AQUATRON SEPARATOR
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1. Vertical line 4 Cyclone a Wire ring 5 AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 AQUATRON info aquatron se www aquaton se INSTALLATION OF THE AQUATRON SYSTEM PLACE OF INSTALLATION 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 The Aquatron system should be installed in a frost free compartment where optimal composting temperature is minimum 12 C 55 F at year round living or worm composting a temperature above 15 C 60 F is recommended if necessary insulate the compartment and install a thermostat controlled electric heater If the system is installed in a vacation house which is closed during the winter season special precautions must be taken The Aquatron system can handle temperatures below zero but not be used under those conditions If you want to store up the system for the winter and not use it just assure that there are no water left in the stench traps or put antifreeze liquid in them to prevent the smelling from coming up and the stench traps to freeze The Bio Chamber can be frozen with faeces and paper without any problems but no water can be added or sewer system to used before thawing The Separator must be installed in a vertical po2. Once the Aquatron system is installed you have to check how much of the flush water that enters the Bio Chamber each time you flush Put a recipient in the Bio Chamber and flush the toilet once 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 Ifthe 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 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 You can always contact the support team at Aquatron for help info aquatron se COMPOSTING Start up Put the Geo textile at the bottom of the Bio Chamber be carefully so it covers the filter mat Add some com post from the garden in order to insert microorganisms by this the composting process will get a more rapid start 2 3cm 1s well enough If the temperature is always above 10 you can add some composting worms not the same as you find in the garden Composting worms will after a few months taken care about 95 of the composting volume Faeces are quite nutrient poor for composting and once and a while you can add left overs from the kitchen this will help you to a better composting There are plenty of g
3. in separate chambers within the composting unit Once composted the volume is reduced by 75 90 y A o f e Z AE Aa Pit 2 07 PINZA LS GE ver rad Ll Ss TEAT de Tie 2 Two AQUA 4x300 systems installed near Barcelona in Spain OPTIONS UV FILTER In order to the toilet water will become 100 clean from bacteria so runs the fluid through UV unit there one total kills of bacteria is received also at diarrhoea con ditions The length of life on the two fluorescent lights is approximately 9 000 hours if they stand on the day and night around a buzzer alarm when a fluorescent light breakage The fluid runs to the UV unit breakage het where it is elucidated with ultraviolet light as effective kills bacteria and virus The fluid is then equiva lent with Grey Water bath dish washing and laundry water and can to be leaded out in one into a suitable receptacle PHOSPHORUS TRAP Phosphorus Traps are a means for reducing the emissions of phosphorus in the groundwater it is not as good as urine separation where all the nitrogen and phos phorus back to the plants via the urine irrigation With phosphor trap you receives highest protection level together with a validated infiltration A normal phosphorus trap is 10 times larger and considerably the purchase and replacement of phosphorus binding material must have lorry with crane for a change of the material Then only flush water go through phosphorus trap volume c
4. which kills bacteria and viruses or phosphorus trap to the highest environmental discharge standards The liquid is then equivalent to the gray water Water from bath dishes and Washing and can be discharged as per gray water standards The system can also be installed without the UV unit phosphorus trap IMPORTANT You still need to follow the local environmental laws of grey water treatment in your area We can help you to find a complete solution if you give us your local restrictions AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se AQUATRON TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SEPARATOR The Separator is manufactured in three versions two standard Separators with 50mm outlet on the separated water and one Separator with higher capacity that has a 110mm outlet on the separated water All Aquatron Separators has a 160mm outlet towards the bio chamber Standard separator Capacity handles four toilets 4 liters that flush simultaneously Inlet 110mm 5 upwards Liquid outlet 50mm horizontal Solid outlet 160mm vertical Standard vertical separator Capacity handles four toilets 4 liters that flush simultaneously Inlet 110mm 5 upwards Liquid outlet 50mm vertical Solid outlet 160mm vertical High capacity separator Capacity handles ten toilets 4 liters that flush simultaneously Inlet 110mm 5 upwards Liquid outlet 110mm horizontal Solid outlet 160mm Vertical SEPARATOR COMPONENT
5. S The Aquatron separator is built up from five parts lid to the upper body inspection trap upper body with inlet wire ring Hose clamp lower body with outlets AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 AQUATRON info aquatron se www aquaton se TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FUNCTION The biological toilet system Aquatron is a composting toilet utilising ordinary Water Closets standard pans All Aquatron Systems exploit the patented Aquatron Separator see sketch which separates solid waste and Eno paper from the liquid The separated components are treated in different ways optimal for each kind of waste Aquatron systems operate by using just the momentum of the flushing water centrifugal force and gravity Therefore neither chemicals nor moving parts are needed in the separation and composting processes D o Solid waste and paper The the Aquatron Separator in combination with a drained bio chamber for the composting of the solid waste and paper Aquatron has 9 types of bio chambers to offer you the best solution Outcomming water from the Aquatron Separator and bio chamber can be UV treated in the Aquatron UV unit in order to eliminate bacterias Aquatron has also developed a Phosphorus trap Phosphorus traps are a means for reducing the emissions of phosphorus in the groundwater it is not as good as urine separation where all the nitrogen and p
6. USER S MANUAL AQUATRON SEPARATOR INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 AQUATRON info aquatron se www aquaton se f Aquatron International AB October 2011 l Thank you very much for choosing the Aquatron biologi cal toilet system Your choice is good for the environment Our experience from many satisfied customers for over 25 years is that properly installed and properly maintained Aquatron system works satisfactorily for many years to delight of residents and guests Anders Welen Chief Executive Officer Aquatron International AB 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 your supplier or Aquatron head office AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se AQUATRON INTRODUCTION Aquatron International AB was founded 1992 in order to exploit the Aquatron Separator patent pat granted 1986 a Swedish invention Aquatron International AB has acquired all rights to exploit this patent from the inventor Initially 1987 two Aquatron models were developed both one family models for vacation leisure homes and for year round living Since 1994 five new Aquatron models have been developed and introduced to the market Today Aquatron proudly present a dynamic suite of solutions with three di
7. an be reduced by 90 The optimum is to have such a high concentration of urine as possible where all the phosphorus is and avoid as much plain water as possible when the only leach out the phosphorus binding material PUMP SOLUTION Pump can be used to save the installation height or when the building sewer is located higher than Aquatron system fluid outlet Over the years we found that Saniflo pump is reliable and easy to use The pump installed between the Bio Chamber outlet and phosphorus trap or UV unit inlet NOTE To avoid that the liquid to splash on fluorescent lamps and fittings a 45 pipe bend mounted inside the UV unit inlet Pipe bend towards the UV unit bottom A reduction of between 40 mm and 50 mm purchased separately as well as 45 pipe bend VENTILATION If you need a better extraction of the air Aquatron can propose you a wind spin or an electric fan FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPTIONS OR SPARE PARTS VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se 12 ERROR CHECKLIST TYPE OF ERROR 1 Wet bio bed 2 Odour in the room 3 Odour when windy 4 Stoppage in the separator 5 Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the Separator 6 Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the system 7 Flies in the Bio Chamber CAUSE Bad drainage Too much water Leaking WC When flushing there is a surge or after flushing there is still a small string of fluid or b
8. atches of fluid entering the Separator Wet bio bed Wrong ventilation Air is pressed into the ventilation the roof A too 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 Adjust 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 AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se MEASURE Check that the drainage holes are not blocked and that the drainage layer is in accordance with the manual A Check that the Separator was installed horizontally on the Bio Chamber and that its vertical line is perpendicular to the Bio Chamber 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 C Check that the cyclone is fully pushed down into the Separator neck and it rests firmly on the Wire ring 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 E Repair the WC Check the pitching of the inlet pipe It must have a smooth slope and no depressions where fluid waste may
9. f there 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 The slope of 1 2 1 2cm per meter is OPTIMAL less slope could result in that the solids and water wont run off to much slope could result that the liquids will run faster than the solids Both cases will result in a stopper We have clients that have 60 meters between the house and their separator it works perfectly due to the respect of having the OPTIMAL slope of 1 2 AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se AQUATRON INSTALLATION OF THE AQUATRON SYSTEM SOME EXAMPLES OF HORIZONTAL PIPE BENDS A vertical or horizontal 90 angle can have the result of either slowing down the flush water or fragment the solids this will make it more difficult for the separator to work properly If you are installing an Aquatron system in a all ready built house just respect this with the new pipes before the separator no need to redo your complete pipe system NOT RECOMMENDED AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se OUR RECOMMENDATION cm 45 a ig NA 45 Separator WC AB PS Separator ME Hi WC f gt O 7 I 2 x 45 ie ji AQUATRON AFTER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FLUSHING TEST
10. fferent separators from one family biological toilet systems up to biological toilet systems for apartment buildings or public buildingsfor apartment buildings THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF THE AQUATRON SEPARATOR The biological toilet system Aquatron is a composting toilet utilising ordinary Water Closets standard pans Or urine diverting toilets if you have high restrictions in phosphorus discharges When the toilet is flushed the contents of the bowl are transported to the Aquatron Separator where up to 98 of the liquid is separated by using the momentum of the flushing water centrifugal force and gravity The Aquatron Separator has no mechanical parts The solid waste paper and faeces falls down into the Bio Composting Chamber where it is composted by bacteria and if desired by worms If using worms the volume of the solid waste will be reduced by approximately 75 The need for emptying and handling the compost is therefore reduced to a minimum Optimal temperature for the composting is 12 24 degrees Celsius a temperature level recommended for year round inhabited homes The composting process Is free from odours and insects because the Bio Composting Chamber is ventilated and the small amount of liquid following the paper down into the Bio Composting Chamber is removed by a drain at the base of the Bio Composting Chamber With high treatment requirements flowing liquid waste to a UV unit where it is ex posed to ultraviolet light
11. gather See above 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 A vacuum valve must not be used D Check the waterseal to assure that no odour is coming from the sewer system The ventilation pipe does not extend high enough above It must be lengthened Mount a vane on the ventilation pipe Tilt the pyramid with a suitable tool alternatively turn the composting chamber slightly or switch to the next compartment if needed Straighten the wires 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 1 and 2 above Spray the inside of the Bio Chamber with an appropriate insecticide AQUATRON 13 PERSONAL NOTES 14
12. h for the last Error Pipe yy Error Pipe metre closest to the pitch too large _ pitch too small separator a ee Correct The inlet pipes are fully Use at least 110mm pipes between WC and Separator __ inserted into the socket For ventilation use 100mm minimum pipes The Separator should be connected to a 110mm double socket NOTE The Separator must be horizontal and its vertical line perpendicular to the Bio Chamber The inlet pipe must be fully inserted into the socket Wrong Gap between the inlet pipes inside the socket The horizontal distance between the WC and the Separator must be minimum 1 metre and that last Color mark From metre closest to Separator should be pitched at gt WC 5 5 cm lowering on one meter At further rn TT 1 I yii ope a f a i g e distances the earlier part of the pipe should have a e 1 2 horizontal slope or as national standards If needed use the special angled coupler double socket in order to achieve the pitch transition pre A 5 1 A p ri 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 a may gather _ lt tr Approx 1 metre The ventilation should be installed between the WC and the Separator The ventilation pipe should extend above the roof I
13. hosphorus can be put back to the plants via the urine irrigation PHOSPHORUS TRAP AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 AQUATRON info aquatron se www aquaton se UNPACKING AND PREPARATION SEPARATOR To reduce the volume during the transport the separator can be delivered disassem bled Verify all parts so they haven t got damaged during transport if you have any suspicion contact your local retailer or Aquatron International AB ASSEMLE THE SEPARATOR Verify the wires on the wire ring they should e straight and smooth without any bending The wire ends should be pointing the centre without touching each others Place the separators lower body on a flat surface place the wire ring inside the separators neck the wires shouldn t touch the surface of the neck Don t push the ring to deep just 10mm down at the moment Put the hose clamp around the neck without tighten it 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 upper and lower parts of the Separator together There must be no space between the Cyclone and the Wire ring see illustration below Verify the direction of incoming water and line up the side outlet on the separator and tighten the hose clip
14. ood tips and tricks on internet about toilet composting MAINTENANCE ONCE A MONTH Separator Verify by looking through the lid of the separator that the wire ring is clean from toilet paper and deposits Composting chamber Verify the level of solids and paper in the chamber if the composting pile up level it out with a stick Verify the consistence of the compost so it s not to humid due to a malfunction stuck paper e t c Once the chamber is full there are two solutions woe ss ET TE Empty the content in a place for after composting we recommend 6 FP E ees 12months 2 In Sweden the environmental laws says that faeces has to be after composed for 6 months aie Replace the chamber if its mobile let the mobile chamber do after com Ne posting during six months before empty the left over in the nature Aquatron recommend drainage mats in the bottom of the composting chamber AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se 10 A FEW OF OUR COMPLETE SYSTEMS PROPOSED BY AQUATRON AQUATRON 50 One of Aquatron smallest systems only a tray of 50 liters once full it s emptied for compostage A well maintaind Aquatron doesn t smell and the area of installation can be used for other activitys AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se AQUATRON 4x200 system All the 4x system are built to composte the faeces and papers
15. sition therefore the importance of that the area of usage is horizontal Verified with spirit level If you have a problem of levelling the ground there are a adjustment plate as op tion to put between the support and the Separator Turn it so that the fluid outlet located in the bottom part faces towards the direction were it will be led If needed un tighten the hose clamp and turn the upper part of the Separator towards the pipe coming from the WC The outgoing outlet is connected to the composting cham bers drainage see the illustration on the Aquatron wagon system on the right VENTIALATION Ventilation from Aquatron system can be placed at any position between the toilets and the separator Be sure to have as few bends as possible and do so grave con cerns as possible to get a good draw aT RON dA It is good if the extraction point is over the roof ridge If necessary you can turn on electric fan or wind turbine Examples of two different solutions that Aquatron propose if needed AQUATRON INTERNATIONAL AB Tel 462156020 info aquatron se www aquaton se INSTALLATION OF THE AQUATRON SYSTEM PIPE INSTALLATION Note The toilet ventilation must From WC not be connected to the other t gt j sewer ventilation of the noves E A 15 Sy F J N Fi i a d pr A j y 4 J Approx Y IDA 1 he aan 1metre aat ii gt lt an P it E 7 N A e Correct pitc
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