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Jabsco Lite Flush 58500-0012 12V wiring diagram

12 V foot-switch electric toilet with raw-water rinse pump and flush motor. Manufacturer wiring value is 20 A with a 25 A fuse. Requires seacocks and vented-loop arrangements matched to the waterline. The DC pair represents the supplied toilet control assembly, not individual motor wiring. Terminal limits use the specified protection as a planning bound.

Nominal voltage
12 V
Compatible systems
12 V
Rated power
240 W

Wiring diagram

How the Lite Flush is wired.

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Jabsco Lite Flush 58500-0012 12V wiring example with 3 components: House bank, Fused DC distribution, Lite Flush. 4 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.Fused DC distribution 1 to Lite Flush +: 10 mm² · 25 A fuse, 3 m one way. Fused DC distribution 1 to Lite Flush −: 10 mm², 3 m one way. House bank + to Fused DC distribution IN +: 10 mm² · 25 A fuse, 30 cm one way. House bank − to Fused DC distribution IN −: 10 mm², 30 cm one wayFused DC distribution 1 to Lite Flush +: 10 mm² · 25 A fuse, 3 m one wayFused DC distribution 1 to Lite Flush −: 10 mm², 3 m one wayHouse bank + to Fused DC distribution IN +: 10 mm² · 25 A fuse, 30 cm one wayHouse bank − to Fused DC distribution IN −: 10 mm², 30 cm one way12 V 200 Ah house bankHouse bank++−−Blue Sea 5025 ST Blade Fuse BlockFused DC distributionIN +IN +IN −IN −1111Jabsco Lite Flush 58500-0012 12V. The 12 V Lite Flush 58500-0012 example represents the complete controlled toilet assembly's supply, using its 25 A fuse and 20 A design current. Follow the control, plumbing and cable-length tables; do not connect the internal motors individually from this diagram.Lite Flush++−−10 mm² · 25 A fuse10 mm²10 mm² · 25 A fuse10 mm²
Jabsco Lite Flush 58500-0012 12V wiring example with 3 components: House bank, Fused DC distribution, Lite Flush. 4 cable connections. Crossings are not junctions.Red = positive · dark = return · dashed = signal. Cable labels are example values; use the equipment instructions and actual installation lengths.

The 12 V Lite Flush 58500-0012 example represents the complete controlled toilet assembly's supply, using its 25 A fuse and 20 A design current. Follow the control, plumbing and cable-length tables; do not connect the internal motors individually from this diagram. Manufacturer installation manual

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3 m one way

12 V system

Wire
10 mm² · 8 AWG
Example fuse
25 A
Design current
20 A
Voltage drop
1.8%

Sized against ABYC E-11. The design current is the part's continuous draw. The length is one way; voltage drop includes an equal-length return.

Run-length and manufacturer assumptions

The editable example uses 3.048 m (10 ft) runs unless a shorter run is stated. Metric overviews round these to 3 m. Adapt the parts and lengths to your installation before choosing cable and protection.

The 12 V Lite Flush 58500-0012 example represents the complete controlled toilet assembly's supply, using its 25 A fuse and 20 A design current. Follow the control, plumbing and cable-length tables; do not connect the internal motors individually from this diagram. Manufacturer installation manual

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Supporting parts

  1. 6.1 m total of 10 mm² (8 AWG) marine cable
  2. Terminations for 10 mm² cable, matched to the equipment's screw terminals, leads or studs
  3. 25 A fuse and holder on the positive run
  4. Heat-shrink, strain relief and terminal boots sized to the cable

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Installation notes

Before you install.

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Verified against the manufacturer's documentation (rev. 43010-0283 Rev D, 06/2023), checked 2026-10-01. Manufacturer documentation →

Identify the foot-switch version

58500-0012 is the 12 V Lite Flush with a foot switch. The first press introduces rinse water; the second completes the flush sequence and leaves the bowl dry. The separate 58500-1012 version uses a control panel. This entry describes the complete toilet assembly and raw-water rinse pump, rather than a bare 240 W motor.

Connect the toilet's control assembly

The manual's 12 V wiring table gives 20 A draw and a 25 A fuse. Feed the control box through an accessible isolating switch, with red positive and black negative. Size conductors using the full battery-to-toilet-and-return length in that table. The catalog terminals represent that incoming supply, with protection-based planning limits.

Keep the factory harness relationships intact: rinse-pump outputs, flush motor and foot-switch connectors are not interchangeable battery feeds. The control-panel socket is not the foot-switch socket. Do not bypass the control sequence by supplying a motor directly, and do not increase the fuse to cure a jammed pump.

Solve the waterline arrangement first

The rinse pump is for raw water; this manual does not authorize connecting the assembly directly to pressurized fresh water. Use the specified inlet and discharge sizes and accessible seacocks. Follow the appropriate drawing for the rim's position relative to the waterline at every expected heel and trim angle.

Where required, the inlet-side vented loop belongs between the rinse pump and the bowl, not in the pump's suction line. A misplaced loop can stop priming while leaving the flooding risk unresolved. Secure hoses and supports, retain access to the pump, and check the particular outlet path to a holding tank or other permitted system. A two-wire electrical example cannot certify the toilet's plumbing.

First operation and routine checks

Open the necessary seacocks for operation. Fill the bowl before use and confirm both stages of the foot-switch sequence, observing inlet flow, evacuation and leaks. Close the inlet and outlet seacocks after use and when the vessel is unattended, as the manual directs. Isolate electricity and close seacocks before opening the assembly; keep fingers clear of the pump impeller.

A weak rinse calls for checking the intake, seacock, air leaks and pump supply. A motor that runs but cannot evacuate calls for inspection of the discharge path and pump. Use compatible cleaners and winterizing procedures from the manual; aggressive solvents or abrasive cleaning can damage toilet parts.

Manual and evidence

Lite Flush manual: PDF pp. 2–6 identify 58500-0012 and explain operation, vented loops, the 20 A/25 A wiring table and control-box connections; pp. 7–9 cover servicing and faults. The marine ledger records the downloaded original.

Technical reference

Specifications and terminal map.

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Catalog specification

12 V foot-switch electric toilet with raw-water rinse pump and flush motor. Manufacturer wiring value is 20 A with a 25 A fuse. Requires seacocks and vented-loop arrangements matched to the waterline. The DC pair represents the supplied toilet control assembly, not individual motor wiring. Terminal limits use the specified protection as a planning bound.

Nominal voltage
12 V
Compatible systems
12 V
Rated power
240 W
Continuous draw
20 A

Terminal map

Catalog connection points, current direction and planning limits. Check the manufacturer's pinout and connector ratings before installation.

+

positive · input

25 A

−

negative · input

25 A
Sources and sizing method

Equipment specifications. Model details, ratings and terminal roles come from the catalog. Check your unit’s label and current manufacturer documentation for its exact revision.

Example sizing. Sized against ABYC E-11. Boats built to UK or EU rules answer to ISO 13297 — check these figures against it before you build. Results use the example current and run length shown above. Set your actual equipment, lengths and installation conditions in Crimp before choosing hardware.

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