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B 737-300/400/500
ATA 38
Water & Waste
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WATER AND WASTE B737-300/400/500
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ATA 38 WATER AND WASTE

For Training Purposes Only
SCL VRC/RRH 26.08.2005 Page: 1

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38-00 GENERAL
WATER & WASTE
Purpose
The water system supplies potable water to the galleys and lavatories. The
waste system provides a means of storing wastes in toilet tanks and removing
the wastes during servicing.
General Components Location

The water and waste facilities includes galleys and lavatories which are located
in the passenger compartment. The water tank is located aft of the aft cargo
compartment. The service panels are located on the exterior skin of the fuse-
lage.

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AIR
SOURCE WATER PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM
WATER
SERVICE PASSENGER WATER SYSTEM
PANEL
LAVATORY COMPT GALLEY UNIT
GALLEY
LAVATORY LAVATORY
SINK DRAINS
SINK FLOOR
DRAINS DRAINS
WASTE WATER SYSTEM TOILET SYSTEM

TOILET
DRAIN SERVICE
MAST PANEL
AIR
FRESH WATER
WASTE
(T82000)
Figure 1 Water and Waste System Diagram

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38-10 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

WATER SYSTEM LOCATIONS
Purpose
Purpose of the water system is to supply water to the galleys and lavatories for
use by the passengers and crew.
General Subsystem Features
The water system consists of:
- a filling system for the tank through an external service panel,
- a water tank with a quantity indicating system, for storing the water,
- an air pressure system to force the water from the tank,
- and distribution lines to deliver the water to the galleys and lavatories.
Tank and Distribution

The tank is filled from a ground cart through an external service panel, and
pressurized from the pneumatic manifold. When pressurized, water is forced
from the tank through distribution lines to the galleys and lavatories. In the lav-
atories, some water is diverted through an electric water heater to the hot water
faucet. The rest of the water goes to the cold water faucet. A filter on the cold
water line is optional.
A tank quantity transmitter signals the quantity to the indicator located in the aft
galley area. An external indicator, on the service panel, is optional.
The tank and distribution lines can be drained through valves located adjacent
to the tank and in the lavatories.

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APU
MANIFOLD
AIR PRESSURE SUPPLY
LINE TO WATER TANK
FWD
LAVATORY
COMPARTMENT
GALLEY NO.1
SUPPLY LINE
GALLEY
POTABLE
WATER
SUPPLY
LINE
COMPRESSOR
WATER
TANK
WATER SERVICE
PANEL
Figure 2 Water System Location

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WATER SERVICE PANEL

Filling the Tank
Water is supplied to the system from a service cart. A water service panel on
the left side of the airplane is used for filling the tank.
The service panel contains a fill connection and an overflow outlet. These units
are connected with tubing to the fill and overflow valve, which has a control rod
and handle that protrudes through the service panel. An air line, connected to
the top of the tank, terminates in the service panel at a valve that may be used
to pressurize the system. The tank drain valve control handle is accessible
from the service panel.
To fill the tank use the following procedure:
S Attach the supply hose to the fill connector.
S Place the fill and overflow valve control handle in OPEN position.
S Turn on the water supply. While water is filling, the tank will vent through the
overflow outlet.
S When the tank is full, water is forced out the overflow.
S Turn off water supply, disconnect the supply hose.
S Place the fill and overflow control handle in CLOSED position. The water
service panel door cannot be closed if the the fill and overflow handle is in
the OPEN position.

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FILL AND OVERFLOW VALVE

HANDLE
OVERFLOW FITTING
FILL FITTING
DOOR ACTUATED SWITCH

1
CAP
AIR VALVE
TANK DRAIN
VALVE HANDLE
DOOR LATCH
(3 PLACES)
MAGNET
1 Not installed on all 737 airplanes

(97173)
Figure 3 Water Service Panel

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QUANTITY
PRESSURE
TRANSMITTER
SWITCH
OVERFLOW
WATER TANK LINE
SUPPLY
SEE A AIR LINE
FILL
PRESSURE LINE
LINE
DRAIN
VALVE
SHAFT
FILL AND
OVERFLOW
VALVE
DRAIN
LINE
DRAIN VALVE
FWD INBD
SERVICE
PANEL FWD INBD
A WATER TANK
(221005/97411)
Figure 4 Water Tank Components

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WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

Distribution to Galleys and Lavatories
The water supply line is routed from the tank to the aft passenger cabin ceiling
area. From there, it is routed above the ceiling panels to the forward end of the
passenger cabin through flexible tubing enclosed in an aluminum shroud. The
shroud prevents water from dripping onto the ceiling panel if a leak should oc-
cur. The shroud will conduct leaking water to the lower fuselage area where it
can drain out the fuselage drains. Supply lines go from the main distribution
line to the lavatories and the galleys.
Galley supply is through disconnect fittings located in the ceiling above each
galley.
Lavatory supply is routed inside the lavatory walls to the area under the wash
basin counter. It divides to supply:
S Cold water faucet
S Hot water faucet -water passes through a water heater and then to the hot
water faucet.
NOTE: Cold and hot water can be mixed by a mixing valve and will come to a
single faucet. That is optional (see schematic below).
A drain valve is installed in the lines under the counter.

Waste water from the wash basin drains either into the toilet tank or overboard
through an optional drain mast.
Monitoring water Quantity in Tank an indicator in the aft galley area provide
means for checking tank quantity.

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28V DC
BUS 1 FAUCET WITH
C138 WATER QTY IND MECHANICAL
115V AC TIMER
BUS 1 LAV
C105 LAVATORY WATER SAME AS
HEATER - R AFT M91 AFT GALLEY FWD GALLEY DRAIN
115V AC THERMOSTAT VALVE
BUS 2 M92 R AFT LAV
C106 LAVATORY WATER
115V AC HEATER - L AFT WATER HEATER TO DRAIN
BUS 1 M60 R AFT LAVATORY SAMES AS FITTING ON
C104 LAVATORY WATER M91 FUSELAGE
HEATER - FWD
M93 L AFT LAV
P18-4 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL P WATER HEATER MANUAL
D1990 OFF RESET
D1990 M61 L AFT LAVATORY
2
3
M753 4P
D1988 OVERHEAT SW
D1988 D1986 POTABLE S692
A2 WATER
A1 1 WATER WATER ON HEATER
115V AC B2 AIR CMPRSR PRESSURE CONTROL
B1 2 CUTOUT SW SWITCH
BUS 2
C2 CYCLING SW
C873 C1 3 E F
X1 PUSH
POTABLE NEON LIGHT
X2 QUANTITY
WATER AIR
COMPRESSOR R184 AIR M91 FORWARD LAVATORY WATER HEATER
COMPRESSOR M59 FORWARD LAVATORY
P6-4 CONTROL RLY
RELIEF
MAGNET VALVE WATER HEATER
S945 WATER PRESSURE (OPENS AT
ELECTRICAL
PROX SWITCH 50 PSI)
FULL CONNECTOR COLD WATER
FULL
SUPPLY LINE
FILTER OVERFLOW LINE CONTROL
PRESSURE 3/4 3/4
REGULATOR SWITCH
PRESSURIZED WATER HEATER
AIR FROM (25 PSI)
FILL LINE 1/2 1/2 HOT WATER COVER
PNEUMATIC
MANIFOLD OUTLET
1/4 1/4
POTABLE WATER
TANK EMPTY EMPTY
FILL AND
OVER FLOW PUSH QUANTITY PRESSURE
VALVE TANK INDICATION
DRAIN T408 WATER QUANTITY XMTR SWITCH RELIEF
VALVE
VALVE
SKIN N17 WATER QUANTITY
SERVICE FILL VALVE INDICATOR
OVERFLOW
FITTING TANK DRAIN HANDLE (STA 975 RBL 44 WL 282) LAVATORY
PANEL VALVE HANDLE
AIR VALVE DRAIN VALVE
FILL
FITTING
P25 WATER POTABLE WATER

SERVICE PANEL POTABLE WATER DRAIN LINE
AIR PRESSURE WATER HEATER
Figure 5 Water System Schematic

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SINK CABINET COMPONENTS

Physical Description/Features
The water supply line enters from the ceiling and is routed to the compartment
under the sink. The supply divides with one line routed to the cold water faucet
and the other line to the water heater and hot water faucet (depend on the con-
figuration).
Each lavatory has a drain valve for draining the lavatory plumbing. The drain
valve has 3 positions:
S OFF
S DRAIN
S ON
In the ON position (normal position), the water is supplied to the faucets.
In the OFF position, all lines are closed.
In the DRAIN position, all lines are open to allow water to drain overboard.
The system is vented through self-venting faucets.
Waste water from the wash basin drains either into the toilet tank or overboard
through a drain mast.
The toilet and lavatory are vented through a muffler.

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FAUCET SPIGOT
SINK
WATER TEMPERATURE
ADJUSTMENT KNOB
COLD WATER
MIXING VALVE SUPPLY LINE
AIR VENT
LINE 1
SINK WATER HEATER
OVERFLOW LINE ELECTRICAL
(AFT LAV) CONNECTOR
WATER HEATER
SINK COVER
OVERFLOW LINE
(FORWARD LAV) WATER HEATER
SWITCH
WATER
TOILET OVERBOARD HEATER
VENT LINE
TOILET VACUUM PRESSURE

VENT LINE RELIEF VALVE
LAVATORY
DRAIN VALVE
MUFFLER
SUPPLY AND
DRAIN LINE
WASTE WATER
DRAIN LINE
FWD
DRAIN MAST
WASTE WATER DRAIN
LINE TO DRAIN MAST
1 OPTIONAL
Figure 6 Sink Cabinet Components

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WATER HEATER
Location
A water heater is installed under each lavatory counter in the supply line to the
hot water faucet.
Access
The heater is accessible through the door under the sink.
The heater capacity is one and one-half quarts. Water is heated by a 400-watt
heater consisting of heater elements in the heater tank. A control switch, an
indicator light and an overheat switch are mounted on the outside wall of the
heater tank. Normally, the control switch should be ON and the light illumi-
nated. A pressure relief valve in the side of the water heater tank relieves at
approximately 140 psi.
Operation
A cycling thermal switch in the heater tank regulates water temperature to 52°C
(125°F). The overheat switch on top of the water heater limits the case temper-
ature to approximately 88°C (190°F). If overheat occurs, the switch interrupts
power to the heater and the light. The light will not illuminate if the control
switch is OFF or the overheat switch is open.
Maintenance Practices
If an overheat occurs, the switch must be manually reset. Remove the cover at
the top of the water heater and reset by pressing the center of the rubber cover
over the overheat switch. Reset is indicated by illumination of the light.

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CONTROL
SWITCH WATER HEATER
COVER
SEE A
28V DC
BUS 1
C138 WATER QTY IND
115V AC
BUS 1
C105 LAVATORY WATER
PRESSURE 115V AC HEATER - R AFT
RELIEF BUS 2
VALVE C106 LAVATORY WATER
115V AC HEATER - L AFT
BUS 1 C104 LAVATORY WATER
HEATER - FWD
P18-4 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL
WATER HEATER
OVERHEAT INDICATOR
SWITCH MANUAL
PRESS LIGHT
OFF RESET
TO RESET
AFTER
SUFFICIENT
COOLING OVERHEAT SW
ON HEATER
115V AC CONTROL
SWITCH
HEATER CYCLING SW
CONTROL
SWITCH NEON LIGHT
M91 FORWARD LAVATORY WATER HEATER (typical)

A WATER HEATER (COVER REMOVED)
(221110)
Figure 7 Water Heater

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WATER TANK DRAIN COMPONENTS

Draining Tank and Distribution System
A two-position drain valve, CLOSED or OPEN, is located below the tank. The
control handle for the valve is in the water service panel. In the OPEN position,
water in the tank and main distribution line will drain through an opening in the
lower fuselage.
The lavatory distribution lines are drained through the three-position Potable
Water Supply & Drain Shutoff Valve in the lavatories. These valves function as
follows:
S ON (Supply)
- Normal. Water from the main distribution line passes through to the
heater and the cold water faucet.
S DRAIN
- Drains water from the lavatory lines and main distribution line in the
cabin ceiling area overboard
S OFF
- Shuts off water supply from the main distribution line to the lavatory.
The lavatory faucets are self-venting.
Secondary Drain Valve (Fwd Lavatory only)

A second valve is added to the drain line installation in the forward lavatory.
If the Potable Water Supply & Drain Shutoff Valve ist accidentlally set to the
drain position, the Secondary Drain Valve will not let the water drain.
It must be placed to the open position for the Water System Draining Proce-
dure.
For Draining Procedure see AMM.

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WATER
TANK
SUPPLY & DRAIN

SHUTOFF VALVE
WATER TANK
DRAIN VALVE
SECONDARY
DRAIN VALVE
(FWD LAV ONLY)
FWD
VALVE ACTUATOR
SHAFT HANDLE
(SHOWN IN CLOSED
POSITION)
Figure 8 Water Tank Drain Components
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WATER TANK QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM

Location
The tank is installed aft of the aft cargo compartment. A probe-type quantity
transmitter is installed through the top of the tank. An indicator is located in the
aft galley area. An external indicator on the service panel is optional.
Physical Description/Feature
The fiberglass tank, with a total volume of 40 U.S. gallons on 737-400 air-
planes, (34 U.S. gallons all except 737-400), is enclosed in an insulating blan-
ket. It is installed with bolts attached at four places.
Access
A door in the end of the tank provides access to the quantity transmitter. Ac-
cess to the tank is through the aft cargo compartment.
Power
The quantity transmitter and indicator use 28 volts from dc bus No. 1.
Operation
The indicator has five lights which illuminate to indicate water quantity when a
button on the indicator is pressed.
A float installed around the probe will follow the water level. Inside the float are
three magnets. Inside the probe are reed switches. As the float moves, the
magnets will close the associated reed switch. These reed switches are con-
nected to the indicator lights so that:
S An empty tank will turn on the EMPTY light only.
S A 1/4 full tank will turn on the EMPTY and 1/4 lights.
S A 1/2 full tank will turn on the EMPTY, 1/4, and 1/2 lights.
S A 3/4 full tank will turn on the EMPTY, 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 lights.
S A full tank will turn on all lights.

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Figure 9 Water Tank Quantity Indication System

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TEM
WATER TANK AIR PRESSURIZATION
Purpose
The purpose of the pressurization system is to force the water from the tank
through the distribution lines to the galleys and lavatories.
Location
The pressurization system components are located above the water tank. The
pneumatic connection is opposite the left turbofan valve connection to the APU
duct in the keel beam. The external connection is on the service panel.
Air passes through the following components before entering the water tank:
S A filter
S A pressure regulator
S A pressure relief valve
Operation
The pneumatic manifold supplies bleed air from engine number one, engine
number two, and the APU.
S On some airplanes high stage bleed air from the engine number one is the
primary air supply.
S On some airplanes an electrical compressor supplies air pressure when en-
gine bleed or APU bleed air pressure is decreased less than 18 psi.
The air pressure will be routed:
S Through a micron filter.

S Through a pressure regulator, which reduces pressure to 25 ±2 psig, then to
the tank.
A pressure relief valve prevents overpressurization of the tank. The valve
opens at 50 ±2 psig and will reset at 37 ±2 psig.
Normal water tank and system pressurization is from engine number one or
from the pneumatic manifold. During maintenance, the tank may be pressur-
ized by connecting an air pressure source to the air valve on the water service
panel.

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ENGINE NO. 1
BLEED AIR ENGINE NO. 2
BLEED AIR
PNEUMATIC
MANIFOLD ENGINE BLEED
ISOLATION AIR VALVE
VALVE
ENGINE NO. 1 HIGH AIR FLOW

STAGE BLEED AIR RESTRICTOR
1
CHECK VALVE
GROUND
APU CHECK PNEUMATIC
VALVE CONNECTOR
AIR FILTER
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
APU BLEED AIR
MANIFOLD
CHECK VALVE
AIR FILTER
AIR
VALVE
PRESSURE
WATER RELIEF
SERVICE VALVE
PANEL AIR COMPRESSOR
PRESSURE
SWITCH
WATER
TANK
1 NOT ON ALL AIRPLANES
Figure 10 Water Tank Pressurization System Schematic

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115V AC
3
BUS 2
C873
POTABLE WATER
COMPRESSOR M753 POTABLE WATER
AIR COMPRESSOR
P6-4 AC PWR PANEL
R184 COMPRESSOR
CONTROL
Magnet
RELAY (J5)
1 S945 WATER PRESSURE S692 WATER PRESSURE

PROX. SWITCH CUT-OUT SWITCH
(216667)
Figure 11 Water Tank Pressurization Compressor Circuit

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APU AIR
AIR FLOW MANIFOLD

AIR PRESSURE
RESTRICTOR
SUPPLY LINE
TO WATER TANK
ENGINE NO. 1
HIGH STAGE
BLEED AIR
AIR PRESSURE
1
INLET TO TANK
AND PRESSURE
TO PACK INSTALLATION-
SWITCH
AIR CYCLE SYSTEM (REF)
COMPRESSOR
SEE A
CHECK
VALVE
AIR INTAKE
FILTER
AIR PRESSURE
POTABLE WATER
SUPPLY LINE
SUPPLY LINE (REF)
WATER SERVICE
WATER PANEL (REF)
TANK
Figure 12 Water Tank System Components Location

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MOUNTING
AIR BOLT AIR LINE
LINE IN FROM PNEUMATIC
DUCT
AIR LINE
FROM SERVICE
PANEL
OUTLET SIDE
OF FILTER
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
AIR
FILTER
TO PRESSURE
SWITCH AND
WATER TANK TO
PRESSURE COMPRESSOR
RELIEF VALVE
CHECK
VALVE
FWD
2
CHECK
VALVE AIR LINE FROM
A OUTLET SIDE PNEUMATIC DUCT
OF FILTER
AIR LINE IN
AIR LINE FROM

SERVICE PANEL
PRESSURE
REGULATOR
TO PRESSURE
SWITCH AND
WATER TANK
COMPRESSOR
MOUNTING AIR FILTER
BOLTS
FWD
CHECK PRESSURE
VALVE RELIEF VALVE
3
2 ALTERNATE CONFIGURATION A
3 RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION
Figure 13 Water Tank System Components Location
WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
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TOILET COMPARTMENT INTRODUCTION
Purpose
The lavatories provide sanitary facilities for the passengers and crew.
General Component Locations

There are toilet facilities in each lavatory.
General Subsystem Features

Each toilet consists of a waste tank and flushing equipment. Toilet vents lead to
external vent nozzles. Servicing is accomplished through toilet service panels

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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POTABLE WATER
SUPPLY LINE (REF)
DRAIN
VENT
GALLEY
1
RIGHT DOOR FORWARD

THRESHOLD LAVATORY
DRAIN
SINK AIR VENT
OVERFLOW DRAIN MAST POTABLE WATER LINE (REF)
SUPPLY LINE
WASTE WATER (REF)
DRAIN LINE AFT LEFT
LAVATORY
DRAIN VENT 2
TO LEFT DOOR AFT RIGHT SINK OVERFLOW
THRESHOLD DRAIN LAVATORY
DRAIN FITTING (REF)
DRAIN VENT 2 TOILET VENT

GALLEY DRAIN TO RIGHT DOOR
VALVE LINE (REF)
DRAIN THRESHOLD DRAIN
LINES (REF)
POTABLE WATER MUFFLER
DRAIN VENT
DRAIN LINE (REF)
WASTE WATER
GALLEY DRAIN DRAIN LINE
1
POTABLE WATER
DRAIN DRAIN LINE (REF)
MAST
TO LEFT DOOR
GALLEY THRESHOLD DRAIN
DRAIN VENT DRAIN
2 NOT INSTALLED ON ALL AIRPLANES

1 ALTERNATIVE LOCATION
Figure 14 Water Waste Components Location

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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TOILET SYSTEM
Operation
When the flush control is activated, the motor operates a pump inside the tank
and pumps water into the bowl flush ring. The motor drives a filter drive pinion
shaft which rotates a filter basket. The basket surrounds the pump inlet to pre-
vent objects entering the pump inlet. A fixed wiper blade on the outer surface of
the impeller housing keeps the surface of the basket open. On aircrafts without
drain mast fluid in excess of the 17 U.S. gallon capacity will overflow through
the drain tube into the 15 U.S. gallon auxiliary toilet tank.
Toilet Flushing Circuit

The toilet flush motor is powered by 115 volts ac, 3-phase. The C phase is
used to power the timer and relays.
Control
When the flushing switch is pushed, a circuit is completed to energize a relay
and provide power to the flush motor for the timed interval. Reversing of the
flush motor is accomplished by a change over relay to reverse phases A and B.
The flush motor runs for 10 seconds during each flush cycle.

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
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CABIN TO OVERBOARD
AIR VENT
FORWARD
TOILET
FLUSH
MOTOR
115V AC
BUS 1
C814 CHANGE
FWD TOILET 10 SEC
OVER
FLUSH MOTOR TIMER
CONTROL
PUMP
P18-4 CIRCUIT BREAKER FORWARD FLUSH TIMER
PANEL FILTER
TANK DRAIN VALVE SPRAY NOZZLE
FLUSH PORT DRAIN VALVE BALL VALVE FORWARD TOILET TANK

CONTROL 1
PUSH-T O-OPEN FLUSH PORT

LEVER
DRAIN VALVE
HINGED DRAIN PLUG

CONTROL
(FLAPPER VALVE) HINGED
DRAIN
CAP
PUSH-T O-OPEN
LEVER
FORWARD TOILET SERVICE PANEL
Figure 15 Toilet System Schematic

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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TOILET TANK
Location
The toilet waste tank is under a shroud in each lavatory.
The shroud covers the tank and contains the toilet seat and cover. Each tank
consists of a fiberglass tank with a laminated stainless steel/fiberglass top. The
forward and aft toilet tanks are not interchangeable.
Flushing equipment consists of a flush handle, timer, motor, pump, filter, and
related tubing. All these items, except the flush handle and timer, are attached
to the top of the tank. The flush handle and timer are located on the cabinet
above the toilet. A stainless steel toilet bowl is attached to the tank top. The
bowl is fitted with a hinged separator between the bottom of the bowl and the
tank. A perforated flush line is used for tank cleaning.
The tank is held in position by three tie-down rods. It is positioned over a drain
hole in the floor and connected to an exterior drain line.

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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COLLAR
TOILET TANK
SHROUD
TOILET TANK
SHROUD
TIMER
SHROUDS EXAMPLE
TIE-DOWN STRAP
GROUND FLUSH LINE
SHROUDS EXAMPLE
NUT
BONDING JUMPER
TOILET FLUSH
MOTOR
TIE-DOWN ROD
INBD FWD
DRAIN VALVE CONTROL
CABLE QUICK-DISCONNECT
Figure 16 Toilet Tank Location

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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TOILET SERVICE PANELS / TOILET SERVICING

There are separate external toilet service panels, one forward and one aft, on
the right side of the fuselage. Each service panel includes a four-inch drain
outlet; a ground flush line fitting and a drain valve control handle is provided for
each toilet tank. A four-inch tube connects the toilet tank to the toilet service
panel. The toilet drain outlet is a standard Roylyn plug with a hinged cap on the
outside.

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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MOUNTING BOLT
AFT SERVICE (8 LOCATIONS) DRAIN CAP
PANEL FOR THE
SEE A WASTE TANK
DRAIN CAP
FOR THE
WASTE TANK FORWARD
SEE B SERVICE
PANEL
SEE A PUSH-T O-OPEN
LEVER
WASTE TANK
SERVICE PANEL WASTE TANK CLOSED
(EXAMPLE) DRAIN NIPPLE LEVER
A 2
MOUNTING BOLT
(8 LOCATIONS)
OPEN
LEVER
DRAIN CAP
FWD FOR THE
WASTE TANK WASTE TANK
SERVICE PANEL DRAIN CAP FOR
(EXAMPLE) 1 AIRPLANES WITH OPEN AND CLOSED LEVERS THE WASTE TANK
A 2 AIRPLANES WITH PUSH-TO-OPEN LEVER
1 B
Figure 17 Toilet Service Panel

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WASTE DISPOSAL
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TOILET SYSTEM (CONFIG. 1)

Operation
When the flush control is activated, the motor operates a pump inside the tank CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE DRAIN PLUG IS CORRECTLY LOCKED.
and pumps water into the bowl flush ring. The motor drives a filter drive pinion IF YOU DO NOT FEEL THE HANDLE YIELD, THE HANDLE
shaft which rotates a filter basket. The basket surrounds the pump inlet to pre- IS NOT CORRECTLY LOCKED. THIS CAN CAUSE LEAK-
vent objects entering the pump inlet. A fixed wiper blade on the outer surface of AGE AT THE DRAIN PLUG. DO NOT PERMIT THE TOILET
the impeller housing keeps the surface of the basket open. On aircrafts without FLUIDS TO TOUCH THE AIRPLANE STRUCTURE. THE TOI-
drain mast fluid in excess of the 17 U.S. gallon capacity will overflow through LET FLUID CAN CAUSE CORROSION WHICH CAN CAUSE
the drain tube into the 15 U.S. gallon auxiliary toilet tank. DAMAGE TO THE AIRPLANE STRUCTURE MAKE SURE
THERE ARE NO STAINS ON THE AIRPLANE SKIN. STAINS
Maintenance Practices ON THE AIRPLANE SKIN CAN BE AN INDICATION OF AN
A separator at the bottom of the toilet bowl hides the waste in the tank from the INFLIGHT LEAKAGE OR UNSATISFACTORY SERVICING
passenger’s view. The flushing operation keeps the separator clean. If the flush PROCEDURES. MAKE SURE THERE IS NO INFLIGHT ICE
system should malfunction, the cabin attendant should push this hinged sepa- BUILDUP FROM THE FORWARD TOILET SERVICE PANEL.
rator down, out of the way. During ground servicing the separator should be IF THERE IS AN ICE BUILDUP AND IT IS RELEASED IN-
checked to see that it is in the UP position. If it is not, a check should be made FLIGHT, IT CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE NO. 2 ENGINE
of the flush operation and the separator pulled back to normal position. Re- OR THE AIRPLANE STRUCTURE.
placement of the toilet flush motor requires removing the motor, pump and filter
basket as a unit.
Each toilet tank must be drained, flushed with clean water, and serviced with 3
U.S. gallons of water with the solution added.
The procedure is:
S Connect the ground cart drain hose to the external service panel drain fit-
ting.
S Pull the drain valve control handle to open the drain valve in the bottom of
the toilet tank. Turn the handle to lock it in the open position.
S When the toilet tank is completely drained, flush with clean water by con-
necting the water line to the ground flush line connection on the external
service panel. A minimum of 5 U.S. gallons of water should be used.
S Close the drain valve by releasing the drain valve control handle.
S Pump into the tank water with a solution of deodorant, dye, and disinfectant.
- NOTE: The total chemical precharge quantity is shown on the service
panel placard (The suggested amount 2 gallons).
S Disconnect ground cart hose.
S Close the drain outlet cap.

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
Figure 18 Toilet Tank Schematic Without Auxiliary Tank (Config.1)

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30


WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
Figure 19 Toilet Tank Schematic With Auxiliary Tank (Config.2)

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
TOILET SYSTEM (CONFIG. 2)

Normal Sequence
When the flush control is activated, the motor operates a pump inside the tank
and pumps water into the bowl flush ring.
Servicing
A separator at the bottom of the toilet bowl hides the waste in the tank from the
passenger’s view. The flushing operation keeps the separator clean. During
servicing, the separator should be in the UP position. If it is not, a check should
be made of the flush operation and the separator pulled back to normal posi-
tion.
Each toilet tank and the aft auxiliary tank should be drained, flushed with clean
water, and serviced individually.
The ground cart service hose is connected to the service panel external drain
fitting. At the forward service panel, the drain valve control handle is pulled to
open the ball valve and the drain valve. The handle is turned to lock it in the
open position. At the aft service panel, pulling the drain valve control handle
opens the tank drain valve.
When the toilet tank is completely drained, the flush line cap is opened and
clean water is pumped into the tank through the ground flush line connection. A
minimum of 5 U.S. gallons of water should be used.
The drain valve and the ball valve are closed by turning and releasing the drain
valve control handle.
Water with a solution of deodorant, dye, and disinfectant must be pumped into
the tank as a precharge.
NOTE: The total chemical precharge quantity is shown on the service panel
placard (The suggested amount 2 gallons).

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
1 FORWARD DRAIN LINE ONLY

Figure 20 Toilet Tank Schematic Without Auxiliary Tank (Config.2)
WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30


WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
Figure 21 Toilet Tank Schematic With Auxiliary Tank (Config.2)

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
FORWARD LAVATORY BALL VALVE

Purpose
The forward lavatory ball valve prevents waste from moving downstream in the
drain line.
Location
The ball valve is located between the toilet drain valve and the forward service
panel drain valve. The valve is only in the forward toilet tank drain line and is in
the electronic equipment compartment, forward of the E1 rack.
Physical Description
The valve consists of a spherical ball enclosed in a spherical housing. The in-
ner spherical ball mechanically opens and closes when the valve positioning
lever rotates. Pulling the drain valve control handle at the forward service panel
will rotate the valve positioning lever through a cable assembly. The toilet tank
drain valve is connected to the upper arm of the valve positioning lever through
a cable assembly.
Operation
Pulling the drain valve control handle on the service panel opens the ball valve
and the toilet tank drain valve.

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WASTE DISPOSAL
38-30
Figure 22 Forward Lavatory Ball Valve

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WATER LINES
30-70
30-70 WATER AND TOILET DRAIN ANTI-

ICING SYSTEM
TOILET DRAIN- AND DRAIN MAST HEATERS
Toilet Drain Heaters
The aft toilet drain has a heater to stop ice formation. The heater is in the drain
gasket. The heater operates with 115V AC.
On some airplanes, the forward toilet drain has a heater in the drain gasket.
The heater operates with 115V AC. The DRAIN HEATER circuit breaker is lo-
cated on the P18-3 panel.
Drain Mast Heaters
The forward and aft water drain masts are electrically heated to prevent ice
from forming and blocking the drain. The heating elements operate on either 28
Volts AC for low heat ground operation or 115 Volts AC for high heat during
airborne operation. Low heat power is supplied from the 28 Volt AC Main Bus
No. 2 through the DRAIN MAST HEATER-GND circuit breaker, and high heat
power is supplied from the 115 Volt AC Main Bus No. 1 through the DRAIN
MAST HEATER-AIR circuit breaker. Both circuit breakers are located on the
P18-3 panel.
A ribbon heater tape is wrapped around the forward drain mast line. It prevents
freezing of the line.
For low heat ground operation of the drain masts, 28 Volt AC power is provided
by two relays, a landing gear air sensing relay and an external power sensing
relay. When the airplane is in the air, 115 Volt AC power is used for heating the
drain masts; but, upon landing, the landing gear air sensing relay is de-ener-
gized, thereby switching to the 28 Volt AC power supply for low heat ground
operation to prevent the heater from overheating and possibly burning out the
heating element. Additional protection against overheating of the drain masts is
provided by the external power sensing relay which prevents inadvertent ap-
plication of 115 Volts AC to the heater during maintenance in the event the air-
plane is raised on jacks. The external power sensing relay is energized when
external power supplies the airplane.

WATER & WASTE B737-300/400/500
WATER LINES
30-70
GASKET
115V AC 1 HEATING
BUS 2 ELEMENT
C233
DRAIN M366
HEATER FWD TOILET
DRAIN HTR
M367
AFT TOILET
DRAIN HTR
115V AC
AIR
BUS 1 C700
DRAIN MAST
HEATER-AIR GND
R47 EXTERNAL
POWER R282 AIR M820
SENSING SENSING FWD DRAIN
RELAY (P6) RELAY LINE HTR
28V AC E11 LANDING GEAR
BUS 2 LOGIC SHELF
C234
DRAIN MAST
HEATER-
GROUND
M883
HEATER
P18-3 CIRCUIT BREAKER FWD DRAIN
PANEL MAST HTR
1 not on all airplanes

DRAIN MAST
M200 AFT DRAIN MAST HTR
Figure 23 Water Water and Toilett Drain Anti-Icing System

B737
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ATA 38 W ATER AND WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
38-00 GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
WATER & WASTE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
38-10 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WATER SYSTEM LOCATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
WATER SERVICE PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
SINK CABINET COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
WATER HEATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
WATER TANK DRAIN COMPONENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
WATER TANK QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
38-40 WATER PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
WATER TANK AIR PRESSURIZATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
38-30 WASTE DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TOILET COMPARTMENT INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
TOILET SYSTEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
TOILET TANK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TOILET SERVICE PANELS / TOILET SERVICING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
TOILET SYSTEM (CONFIG. 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
TOILET SYSTEM (CONFIG. 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
FORWARD LAVATORY BALL VALVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
30-70 WATER AND TOILET DRAIN ANTI-ICING SYSTEM . . . . . 46
TOILET DRAIN- AND DRAIN MAST HEATERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
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B737
TABLE OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Water and Waste System Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Figure 2 Water System Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Figure 3 Water Service Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Figure 4 Water Tank Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Figure 5 Water System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Figure 6 Sink Cabinet Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Figure 7 Water Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Figure 8 Water Tank Drain Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Figure 9 Water Tank Quantity Indication System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Figure 10 Water Tank Pressurization System Schematic . . . . . . . . 21
Figure 11 Water Tank Pressurization Compressor Circuit . . . . . . . 23
Figure 12 Water Tank System Components Location . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Figure 13 Water Tank System Components Location . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Figure 14 Water Waste Components Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Figure 15 Toilet System Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Figure 16 Toilet Tank Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Figure 17 Toilet Service Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Figure 18 Toilet Tank Schematic Without Auxiliary Tank (Config.1) 37
Figure 19 Toilet Tank Schematic With Auxiliary Tank (Config.2) . . 39
Figure 20 Toilet Tank Schematic Without Auxiliary Tank (Config.2) 41
Figure 21 Toilet Tank Schematic With Auxiliary Tank (Config.2) . . 43
Figure 22 Forward Lavatory Ball Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Figure 23 Water Water and Toilett Drain Anti-Icing System . . . . . . 47
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Training Manual

Lufthansa LAN Technical Training

ATA 38 WATER AND WASTE

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General Components Location

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LAVATORY COMPT GALLEY UNIT

WASTE WATER SYSTEM TOILET SYSTEM

Figure 1 Water and Waste System Diagram

38-10 POTABLE WATER SYSTEM

Tank and Distribution

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Figure 2 Water System Location

WATER SERVICE PANEL

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FILL AND OVERFLOW VALVE

DOOR ACTUATED SWITCH

1 Not installed on all 737 airplanes

Figure 3 Water Service Panel

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Figure 4 Water Tank Components

WATER SYSTEM SCHEMATIC

A drain valve is installed in the lines under the counter.

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P25 WATER POTABLE WATER

Figure 5 Water System Schematic

SINK CABINET COMPONENTS

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TOILET VACUUM PRESSURE

Figure 6 Sink Cabinet Components

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P18-4 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL

M91 FORWARD LAVATORY WATER HEATER (typical)

Figure 7 Water Heater

WATER TANK DRAIN COMPONENTS

Secondary Drain Valve (Fwd Lavatory only)

For Draining Procedure see AMM.

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SUPPLY & DRAIN

WATER TANK QUANTITY INDICATION SYSTEM

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Figure 9 Water Tank Quantity Indication System

38-40 WATER PRESSURIZATION SYS-

S Through a micron filter.

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ENGINE NO. 1 HIGH AIR FLOW

PANEL AIR COMPRESSOR

1 NOT ON ALL AIRPLANES

Figure 10 Water Tank Pressurization System Schematic

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P6-4 AC PWR PANEL

1 S945 WATER PRESSURE S692 WATER PRESSURE

Figure 11 Water Tank Pressurization Compressor Circuit

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AIR FLOW MANIFOLD

1 NOT ON ALL AIRPLANES

Figure 12 Water Tank System Components Location

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AIR LINE FROM