SAFETY CALLOUTS
Consider the below callouts when guiding a volunteer through the instructions

Wastewater is a biohazard. Wear gloves to protect your hands and ensure your body is far away from the port when opening to avoid any water from splashing onto your body.

Ensure that the hose is attached to the drainage port before releasing the water.

Ensure you do not enter an active road to access the drainage port.

KEY INFORMATION

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Notes

Safe disposal of water

Waste water must be disposed of in a suitable waste point. Do not dispose of waste water onto a road or garden.

Angle of vehicle

This method relies on gravity and is therefore affected by the angle of the vehicle. The rear of the vehicle should be lower than the front of the vehicle. 

Laundry Van (LV) manual drain port in yellow.

Hybrid Van (HV) manual drain port in green.

VOLUNTEER CHECK-IN

Prior to completing work, please ensure the person(s) completing work feel comfortable and safe to commence work. 

INSTRUCTIONS

LV Manual Waste Tank Drain

May require:

• Gloves
• Spare waste hose
• Hose connector/adapter

Step

Instruction

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1

Ensure the vehicle is in a suitable location to drain waste water.

2

Locate the drainage valve on the waste water tank (driver’s side of the vehicle.)

3

Attach the green waste extension hose or other suitable extension hose to the valve. Place the hose in the waste drain point. 

4

Twist the drainage valve 90 degrees and leave it open until water has stopped flowing for 30 seconds. Close the valve when finished.

HV Manual Waste Tank Drain

May require:

• Gloves

Step

Instruction

Photo

1

Ensure the vehicle is in a suitable location to drain waste water.

2

Locate the drainage valve on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

Note: the valve is hidden underneath the van so you may need to get on your hands & knees to find it. 

3

Attach the green waste hose or other suitable extension hose to the valve. Place the hose in the waste drain point. 

4

Twist the drainage valve 90 degrees and leave it open until water has stopped flowing for 30 seconds. Close the valve when finished.