toilet(s) connected and operated to prevent the overboard
to the ManaGerM. Do not use non-biodegradable discharge of sewage, treated or untreated,
cleaning products or cleaning products that contain or of any waste derived from sewage.
bleach, chlorine, antibacterial, acids, pine oil, The EPA standards further state that this
caustics, or any products that will kill bacteria. The shall not be construed to prohibit the
use of these products will kill the bacteria necessary carriage of Coast Guard-certified flow-
for the ManaGerM to operate properly and will through treatment devices which have been
require that the system be flushed, cleaned and re- secured so as to prevent such discharges.
started (see Startup Procdeure). They also state that waters where a Coast
Guard-certified marine sanitation device
Using C.P. (#1PCP22), a bio-emzymatic toilet bowl permitting discharge is allowed include
cleaner (available from Raritan Engineering), will coastal waters and estuaries, the Great Lakes
keep the bowl clean and fresh smelling. 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).

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