Owners Manual - Jeff Evans Plumbing
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1. 010312 12 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems2. Oasis Clearwater ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS W CLEARWATER Z54 DELUXE SEPTIC SYSTEM OWNERS MANUAL 010312 1 Oasis Z54 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems PLEASE READ We urge you to fully read this Manual The contents are important to your safety and the operation of the Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System Keep this Manual with other important household manuals for future reference If you have questions regarding the safety and operation of your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System contact your Local Authorised Service Technician e Do not attempt to service components of the system yourself call your Accredited Service Technician e Only Authorised Service Personnel are to remove covers on the Treatment System 010312 2 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 CLEARWATER Z54 DELUXE SYSTEM OPERATION SECTION 2 INTRODUCING PRODUCTS INTO THE SYSTEM SECTION 3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MONITORING AND SERVICING SECTION 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCESS FAILURE SECTION 5 LIMITED WARRANTY SECTION 6 INSTALLATION AND EXCAVATION DETAILS SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS SECTION 8 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CANTERBURY AREA 010312 3 Oasis Z54 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION The system n
3. amounts will prevent the system from providing wastewater treatment Substances that will not dissolve may clog and possibly damage the pump unit DO NOT introduce the following prohibited substances into your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe System e Plastic or rubber products petroleum products such as motor oil paint paint thinner petrol and solvents e Non biodegradable products such as sanitary napkins condoms and disposable napkins e Toxic substances such as pesticides strong disinfectants and strong caustic drain cleaners e Large amounts of paper products such as paper towels and synthetic fibre reinforced products advertised as having wet strength e Animal fats such as bacon grease or lard normal cleaning of pots and pans is acceptable Chemicals The following chemicals are prohibited substances and should not be poured into the Treatment System Herbicides Pesticides Paint Thinner Motor Oil Have you read the Essential Guidelines 10 Commandments enclosed with your system information B Limited Use Substances Limited Use substances in large concentration will reduce or stop the treatment process The same substances in smaller concentrations will have no harmful effect on the treatment process You may use the following substances without harming your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System if you use the substance according to the manufacturer s directions use the substances SPARINGLY and do not introduce concentr
4. ated doses into the system e Bio degradable laundry powders e Laundry Bleach e Detergents with Bleach Household cleaners containing sodium bactericides such as e Pine oil disinfectant used in general purpose liquid cleaners e N alkyl dichlorobenzyl ammonium chloride disinfectant used in detergents and spray cleaners e Sodium hydroxide LYE chemical used in drain openers and cleaners e Sodium dichlor s triazinetrione powdered bleach used in scouring powders and automatic dishwasher detergents e Ortho phenylphenol bactericide used in tub and toilet bowl cleaners 010312 5 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems Waste Food Some food waste whether or not it is run through a waste grinder will not be treated by the system but will remain in solid form and fall to the bottom of the septic tank Therefore you should consider not using a waste grinder system or disposing of these food items through the Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System e Animal Bones e Melon Rinds e Corn Cobs e Pips and Seeds e Eggshells e Any other non edible food waste C Acceptable Substances Substances that are considered to be typical domestic wastewater are human waste bath and dish water and edible food waste The following substances may be used regularly without harming your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Wastewater Treatment System e Laundry detergents without bleach e Dishwa
5. failed Check the operation of the lateral field pump per the manufacturer s specifications The flow rate to the system is too high Check the maximum flow rate to the system to see that it is within normal limits The tank requires cleaning and or a pumpout is required Check the sludge depth in both chambers of the tank to see if it is below required levels Zabel filter has blocked Remove Zabel filter from system and clean as necessary 010312 www oasisclearwater co nz Oasis 254 Owners Manual Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 5 LIMITED WARRANTY Oasis Clearwater Systems warrants each Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period as follows a Concrete structure 10 years b Electrical and mechanical componentry 12 months c Zabel filter Lifetime Warranty From the date of the sale to the ultimate consumer when properly registered with Oasis Clearwater Systems Oasis Clearwater System s sole obligation under this warranty is as follows Oasis Clearwater Systems shall fulfill this warranty by repairing or exchanging any component part F O B factory that shows evidence of defects provided said component part has been paid for warrantee has notified Oasis Clearwater Systems of the defect complained of and the component is returned through an authorised Distributor transportation paid T
6. here is no informal dispute settlement available under this LIMITED WARRANTY The warranty does not allow for labour or travel The warranty does not cover Oasis Clearwater Treatment plants and related components that have flooded by external means or that have been disassembled by unauthorised persons improperly installed subject to external damage or damage due to altered or improper wiring or overload protection Other than the mechanical and structural working of the plant itself Oasis Clearwater Systems 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 laoding of the plant We cannot control the loading and thereby cannot 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 a comprehensive users manual that outlines substances that should be kept out of the plant This LIMITED WARRANTY extends to the ultimate consumer of the product As herein ultimate consumer is defined as the purchaser who first had the plant installed or in the case of a system designed for non permanent installation the purchaser who first uses the system It is the purchaser s or any sub vendee s obligation to make known to any other consumer the terms and conditions of this warranty This warranty is a LIMITED WARRANTY and no cla
7. im of any nature shall be made against Oasis Clearwater Systems unless and until the ultimate consumer or his legal representative notifies Oasis Clearwater Systems in writing of the defect complained of and delivers the product and or defective part s freight prepaid to Oasis Clearwater Systems or an authorised agent Oasis Clearwater Systems reserves the right to revise change or modify the construction and design of the Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Treatment System or any component part or parts thereof without incurring any obligation to make such changes or modifications in equipment previously sold Oasis Clearwater Systems also reserves the right in making replacements of component parts under this warranty to furnish a component part which in it s judgement is equivalent to the part replaced 010312 9 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 6 INSTALLATION AND EXCAVATION DETAILS Excavation Dimensions Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Unit 4 metres x 2 5 metres x 1 5 meters Less optional extension turrets TANK DIMENSIONS 3 000 Long 2 000 Wide at Anti floatation feet 1 550 High 1 270 To Invert from base of tank 0 280 To Invert from top of Lid 010312 10 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 7 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Clearwater Z54 Deluxe Site Wiring Provide a 240 V A C single phase p
8. ion System Capacity The system is rated for a maximum of 8 10 persons or 1 800 litres per day As with any system it is important the system is not hydraulically overloaded as this will interfere with the organic breakdown of the treatment process Visual Wastewater backup is characterised by wastewater flowing back into the house or slow movement of wastewater in the drains This may indicate a problem with your wastewater treatment system Identify where the backup is occurring within your home s plumbing system If no material is blocking the drain contact you Service Technician or local supplier 010312 7 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 4 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCESS FAILURE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTIONS Audible alarm on control panel is ringing The pump has failed or is blocked Remove pump from system and determine if inlet is blocked or complete pump failure has occurred Wastewater is backing up into the home sewer piping There is an obstruction in the home sewer piping Check the piping lead to the system visually or with drain cleaning equipment for an obstruction and correct There is an obstruction in the discharge line from the system Check the effluent piping and lateral field piping visually or with drain cleaning equipment for an obstruction and correct The lateral field pump has
9. ormally comprises 2 or 3 separate chambers gravity or pumped system The system comprises a pre treatment chamber of 3 560 litres gravity feeding to a secondary treatment chamber 1 180 litres incorporating a Zabel A100 300 filter If a pump is incorporated into the system the pump well has a capacity of 700 litres Various pumps can be fitted to the system depending on duty requirements The system may also be fitted with an electrical isolator switch and high water level audible alarm mounted on a post on the system in the event of system malfunction 010312 4 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 2 INTRODUCING PRODUCTS INTO THE SYSTEM Introducing harmful products into the system may reduce the efficiency of the system or stop the treatment process by destroying the bacteria These products that reduce the efficiency or stop the treatment process can be grouped into two groups prohibited substances and limited use substances While the wastewater treatment system will process most waste produced by the average household the following information will maximise the system s efficiency and reduce the time period between primary chamber pump outs NOTICE Introducing harmful or damaging chemicals into your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe System may void the Warranty A Prohibited Substances Prohibited substances are those substances which when present in even small
10. ower supply to the post mounted weatherproof switch at the unit Connect the high level alarm float switch to the connector inside the alarm enclosure FLOAT SWITCH BLACK COMMON To incoming Phase FLOAT SWITCH BROWN NORMALLY OPEN To middle connector FLOAT SWITCH BLUE NORMALLY CLOSED To spare connector NOTE Blue normally closed cable is NOT used Connect Brown pump cable to load side of weatherproof switch with cable to alarm and terminate neutrals and earth wires WIRING WEATHERPROOF SWITCH TO ALARM IS COMPLETED BEFORE UNIT IS DELIVERED TO SITE 010312 11 Oasis 254 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 8 SYSTEM MAINTENCE MONITORING AND SERVICE Within the greater Canterbury area Oasis Clearwater Systems offer an annual service and maintenance contract to ensure your system functions correctly Service procedure includes the following 1 Visual inspection of system to ensure correct biological function of system 2 Septic and secondary chamber checked and biological breakdown of sewage analysed for correct operation of system Client notified of correct timing for septic pump out 3 Zabel bacteriological filter cleaned and repositioned as necessary 4 If pump fitted unit removed screen removed impeller checked and unit fully cleaned of debris build up 5 Field service report presented to owner and council verifying work carried out
11. shing detergents without bleach e Toilet Paper e Household cleaners containing sodium bicarbonate sodium carbonate and sodium borate 010312 6 Oasis Z54 Owners Manual www oasisclearwater co nz Copyright Oasis Clearwater Environmental Systems SECTION 3 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE MONITORING AND SERVICING The Clearwater Z54 Deluxe is available as either a gravity fed or dosed pump system The owner should determine the status of the system substances introduced into the system and the frequency of required pump out as determined by the service provider Your Clearwater Z54 Deluxe System can be furnished with an annual service policy to ensure proper operation of the system Primary and Secondary Chamber Periodically waste will need to be removed from both chambers using normal pump out procedures Zabel A100 300 Filter The system is compelte with a Zabel bacteriological filter which performs two primary functions in a septic tank installation It retains and filters 75 of all suspended solids in the tank and treats the wastewater by lowering the BOD5 more than 50 no other product on the market can achieve these results Dosed Pumping System A dosed pumping system is used to give a proportioned controlled flow to the engineered designed disposal field to allow for even distribution over the entire field Submersible effluent pumps operate in harsh acidic conditions and should be checked on a regular basis for satisfactory operat
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