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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The water and waste system consist of three subsystems:
- Potable water system
- Waste water system
- Toilet system
The potable water tank and the waste holding tank are installed in the
pressurized underfloor area LH rear the aft cargo compartment. An
indication system monitors the water and waste tank quantities.
The potable water system supplies water from the water tank through a
distribution system to the user. The water is supplied to water faucets in
the galleys and lavatories. The system also supplies water to the water
heaters and vacuum toilet units. Mechanically or electrically operated
valves control the supply of the potable water system.
Compressed air is used to pressurize the system to supply water from
the tank to the necessary service locations. The air pressure is supplied
from the bleed air system in normal configuration or a ground pressure
connection for maintenance. An air compressor can be installed as an
option. Each lavatory can be isolated from the potable water distribution
system through a manual shut-off valve.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW - WATER AND WASTE FLUID STORAGE (A318, A319 AND A321) & POTABLE WATER SYSTEM
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WATER AND WASTE FLUID STORAGE (A320)
For the A320 only, the location of the potable water tank is aft of the
forward cargo compartment.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
POTABLE WATER HEATING, ICE PROTECTION AND
WINTERIZATION PROTECTION
One water heater is installed in each lavatory and in each galley. Water
pipes, where icing conditions can occur are insulated and heated by
tape electrical heaters. The potable water service panel is heated to
prevent ice formation. Optionally, the fill/drain nipple and overflow
nipple are also electrically heated. These heating elements are
controlled automatically by two anti-ice control units installed in the
cargo compartments. In winter conditions, the potable water system
must be drained during night stops.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW - POTABLE WATER HEATING, ICE PROTECTION AND WINTERIZATION PROTECTION
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
POTABLE WATER CONTROL AND INDICATING (FAP)
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
POTABLE WATER CONTROL AND INDICATING (SERVICE PANEL)
There is only one control handle to fill or drain the water tank. It is
located on the water service panel. On A320 aircrafts, two drain valves
are electrically controlled when the fill/drain control handle is set to the
drain position. The overflow valve opens electrically when the fill/drain
valve handle is set to the drain or fill position. On the servicing panel,
the indicator gives the water quantity. Two green lights indicate that the
drain valves are open. One green light indicates that the overflow valve
is open. One green light indicates that the tank is full. All three drain
valves and the overflow valve can be opened manually. On A318, A319
and A321, one green light indicates that the forward drain valve is open
and one green light indicates that the tank is full.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
WASTE WATER SYSTEM
The waste water system drains the used water from the lavatory
washbasins and the galley sinks. The waste water is discarded
overboard outside through the drain valve and the drain mast. The two
drain masts and drain lines have integrated electrical heating elements
to prevent ice formation at high altitude or during cold weather.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
TOILET SYSTEM (CLASSIC) TOILET SYSTEM CONTROL AND INDICATING
The toilet system gives sanitary facilities for the passengers and crews. The VSC controls the system and related electronic components. A Flush
The system is a vacuum type toilet system and uses potable water for Control Unit (FCU) per toilet controls the rinse and flush cycle as soon as
flushing. the flush switch is pressed. On the Forward Attendant Panel (FAP), the
quantity indication is displayed as soon as the IND ON P/B is pressed.
TOILET SYSTEM FLUSHING OPERATION On the servicing panel, the waste control handle is used to drain the
waste holding tank.
The system uses potable water from the aircraft pressurized water
system to flush the toilet. A vacuum drain valve removes waste from
the toilet bowl to an under floor waste holding tank. At high altitude, the
differential pressure between the cabin and the atmospheres is
sufficient to move the waste from the toilet bowl into the waste holding
tank. At low altitude or on ground, a vacuum generator starts to give the
necessary differential pressure in the waste system to move the waste
from the bowl to the tank. The Vacuum System Controller (VSC)
controls the flushing system operation and stops the operation when
the waste servicing panel is open. When the tank is full, the liquid level
transmitter stops the system operation.
The waste holding tank is installed on the right of the aircraft under the
floor behind the bulk cargo compartment. The tank includes a water
separator, a liquid level transmitter, a liquid level sensor, a waste drain
valve and two rinse line connections.
The waste holding tank can be insulated. The lines between the tank
and the service panel with the waste drain valve can be insulated and
heated.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW - TOILET SYSTEM (CLASSIC) ... TOILET SYSTEM CONTROL AND INDICATING
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
TOILET SYSTEM (ENHANCED)
SERVICING
POTABLE WATER SERVICING
The potable water system supplies the galleys and toilets with water
from the tank via a distribution system. The tank is pressurized by air
either:
- From the pneumatic system,
- Or from a ground cart connected to the ground connector,
- Or optionally from a compressor.
SERVICING
TOILET SYSTEM SERVICING
Connect the toilet service vehicle to the toilet service panel. Move the
drain valve control-handle from the close to the open position.
Drain the waste from the toilet tank.
Flush the toilet system.
Fill the toilet tank with 10 l of disinfectant solution.
MEL/DEACTIVATION
If the drain mast is not heated, the aircraft can be dispatched provided
that the associated galleys or toilets are not used (toilet door locked
and placarded "Inoperative'') and their water shut off valves are closed.
MEL/DEACTIVATION
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MAINTENANCE TIPS
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM DRAINING IN COLD WEATHER
CONDITIONS
PRESSURIZATION The Servicing of the potable water system can be done with or without
electrical power. With electrical power, the single fill/drain handle
Compressed air is used to pressurize the system in order to supply mechanically operates the fill/overflow drain valve and electrically
water from the tank to the necessary service locations. The controls the forward drain valve. Without electrical power, the valves are
compressed air is tapped from the cross feed-line of the engine or APU individually operated by cables. The draining operation is accomplished
bleed air and is connected to the water tank air inlet. On ground, when by opening the fill/overflow drain valve and the forward drain valve. The
the bleed air system is not available, the ground air pressure supply filling operation is accomplished by opening the fill/overflow drain valve
system is used. If installed, an optional compressor is used for the and closing the forward drain valve. When the tank is full, the quantity
pressurization in case of bleed air decrease. transmitter sends a signal to close the fill/overflow drain valve
automatically.
DISTRIBUTION
HEATING
In each lavatory, a water heater is installed under the wash basin. If the
quantity transmitter detects a low level into the water tank, it cuts the
electrical supply of the water heater. A thermostat maintains the water
temperature between 45°C (113°F) and 48°C (118.4°F). An over
temperature safety device protects the heating element.
INDICATING
HEATING
In each lavatory, a water heater is installed under the wash basin. If the
quantity transmitter detects a low level into the water tank, it cuts the
electrical supply of the water heater. A thermostat maintains the water
temperature between 45°C (113°F) and 51.7°C (125°F). An over
temperature safety device protects the heating element.
INDICATING
The waste water drain system discards the waste water from the
lavatory wash basins and from the galley sinks.
DRAIN ASSEMBLY
Each lavatory wash basin has a drain assembly with a valve actuated
by a control knob and a cable.
DRAIN VALVE
DRAIN MAST
In flight, differential pressure between the cabin and the drain mast
outlet discards the waste water. On ground, gravity discards the waste
water.
The drain masts are electrically heated to prevent ice formation.
RINSE/FLUSH CONTROL
VACUUM CONTROL
RINSE/FLUSH CONTROL
A flush control unit per toilet controls the time and sequence of the toilet
operation during the flushing cycle.
VACUUM CONTROL
The toilet system removes waste from the toilet bowl through a vacuum The waste holding tank is installed on the right hand side of the aircraft
drain to an underfloor waste holding tank. The vacuum toilet system is under the floor between FRame 65 and FR 68. The tank has a capacity of
connected to the Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS), which 170 l (44.9 US gal). The tank has:
controls and monitors the system function and the related electric - a water separator,
components. The system uses potable water from the potable water - a liquid level transmitter (hydrostatic pressure),
system to flush the toilet. - a liquid level sensor (ultrasonic type),
- waste inlets,
FLUSHING - a waste outlet,
- two flush inlet nozzles.
When the FLUSH switch is pressed, the flush control unit initiates the
flush sequence. The vacuum generator starts to operate and after 1.6 CONTROL/MONITORING
seconds the water valve opens for 1.7 seconds. Then, the flush valve,
controlled by the flush control unit, opens for 4 seconds to evacuate the The waste system data is received by DEUs B and sent to the CIDS
waste material through differential pressure. directors (DIRs). This system is controlled and monitored by the Vacuum
System Controller (VSC) function, which is integrated inside the CIDS
VACUUM DIRs. It also reports the vacuum toilet system failures to the Centralized
Fault Display System (CFDS) and to the RS 232-C interface for shop
As soon as the FLUSH switch is pressed, the flush control unit sends maintenance.
an electrical signal to the CIDS (via the connected Decoder/Encoder
Unit (DEU) B), which operates the vacuum generator for approximately INDICATING
15 seconds. The vacuum generator creates the necessary differential
pressure between the cabin and the waste holding tank to move the The waste holding tank is equipped with a liquid level transmitter and a
waste from the toilet bowl. The vacuum generator is activated: liquid level sensor. When the tank is full, a signal is sent to the CIDS DIRs
- on ground, through the DEU B, which shuts down the toilet systems. The signal is
- during climb when the differential pressure is less than 246 mbar, also sent to the Flight Attendant Panel (FAP) through the DIRs and a
- during descent when the differential pressure is less than 203 mbar. "WASTE TANK NOT EMPTY-CHECK LEVEL GROUND SERVICE
The different pressure information is supplied by the Cabin Pressure REQUIRED" message is displayed.
Controller (CPC) via the System Data Acquisition Concentrator (SDAC).
SERVICING
NOTE: The landing gear signal is used as a back up in case of CPC or
SDACs failure. The waste holding tank is serviced from a service panel, which is located
on the right of the lower fuselage between FR 65 and FR 66. It has:
- a drain connection,
- a rinse/flush connection,
- an optional waste quantity indicator,
- a waste drain valve control handle,
- a limit switch.
FILLING
The water service panel is located on the left side of the aft fuselage.
Electricity must be supplied to the panel. Use ground power and turns
on the MAINTenance BUS switch. When the panel door is open, the
light on the fill gauge indicates that the panel has power. As a back-up
check for electricity, press any one of the four indicator lights, they
should light up. Do not attempt to fill or empty the water system without
a powered panel. Also on panel are the fill and drain port and the
control handle.
To fill the water system, open the service door. Connect the fill hose to
the port. Turn the control handle counter clockwise to the FILL position
and pull out on the handle. Make sure the overflow valve opens: the
indicator light should light up. Turn on the water pump at the truck. The
quantity gauge will show when the system is taking on water. When the
tank is full the FULL light should come on. Turn off the pump of the
truck.
Push the control handle in and turn it back to the NORMAL position. On
some A320, the control handle is automatically pulled in and returns to
the NORMAL position by itself. Disconnect the hose and cap the port.
Before closing the door, clean and dry the service panel and check for
leaks, then close the access door.
FILLING
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Three drain ports controlled by the service panel are used to empty the
water system. The main drain port is located on the underside of the
aircraft directly below the water tank and next to the overflow port. A
few feet ahead of the main drain is another drain port for the forward lav
and galley lines. The port on the water service panel is used to drain
the lines for the rear lavs and galley. To drain the water system, move a
container under the main port.
At the control panel, uncap the port. Turn the control handle clockwise
to the DRAIN position and pull the handle out. Three indicator lights
should come on. They are: the OVERFLOW VALVE OPEN light, the
TANK DRAIN VALVE OPEN light and the FORWARD DRAINVALVE
OPEN light. Most of the water will come out of the main drain, only a
small amount will come out of the forward and aft drains. When the
system is drained, push the control handle in. Make sure that it returns
to the NORMAL position. All the indicator lights should go off. Replace
the drain cap.
Make sure the service panel is clean and dry. Then close the panel
door.
DRAINING
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Without electricity, you will have to use the following manual overrides:
- for filling, open the overflow valve,
- for draining, open both valves of the main drain and the one of the
forward drain.
MISCELLANEOUS
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The water service panel is located on the left side of the aft fuselage.
Electricity must be supplied to the panel. Use ground power and turns
on the maintenance bus (MAINT BUS ON switch). When the service
panel is opened, the light on the fill gauge indicates that the panel has
power. Also on the panel are the fill and drain port and the control
handle.
To fill the water system, connect the fill hose to the port. Turn the
control handle counter clockwise to the FILL position and pull out on the
handle.
Turn on the water pump on the truck. The quantity gauge will show
when the system is taking on water. When the tank is full, the FULL
light comes on. The control handle returns to the NORMAL position by
itself. Turn off the pump on the truck. Disconnect the hose. Before
closing the door, clean and dry the service panel and check for leaks.
Then, close the access door.
NORMAL FILLING
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MANUAL FILLING
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The lavatory service panel is located on the right side of the aft
fuselage.
Open the service door. The controls consist of a drain port, two valve
levers, a drain control handle and a filling port. To empty the waste
system, open the cap assembly and connect the drain hose and next to
it the fill hose. Next to the drain connection is a small lever marked
OPEN.
Push this lever in the direction of the arrow; the lever marked CLOSED
should rotate by spring action indicating that the valve has opened. Pull
the drain control handle outward to the extended position. This allows
waste materials to flow from the drain port. When the system is drained
return the control handle to the normal position. To flush the tank, use 5
gallons (19 l) of disinfectant commonly called "Blue Juice". Now drain
the system by extending the control handle. Once drained, return the
handle to the normal position. Replenish with 2 gallons (7,5 l) of blue
juice. You are now ready to disconnect hoses and replace the
connection caps on the drain and rinse ports. By closing the drain cap
the drain valve automatically closes. Clean and dry the panel with a
clean cloth and do not forget to close the service door. On the Forward
Attendant Panel:
- if the LAV indicator light is on, reservice the system,
- if the light remains on, contact maintenance or maintenance control.
DRAINING
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