Hydro-Action Owners Manual
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1. but overuse will only breed resistant strains of bacteria in the home and kill the aerobic action in the treatment system Strong disinfectants or bleaches particularly products containing chlorine or ammonia Commercial septic tank additives they do more harm than good Kitchen garbage grinders disposals should be used sparingly if at all Dispose of food waste in a solid waste bin or compost heap Food waste represents additional loading on the aerobic plant possibly causing organic overloading and more frequent pump outs of the system Volumetric Overload of an Aerobic System Our system is rated for a maximum volume throughput per day ie 500 gallons per day GPD for an AP 500 600 GPD for an AP 600 etc and only household wastewater sinks tubs washing machines toilets etc should be allowed into the unit Volumetric overloading is simply a term used to describe putting more than the rated amount of wastewater through the system during a 24 hour period 6 Citrus products oranges lemons grapefruit To avoid volumetric overloading of our system which can result in incomplete treatment conditions observe the following Avoid multiple wash loads in one day spread out your laundry during the week e Watch for leaking flowing faucets or toilets and repair immediately e Use water flow reducing devices whenever possible e Be aware of any excessive water use of any kind Home Cleaning Pro2. operation and you should see a clear clean discharge having very little or no odor If not call your service provider for assistance and a plant inspection Safety Safety is an important issue in our business since we deal with one of the more potentially health hazardous materials known raw sewage Domestic wastewater carries in it members of a specialized group of life known as microorganisms Such microorganisms are bacteria viruses algae actinomycetes protozoa fungi rotifers crustaceans and other members of both the plant and animal worlds The function of a wastewater treatment plant is to treat the water to a degree that the effluent is relatively free of pathogenic bacteria and nuisance microorganisms Until the wastewater entering the plant has had sufficient time for treatment and disinfection it may contain any number of the harmful organisms that cause disease As raw wastewater may and usually does contain some level of unsafe microorganisms proper respect and care must be given to safety Whenever you come into contact with raw sewage do not fear the contact but do take proper precautions to avoid potential danger Follow these simple safety precautions whenever exposed to wastewater e Wear disposable rubber gloves when handling wastewater contaminated items or chlorine tablets Always wash with soap and water after handling any contaminated item The use of good bactericide soap is strongly reco
3. Limited Warranty is effective for an initial period of 2 years beginning on the date of purchase as evidenced by purchaser s proof of purchase An additional 3 year prorated warranty period will run upon the expiration of the first 2 years if the Plant is maintained by an authorized distributor through a continuous maintenance program HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM If you believe that the Plant or a component part of the Plant is defective in material or workmanship you must return it to an authorized Hydro Action Industries dealer The dealer will return the Plant or component part to Hydro Action Industries at 2055 Pidco Drive Plymouth Indiana 46563 You must also provide to Hydro Action Industries a written description of the nature of the defect No claim will be processed unless you specify the nature of the defect Ifa claim is being made during years 3 4 or 5 of this Warranty you must also provide proof that the Plant has been maintained by an authorized distributor through a continuous maintenance program All claims must be made within 30 days of the discovery of the defect Upon receipt of the written description of the defect and Plant or component part Hydro Action Industries will examine the Plant or component part If in Hydro Action Industries reasonable judgment the Plant or component part shows evidence of defects in material or workmanship Hydro Action Industries will replace or exchange the component part as set forth in th
4. the Certified Installer should be contacted Likewise if the condition is a service issue the Certified Service Technician should be notified The appropriate chain should be utilized to best accommodate the customer The order of contact should be Certified Service Technician Certified Installer Certified Dealer Certified Distributor and lastly the Manufacturer Hydro Action being the manufacturer is glad to be of assistance in aiding the contact of these different agents If all efforts to verbally resolve a situation have been made and the customer is unsatisfied then a written complaint may be necessary Below consists of a complaint form that may be sent to the manufacturer to file a formal grievance The manufacturer will then begin an internal inquiry to investigate the situation on a case by case basis A Hydro Action Sales Associate will be assigned to the matter and begin to resolve the situation Hydro Action will make every effort in customer satisfaction and assist the homeowner customer to investigate the situation A final finding will be reported to the customer either verbally or in writing Hydro Action will discuss the matter with the customer to make a fair effort to resolve the situation Form Please fill out this form and send to Hydro Action at P O Box 640 Plymouth IN 46563 A copy should also be sent to the Local Health Department and the State Health Department or Wastewater Governing Body Date Person Filing Co
5. treatment guidelines for CBOD5 TSS and pH The Hydro Action AP Series ATUs satisfy all these requirements Operating Instructions Your Hydro Action ATU has been designed and built to provide efficient dependable and reliable service However as with any individual wastewater treatment plant routine periodic service is required When proper preventive maintenance is performed the ATU will operate at designed performance levels giving years of satisfactory treatment of domestic wastewater The local dealer from whom you purchased your Hydro Action plant will perform all routine inspections for the first two 2 years from the original date of installation At the time of inspection the plant will be checked for proper operation If a problem exists service will be performed at no charge to the owner if the required maintenance is warranty related At the end of the two 2 year initial service period your local dealer will make available a continuing service policy This extended service is available for a nominal fee The Hydro Action ATU s electrical controls are located within the OPS of the plant The OPS may be either remotely located or platform mounted The OPS enclosure is equipped with an alarm beacon and an audible alarm Also on the enclosure will be the name address and telephone number of your local servicing dealer It is this local service provider you should contact regarding any problems with yo
6. RESS OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Hydro Action Industries DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PLANT INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow the disclaimer of warranties or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages and so the above limitations may not apply to you 8 Hydro Action Warranty Registration 2055 Pidco Dr P O Box 640 Plymouth IN 46563 800 370 3749 This form must be filed with Hydro Action by the dealer within 30 calendar days after installation or all warranties are void Owner User L Address City County State Zip Phone n a a a aM Best time to be reached Dealer Installer Address City County State Zip Phone ee Distributor if applicable Service will be performed by Name ED City County State Zip O Phone SSS ee Type of Installation Residential Commercial Number of residents or occupants Garbage Disposal Yes No Date Installed Plant Model OPS Model Plant Serial Air Pump Serial Effluent disposal method amp equipment used Controlling Regulatory Agency Agency Sanitarian Address City County State Zip Phone Hydro Action Complaint Procedure amp Form Procedure Homeowners must make every effort to direct complaints with the appropriate service agent For example if the complaint is related to the initial install
7. ank Alarm systems Equipment for chosen effluent disposal method drip irrigation spray irrigation gravel filled drain field pressure dosing etc e Chlorinator UV Disinfection Unit The certified Hydro Action dealer or installer of your Hydro Action AP Series wastewater treatment plant is responsible for completing and submitting to us the Installation Warranty Information to properly activate your Hydro Action Product Warranty We are eager to assist you with any questions or problems Please contact Hydro Action at 800 370 3749 to request assistance from our Customer Service or Engineering Departments Process Description The Hydro Action AP Series individual wastewater treatment plant is a self contained extended aeration aerobic treatment facility utilizing the activated sludge process The plant consists of a cylindrically shaped aeration tank with an offset service access a unique cone shaped clarification compartment and an outlet tee assembly Two fine bubble air diffuser assemblies with ceramic stone diffusers and Hydro Action s efficient air pump are combined to provide effective efficient and economical aeration Domestic wastewater enters the aeration compartment and is mixed thoroughly with the already present mixed liquor suspended solids MLSS activated sludge The injection of air through the porous ceramic air diffusers placed near the bottom of the aeration chamber is respons
8. bic bacterial system see below Normal maintenance is required on all aerobic treatment units as they are activated sludge sewage treatment systems just like large municipal water treatment plants Our factory trained Hydro Action installers or service technicians regularly service our installations checking to be sure that these systems are in proper working order Aerobic systems are not designed for disposal of solid waste or chemicals If homeowners stay within the guidelines listed below their systems should function properly as sewage treatment systems and should not require unscheduled maintenance or frequent expensive pump outs What NOT to putin an aerobic treatment system Non biodegradable items such as cigarette butts match sticks disposable diapers feminine hygiene products condoms hair coffee grounds rags paper towels and bandages flushable kitty litter wipes etc These are solid waste items and should be disposed of in regular trash service Greases fats or oils This includes cooking oils and meat or meat grease Pesticides herbicides photographic chemicals or other toxins Paints thinners or household chemicals including many cleaning compounds and mop bucket water Water softener unit backwash Home brewery or winemaking wastes Strong medicines particularly antibiotics Antibacterial soaps and antibacterial laundry detergents should be avoided These are the current marketing rage
9. ducts Guidelines Recommended laundry detergents are Powdered low sudsing low phosphate non antibacterial and bio degradable Recommended household cleaning products are Non chlorine non ammonia non antibacterial non toxic and bio degradable Hydro Action AP Series Treatment Units PART PRINT NO PART DESCRIPTION DATE AP SERIES ATU 7 2 10 ALARM BEACON ENCLOSURE ELECTRICAL ENCLOSURE 1 1 4 CORD GRIPS HYDRO ACTION AIR PUMP AAF SECURITY SCREWS 3 4 ELECTRICAL CONDUIT RISER amp LID 1 2 PVC AIR PIPING p 24 ACCESS OPENING HOLES THROUGH CONE 90 4 PVC SDR 35 OUTLET PIPE OR 4 SCH 40 4 PVC SDR 35 INLET PIPE OR 4 SCH 40 HIGH LEVEL FLOAT SWITCH 1 2 FLEXIBLE AIR LINE HOSE 2 TYPICAL OUTLET TEE ASSEMBLY SDR 35 4 ONLY AP 500 64 3 8 AP 600 70 3 8 AP 750 76 1 8 Hydro Action Limited Warranty AK HA Manufacturing LLC d b a Hydro Action Industries Hydro Action Industries warrants to you the purchaser that each Hydro Action Industries aerobic wastewater treatment plant Plant and its component parts are free from defects in material and workmanship under the terms and conditions set forth in this Limited Warranty No employee dealer agent or other person is authorized to make any warranty or representation with respect to the Plant other than as is expressly contained in this Limited Warranty COVERAGE PERIOD This
10. e following schedule Please note that Hydro Action Industries reserves the right to revise change or modify the construction and design of any Plant or any component part of such Plant without incurring any obligations to make changes or modifications in previously sold equipment Hydro Action Industries reserves the right to furnish a replacement component part which in its judgment is equivalent to the part replaced For claims received within 30 days of the expiration of Year 1 and Year 2 of this Warranty Hydro Action Industries will replace or exchange the component part at no cost to you If the Plant has been maintained by an authorized distributor through a continuous maintenance program For component parts of the Plant manufactured by someone other than A K Industries Inc Hydro Action Industries will sell such parts to you under the following schedule 1 claims received within 30 days of the expiration of Year 3 of this Warranty Hydro Action Industries will replace or exchange the component part for a cost to you of 25 of the manufacturer s list price of such part and Hydro Action will pay 75 of the cost 2 for claims received within 30 days of the expiration of Year 4 Hydro Action will replace such part for a cost to you of 50 of the manufacturer s list price and Hydro Action will pay 50 of the cost and 3 for claims received within 30 days of the expiration of Year 5 Hydro Action will replace such part for a cost to
11. e plant Maintenance Schedule Maintenance is to be performed by an authorized Hydro Action service provider only Normal maintenance of your Hydro Action plant every six 6 months will include a Service check of aeration system and air diffusers Service check of air pump Removal of scum from clarifier Inspect and test plant alarms Sludge check and pump excess sludge from plant every two 2 to six 6 years oar Note 1 Replacement parts can be obtained from your installing or servicing representative Visit www hydro action com for a list of certified representatives Note 2 Pumping the plant is usually necessary every two 2 to six 6 years however there is no set time because loadings vary from household to household Access to the plant is accomplished through 4 the 24 inch access opening which is at surface grade When a Hydro Action plant is being pumped a qualified service technician should oversee the job Care should be taken not to damage internal components and the plant should be washed and cleaned while it is being pumped All waste from the plant must be disposed of in compliance with all federal state and local laws Compliance With Law All permits and approvals from the local regulatory body should first be obtained before the Hydro Action plant is installed All state and federal laws should be obeyed in areas that do not have local control over environmental activities I
12. hydro action AK HA Manufacturing LLC OAS ISTOCTON MET Glass Y MISAS Standard Series Wastewater Treatment Plant 2055 Pidco Dr P O Box 640 Plymouth IN 46563 Ph 1 800 370 3749 Fax 574 936 2298 www hydro action com Hydro Action AP Series Wastewater Treatment Plant The AP Series Aerobic Treatment Units ATUs are now available through Hydro Action Please read this introduction before reviewing this manual Earth s environment has purified water through natural processes since the beginning of time Only recently beginning in the Twentieth Century has man developed a system to accelerate the processes that Mother Nature uses Hydro Action AP Series ATUs are just such systems In 1916 the City of Houston Texas was the first to use the activated sludge wastewater treatment process as an accepted full scale system process to purify domestic wastewater Since that time the United States and many other nations have utilized this process and variations to properly treat sewage Federal Law 92 500 supports our nation s commitment to provide secondary treatment for all domestic wastewater This commitment is presently being extended to on site sewage treatment facilities Hydro Action has been a visible part of this effort since 1989 We have manufactured numerous products to provide individuals with a means of proper effective efficient and affordable on site wastewater treatment Our professiona
13. ible for this complete mixing The fine bubble air diffusers and the vortex area between diffuser assemblies produce a generous quantity of dissolved oxygen and ample mixing that maintain a desirable aerobic environment even under extreme conditions Hydraulic displacement causes the mixed liquor to enter the clarification compartment and move upward toward the outlet tee assembly Due to the calm conditions in the clarifier suspended solids settle to the bottom where they are remixed with the MLSS for additional biological treatment The remaining clarified effluent leaves the plant via the outlet tee assembly and discharge line The AP Series ATUs are operated by the OPS The OPS integrates the electrical controls visible and audible alarms and air pump in a protective polyethylene enclosure The OPS can be either platform mounted on the plant or remotely located These features plus the offset access flexible air hose and anchored diffuser assemblies make the plant extremely reliable and easy to service An optional visible and audible alarm may be added to remotely locate to an area of your choice The technology used in the Hydro Action plant allows it to produce excellent effluent quality which thereby meets all ANSI NSF International Standard 40 class and the Environmental Protection Agency s requirements of a secondary treatment process NSF requires that a Class plant shall be shown to meet EPA secondary
14. l commitment to market needs and customer service have enabled us to reach our goal of providing effective products that assure a safe reusable effluent We are helping Mother Nature protect our environment and our most valuable natural resource water Our continuing mission is to develop and manufacture individual on site wastewater treatment facilities that meet society s needs in the field This manual is a part of that dedication to customer service Hydro Action AP Series Aerobic Treatment Units are among the most advanced on site products available today They are state of the art extended aeration activated sludge wastewater treatment facilities The improvements in these units make them not 2 only extremely efficient operational units but also the most easily maintainable system in the industry By following the instructions in this manual you will be providing yourself with the best on site wastewater treatment and service We invite you to share in our pride of the AP Series Treatment Units This manual includes information on the AP 500 AP 600 AP 750 AP 1000G amp AP 1500G wastewater treatment plants These units may be installed with either a platform mounted OPS operations control center or a Remotely Located OPS Installation needs vary so your on site wastewater system may contain some of the following auxiliary components along with the treatment plant Pretreatment tank Pump holding t
15. mmended Always dispose of scum rags trash debris or soiled material in a proper waste container If a wastewater spill or leak occurs in a yard flush area with plenty of clean water and disinfect If a spill or leak occurs in the house clean with a dilute solution of bleach e Treated effluent from a Hydro Action or other treatment unit may still contain harmful microorganisms Careful attention must be used when dealing with any form of wastewater or effluent If an illness or disease is suspected to have come from exposure to sewage get proper medical attention immediately When proper treatment is given the remedy and cure will be rapid and less of a problem There are some serious diseases that could be transmitted by contact with raw sewage take the proper precautions and be safe Homeowner Care Precautions All Aerobic Wastewater Treatment Systems are suspended growth floating bio mass systems designed to treat common household sewage only In plain language this means that the systems contain and depend on an aerobic oxygen requiring bacterial colony which when well cared for digests and treats household sewage just as aerobic bacteria clean groundwater in nature This is why aerobic systems have an air pump and air distribution piping for supplying the aerobic bacteria with oxygen Bacteria however can t eat just anything and everything For a listing of things to avoid feeding to an aero
16. mplaint Distributor Dealer Installer Service Tech Home owner circle one Name Address Phone Complaint About Distributor Dealer Installer Service Tech Home owner circle one Name Address Phone Please describe the problem in detail use additional pages if necessary 10 Hydro Action Initial Service Policy Our company will provide a two year initial service policy which will provide for inspection and service of your Hydro Action plant The policy will include the following Four inspection service calls at least one every six 6 months over the two 2 year period including inspection adjustment and servicing of the mechanical electrical and other applicable component parts to ensure proper function This includes inspecting OPS air pump air filter diffuser operation and cleaning and replacing or repairing any component not found to be functioning correctly An effluent quality inspection consisting of a visual check for color turbidity scum overflow and examination for odors If any improper operation is observed that cannot be corrected at that time you shall be notified immediately in writing of the conditions and the estimated date of correction At the conclusion of the initial service policy our company will make available for purchase on an annual basis a continuing service policy to cover labor for normal inspection maintenance and repair Owner user operation instructions m
17. t is important to remember that each state has independent regulations and guidelines for the installation of this treatment plant and any auxiliary equipment that may accompany the plant You are responsible for installing this plant and associated ancillary items in accordance with all regulations and guidelines as they are issued in your respective state If such items as pretreatment tanks storage or equalization tanks chlorination facilities pump tanks Ultra violet etc are required by law then it is the intent of this company to comply to the letter of the law Hydro Action through its years of experience recognizes the advantages of every component of the wastewater treatment system Because of this experience we can recommend to you those parts of a system that are beneficial to the overall system and those that are also compliant with the laws in your state Please call our Customer Service Department for assistance or inquiries at 800 370 3749 Plant Start Up Upon ATU start up no additional procedures are required The system has been filled with water and the air pump electrical controls and alarms are functional per installation checkout Turning on the electrical power is all that is required for you to start using your facilities Even after a short or extended vacation your system will begin to operate as designed once use is initiated and maintained In just a few days the system should return to normal
18. ur Hydro Action ATU An optional remote alarm with audible and visible alarms may also be present If the alarm beacon or audible alarm sounds simply switch the OPS switch to silent and call the service provider mentioned above After a power failure if an alarm remains on for more than 30 minutes you should call the local dealer immediately The Hydro Action plant will handle all domestic wastewater from your home By the 3 term wastewater we are referring to rapidly biodegradable material To keep maintenance at a minimum level and to prevent the plant from malfunctioning the following guidelines must be followed Since aerobic bacteria are responsible for treating the wastewater inorganic or non rapidly biodegradable materials should not be put into the plant Examples of improper items are included in the Homeowner Care Precautions section of this manual Other than for the mechanical and structural working of the plant itself Hydro Action is not responsible for the in field operation of a plant The proper operation of this or any other individual wastewater plant depends upon proper organic and hydraulic loading of the plant We cannot control the loading and thereby control the amount of harmful substances that may be discharged into the plant Only the users of a plant can control what enters the unit Therefore we provide this comprehensive user manual to outline just what substances to keep out of th
19. ust be strictly followed or warranties are subject to invalidation Pumping of sludge build up from the plant if necessary is not included in these services Owner Date Date Service Dealer 11 hydro action green from the ground up AK HA Manufacturing LLC 2055 Pidco Dr P O Box 640 Plymouth IN 46563 Toll Free 800 370 3749 Phone 574 936 2542 Fax 574 936 2298 www hydro action com rev 07 10
20. you of 75 of the manufacturer s list price and Hydro Action will pay 25 of the cost For claims received during years 3 4 and 5 of this Limited Warranty or within 30 days of the expiration of Year 5 Hydro Action Industries will replace or exchange any component part manufactured by AK Industries Inc at no cost to you WHAT IS NOT COVERED This Limited Warranty does not cover any defects resulting from damage resulting from transit accidents misuse alterations or acts of God This Limited Warranty does not apply to Plants or components parts that have not been fully paid for or for which acceptable payments terms have not been arranged No warranty is made as to the field performance of any systems This Limited Warranty does not include any costs of labor This Limited Warranty does not apply to consumables including but not limited to stones filters etc This Limited Warranty does not cover Plants that have been 1 flooded by external means 2 disassembled by unauthorized persons 3 improperly installed or 4 subjected to external damage or damage due to altered or improper wiring or overload protection CONDITIONS AND LEGAL REMEDIES This Limited Warranty is governed by the laws of the State of Indiana The sole remedy under this Limited Warranty is the replacement or exchange of parts Hydro Action Industries SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS MADE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER EXP
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