E-S Generic Installation Manual 3-18-03
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1. A EE ee eee SEPTIC TANK SS i ni ee SAND i fo SARS SAND FILL OR Pe 7 TY SYSTEM SAND Ena Ore D BOX ESTRICT rs EATUR On A Center to center pipe spacing C Minimum separation distance CLEAN FILL F G Final grade O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic pipe OFFSET ADAPTER SEPTIC TANK COUPLING O SYSTEM SAND SAND FILL OR IN 1 SYSTEM SAND 5 Note Tank location may vary 19 Combination Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Introduction This page shows combination systems in level in ground level raised in ground sloping and raised sloping configurations Definition A combination system is a system of two or more sections lines of pipe connected in serial distribution of pipe being supplied effluent evenly through a distribution box Loading Each section of a distribution box system has a maximum LPD limit Reference See Loading Limits in your State attachment Levelin ground Here are end and top views of a level in ground combination system F G Final grade O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic pipe A SAND FILL OR SYSTEM een SYSTEM SAND RESTRICTIVE FEATURE D BOX OFFSET ADAPTER ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE I 4 PVC PIPE j 4 RAISED CONNECTION COUPLING SAND AREA PERIMET2. lt Bent pipes Offset adapters Note A 3m length of pipe may take a 90 bend Trapezoids This system is trapezoidal to fit a particular slope or terrain feature Obstruction Introduction Differential venting Velocity control Velocity reduction Pipe length per pumped gallon Basic System LPM Limit LPM per Equalizer limit Section or line LPM limit Section Pump System Requirements Pump systems typically supply effluent to Advanced Enviro Septic pipe using a pressured line and a distribution box as a velocity reducer when site conditions do not permit a gravity system All pump systems must use differential venting Reference See Section J Venting Requirements It is important to control the rate at which effluent enters Advanced Enviro Septic pipe Excessive effluent velocity can disrupt solids that settle in the Advanced Enviro Septic pipes Never pump effluent directly into Advanced Enviro Septic pipes Install a velocity reducer prior to the Advanced Enviro Septic pipe An appropriately sized box or tank is typically installed as a velocity reducer If the design already incorpor
3. a ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE 4 PVC PIPE fe f RAISED CONNECTION COUPLING SAND AREA PERIMETER END CAP SECTION 3 SECTION 2 SECTION 1 A Center to center pipe spacing C Minimum separation distance F G Final grade O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic Note Tank location may vary 22 Continued Combination Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Raised sloping Here are end and top views of a raised sloping combination system SECH3 A Center to center spacing C Minimum separation distance F G Final grade O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic SYSTEM SAND SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND SECTION 1 2 LINE NO d ee Act See Lees TOP OF PIPE 99 00 98 50 98 00 97 50 97 00 96 50 96 00 95 50 95 00 BOTTOM OF PIPE 98 00 97 50 97 00 96 50 96 00 95 50 95 00 94 50 94 00 D BOX OFFSET ADAPTER e k z H i O W f N So ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE N j 6 O E O Ww Uio QI i g 4 PVC z PIPE j alle O W l N RAISED CONNECTION COUPLING SAND AREA PERIMETER END CAP Note Tank location may vary 23 Trench Systems Basic Serial and Distribution Box
4. N TANKS Complas sustainable water solutions Advanced Enviro Septic AES Wastewater System Design amp Installation Manual Made in USA The onsite wastewater system sweeping the industry XY ACTION TANKS A ANN T PU Complas www actiontanks com au sustainable water solutions AES Advanced Enviro Septic Systems Design and Installation Manual Preview 2011 RJC Purpose The purpose of this manual is to provide guidance in the design and installation of septic leaching systems using the Presby Environmental Inc group of products Presby All systems using Advanced Enviro Septic products must be designed and Environmental installed in compliance with the procedures and specifications described in this Inc standards manual State Advanced Enviro Septic when used as directed meets all the standards for Domestic use in the subsurface disposal of wastewater In this manual This manual contains the following subjects Pp Section dC Page e D Installation Handling and Storage Guidelines 8 i i in Requi K Bottom Drain Requirements L Simple Septic Leaching Systems M System Rejuvenation and Expansion J Venting Requirements Use of This manual requires the use of an attachment specific to your State or attachment Province in order to properly design and install Advanced Enviro Septic systems required Technical Action Tanks Industries provides technical su
5. systems are usually used on small lots or for systems that generate abnormally strong wastewater Reference See Section H Non Conventional System Configurations The diagrams provided in this section regarding Multi Level systems are general in nature and not intended to represent all of the information required to design or install a Multi Level system Designers and installers must be certified by Presby Environmental Inc P E I or Chankar Environmental C E to design or install a Multi Level system Once certified P E I is available to aid throughout the entire design and installation process Non certified exception Non certified designs and installations may be acceptable if performed under the direct supervision of P E I or C E its representatives Certain soil types or percolation rates may limit using Multi Level installations Different states require specific considerations Each level of a Multi Level system has the same center to center pipe spacing The upper level is offset by 2 the center to center spacing so the Advanced Enviro Septic pipe of one level lines up with the center of the sand area between the pipes of the other level The bottom of the upper level pipe is separated from the top of the lower level pipe by a minimum of 150mm of system sand Continued 25 Multi Level System Configurations Continued Line orientation Sloping systems Velocity
6. RESTRICTIVE FEATURE CLEAN FILL Note Tank location may vary Continued 17 Distribution Box Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Level raised Here is a top view of a level raised D Box system continued DISTRIBUTION BOX SYSTEM TOP VIEW END CAP OFFSET ADAPTE COUPLING ae AGT MIN 1 ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE SEPTIC TANK PROXI Fl a 4 PVC PIPE Lae SAND FILLOR Brrr SAND SYSTEM SAND Lavin 1 Note Tank location may vary In ground Here are end and side views of an in ground sloping D Box system sloping Ww A Center to center pipe spacing C Minimum separation distance SYSTEM SAND F G Final grade SAND FILEOR L Length of Enviro Septic pipe SYSTEM SAND O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic pipe TOPSOIL SO SPENSAND Sena ee S pure Puree tetera a AF We pe ENVIROSEPTIC PIPE i Ae SEPTIC TANK D BO A SYSTEMSAND COUPLING END CAP RESTRICTIVE FEATURE CLEAN FILL Note Tank location may vary Continued 18 Distribution Box Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Raised sloping Here are end and top views of a raised sloping D Box system
7. are end and side views of a level raised system W A Center to center pipe spacing F G i C Minimum separation distance E g n i F G Final grade noah y TTR L Length of Enviro Septic pipe ANO SSRIS RB ORR O G M O G Original grade SYSTEM SAND W Width of Enviro Septic pipe RESTRICTIVE FEATURE CLEAN FILL SAND FILL OR armen NA OA A M ee a SAND y eeM OR ANN KAY 1 ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE a 1 OT TTT TN COUPLING END CAP a a SEPTIC TANK SYSTEM SAND RESTRICTIVE FEATURE Note Tank location may vary In ground Here are end and top views of an in ground sloping system This system has a sloping slope greater than 10 A Center to center pipe spacing C Minimum separation distance SYSTEM SAND F G Final grade SAND FILL OR O G Original grade SYSTEM SAND W Width of Enviro Septic pipe RAISED CONNECTION SYSTEM SAND SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND ENVIRO SEPTIC SEPTIC TANK Note Tank location may vary Continued 14 Basic Serial Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Raised sloping Here are top side and end views of a raised sloping system This system has a slope greater than 10 RAISED CONNECTION END CAP Aeae baaa W HAVIN SEPTIC TANK SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND SEPTIC TANK A Center
8. installed at the end of a section or line Differential venting is the use of high and ODV in a system High vents are connected to the distribution box and ODV are connected to the opposite end of the system This arrangement enhances the circulation of air throughout the entire system DIFFERENTIAL VENTING ODV TYPICAL NOT TO SCALE HIGH VENT SUPPORT MIN 10 LOW VENT FINAL GRADE 33 Continued Venting Requirements Continued ODV manifolds A ODV manifold can be incorporated to connect the ends of a number of sections or lines of Enviro Septic pipe to a single vent opening COMBINATION SYSTEM D BOX w Oo x lt qTIOJAINYN LNSA AA QI1Os4INVW LN3A OFFSET ADAPTE OFFSET ADAPTE ODV piping ODV piping should slope downward toward the system to prevent moisture slope from collecting in the piping and blocking air passage AES Oxygen Demand Inlet AES System Label nuanca ENVIFO d DEL NUMBER IN F LOW F INSTALLATION a CE AGENT LICENSED PLUMBER fee ee ANKS 34 Purpose Requirements Double offset adapter End view Section K Bottom Drain Requirements Bottom drains aid in the rejuvenation of overloaded or abused systems Bottom drains lead to drain sumps Here are some drain requirements e The top of th
9. reduction TM Equalizer consideration Loading Venting In this section Advanced Enviro Septic lines must be laid level and should run parallel to contours perpendicular to sloping terrain if possible The percentage of slope refers to the slope of the Advanced Enviro Septic system not the existing terrain The slope of the Advanced Enviro Septic system and the existing terrain are not required to be equal A sloping system can be designed with more than one distinct slope and or center to center pipe spacing in the same system Maximum slope percentages are governed by jurisdiction specifications If piping from the septic tank to Advanced Enviro Septic is excessively steep a velocity reducer at the system inlet is necessary A distribution box with a baffle or an inlet tee may be an adequate velocity reducer Note An Equalizer is limited to a maximum of 38 litres minute in gravity systems and 76litres minute in pumped systems Each line of a distribution box system has a maximum LPD limit All Multi Level systems must be vented in a manner that allows air to pass through each line of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe This section contains the following subjects Basic Multi Level Systems Combination Multi Level Systems 26 Drop Connections ea Introduction Drop connections are unique to Multi Level installations Drop connection A drop connection is a piece of 100mm PVC pipe conne
10. the rising and falling of liquid inside the pipe enhances bacterial growth No other leaching system design offers this functionality Our systems excel because they are more efficient last longer and have a minimal environmental impact Here s a brief list of the advantages of The Advanced Enviro Septic System e Costs less than traditional installation products and materials e Requires a smaller area e Eliminates septic mounds through sloping system installations e Adapts to difficult sites e Requires less fill e Installs more easily and quickly than traditional systems e Eliminates the need for expensive washed stone e Adapts easily to both commercial and residential sites e Uses a protected receiving surface e Increases system performance and longevity e Tests environmentally safer than conventional systems e Recharges groundwater more safely than conventional systems Continued Introduction Continued What it looks Here s a cross sectional diagram of Advanced Enviro Septic System pipe like Viv vv vv y yvy yvy yvy vy vy y vy yvy v A a GEO TEXTILE FABRIC a f COARSE FIBERS pm a BE x SKIMMERS ae ae AIR SPACE SCUM EFFLUENT a X ht da RIDGES NX 5 _ SLUDGE CORRUGATED PLASTIC PIPE Ra Lat SF wae WITH EXTERIOR RIDGES a A ORIGINAL SOIL ur ae eo 2 How it works diese are the basic stages that take eff
11. ER END CAP Veen Am J SECTION 3 SECTION 2 SECTION 1 Note Tank location may vary Continued 20 Combination Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Level raised Here are end side and top views of a level raised combination system r w 7 C Minimum separation distance SEC t SEC 2 SEC 344 ei nisen F G Final grade owen erewe oe OS ei L Length of Enviro Septic TS ooloro S S O07 PS pipe are Dor a eee a he O G Original grade SEASONAL HIGH WATER TABLE RESTRICTIVE FEATURE DENSE SOL BLANKET W Width of Enviro Septic pipe SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE SYSTEM SAND RESTRICTIVE FEATURE SEPTIC TANK CLEAN FILL D BOX OFFSET ADAPTER es Zz i O Ww ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE g E f 5 Ww N ii F 4 PVC z PIPE 2 O Ww T N RAISED CONNECTION COUPLING SAND AREA PERIMETER END CAP Note Tank location may vary Continued 21 Combination Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued In ground Here are end and top views of an in ground sloping combination system sloping pipe OFFSET ADAPTER
12. Introduction This page shows trench systems in basic serial and distribution box configurations Definition A trench system is a line or lines of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe connected in serial or distribution box systems Level or sloping Advanced Enviro Septic pipe may be installed in trench systems on level or terrain sloping terrain Advanced Enviro Septic pipes in trench configurations must be surrounded by a minimum of 150mm of system sand Reference See Trench system spacing and Sand fill and clean fill requirements in your State attachment Basic serial Here s a top view of two lines of pipe in a basic serial trench configuration L RAISED CONNECTION ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE COUPLING OFFSET ADAPTER D Box Here s a top view of two lines of pipe in a D Box trench configuration pm E ba _ D BOx END CAP ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE x X OFFSET ADAPTER COUPLING 24 Preview Introduction Limited information Design install certification required Use limitations Linear footage Pipe spacing Section G Multi Level System Configurations Multi Level systems are well suited to irregular shapes and or difficult sites By offering nearly two times the bacterial surface in the same footprint of ground Multi Level systems provide a cost effective solution for problem sites Multi Level
13. Layered system Here are end and side views of a layered one section over the other Multi Level system OFFSET ADAPTER RAISED CONNECTION x TO SEPARATE VENTS SECTION i 1 LINES 1 2 3 4 SECTION 2 LINES 5 6 7 8 SECTION 1 V SECTION 2 FOR DIFFERENTIAL VENTING USE A HIGH VENT MIN 10 ABOVE LOW VENT FROM D BOX LOW VENT USUALLY 4 ABOVE F G pee CONNECTED TO END OF EACH SECTION OF ENVIRO SEPTIC if FINAL GRADE ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE pECeEAN PILL RAISED STRAIGHT CONNECTION Alternating level Here are end and side views of a Multi Level system using alternating levels system for each section of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe SECTION 1 SECTION 2 LINES 1 2 5 6 LINES 3 4 7 8 OFFSET ADAPTER DROP CONNECTION RAISED m CONNECTION CE FOR DIFFERENTIAL VENTING USE A HIGH VENT M MIN ABOVE LOW VENT FROM D BOX USUALLY ABOVE F G Lae CONNECTED TO END OF Cm EACH SECTION OF ENVIRO SEPTIC FINAL GRADE ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE 4 ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE p gt CLEAN FILL RAISED STRAIGHT CONNECTION 29 Section H Non Conventional System Configurations Introduction Non conventional system configurations may accommodate greater than 30m system lengths and shorter than 10m line lengths They may als
14. ates a distribution box to divide effluent flow an additional distribution box may not be necessary Pressurized lines must discharge into a velocity reducer with a baffle or be fitted with a 90 degree bend or tee fitting Every 9ltrs of effluent pumped per cycle requires a minimum of 300mm of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe A maximum of 150LPM is permitted for basic systems An Equalizer used in a pump system is limited to a maximum of 76 litres per minute Each line of a distribution box system or section of a combination system is limited to a maximum of 76 Litres minite 32 General rule When to vent ODV locations Differential venting Section J Venting Requirements Oxygen Demand Vents ODV to ensure air is drawn completely through each line orsection of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe Oxygen is required if systems are pumped under more than 450mm of cover or installed under parking areas roads or surface features that restrict air passage through the soil One 100mm ODV is required for every 300m of pipe If necessary a single 150mm ODV opening may be installed in place of a maximum of three 100mm vent openings All Multi Level systems require venting Advanced Enviro Septic systems can be vented in three locations 1 Through an unused distribution box outlet Through a tee installed in the PVC pipe near the inlet of the Advanced Enviro Septic pipe 3 Through an offset adapter
15. cted bacterial surface Stage 7 Sand wicks liquid from the geo textile fabric and enables air to transfer to the bacterial surface Stage 8 The fabric and fibers provide a large bacterial surface to break down solids Stage 9 An ample air supply and fluctuating liquid levels increase bacterial efficiency
16. cting two levels of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe The diagrams below show drop connections in two different configurations 7 DROP CONNECTIONS Caution Ensure that drop connections in sloping systems have a minimum drop of 50mm between the upper and lower levels 27 l Basic Multi Level Systems Description Basic Multi Level systems consist of a single section of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe installed on two levels one above the other The two levels are connected using a drop connection End view Here s an end view of a basic Multi Level system TO SEPTIC TANK OFFSET ADAPTER X DROP CONNECTION SYSTEM SAND m y TM Side view Here s a side view of a basic Multi Level system LOW VENT USUALLY ABOVE F _ a CONNECTED TO END OF Ch OF ENVIRO SEPTIC FINAL GRADE L H ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE PE ma ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE RE CLEAN FILLE RAISED STRAIGHT CONNECTION 28 Combination Multi Level Systems Description Combination Multi Level systems consist of two or more sections of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe installed on two levels The sections may be installed one above the other layered or on alternating levels Each section receives effluent through a distribution box and where installed on alternating levels are connected using drop connections
17. de room for required piping and allow for easier installation OUT UNUSED OUTLET D Box pipe drop This side view shows the minimum drop from a D Box to a line of pipe D BOX 2 MIN 100mm i OFFSET ADAPTE Continued 16 Distribution Box Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Levelin ground Here are top and side views of a level in ground D Box system END CAP OFFSET ADAPTE COUPEING S E N ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE SEPTIC TANK D BO in PVC lt z gt 7 aa 7 3E MIN SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND SYSTEM SAND TOPSOIL a ee ae 0 G F G a E Ee SEPTIC TANK eae ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE a aw a f Na SAND wot eee a COUPLING END CA RESTRICTIVE FEATURE A FILL OR SYSTEM SAND Note Tank location may vary Level raised Here are end and side views of a level raised D Box system A Center to center pipe spacing C Minimum separation distance F G Final grade L Length of Enviro Septic pipe O G Original grade CLEAN FILL W Width of Enviro Septic pipe RESTRICTIVE FEATURE SAND FILL OR SYSTEM SAND ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE DSS SEPTIC TANK D BOX SYSTEM SAND COUPLING END CAP
18. e drain sump should be a minimum of 12 above the top of the highest Enviro Septic pipe e The bottom drain inlet must be a minimum of 18 above the drain sump floor e Level systems may use single drain sumps e Sloping systems may require multiple drain sumps e All bottom drain connections and drain sumps must be sealed Most bottom drains use double offset adapters OFFSET HOLES Here s an end view of a combination Multi Level system with a bottom drain and drain sump VENT pea GG L L L IN SECTION 1 LINES 1 5 SECTION 2 LINES 2 6 SECTION 3 LINES 3 7 SECTION 4 LINES 4 8 a as A u N N D v S Ck Cc I e I DAN d x Re A s 6 ay amp en VN VENT MANIFOLD BOTTOM DRAIN DRAIN SUMP S G b Sy CONNECTION CONNECTIONS ON OPPOSITE END 35 Introduction Definition failing system Rejuvenating failing systems System expansion Re usable pipe System replacement Section M System Rejuvenation and Expansion This section covers procedures for rejuvenating failing systems and explains how to expand existing systems System failures almost without exception are related to the conversion of bacteria from an aerobic to an anaerobic state Flooding improper venting alteration or improper depth of soil sudden use changes introduction of chemicals or medicines and a variety of other condi
19. e end of a bottom drain line A drop connection is a PVC pipe arrangement used to connect different levels of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe used in Multi Level systems An end cap is a solid cap used to seal the end of an Advanced Enviro Septic pipe An Advanced Enviro Septic pipe is a single unit of pipe 3m in length with pte pip 8 pip an outside diameter of 300mm and a storage capacity of approximately 220 litres An Equalizer is a plastic insert installed in the outlet lines of a distribution box to provide more equal effluent distribution to each outlet LPD is an abbreviation for litres per day Continued Definitions of Terms Continued High and low vents High flow Level system Line Low flow Multi Level system Offset adapter Presby Maze Raised connection Section Serial distribution Simple Septic pipe Sloping system High and low vents are pipes used in differential venting High flow is the minimum design flow requiring combination or distribution box system designs A level system is a system in which lines of Advanced Enviro Septic are installed at the same elevation A line is a number of Advanced Enviro Septic pipes connected by couplings with an offset adapter on the inlet end and an offset adapter or end cap on the opposite end Low flow is any design flow lower than high flow A Multi Level system is a patented system cons
20. ect in the Advanced Enviro Septic ystem Stage What Happens Warm effluent enters the pipe and is cooled to ground temperature Suspended solids separate from the cooled liquid effluent Skimmers further pce grease and suspended solids from the effluent as it exits through perforations i in the pipe circumference of the pipe and aid in cooling from the effluent bacterial surface transfer to the bacterial surface Fabric and fibers provide a large bacterial surface to break down An ample air supply and fluctuating liquid levels increase bacterial Section B Definitions of Terms Introduction As you read through the information in this manual you will encounter common terms terms that are common to our industry and terms that are unique to Advanced Enviro Septic AES systems While alternative definitions section defines these terms as they are used in this manual List of terms Here s a list of the terms defined in this section e Basic system e Bottom drain e Center to center spacing e Combination system e Coupling e Design flow e D box e Differential venting e Distribution box e Distribution box manifold e Double offset adapter e Drain sump e Drop connection e Endcap e Enviro Septic pipe e Equalizer e LPD e High and Low Oxygen Demand Vent ODV e High flow e Level system e Line e Low flow e Multi Level system e Offset adapter e Raised connection e Section e Serial di
21. iameter No gravel is smaller than 2mm 0787 in diameter Coarse Sand Quality Restrictions No coarse sand is smaller than 0 5mm 0196 in diameter Fines Quality Restrictions No more than 2 of the total sand may pass through a 75 um sieve ASTM Standard C 33 concrete sand meets the above requirements Sand fill is the material used to surround the system sand Note System sand may also be used as sand fill Clean fill is the material used to complete the system Raised systems require fill extensions Reference See Raised systems fill extensions in your State attachment Systems sloping 10 or less require the system sand and sand fill area to extend a minimum of 300mm around the perimeter of the Enviro Septic pipe Systems sloping greater than 10 require the system sand and sand fill area to extend a minimum of 300mm on three sides and 1 2m beyond the Enviro Septic pipe on the down slope side 11 Preview Introduction Low flow systems High flow systems Sloping systems Line orientation Velocity reduction Equalizer In this section Section F Single Level System Configurations Advanced Enviro Septic systems may be designed in a variety of unusual shapes such as curved trapezoidal or L shaped to provide optimum design flexibility to address the challenges of each site Reference See Section H Non Conventional System Configurations Low flow system
22. intenance Notes should include topics such as abusive substances additives constant discharge etc Suggested tank pumping and inspection schedules would also be beneficial Local and State jurisdictions may require additional design specifications Section D Installation Handling and Storage Guidelines Introduction This page contains guidelines that must be observed while installing handling and storing Enviro Septic products Site preparation Here are some site preparation guidelines e Remove topsoil roots and organic matter under the required sand area of a proposed system including the slope extensions of raised systems e Maintain the existing characteristics of the underlying soil as much as possible e Add the sand fill on the same day that the leach area is excavated e Do not allow water to run into or over the system during construction e Do not work wet or frozen soils e Do not smear or compact soils while preparing site Note It is not necessary for the leach area to be smooth when the site is prepared System Here s a picture of the Enviro Septic components components Contamination Note Keep mud grease oil etc from all system components Avoid dragging pipe through wet or muddy areas Continued Installation Handling and Storage Guidelines Continued Use raised Raised connections consist of offset adapters 100mm PVC pipe and pipe elbows connections They enable greater li
23. ion Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In 2 Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Trench Systems Basic Serial and Distribution Box 24 12 Basic Serial Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Introduction This page shows basic serial distribution systems in level in ground level raised in ground sloping and raised sloping configurations Definition A basic serial system is a series of lines of Advanced Enviro Septic connected by raised connections Serial diagram Here s a top view of lines of pipe in a serial configuration ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE OFFSET ADAPTER RAISED CONNECTION COUPLING END CAP Level in ground Here are end and top views of a level in ground system MIN 1 T W m MIN 1 SAND FILL OR SYSTEM tae le ls Sa ore tite C Minimum separation distance i ie F G Final grade 5 2 O G Original grade W Width of AES pipe ORIGINAL SYSTEM SAND RESTRICTIVE FEATURE COUPLING SEPE SEPTIC TANK PVC P f ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE ih l RAISED CONNECTION Mo OFFSET ADAPTER z oo END CAP n SYSTEM SAND N SAND FICKOR SYSTEM SAND Note Tank location may vary Continued 13 Basic Serial Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Continued Level Raised Here
24. isting of at least two levels of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe separated by sand An offset adapter is an end cap fitted with a 100mm offset hole at the 12 o clock position A Presby Maze is a plastic unit that traps suspended solids and pre treats septic tank effluent inside a septic tank A raised connection is a PVC pipe arrangement used to connect lines of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe to maintain the correct liquid level inside each line A section is a group of Advanced Enviro Septic lines in serial distribution receiving effluent from a distribution box in a combination system A serial distribution is a group of Advanced Enviro Septic lines connected with a raised and or drop connection See line in this section A Simple Septic pipe is a product identical to Advanced Enviro Septic with the exception of the thick mat of randomly orientated plastic fibers between the corrugated plastic pipe and the geo textile fabric A sloping system is a system in which lines of Advanced Enviro Septic are installed atdifferent elevations Introduction Line orientation Longer lines preferable Minimum maxi mum line lengths 3 meter increments work best Line elevations Septic tank and D Box elevations Depth and types of cover Provide notes for homeowners See State requirements Section C Design Criteria This page discusses general design criteria Advanced Enviro Septic li
25. lle Qld 4565 Phone 07 54424242 Fax 07 54424240 Website www Actiontanks com au Enviro Septic U S Patent Nos 6 461 078 5 954 451 6 290 429 with other patents pending Canadian Patent Nos 2185087 2187126 with other patents pending Simple Septic U S Patent No 5 606 786 Presby Maze U S Patent No 5 429 752 Enviro Septic Simple Septic and Presby Maze are registered trademarks of Presby Environmental Inc Multi Level is a trademark of Presby Environmental Inc 2003 Presby Environmental Inc All rights reserved Publication date April 2003 2003 Presby Environmental Inc All rights reserved Publication date April 2003 ENVIRO SEPTIC LEACHING SYSTEM Nine Steps of pretreatment Enviro Septic treats effluent more efficiently to provide longer system life and to protect our environment AA ere VA GEO TEXTILE FABRIC COARSE FIBERS RIDGES CORRUGATED PLASTIC PIPE WITH EXTERIOR RIDGES Stage 1 Warm effluent enters the pipe and is cooled to ground temperature Stage 2 Suspended solids separate from the cooled liquid effluent Stage 3 Skimmers further capture grease and suspended solids from the exiting effluent Stage 4 Pipe ridges allow the effluent to flow uninterrupted around the circumference of the pipe and aid in cooling Stage 5 A Mat of coarse random fibers separates more suspended solids from the effluent Stage 6 Effluent passes into the geo textile fabric and grows a prote
26. nes must be laid level and should run parallel to contours perpendicular to sloping terrain if possible In general fewer long lines are preferable to a greater number of short lines Longer lines provide more efficient settling of solids In addition longer more narrow systems reduce the potential for ground water mounding To maintain efficient effluent cycling the minimum length of an Advanced Enviro Septic line should be 9m and the maximum length 30m In some instances site conditions may require shorter or longer lengths Reference See Section H Non Conventional System Configurations It is easier for the installer if systems are designed in 3m increments since Advanced Enviro Septic pipe is 3m in length However the pipe is easily cut to any length necessary with a sharp knife For sloping systems it is helpful to provide elevations on the design for each line of the system The outlet of a septic tank or D Box must be set at least 50mm above the highest inlet of the Advanced Enviro Septic line While most installations should avoid a cover depth of more than 450mm some conditions will require exceeding this limit In particular Advanced Enviro Septic systems with paved cover and or vehicular traffic require a minimum of 450mm of cover along with appropriate venting Reference See Section J Venting Requirements Designers should add homeowner notes to their designs regarding system use and ma
27. o take irregular shapes to accommodate site constraints Total linear feet Each section of a system must have the same minimum linear length A requirement section may exceed the minimum linear length Lines within a section may vary in length to accommodate site constraints Line length Proper line loading and cycling requires line lengths to be at least 10m long but exceptions no longer than 30m Non conventional system configurations allow this rule to be set aside while still guaranteeing proper line loading and cycling Here are some examples using offset adapters and distribution boxes Offset adapters break up a line greater than 30m D box allows narrow system width y 3nr 10m a wn m O wie j 30m 60m wn m O N lat z __ SEC 4 mi D box and offset adapters break up a line greater than 30m Continued 30 Non Conventional Configurations Continued Curves Note Multiple curves can also be used Angles Curved configurations work well around objects setbacks and slopes SS e Angled configurations generally have one or more specific bends Lines are angled by bending pipes or through the use of offset adapters E
28. pport to all individuals using Presby support Environmental products For questions about products or the information contained in this manual please contact us at 07 54424242 Background Our unique system components What our system does Why our system excels System advantages Section A Introduction Liquid that exits from a septic tank effluent contains suspended solids that can cause other types of septic systems to fail prematurely Solids can overload bacteria cut off aeration required for bacterial activity and or seal the underlying soil The Advanced Enviro Septic System is a product consisting of three components 1 A corrugated perforated high density plastic pipe with a unique series of ridges on the peak of each corrugation and plastic skimmers extending into the pipe s interior 2 A thick mat of randomly oriented plastic fibers surrounding the pipe 3 A special non woven geo textile plastic fabric around the mat of fibers By utilizing simple yet effective natural processes the Advanced Enviro Septic System treats septic tank effluent in a manner that prevents solids from entering surrounding soils increases system aeration and provides a greater bacterial area mat than traditional systems The Advanced Enviro Septic System retains solids in its pipe and provides multiple bacterial surfaces to treat effluent prior to its contact with the soil The continual cycling of effluent
29. quid storage capacity and increase the bacterial surfaces being developed Use raised connections to connect lines of Enviro Septic pipe Here is a diagram along with some installation notes Installation Notes 1 Insert PVC pipe no more than 100mm into the offset adapter to prevent air locking 2 Install the raised connection so that the top of the 90 bend is level with the top of the offset adapter 3 Pack sand under and around the raised connection to prevent movement TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW END VIEW ENVIRO SEPTIC PIPE LEVEL ama PVC Bend 100mm PVC Pip ag OFFSET ADAPTER a XN OFFSET ADAPTER 90 PVC Bend Line spacers While sand may be used to keep pipe in place while covering simple tools may also be constructed for this purpose Here are two examples One is made from rebar the other from wood Wooden fi Welded Rebar handle ep annee Bent Rebar HL V gt w A Caution Remove all tools used as line spacers before final covering Continued Installation Handling and Storage Guidelines Continued Soil compaction Backfilling and final grading Erosion control Storage Minimize machine movement to avoid soil compaction and destruction of the soil structure under and around the system Be especially careful not to compact soil on the down slope side of the
30. s may use any of the configurations described in this section Reference See Low Flow In your State attachment High flow systems must be designed as combination systems or distribution box systems Reference See High Flow In your State attachment The percentage of slope refers to the slope of the Advanced Enviro Septic _ system notthe existing terrain The slope of the system and the existing terrain are not required to be equal A sloping system can be designed with more than one distinct slope and or center to center pipe spacing in the same system Maximum slope percentages are governed by jurisdiction specifications Reference See the Single Level Quick Reference Guide in your State attachment Enviro Septic lines must be laid level and should run parallel to contours perpendicular to sloping terrain if possible If piping from the septic tank to Advanced Enviro Septic is excessively steep a velocity reducer at the system inlet is necessary A distribution box with a baffle or an inlet tee may be an adequate velocity reducer Note An Equalizer is limited to a maximum of 38ltr minute in gravity systems and 76litres minute in pumped systems This section contains the following subjects Basic Serial Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In 13 Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Distribution Box Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Combinat
31. stribution e Simple Septic pipe e Sloping system Basic system A is a system consisting of one section of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe Bottom drain A bottom drain is a pipe connecting the end of a line to a drain sump Continued Definitions of Terms Continued Center to center Center to center spacing is the horizontal distance from the center of one line spacing Combination system Coupling D Box Design flow Differential venting Distribution box Distribution box manifold Double offset adapter Drain sump Drop connection End cap Enviro Septic pipe Equalizer LPD to the center of the adjacent line A combination system is a system incorporating two or more sections of Enviro Septic pipe each section receiving effluent from a distribution box A coupling is a fitting that joins two pieces of Advanced Enviro Septic pipe D Box is an abbreviation for distribution box Design flow is the determined LPD flow as dictated by State and or local code or rule Differential venting is a method of venting an Advanced Enviro Septic system utilizing high and low vents Oxygen Demand port A distribution box is a device used to divide and or control effluent flow A distribution box manifold is a method of joining any number of distribution box outlets to a single pipe A double offset adapter is an end cap with two offset holes A drain sump is a watertight chamber connected to th
32. system Spread a minimum of 150mm of system sand over the pipe Spread the remaining fill Final grading should shed water away from the system Note A tracked vehicle may be used to spread the system sand and topsoil as long as it maintains at least 300mm of cover over the pipe Protect the site from erosion by proper grading mulching seeding and control of runoff The outer fabric of the Advanced Enviro Septic pipe is ultra violet stabilized However the protection breaks down after a period of time in direct sunlight To preventdamage to the fabric cover the pipe with an opaque tarp Store pipe on high and dry areas to prevent surface water and soil from entering the pipes or contaminating the fabric prior to installation 10 Introduction System sand Sand fill and clean fill Raised system fill extensions Perimeter sand requirements Section E Sand and Fill Requirements This page describes the sand and fill requirements for the Advanced Enviro Septic Leaching System All configurations of Advanced Enviro Septic require a minimum of 6 of system sand surrounding the circumference of the pipe This sand typically gravelly coarse sand must adhere to the following percentage and quality restrictions Percentage Restrictions 35 or less of the total sand may be gravel 40 90 of the total sand is to be coarse and very coarse sand Gravel Quality Restrictions No gravel is to exceed 3 4 in d
33. tions can contribute to this phenomenon Failing systems need to be returned from an anaerobic to an aerobic state Most systems can be put back on line and not require costly removal and replacement by using the following procedure 1 Determine the problem causing system failure and repair Drain the system by pumping out the sump of a bottom drain or by excavating one end of all the lines and removing the end cap or offset adapter Drain the lines If foreign matter has entered the system flush the pipes Safeguard the open excavation Guarantee a passage of air through the system Allow all lines to dry for a minimum of 72 hours Re assemble the system to its original design configuration PSN oe Advanced Enviro Septic System are easily expanded by adding equal lengths of pipe toeach line of the original design or by adding additional equal sections Note All system expansions need to meet State and or local regulations Advanced Enviro Septic components are not biodegradable and may be reused In casesof improper installation it may be possible to excavate clean and reinstall all system components If system components require replacement simply remove the existing pipe and contaminated sand and replace with new pipe and sand 37 The information in this manual is subject to change without notice Your suggestions and comments are welcome Please contact us at Action Tanks Industries 14 16 Action St Noosavi
34. to center pipe spacing B Elevation between adjacent Enviro Septic pipes C Minimum separation distance F G Final grade L Length of Enviro Septic pipe O G Original grade W Width of Enviro Septic pipe Note Tank location may vary 15 Distribution Box Systems Level In Ground Level Raised In Ground Sloping and Raised Sloping Introduction Definition Equalizer required Loading D Box diagram D Box manifold This page shows distribution box systems in level in ground level raised in ground sloping and raised sloping configurations A distribution box system is a number of system lines of equal length each supplied evenly with effluent through a distribution box All distribution boxes that divide effluent flow in pump or gravity systems require an Equalizer or its equivalent in their outlets Note To prevent movement be sure distribution boxes are placed on a stable soil base or concrete pad Each line of a distribution box system has a maximum LPD limit Reference See Loading Limits in your State attachment Here s a top view of lines of pipe in a D Box configuration D BOX SYSTEM 4 LINES END CAP p D BOX AH TH oe OFFSET ADAPTER COUPLING lt SAND AREA PERIMETER This D Box top view shows a pipe manifold design PVC RIPE OUT Note Utilizing every other outlet will provi
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