WK Manual 11-08 - Septic Preservation Services
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1. 2 PVC SCH40 sensing tee 1 year of component warranty coverage 1 year of 6 month amp 12 month service notifications 2 IOS 500 Inoculant Packet shipped at time of 12 month service notification All other components for a complete and proper installation shall be supplied by the installer which include but are not limited to Air supply line between air pump and MIG column locations Air supply line transition fittings glue sealants etc Electrical supply to Alarm Panel and Air Pump Effluent filter Replacement tank if necessary Riser system if necessary All tools and services required for a complete and proper installation Important Note The following directions are provided with the assumption that those involved with the installation of the White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator hold knowledge of adhere to practice and promote the protection of the health and safety of their colleagues the public and the environment Becoming educated in and complying with all Industry and OSHA Safety Requirements and governing Regulatory Requirements Is the sole responsibility of the installer Knight Treatment Systems Inc assumes no risk or liability for any omissions or actions of the installer or by others associated with the installation 1 Expose the top of septic tank The tank must be pumped visually inspected and ALL solids removed prior to installation of the White Knight Tanks and risers must be watertigh2. inoculation is mediated through in situ cultivation of IOS 500 inoculumss Through airlift mixing recirculation and fine bubble aeration principles the device brings the selected bacteria into contact with fixed film substrate and the Suspended organic compounds in a septic tank or other process treatment vessel The introduced cultures of bacteria grow at logarithmic rates as they voraciously digest most of the organic constituents that are found in the wastewater in addition to the organic waste matter that has been transferred to the soil The fine bubble driven airlift features of the White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator MIG are designed to allow for more efficient transfer of oxygen and low maintenance high rate circulation of wastewater through the device and across the fixed film media An abundant oxygen supply supports the introduced IOS 500 bacterial cultures providing for more rapid digestion The tubular configuration internal media is clog resistant and provides for uninterrupted flow across abundant surface area for the establishment of the selected fixed film culture Many of the natural bacteria found in wastewater such as the coliform group are not as aggressive at decomposition of the organic constituents found in wastewater and cannot compete with the IOS 500 introduced cultures The tank serves as the breeding reactor that cultivates and releases the introduced bacteria that are carried by the effluent stream out
3. is typically caused by the over use of detergents or the use of high sudsing formulations Spraying the foam with water from a garden hose will Knock down the suds so that the system can be maintained 8 Infrequent foaming events will not have a major impact on the overall performance of the White Knight but can cause nuisance concerns and trouble calls should the foaming become visible The user must be made aware of the situation and corrective actions implemented 9 The air pump s air filter must be removed and cleaned annually unless unusual dust conditions exist The foam filter is easily cleaned by washing in a mild soap and water solution rinsed and allowed to dry Cleaning and rinse water should be disposed of at the inlet side of the tank 10 The Absorption System should be inspected for sign of any breakout and its condition duly noted 11 If present Distribution Box Riser s should be opened and the depth of any liquid within the Distribution Box recorded Observe personal protection procedures and clean the measuring instruments with a disinfectant immediately following use 12 Complete the Service Visit Report Leave a copy with the client and file appropriately VII Forms White Knight MIG Site Evaluation Form Owner Operator Interview Property usage Single Family Residential Multi Family Residential Commercial Institutional Type of enterprise How long has property been occupied years Bed
4. to the soil enhancing its treatment capabilities and hydraulic functionality II WHITE KNIGHT PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS White Knight Microbial Inoculation Generation MIG Device The MIG device shall be manufactured from a rotationally molded single piece HDPE outer plastic housing The MIG device s housing shall have an internally partitioned ballast area in the base of the unit that is easily filled with pea stone ballast material in the field The internal ballast partition shall serve as the primary anchoring member for the fine bubble diffusion mechanism The internal fixed film media shall consist of a tubular clog resistant configuration that allows for the in service cleaning of the fine bubble diffusion membrane without disassembly of the MIG or requiring its removal from the tank The location of the IOS 500 inoculant must be fixed to the inoculating wand and placed in the vertical path of flow just above the fixed film media of the MIG and in contact with the flow stream while in operation Air Supply 1 Air shall be provided to the MIG by an external 120 volt AC single phase linear air pump supplied by Knight Treatment Systems The supplied Control Panel shall be UL listed equipped with an audio visual alarm system that senses the loss of air pressure and optional high water sensing contacts in a NEMA 4x enclosure with a air pump run elapsed time meter Air supply pumps may be located in either an outdoor
5. 120 volt electrical supply through Alarm Control Panel to Air Pump Air pump installed in weather tight basin outdoor location Y2 D plastic air supply line from pump location Service risers for monitoring and maintenance White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator Column in 1 compartment of 2 compartment tank Outlet equipped with Effluent Filter System Alarm Panel IOS 500 Inoculant Packet Typical In Tank Installation WK 40 Plan View Typical In Tank Installation WK 78 Cross Section View 1 120 volt electrical supply through Alarm Control Panel to Air Pump 2 Air pump installed in weather tight basin outdoor location 3 ID plastic main air supply line from pump location to tee in riser Y2 ID flexible air line from each side of tee to each column 4 Service risers for monitoring and maintenance 5 2 White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator Columns in 1 compartment of 2 compartment tank 6 Outlet equipped with Effluent Filter 7 System Alarm Panel 8 IOS 500 Inoculant Packets Typical In Tank Installation WK 78 Plan View Deployment 1 MIG installation shall only be performed by a Knight Treatment Systems KTS trained and authorized provider in conformance with KTS s guidelines and in compliance with an local regulatory requirements The MIG shall only be placed in structurally sound watertight septic tanks The MIG must not be installed in cesspools block steel or ot
6. CE WITHOUT FOLLOWING OHSA REQUIREMENTS amp PROCEEDURES 9 Ballast must be added to the White Knight prior to its placement into the tank Locate the plug near the base of the tower and completely fill ballast compartment with clean small diameter pea stone replacing plug when completed 10 A effluent filter is required When absent install an appropriate effluent filter and service riser system at the outlet of tank Failure to install an effluent filter will result in voiding of any performance warranty 11 Any baffling that has been removed to facilitate installation must be returned to a code compliant condition 12 The locations for the Alarm Panel and Air Pump Basin should facilitate running of airline to the White Knight riser and the related electrical connections for the panel and air pump The location should shield the basin from direct sunlight and weather events in so much as possible Air Pump Basins should be slightly elevated when flooding is a possibility and always placed on a 2 bed of washed gravel to facilitate drainage Drill airline entry hole in bottom of basin over sizing the penetration to allow for the drainage of any water that may find its way into the basin 13 A trench must be provided for the air supply line between the Air Pump location and the White Knight service riser Excavation may be accomplished by either hand or with the use of power equipment Trench should uniformly slope from the ai
7. White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator Patent Pending Design Installation Operation amp Service Manual Revised November 2008 2008 Knight Treatment Systems Inc All Rights Reserved TREATMENT i mahi Guardians of Water Quality 281 County Route 51a Oswego NY 13126 1 800 560 2454 www knighttreatmentsystems com IT III IV VI VII TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction to Enhanced Biological Augmentation Specifications amp Diagrams Site Qualification Installation Operation Service amp Maintenance Forms ema s he s i lt gt NV SYSTEMS _ r th 7 N 4 We don t make the onsite treatment sysfems We make them better r I INTRODUCTION The Enhanced Biological Augmentation of Onsite Wastewater Treatment Systems is the methodology of introducing a group of task specific selected microorganisms though inoculums in tandem with a microbial inoculation generation device that is placed into an onsite wastewater treatment train typically the septic tank to significantly improve overall treatment system performance rehabilitate dysfunctional systems and assure system longevity The White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator MIG continuously inoculates a septic tank or other treatment vessel with naturally occurring selected strains of non pathogenic bacteria selected for their ability to metabolize organic material Continuous
8. amp Firm Soft amp Spongy Saturated Breakout Location s Distribution Box accessibility via Riser to grade Yes No If yes inches static water above outlet inverts Notes Repairs or Modifications Performed Additional Comments Service Visit Report Left With Property Owner Technician s Signature
9. e wE EMH a Wat ff iy HS Qi Waza 72 SAY A wie AN wae WS oC N N AXE A AN ren a RS r en Mr ae ERA RR ALR DD Set ag Pa 4 vy y 4 fe This TAKI Se e WE e As oe 4 z x 22 The IOS 500 is placed into the system via a 1 PVC wand shipped with the unit that must be assembled Wand Assembly _ gt k The wand is then inserted into the center of the tower s tubular media with the IOS 500 inoculant packet affixed to the Tee side of the coupling with the supplied plastic cable ties The coupling serves a dual purpose as a stop to prevent the tapered end of the wand from coming into contact with the fine bubble diffuser located beneath and the method to attach the upper portion of the wand The upper portion serves as the point of attachment for the IOS 500 inoculating packet and is provided with a Tee fitting which facilitates wand placement removal and allows for maximum circulation of the air lifted effluent throughout the tank The IOS 500 inoculant must not be put into place until the system is active and the liquid level in the tank provides at least 2 1 2 of cover over the top of the tower 23 Determine the amount of liquid that will cover the top of White Knight tower under normal operating conditions and adjust the inoculating wand so that the Tee of the wand protrudes 2 above the normal operating level of the wastewa
10. ents Visiting a dysfunctional system during or shortly after a significant rain event can be invaluable tool in assessing the drainage patterns of the property Inflows from leaky plumbing fixtures place a tremendous burden on the absorption system Water continuously trickling into the septic tank is a positive sign that either inflow and or infiltration are taking place Illicit discharge from sump pumps into the system may also be a contributing factor Condensate from heating air conditioning appliances and water softener backwash has been demonstrated to impact the processes of wastewater treatment systems Conduct an in the home survey of all water using fixtures and any sump pump connections in the presence of the property owner and identify the appropriate corrective measures that would need to be taken For a dysfunctional OWTS application the physical AA W aa verification of the existence of a clogging mat is PW Bie an important evaluation practice Typically the Ri upslope edge of the leachfield is located with a probe and a small excavation is created in close proximity above the leachfield to a depth below the bottom of the leachfield CAN Once the initial excavation is made and ground water is not encountered the excavation is moved towards the leachfield s soil interface to establish the presence of the clogging mat Typically the internal hydrostatic pressures of the leachfield will preach me oe mat ane fill t
11. f 2 days residency time of average daily flow with 3 preferred 1 Model WK 78 per 1500 gallons or less of interceptor volume and up to 1500 mg day BOD load 500 gpd Air Supply Specifications Model Minimum Maximum Amps Volts UL Listed Alarm Control Minimum Specifications Model Voltage Amps Failure Alarm Type Overload Switching Max sensing protection amps Pressure drop Visual and Normal WK 40 110 120 Ea or float Audible Silence only WK 78 110 120 Pressure drop Visual and Normal or float Audible Silence only White Knight MIG Column Drawin 1 PVC PIPING FIELD ADJUSTED TO HEIGHT 1 2 PVC Pipe DEE 12 00 ZIP TIES TITAN To Air Supply rege e At 1 4 THICK WALL So 4600 ee IOS 500 INOCULANT PACKET POLIEN i IEPS LE Eom TR E 1 2 PIPING 4 l gt 54x 1 ID TUBULAR MEDIA SECTION 1 N US FILTER FLEX DISC FINE BUBBLE DIFFUSER _ ee QIN DIAMETER IO Q ___s secrron 2 d 1 5 DIA BALAST COMPARTMENT PLUG TEER CUSPATED WRAP POUALLY SPACED 1 2 PVC ENES i ITY OUTE 51A oo ee bela White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator 6 8 05 SCALE None PAGE 1 oF 1 prawne WKO5 1 sy DIN Installation Diagrams Important Note All tanks must be water tight OTE ed eae Oo 2S Typical In Tank Installation WK 40 Cross Section View OUTLET
12. he hole with effluent The thickness of a clog mat will vary and is ENES dependent upon soil structure and texture Loose granular soils exhibit a thicker and more pronounced appearance than tighter soils Depth to ground water and its movement plays a s s4 a ea major role in the functionality of a leachfield and 9 its ability to treat wastewater The hydrology of a lot can be impacted and dramatically change from the time of original system siting due to neighboring development In such a situation the fo installation of a swale curtain or perimeter drain m a may be a necessity to protect the leachfield from becoming saturated Consult with the OaE regulatory authority for direction if ground water impacts are discovered during the site evaluation IV Installation The following components are provided with each White Knight MIG supplied by Knight Treatment Systems Model WK 40 1 Generator Column H40 Air Pump Air Pump Housing 2 IOS 500 Inoculant Packets Pressure Sensing Alarm Panel with pump run hour meter 25 Alarm Tubing with 2 PVC SCH40 sensing tee 1 year of component warranty coverage 1 year of 6 month amp 12 month service notifications 1 IOS 500 Inoculant Packet shipped at time of 12 month service notification Model WK 78 2 Generator Columns H80 Air Pump Air Pump Housing 4 IOS 500 Inoculant Packets Pressure Sensing Alarm Panel with pump run hour meter 25 Alarm Tubing with 1
13. her substandard tanks or in any septic tank of volume less than 750 gallons The septic tank shall provide for a minimum of 1 5 days residency time of the total estimated daily flow of wastewater from the property and in any situation no less than 750 gallons in volume The outlet of the septic tank must be equipped with an acceptable effluent filter The septic tank must have acceptable service risers meeting local regulatory requirements to facilitate monitoring and maintenance In repair situations a verifiable history of successful performance of the absorption system prior to dysfunction in tandem with a comprehensive site qualification performed by an authorized provider trained by Knight Treatment Systems or a KTS authorized Distributor is required Service amp Warranty 1 A manufacturer s component warranty program shall be provided to the property owner for each MIG installed A comprehensive service program shall be provided to the property owner for each MIG installed Service of the MIG shall only be conducted by KTS trained and authorized providers in compliance with any local regulatory requirements and at a minimum of 6 month intervals A minimum initial one year Operation amp Maintenance O amp M contract shall be provided with each unit installed A valid O amp M contract shall be in place for the life of the MIG III Site Qualification The White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator s success i
14. ir work performed Site Investigation Time and Date ofSite Visit Septic tank size Tank Material Tank Condition observed following pumping Inlet Access Y N Center Access Y N Discharge Access Y N Date of Pump Out amp Name of Pumper Depth of tank from inside bottom to outlet invert Depth of soil cover over tank Baffle condition Discharge effluent level ______ above outlet invert Septic Tank Discharge pipe description Grease Interceptor Size Tank Material Tank Condition observed following pumping Inlet Access Y N Center Access Y N Discharge Access Y N Date of Pump Out amp Name of Pumper Depth of tank from inside bottom to outlet invert Depth of soil cover over tank Baffle condition Discharge effluent level ______ above outlet invert Grease Interceptor Discharge pipe description Ponded Effluent level in leach field trenches Biological clogging confirmed Y N If yes attach photo Soil Type amp Description Attach photo Observed Depth to Ground Water __ Storm Water Snow Melt Infiltration Y N Apparent structural damage or other unusual findings Attach photo Provide sketch of system layout and cross section of absorption system below Please indicate all breakout points boundaries and depth of ponded effluent within system Installation Requirements Length of airline run ft Length of electrical run__sfft Jet Lines Y N RIDEM Approved Effluent Filter circle one In Place Must be Installed Tank s requ
15. ires service riser s amp covers Y N Tank s require replacement Y N Additional tanks required Y N Depth of tank top from finished grade in Need in of riser Distribution Box requires service riser amp cover Y N Box is Concrete___ Plastic Size Depth of D Box top from finished grade in Need in of riser Distribution line or other modifications needed Does System qualify for White Knight Y N Additional Repair Permits Required Y N Additional Comments Evaluation Performed By White Knight Microbtal Inoculator Generator Service Visit Record Owner Name Unit Serial Number Date Visited Field Technician Purpose of Visit Routine Maintenance Customer Concern ___ 2 Week Spot Check Tank Liquid appearance __ Translucent __ Clear Other specify Liquid odor ___ None __ Perfumed __ Noxious ___ Other specify Bubble Pattern Normal Abnormal describe Unusual observations Effluent Filter In Place ____ Housing to outlet pipe secure ____ Cleaned ____ Hair Lint buildup Notes White Knight ____ Biological Growth Visible Color ___ Ample flow through unit __ Unit Clogged with ____ Inoculant replaced Unit removed amp cleaned Notes Air Supply amp Control Panel Location Outdoor Indoor Hour Meter Reading ____ Pump Operating Properly ___ Air Filter Clean __ Alarm Operating Properly Notes Soil Absorption System Weather Precipitation previous 48 hrs Time of inspection Surface Condition Dry
16. ivated 3 Wearing proper personal protection equipment remove the old inoculant packet from the wand open the packet and empty its contents back into the tank Do not throw the used inoculant sack back into the tank Place the sack and the removed zip ties into empty the plastic bag that the replacement packet came in carefully seal the bag and place this into another suitable container and dispose of with household trash Affix new inoculant packet to the wand and reinsert the wand into the White Knight tower 4 Effluent removed from the flow stream of the White Knight and placed into a clear container should be translucent and light in color with an appearance similar to that of Lemon Aid with no offensive odor 5 As part of each service visit a 2 diameter pole or ridged plastic tube with sharp edges removed should be inserted down through the media column of the tower and the diffuser membrane gently bumped several times while in operation Biofilm sometimes form on the membrane which could reduce fine bubble production if allowed to build up Bumping the diffuser breaks free any biofilm 6 The effluent filter must also be checked It should appear relatively free of undigested organic materials and will typically have light brownish biofilm on it Inorganic materials should be removed and disposed of properly Do not remove the beneficial biofilm 7 Should extraordinary amounts of foaming be encountered it
17. le base 17 After positioning air pump have an electrical contractor or qualified electrician having obtained all necessary permits connect the alarm panel and air pump according to the National Electrical Code any applicable local codes and in compliance with wiring diagram provided by Control Alarm panel manufacturer Do not turn on electricity at this point IMPORTANT NOTE ALL EXTERIOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROTECTED BY NEMA LISTED EXTERIOR WEATHER TIGHT CONDUIT AND FITTINGS 18 Run the airline into the riser On installations where two White Knight towers are used a tee and valves are required to divide and balance the airflow between the towers When using 34 piping for the main air supply line make the transition at the tee to 2 ID piping with adjustment valves to feed each tower Piping and any manifolds should be configured so that if necessary the tower is capable of being removed without causing damage to the air supply line that enters the riser Where an airline must cross vehicle traffic or parking areas such as a driveway the air supply line should be protected by placing it in a sleeve such as a 1 ID Schedule 80 PVC pipe installed a minimum of 12 below the surface of the traffic area 19 White Knight towers are manufactured to receive 2 ID Schedule 40 PVC pipe A coupling is located at the top of the tower to one side for the air supply connection PVC Solvent Weld Primer mus
18. ment of routine periodic maintenance must be reviewed with the Owner Operator of the system A White Knight Microbial Inoculator Generator Owners Operators Manual is supplied by the manufacturer to assist with this task 2 Each OWTS will develop its own unique operational personality over time based on operator input and change of usage patterns Periodic adjustments may be required of the Owner Operator as the operational personality evolves VI Service amp Maintenance 1 Routine residential service is conducted every 6 months through a maintenance contract with a KTS authorized provider Commercial Institutional system requirements will vary and must be tailored for each specific application However approximately two weeks following the White Knight installation a follow up visit must be conducted by the installer and reinoculation performed The second IOS 500 inoculant packet that was shipped with the White Knight is used for this purpose Knight Treatment Systems Inc will notify each system s registered service provider 30 days in advance of a normal service visit Following installation routine service must be conducted at the scheduled intervals with reinoculation occurring annually 2 Upon removal of the wand the packet should exhibit brownish colored biofilm This biofilm may also form on other system components The bubble pattern should be robust and rolling as it was when the unit was first act
19. r pump location to the service riser to prevent any airline condensate from pooling When performing an excavation make sure you are in compliance with local procedure and safety practices with regard to the protection of underground utilities NOTE Where an airline must cross vehicle traffic or parking areas such as a driveway the air supply line should be protected by placing it in a sleeve such as a 1 ID Schedule 80 PVC pipe installed a minimum of 12 below the surface of the traffic area g i P Yo 4 E A p asi ss LO an ate ona T 3 7 Dar H x Y A OE 7 S RA iy AN ii AEN bat the oe 14 The air supply line can be either Schedule 40 PVC or HDPE piping 12 ID minimum for White Knight Model WK 40 34 for White Knight Model WK 78 HDPE piping is recommended as it reduces the amount of connections to be made minimizing the potential for air leaks 15 Place a 2 x 8 x 16 cinder or patio block in basin as a base for the Air Pump Install airline through bottom of basin Install the pressure sensing tap near the Air Pump into the airline making the appropriate transitions in making connections 16 Indoor air pump locations may create service complications due to lack of accessibility during property owner or tenant absences and should be avoided if possible When indoor installation is necessary locate indoor air pumps in an easily accessible area of the building s basement a garage or a utility room on a stab
20. rooms Tubs Showers Hot tub spa whirlpool bath Y N Garbage Disposal Unit Y N Food Service Y N Number of Meals Per Day Commercial Dish Washer Y N Grease Trap Interceptor Y N Size Water Supply Well Municipal Water Meter Y N If yes average daily flow If well does a water purification softener backwash discharge into septic system Y N Does the property have a sump pump Y N Discharge into septic system Y N Laundry discharge into septic system Y N Laundry detergent Liquid Powder Describe Laundry amp Cleaning Habits products used and how often Has property usage expanded since installation of original septic system Y N Has usage of property changed since installation of original septic system Y N If yes describe changes Trouble Symptoms Drain back up ____ Visible effluent ___ Evidence of Previous Breakout ___ Lush vegetation ___ High tank level _____ Liquid Level in Tank Above Outlet Invert Odor ____ Frequent Pumping _ Other Septic System Type of System Cesspool tank and leach field other Age of system Plan available Y N Date last pumped Attach copy of record of pumping if available Septic tank size Tank Material Concrete Plastic Metal Pump chamber Y N__ Distribution box Y N Unkown Leachfield type amp size Pipe stone___ Plastic Chambers __ Concrete Chambers___ s Seepage Pit___ Other specify Prior attempts to fix system Y N If yes what and when Permit numbers for prior repa
21. s directly linked to the proper determination of the root cause of an onsite system s dysfunction In order to determine whether or not the dysfunctional system is a candidate for enhanced biological rehabilitation a thorough site evaluation must be performed To this end a competent authorized professional must perform a comprehensive site evaluation and owner operator interview and record search in determining the actual nature of the problem s being experienced and to submit the appropriate permit application s The system s infrastructure must be sound and free of defect Septic Tanks Distribution Boxes and other components must be evaluated and repaired or replaced if found to be damaged or deficient All such repairs if required by local authority must be performed under an approved repair permit and may be incorporated in the repair application in which the installation of the White Knight is specified amp Crushed Pipe melee SS Inhibits y a a Surface water runoff infiltrating the system will have a major impact on the hydraulic performance and treatment efficiency of the absorption system contributing to its dysfunction oes Ty Roof Drains amp Driveway Es a m a Roof Drains flowto Runoff Discharges oe A Septic Tank access Up ST of a i i covers in paved drivewav Sources of nonceniraed flow from impermeable areas such as rooftops and driveways must be identified and directed away from system compon
22. t Openings risers and tank interior must be structurally sound and intact Septic tanks found to be corrupt must be replaced with a tank that meets local requirements 2 Ariser system meeting local regulatory requirements must be used where absent at the inlet location where the White Knight will be installed and at the outlet of the septic tank for effluent filter servicing The minimum diameter of the opening for the White Knight should be 20 inches Caution must be exercised in the modification of an existing opening for the installation of the White Knight 3 All risers must be installed watertight and extend just above finished grade Lids shall conform to any local regulatory requirements and prevent unauthorized entry 4 The Leachfield must also be drained of ponded effluent This can be accomplished via access gained at the Distribution Box and by excavating at the lowest point of the Leachfield and pumping out the ponded effluent Where absent Knight Treatment Systems recommends that a Distribution Box Access Riser and Cover system be installed be water tight and allows for the monitoring of system performance IMPORTANT NOTE Lines containing settled sludge must be jetted Ponded Effluent Removal from Leachfield LS ar r CN wet Gi A a gt eel aa ls aR SEPM ecg iar vi AT Oe A or tome Os a R i E A Ake Distribution Box 5 The location for the White Knight MIG Column is the inle
23. t be applied and PVC Solvent Weld Glue must be used When gluing fittings together slowly twist the assembled components until a set can be felt The use of flexible piping between the tower and air line entry point in the riser is acceptable and may facilitate the placement of multiple towers through a single access opening Threaded connections must be airtight and the use of a liquid Teflon pipe joint compound should be used 20 With a length of airline connected to the tower lower the tower into place For deep installations in may be necessary to place an extension onto the supplied lifting rope Make sure that the unit is resting level on the bottom if a pedestal is used stable and centered as close as possible in the tank compartment in which it is being installed but accessible from the service riser Connect the air supply lines and secure the lift out line 21 Activate the air pump and with the White Knight tower in place and refill the tank to normal operating level with clean water Caution must be exercised for properties served by a well with regard to depleting the water supply Always attain property owner permission to make use of their water supply In situations where there is questionable well capacity water should be brought in to refill the tank DO NOT REFILL TANK WITH SEPTAGE FROM PUMPER TRUCK ee aT a nt SF ae A Ck Ae DRAS aks E aa s d ope CNM OS bore Wires a A PERN O IA AE egy ER ie ih ee oe oe u
24. t side of both single compartment and two compartment tanks centered as illustrated by the diagrams below Column should be placed equidistant from the near end and side walls Single Compartment Tank Dual Compartment Tank 6 Installation and placement of the White Knight MIG Column must not interfere with the function of the inlet tee If the tee is modified to facilitate installation it must be restored to code compliant condition 7 Septic tank openings may need to be modified If the White Knight Column cannot fit into an existing opening any opening modification must not compromise the overall integrity of the tank 8 The optimum depth for the bottom of the White Knight is 4 feet below the surface of the liquid in the tank When tanks are encountered with liquid operating depths greater than 5 feet elevate the White Knight to the optimum depth Utilizing 6 stainless steel 1 5 long screws securely fasten an inverted 5 gallon plastic bucket to the bottom of the tower with holes created in the base of the bucket to prevent floatation Trim sides of the inverted bucket to achieve the optimum depth For tanks with depths greater than 6 feet suspending the White Knight from the riser with non corrosive attachments is also an acceptable practice White Knight Depth Adjustment Illustration Suspending Non Corrosive Attachments or Inverted Bucket Pedestal CAUTON NEVER ENTER A SEPTIC TANK OR OTHER CONFINED SPA
25. ter 24 Fix the inoculant packet to the wand just above the coupling using the provided plastic cable ties Trim tie ends and insert the wand into the center of the White Knight up flow until the coupling makes contact with the top of the tubular media 25 The airlift action of White Knight should display a rolling robust circulation pattern at the surface of the liquid above the tower without noticeable glugs or gurgles Visible bubbles should be very small in size and typically no larger than a small pea An erratic flow pattern larger size bubbles and unusual sounds are indicators that an air leak is present or something is caught in the tower s media column interfering with the upward flow pattern and must be corrected Debris may be cleared by inserting a 2 diameter pole or ridged plastic tube with sharp edges broken down through the tubular media repeating the process several times until the blockage breaks free 26 Secure all access covers and restore excavated areas Complete the White Knight MIG Installation Registration Form provided with the unit returning it to Knight Treatment Systems in a prompt fashion 27 Areas of the absorption system that had broken out and have untreated sewage exposed must be addressed Apply lime to the affected area followed by a thin layer of topsoil seed and mulch a Ae i ys 2 Ty ae ees V Operation 1 Following installation operational guidelines and the require
26. weather resistant enclosure or in an indoor protected area All relevant electrical work must comply with the appropriate electrical codes Air supply lines shall be installed in such a manner that provides protection from damage due to frost heave vehicular and or foot traffic Model Specifications Model BOD of Size of Minimum Minimum Approx Diffuser loading Columns Column Air Pipe tank size Air Flow CFM mg l per Model dia x ID 2 PSI 500 gpd height per unit 16 x WK 40 upto 1 Yo 1000 Gal 1 5 750 27 5 WK 78 up to 2 16 x 34 1500 Gal 3 4 1500 27 5 Residential Application Guidelines 1 Model WK 40 1 to 4 bedrooms based on minimum 1 5 day residency time of average daily flow within tank 2 Model WK 78 5 to 8 bedrooms based on minimum 1 5 day residency time of average daily flow within tank Institutional amp Commercial Application Guidelines The use of multiple units may be required based on wastewater composition existing tank size and average daily flow Consult with Knight Treatment System s representative for each specific potential application In general 1 Institutional Waste Streams Tank size must allow for minimum of 1 5 days residency time of average daily flow with 2 or more days preferred 1 Model WK 78 unit per 2000 gallons or less of tank volume and up to 1500 mg I day BOD load 500 gpd 2 Commercial Grease Interceptors Tank size must allow for minimum o
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