Thetford 80 User Manual

ELECTRA MAGIC

Owner’s Manual

RV and Marine

Recirculating Toilets

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Because We Take Your Leisure Seriously

Congratulations!

…on your purchase of Thetford’s Electra Magic recirculat
toilet, the most popular recirculating toilet in the world.

This unit is a 100% self-contained sanitation system which
requires no pressure water connection or holding tank
installation (an optional holding tank may be installed to
increase total capacity). The Electra Magic is operated by
a simple D.C. hookup, available in a 12-Volt or a 24-Volt
model, and may be discharged directly into the sewer or
into an optional holding tank.

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Unique Filtration

Thetford’s unique fi ltration system puts an end to unpleasant
clogging. The exclusive fi lter cone assures that only fi ltered
fl uid is delivered to the recirculating pump.

Operating Instructions

1. Initial Flush Charge

A. Fill until water reaches slightly

above the charge level (blue line)
on indicator dial.

B. Add Thetford Aqua-Kem

Holding Tank Deodorant as per
instructions on package.

2. To Flush

Depress fl ush button. (Note: Do not

depress button when unit is empty.)

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Liquid

To Empty RV Model

The Electra Magic is fitted with a
termination valve on the bottom of the
unit. Depending on the installation, follow one of these
procedures:

A. Without holding tank – attach discharge hose to outlet

and open termination valve.

B. With holding tank – open termination valve. This dumps

contents of unit into the holding tank.

To Evacuate Marine Model

See your boat owner’s manual.

Any Questions…

about your toilet or this Owner’s Manual?

Simply call Thetford’s

Customer Relations Department at

1-800-521-3032

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Electrical Hookup

RV and Marine Models

Connect your 12-Volt or 24-Volt model Electra Magic
directly to the appropriate D.C. source as a separate circuit.
Use minimum size #14 gauge wire. (Black wire to positive
[hot], white to negative [ground].)

Important – Be sure polarity of power supply has been
properly determined and correctly connected to lead wires
before operating.

Installation

RV Model

1. Install the two closet bolts in closet fl ange.

2. While holding bolt up so the head touches underside
of closet fl ange, install one nut on each bolt and screw

nuts down until they
touch top of gauge. If
gauge is misplaced,
bottom surface of

nuts should be 1.34
in. (3.4 cm) above
fl oor.

3. Turn the toilet upside-down and install closet fl ange seal
on Slide-EZ Valve with fl at side against toilet.

4.

Make sure white
fork-shaped
slides are in
forward posi­tion.

5. Place unit on closet fl ange and locate position for plastic
locator disc by tracing around one of the front legs. Drill
5/32” dia. hole in fl oor and fasten disc to fl oor with fl at
sides oriented as shown. Use #10 screw provided.

Important: This disc prevents toilet from moving on
fl oor.

6. Lower toilet onto closet fl ange until nuts on closet bolts
go through rectangular holes in metal brackets, seal rests
on closet fl ange, and leg locates over locating disc.

RV Installation Instructions continue on Page 5.

Installation

Marine Model

CAUTION: Toilet is not explosion proof and must not be
located in an area where an explosive atmosphere exists,
such as gasoline fumes, etc.

1. Install white fork­shaped slides on
brackets. Make one
right bracket as­sembly and one left
bracket assembly.

(Right bracket assembly shown.)

2. Mount bracket assemblies and sump to bottom of toilet
with four screws. Brackets are sandwiched between sump
and toilet.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS
SUMP DISCHARGE

Side Discharge

Rear Discharge

3. Locate toilet position with template and install bolts
in fl oor drilling 7/32” dia. hole in fl oor, putting acorn
nut on screw, and driving bolts into fl oor with wrench.
Remove acorn nuts.

4. Also using template, locate position for plastic locator
disc. Drill 5/32” dia. hole in fl oor and fasten disc to fl oor
with fl at sides oriented parallel to sides of toilet.

Important: This disc prevents toilet from moving on
fl oor.

5. Install one nut on each bolt and screw nuts down until they

6. Lower toilet over bolts until nuts go through rectangular
holes in metal brackets, and the unit rests on its feet.

Marine Installation Instructions continue on Page 5.

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touch top of gauge. If
gauge is misplaced,
bottom surface of nuts
should be 1.34 in. (3.4
cm) above fl oor.

Installation Continued

RV and Marine Models

7. Insert a screwdriver or other long rigid instrument under
toilet. With a sharp blow drive each slide back until it
slides under nut and snaps into position.

8. If slides cannot be driven by one or two blows, remove
toilet and adjust each nut one-half turn upward and repeat
procedure from Step 6.

9. If toilet wobbles excessively, remove slides by catching
tabs with a hooked instrument and pulling forward, as
shown below. Lift toilet off, adjust each nut one-half
turn downward and repeat procedure from Step 6.

Extension Handle Valve

Toilet Model 24320 Only

Multiple positions using extension handle valve:

08707 Slide-EZ Valve
08737 Screw
02792 Lockwasher
08636 Mounting Bracket

03915 Screw

08737 Screw
02792 Lockwasher
08707 Slide-EZ Valve
08636 Mounting Bracket
12979 Base Moulding

05248 Base Moulding

03915 Screw

Parts List

RV and Marine Models

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Product ID Label

Key Part
No. No. Description
1 039

21 Hinge Pin (2)
2 03922 Retaining Ring (2)
3 03916 Seat Cover Assy.*
4 08166 Lid Seal
5 03953 Left Hinge*
6 03904 Seat & Bumper Assy.*
7 03936 Cap*
8 05656 Splash Guard
9 03912 Cover & Bowl Assy.*
10 03984 Vinyl Skirt Assy.
11 03946 Inlet Tube
12 12938 Left Side Base
Moulding*
13 12979 Base Moulding w/
Hole*
14 08167 Main Housing Seal
15 1284057 Main Housing Assy.*
16 03943 Front Screw (2)
17 03923 Cover Mtg. Screw (2)
18 03924 Motor Cover Assy.*

(12- and 24-Volt Models
are available.)

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Key Part
No. No. Description
19 03905 Right Hinge*
20 03927 Nut (4)
21 03990 Lock Washer (4)
22 03979 Rear Screw (2)
23 24615 Level Indicator
24 03937 Hinge Mtg. Screw (2)
25 03928 Pump Mtg. Gasket
26 03925 Pump Mtg. Screw (4)
27 05700 Motor Kit: 12 Volt
14082 Motor Kit: 24 Volt
28 05534 Filter Cone
29 03950
14083 Pump Assy.: 24 Volt**
30 05248 Right Side Base
Moulding*
31 03915 Moulding Mtg. Screw
(2)

** Includes Motor

* Indicate Color When Ordering

Pump Assy.: 12 Volt**

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RV Slide-EZ Valve

Key Part
No. No. Description

1 12836 Slide-EZ Valve
2 03911 Handle*
3 03913 Retaining Ring
4 08637 Slides (2)
5 08737 Screw (4)
6 24304 Flange Seal
7 02690 Nut (2)
8 12525 Closet Bolt (2)
9 08636 Mtg. Bracket (2)
10 12838 Mounting Package
(comprised of Key
Parts 4-9)
Note: Slide-EZ Valve No. 03632 is
used on pre-1978 toilets. Toilets
manufactured in 1978 or later use an
ABS-Slide EZ Valve No. 12836.

Marine Discharge

Key Part
No. No. Description

1 03940 Sump Assy.
2 08637 Slides (2)
3 01663 Screw (4)
4 12984 Acorn Nut (2)
5 12983 Bolt (2)
6 08636 Mtg. Bracket (2)
7 05063 Mounting Package
(comprised of Key
Parts 2-6)

Record Your Product ID Information Here

MODEL :

PART NO :

CODE :

(See Parts List on Pg. 6 for location

of Product ID Label)

(For Service/Part info, call 1-800-521-3032)

Disassembly

RV and Marine Models

1. Fuse Replacement

A. Remove two (2) #03923 cover mounting screws and

#03924 Motor Cover Assembly.

B. The fuse is now readily accessible for checking or

changing.

2. Switch Removal

A. Disconnect lead wires from power source.

B. Remove two (2) #03923 cover mounting screws and

#03924 Motor Cover Assembly.

C. Remove switch retaining nut and remove wires from

switch terminals.

3. Slide-EZ Valve Removal

A. Disconnect lead wires from power source.

B. Completely evacuate unit.

Note: If you have a #24320 extension handle unit, cotter pin

and extension handle must be removed at this point.

C. Remove two (2) #03915 moulding mounting screws and

remove two (2) base mouldings (See Pg. 6).

D. Remove slides by catching tabs with a hooked instrument

and pulling forward (Pg. 5).

E. Lift toilet from closet fl ange and invert unit.

F.

Remove four (4) #08737 screws; remove valve (Pg. 5).

4. Sump Removal

A. Disconnect lead wires from power source.

B. Completely evacuate unit.

C. Remove two (2) #03915 moulding mounting screws and

remove two (2) base mouldings (Pg. 6).

D. Remove slides by catching tabs with a hooked instrument

and pulling forward (Pg. 5).

E. Remove fl exible hose from sump and invert unit.

F.

Remove four (4) #01663 screws; remove sump (Pg. 7).

5. Pump Removal

A. Complete steps 2A and 2B above.

B. Completely evacuate unit.

C. Remove cover and bowl assembly screws two (2) #03979

in rear from top side and two (2) #03943 in front from
bottom side and remove #03912 cover and bowl assembly
(Pg. 6).

D. Remove four (4) #03925 pump mounting screws.

E. Disconnect #03946 inlet tube from pump outlet.

F. Remove #03950 pump assembly (Pg. 6).

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Service Parts

For parts and/or service – including those under warranty
– contact a local Thetford Certifi ed Service Center (CSC),
or a RV or Marine Dealer. Or, call Thetford’s Customer
Relations Department for information at 1-800-521-3032.

For warranty consideration, parts must be sent to Thetford.
Call 1-800-521-3032 for a Returned Goods Authorization
Number before sending it in. When you call have this
information available:

1. Your name and address.

2. The toilet Model, Part No. and Code (located on the ID
label on the front of the toilet).

3. Reason for return.

4. Date of vehicle/toilet purchase.

Accessories

REFILL PKG. #03947

Chrome-plated refi ll adapter
connects Electra Magic
directly to vehicle or ves­sels demand water supply.
Opening refi ll valve allows
easy toilet recharging and
cleaning. Eliminates need for
manually adding recharge
water.

VENT KIT #05223

(Included in Model
#24330)

Provides extra vent­ing to reduce odors.
Primarily for marine
use.

Maintenance

To clean unit, use Thetford’s Aqua-CleanTM or other
high grade, non-abrasive cleaner. DO NOT use highly
concentrated or high-acid content household cleaner, nor
those containing abrasive, such as cleaning or scouring
powder. These may damage the seals or the plastic parts
of the toilet.

Storage

A. Completely evacuate unit as described

under Operating Instructions.

B. Refi ll unit to bottom of bowl with

fresh water.

C. Add a cup (8oz./236.56 cc) of Aqua-

D. Cycle three times by depressing fl ush

E. Let stand a few minutes for cleaning

F. Completely evacuate unit again.

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Clean

.

button for 10 seconds each.

action.

Winter Use/Winterizing

For winter use, replace one-half of the charge water with
an approved RV anti-freeze. For winter storage, completely
evacuate unit.

Specifi cations

RV and Marine Models

Capacity: 6.2 Gallons (23.5 liters)

Model #24330 United States Coast Guard Certifi cation
Number: 159.015/1804/0 (for inspected and uninspected
vessels).

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Thetford:
The Industry Leader

Thetford Corporation has been the world’s
leading manufacturer of RV sanitation
products and chemicals for more than 40
years.

A continuing commitment to high-quality
products, customer care, and development
of creative solutions has helped Thetford
establish a long list of industry-leading
innovations.

®

Aqua-Kem
centrated holding tank deodorant, anchors
Thetford’s comprehensive chemical line.
Powerful and effective, Aqua-Kem outsells
all of its competitors combined.

, the number-one selling con-

Thetford is also the world’s leading supplier
of both permanent and portable toilets.

Thetford’s line of low-water-use RV
is the most popular permanent toilet,
the Porta Potti

®

line – the fi rst two-

hand-carried portable toilet – remains

toilets
while

piece,

the

world’s top-seller.

See your dealer for more information about Thetford
products. Or, write or call:

Thetford Corporation
P.O. Box 1285
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
1-800-521-3032
(734-769-6000 in Michigan)

Aqua-Kem
of Thetford Corporation. Aqua-Clean
Corporation.

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PRINTED IN U.S.A. FORM NO. 24614A Rev. 03-30-09

®

, Aqua-Magic® and Porta Potti® are registered trademarks

TM

is a trademark of Thetford