Aquatron 4x100 Installation Manual
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1. Pipes Inlet pipes as needed Separator UV unit 2 Connecting pipe For the fluid outlet of the Separator 2 Soil pipe single branch For the fluid outlet of the Bio Chamber 2 Coupler double socket 90 bend Connecting the two pipes above UV unit Grey Water sewage Waterseal P waterseal part of the UV unit 2 Coupler double sockets Amount depending on installation 2 Pipes Outlet pipes as needed MISCELLANEOUS Course bark grinds approx 50 litres 10 12 litres per compartment purchase separately Grounded 230 V outlet for the UV unit Material for platform and consoles 2 pipe and coupler sockets for vent pipe WC ventilation 45 bend to be installed at inlet in the UV unit if a pump is installed between Bio Chamber and UV unit 4 INSTALLATION OF THE AQUATRON SYSTEM 4 4 Arrangement of the Bio Chamber 4 1 1 Build a platform for the Bio Chamber For measurements see Figure 1 for overview see Figure 2 For platform see Figure 3 Place the Bio Chamber steadily on the platform 4 1 2 Check the compartment where the system is to be installed If low pressure occurs e g if an oilburner is installed a separate room must be built for the Bio Chamber The room must have a ventilator to the outside air and the door should be sealed by a strip seal 4 1 3 The Aquatron system should be installed in a frost free compartement where optimal composting temperature is minimum 12 C 55 F at year round liv2. in the Bio Chamber and that its vertical line is perpendicular to the Bio Chamber see Figure 4 B Check that the Wire ring is positioned correctly and that the wires do not stick to the inside of the the Separator neck The wires should be slightly bent towards the middle of the Separator neck see Figure 4 C Check that the cyclone is fully pushed down into the Separator neck and it rests firmly on the Wire ring See Item 4 2 1 and Figure 4 D Check pitch of the inlet pipe At too large pitch fluid enters the Bio Chamber at beginning of the flushing at too low pitch fluid enters the Bio Chamber at the end of the flushing See Item 4 6 Leaking WC E Repair the WC When flushing there is Check the pitching of the inlet pipe It must have a smooth a surge or after flushing slope and no depressions where fluid waste may gather there is still a small see Item 4 5 3 string of fluid or batches of fluid entering the Separator 8 2 Odour in the room Wet bio bed See above Wrong ventilation A The ventilation pipe is too short it does not extend over the roof B The ventilation is coupled together with the other sewer ventilation of the house C Backflow See Item 4 1 2 NOTE A vacuum valve must not be used D Check the waterseal to assure that no odour is coming from the sewer system 8 3 Odour when windy Air is pressed into The ventilation pipe does not extend high enough above the ventilation the roof It must be length
3. 5 3 The horizontal distance between the WC and the Separator must be minimum 1 metre and that last metre closest to Separator should be pitched at 596 5 cm see Figure 9 At further distances the earlier part of the pipe should have a 196 horizontal slope or as national standards If needed use the special angled coupler double socket in order to achieve the pitch transition see Figure 10 NOTE Turn the color mark of the angled coupler double socket downwards Furthermore check that the inclination of the inlet pipe is smooth and that there are no depressions where fluid waste may gather NOTE Do not use a vacuum valve The toilet ventilation must have a separate vent pipe extending over the roof and must not be connected to the other sewer ventilation of the house as this may cause problems with odour and flies 4 5 4 The ventilation should be installed between the WC and the Separator The ventilation pipe should extend above the roof 4 5 5 fthere is a large level difference between the WC outlet and the Separator then first install the horizontal pipe pitched at the specified angle and then make the necessary level adjustment with the vertical pipe see Figure 1 4 5 6 The pipe installation from Separator to Bio Chamber and further on to the UV unit sewer is shown in Figure 2 If needed the connecting pipe between the Separator outlet and the branch may be shortened The angled part of the branch which is connected to the B
4. B 60 x 20 x 300 1 item 2 Legs 4 items 80 x 80 x 120 3 Sideboard lowered 55 mm To provide space for a 50 mm pipe from the outlet underneath the UV unit Figure 6 Platform for UV unit To sewer 90 x 50 mm 45 x 50 mm Figure 7 Suggestion for a waterseal Correct The inlet pipes are fully inserted into the socket Wrong Gap between the inlet pipes inside the socket Figure 8 Connecting Separator and inlet pipe in coupler double socket June 2007 Note The toilet ventilation must From WC not be connected to the other ji sewer ventilation of the house FA H j5 p A Es a IE Eee e Z j S X Pd Approx 4 x I 1metre pe Le h Correct pitch for the last mi Error Pipe Error Pipe metre closest to the pitch too large 1 pitch too small separator see item 3 5 3 Figure 9 Pitching of inlet pipe from WC to Separator Color mark Jn F 98 I 5 1 a 777 1l D M Approx 1 metre Figure 10 Angled double socket for inlet pipes longer than 1 metre 10 June 2007 Fiaure 8 WRONG CORRECT NC t zt NE rs WC o Z II 90 CX dr i 45 XX ll 1 S nac es f PR 45 i Separator Separator IY 7j _ WC gt I 90 E s C 45 2 wc s 4 45 WN 45 X iod Separator Nes i e y wc NT SN CEA r y 2 x 90 3 2x45 AS SS 4 NS Figure 11 Some examples of horiz
5. height or when the grey water outlet level from the house is higher than the fluid outlet from the UV unit see Figure 12 6 2 Urine diversion Urine sorting Urine separation Urine sorting WCs may be connected to Aquatron toilet systems Please contact Aquatron International for more information measurements in millimetres 4x100 4x200 A 550 550 B 610 650 C 1150 1300 D 3200 200 E 1360 1400 F 100 100 G 500 500 To infiltration I receptacle Figure 1 Aquatron 4x100 4x200 installation measurements 6 June 2007 Separator i 4 From WC Connecting pipe to UV unit sewer met Turning pote E Inspection and Ee emptying lid Waterseal Branch ic Platform Figure 2 Aquatron 4x100 4x200 installed on a platform Platform seen from below Component list all measurements in millimetres 4x100 4x200 A 900 1050 B 800 950 1 Top boards 3 items 120 x 34 x A length 2 Sideboards 8 items 95 x 22 x B length 3 Legs 4 items 95 x 95 x 200 Figure 3 Outline of an Aquatron 4x100 4x200 platform June 2007 7 Vertical line p ber Wrong Figure 4 Separator installation From Bio Chamber To lt _ infiltration lreceptacle Water seal Figure 5 UV unit placed on consoles fixed on to the wall June 2007 Material all measurements in millimetres 1 Sideboards 4 items A 95 x 20 x 300 3 items
6. to buy the biological toilet system Aquatron Our experiences from many satisfied customers during more than 20 years is that a correctly installed and properly maintained Aquatron system will serve you and your guests well for many years to come Henry Steffensen Managing Director Aquatron International Amberes AB June 2007 3 2 UNPACKING The following parts are packed into the Bio Chamber Separator hose clip to fix the Separator parts together Wire ring a branch to be attached to the Bio Chamber outlet a connection pipe between the Separator and branch 90 Coupler double bend socket connecting the Separator and branch turning pole and provided the UV unit is included in the delivery a UV unit and a Waterseal to be attached to the UV unit for model 4x100 possibly as a separate package For pitch changes of inlet pipes a special angled coupler double socket is provided A mosquito net for the top of the vent pipe is also being included 3 PREPARATIONS To install the AQUATRON toilet system you will need the following material in addition to the WC Components marked with an asterisk are included in the shipment Other items are to be purchased locally if necessary PIPES WC Separator 4 Bend x 90 to WC Soil pipe bend socket 4 Coupler double sockets Amount depending on installation 4 xi x 45 Soil pipe single branch for 3 4 vent pipes 4 Angled coupler double socket For 496 change of inlet pipe pitch 4
7. Se AQUATRON MODEL 4x100 AND 4x200 USER S MANUAL UNPACKING INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE Aquatron International Aquatron International AB Lisselberga 1 Tel fono Fax www aquatron se SE 725 93 Vasteras 46 0 21 560 20 info aquatron se Sweden June 2007 Table of contents Item Table of contents table of pictures Introduction Unpackning Preparations Installation of the Aquatron system Arrangement of the Bio Chamber Installing the Separator Installation of the UV unit Waterseal alternatives Pipe installation Flushing test Composting Startup Vermi composting Special solutions Pumping Urine diversion Maintenance instructions for the Aquatron 4x100 4x200models The monitoring of an Aquatron system in use Separator Maintenance and drainage of the Bio Chamber Composting Vermi composting Emptying the Bio Chamber Changing of UV light tubes in the UV unit Error Checking Wet bio bed Odour in the room Odour when windy Stoppage in the Separator Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the Separator Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the system Flies in the Bio Chamber Table of pictures Picture Aquatron 4x100 4x200 installation measurements Aquatron 4x100 4x200 installed on a platform Outline of an Aquatron 4x100 4x200 platform Separator installation UV unit placed on consoles fixed to the wall Platform for UV unit Suggestion for a waterseal Connecting Separator and inlet pipe
8. ber where it is composted by bacteria and if desired by worms If using worms the volume of the solid waste will be reduced by approx 9096 The need for emptying and handling the waste is therefore reduced to a minimum Optionally after installing an Aquatron System some 250 300 worms are placed into the Bio Chamber The number of worms needed to maintain the composting process will be adjusted automatically by nature Optimal temperature for the composting is 12 25 degrees Celsius a temperature level recommended for year round inhabited homes Freezing will kill the worms The composting process is free from odour and flies because the Bio Chamber is ventilated and the small amount of liquid following the paper down into the Bio Chamber is removed by a drain at the base of the Bio Chamber When the Aquatron 90 and 400 models are emptied the refuse must be composted to soil in the garden together with the normal garden and kitchen waste However the models 4x100 and 4x200 require no further composting 4 The liquid proceeds to the UV unit where it is exposed to Ultra Violet light which kills bacteria and viruses The liquid may then be treated as Grey Water bath dish washing and laundry water which means that the toilet wastewater may be infiltrated into the ground or into a suitable receptacle Since the liquid fraction is separated from the solid waste Aquatron Systems are not sensitive to peak load usage Congratulations to your decision
9. ened Mount a vane on the ventilation pipe June 2007 13 8 4 Stoppage in the Separator 8 5 Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the Separator 8 6 Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the system 8 7 Flies in the 14 Bio Chamber Atoo high pyramid of paper has been built up in the Bio Chamber The wires in the Wire ring of the Separator are bent or crossed The inlet of the Separator is not fully inserted into the socket The flushing water is entering the Separator at too high speed Sediments or foreign objects in the fluid outlet Wet bio bed Tilt the pyramid with a suitable tool alternatively turn the composting chamber slightly or switch to the next compartment if needed Straighten the wires Adjust see Figure 8 The pipe between WC and Separator has a too large inclination See Items 4 5 3 4 5 5 and 4 6 Check that the fluid is not stopped in the UV unit or in the waterseal underneath it Clean the UV unit and the waterseal from sediments and foreign objects See Items 8 1 and 8 2 above Spray the inside of the Bio Chamber with an appropriate insecticide June 2007
10. have to be renewed 7 4 Composting A balance between Carbon and Nitrogen is required for an optimal compost In a latrine compost the Carbon comes mainly from the toilet paper and saw dust if inserted as sprinkling powder while the Nitrogen is in the faeces In the Aquatron systems a good balance between Carbon Nitrogen is achieved when using normal amounts of toilet paper If the compost having a correctly installed Separator is still wet the reason might be too little Carbon Then sprinkle some saw dust over the compost 7 5 Vermi composting To accelerate the composting process and to effectively reduce the volume reduction with approx 9096 of the original volume earthworms may be added Eisenia Foetida also called Dung Worm or Red Wiggler or an equivalent specimen The worms should be added after a couple of weeks of usage Compost worms can normally be bought in gardening shops or in stores selling ecological products and equipments The worms may also be found in garden compost heaps The vermi composting process works best at temperatures between 12 and 25 C In year round living a temperature above 15 C is recommended in the room where the Bio Chamber is installed At temperatures below 10 C the composting process and the activities of the worms is slowing down and their food supply will last longer which may be an advantage in summer houses which are inhabited for a longer period of time After having switched to a new c
11. he lid and push the paper down by using a stick or a small pole Too soft paper may felt too soon and there is then a risk that it may stick to the wires which may cause too much water to fall into the Bio Chamber To avoid this it is recommended that you switch to another type of toilet paper Depending on water quality water containing e g high contents of Calcium or Iron a coating may develop on the wires If heavily coated remove the parts and clean them with a brush 7 3 Maintenance and drainage of the Bio Chamber Check regularly the drainage of the Bio Chamber and the consistency of the compost Also check that the paper in the Bio Chamber does not build up a pyramid which reaches up to the Separator since that might cause a stoppage in the Separator If so tilt the pyramid with a suitable tool alternatively turn the composting chamber slightly or switch to the next composting compartment In the Bio Chamber there must be a 4 6 cm layer of bark grinds evenly spread at the bottom Add some compost from the garden in order to insert micro organisms By this the composting process will get a more rapid start It is important to use coarse bark grinds NOTE not peat moss If it is too smooth it may block the drainage grid which will cause a wet compost Suitable material is bark from pine or similar which may be acquired from garden shops or shops marketing composting products After using the Aquatron for a couple of years the drainage layer may
12. in coupler double socket Pitching of inlet pipe from WC to Separator Angled double socket for inlet pipes longer than 1 metre Some examples of horizontal pipe bends Example of Aquatron 4x100 4x200 installed with a pump June 2007 Page OnagnkKRAR A oo Oo 1 INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT For optimal functionality it is very important that this installation manual and the maintenance instructions are being followed closely In case of problems please contact the main supplier This is how it works the solution is given by nature itself The liquid is flushed to a separator where urine and water is separated from faeces and paper The liquid will then pass through an Ultra Violet unit and may thereafter be infiltrated into the ground or into a suitable receptacle The solid waste is being composted in a Bio Chamber If so wished composting worms may be added in order to accelerate the composting process 1 Aquatron uses standard Water Closets flushing volume 3 6 litres or special models where the urine is mechanically diverted from the flushing water and the solid waste in the bowl itself 2 When the toilet is flushed the contents of the bowl are transported to the Aquatron Separator where approx 98 of the liquid fraction is separated by using the momentum of the flushing water centrifugal force and gravity The Aquatron Separator needs no moving parts 3 The solid waste paper and faeces falls down into the Bio Cham
13. ing or vermi composting a temperature above 15 C 60 F is recommended if necessary insulate the compartment and install a themostat controlled electric heater If the system is installed in a vacation house which is closed during the winter season special precautions must be taken 4 2 Installing the Separator 4 2 1 Put together the upper and lower parts of the Separator Check that the Wire ring is fully pushed down into the Separator neck and that the wires are not crossed The upper part of the Separator Cyclone should rest upon the Wire ring Tighten the hose clip just as much as needed to keep the 4 June 2007 upper and lower parts of the Separator together There must be no space between the Cyclone and the Wire ring see Figure 4 4 2 2 Place the Separator on the Bio Chamber Turn it so that the fluid outlet located in the bottom part faces towards the outer side of the Bio Chamber see Figure 2 Turn the upper part of the Separator towards the pipe coming from the WC Tighten the hose clip 4 2 3 The Separator must be installed in a vertical position see Figure 4 4 3 Installing the UV unit 4 3 4 The UV unit should be positioned in such a way that the waste water from the Separator and the Bio Chamber can flow freely into the UV unit It is recommended that the UV unit is placed on consoles fixed on to the wall see Figure 5 alternatively the UV unit may be placed on small platform see Figure 6 Make certain that the alumini
14. io Chamber socket may be shortened if needed To extend the Separator outlet to the connection pipe a 12 centimetres 2 pipe with a coupler may be included 4 5 7 If horizontal bends are needed on the Separator inlet pipe see Figure 11 June 2007 5 4 6 Flushing test Ask someone to flush the WC with water only and check how much water is entering into the Bio Chamber If correctly installed when flushing with water only a maximum of 0 5 decilitres should go that way If too much water enters into the Bio Chamber there are two explanations 4 6 1 If the water enters the Bio Chamber at the beginning of the flushing the velocity of the incoming fluid is too high and the pitch is too large decrease the pitch of the inlet pipe 4 6 2 If the water enters the Bio Chamber at the end of the flushing the velocity of the incoming fluid is too low and the pitch is too small increase the pitch of the inlet pipe 5 COMPOSTING 5 1 Startup Drainage of the Bio Chamber Spread a 4 6 centimetre course bark grinds layer NOTE Not peat moss into each composting compartment of the Bio Chamber The bark grinds should be evenly spread at the bottom of each compartment Add some compost from the garden in order to insert micro organisms By this the composting process will get a more rapid start 5 2 Vermi composting See Item 7 5 6 SPECIAL SOLUTIONS 6 1 Pumping A pump can be used in order to save approximately 150 mm of required installation
15. omposting compartment the worms will remain in the previous filled compartment until it is fully composted The worms will then migrate to the active composting compartment in their seeking for fresh food The Bio Chamber must be installed in a frost free area for the survival of the compost worms 7 6 Emptying a Bio Chamber section 12 June 2007 When the first used composting compartment reaches the emptying hole remove the compost using a small shovel but leave a layer of approx 5 centimetres thickness This way you will leave the drainage layer intact unless the layer has to be renewed If the refuse has not become fully composted into soil further composting might be needed 7 7 Changing of UV light tubes in the UV unit If one UV light tube fails both tubes should be exchanged for new ones For further information see Item 4 3 5 At the same time as the UV unit is opened for replacement of failing UV light tubes it is recommended that the inside of the UV unit should be cleaned Check also that there are no sediments in the waterseal underneath the UV unit Clean the waterseal if needed WARNING Do not expose your eyes or skin to direct UV light 8 ERROR CHECKLIST TYPE OF ERROR CAUSE MEASURE 8 1 Wet bio bed Bad drainage Check that the drainage holes are not blocked and that the drainage layer is in accordance with the manual see Items 5 1 and 7 3 Too much water A Check that the Separator was installed horizontally
16. ontal pipe bends measurements in millimetres Aq 4x100 Aq 4x200 Ventilation wc A 550 550 B 610 650 C 1160 1200 D 1260 1300 E 1150 1300 Bend 45 50 mm Reduction i 50 mm gt 6 40 mm 2 To Grey Water sewer p C The pump should be installed between the fluid outlet of the Bio Chamber and the inlet of the UV unit NOTE To avoid the fluid to splash on UV light tubes and its fittings a 45 pipe bend should be attached on the inlet pipe on the inside of the UV unit The bend will direct the fluid towards the bottom of the UV unit A reduction pipe 50 mm to 40 mm and the 45 pipe bend is to be bought separately Figure 12 Example of Aquatron 4x100 4x200 June 2007 11 installed with a pump 7 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE AQUATRON 4x100 4x200 MODELS 7 1 The monitoring of an Aquatron system in use It is recommended that an Aquatron system in use should be inspected at two week intervals approximately By discovering possible disturbances at an early stage and to correct them immediately corrections can be made more easily as compared to cases where a minor disturbance over time have built up to a major functional disturbance The Items 7 2 7 7 below give advice about checks and measures for such regular inspections In Item 8 a special Error Check List is also included 7 2 Separator On the top of the Separator is an inspection lid Occasionally paper may get stuck in the Wire ring Open t
17. um lid is positioned in such a way that it can be removed for accessing the UV fixture when replacing burned out UV light tubes for inspection cleaning of the interior of the UV Unit etc 4 3 2 The UV unit must have its bottom surface horizontally installed 4 3 3 The 2 Waterseal should be installed underneath the UV unit see Figures 1 and 2 4 34 The UV unit should be connected to a 230 V grounded outlet 4 3 5 Germicidal UV C light tubes are made by PHILIPS type TUV 15 OSRAM type HNS WARNING Do not expose your eyes or skin to direct UV light 44 Waterseal alternative If the Aquatron system was ordered without a UV unit a waterseal must be installed between the branching pipe outlet and the Grey Water outlet The waterseal is needed to prevent bad smell from the Grey Water outlet to enter the toilet system Bio Chamber Suggestion for waterseal see Figure 7 4 5 Pipe installation 4 5 1 Use 4 pipes between WC and Separator For ventilation use 3 4 pipes NOTE Only WC should be connected to the inlet of the Aquatron Separator Separate pipes should be used for sewage from bath kitchen laundry etc If these pipes are to be connected it should be done after the Aquatron system 4 5 2 The Separator should be connected to a 4 double socket NOTE The Separator must be horizontal and its vertical line Figure 4 perpendicular to the Bio Chamber The inlet pipe must be fully inserted into the socket See Figure 8 4
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