Operating instructions - Millenium Septic Tank
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1. the vent pipe i e nominal lt 100mm output below the roof line That there is sufficient airflow in the tank above the scum the layer of fat or scum is too thick etc The indicators listed above as specific inspections Based on these checks the necessary corrective operations are done and operations frequency of pumpout and cleaning are adapted YOU MUST NOT dispose of the following products in your treatment chain e Water softener cleaning water e Oils and fats motors deep frying etc e Waxes and resins e Paints and solvents e Petroleum products and by products e Any type of pesticide e Any type of septic tank additive that is non biodegradable and or non biological that has no enzymatic action e Any toxic product e Any object that is not readily biodegradable e g sanitary pads wipes tampons cotton swabs etc WARNING Septic tanks are intended to receive domestic wastewater NOT water infiltration that is free from non degradable matter and highly concentrated chemicals such as bleach drain cleaner and antibiotics All other uses must be examined on a case by case basis Product Code 1362562. Operating instructions gt gt Septic Tank In general the tank must be pumped out e When sludge has reached 50 of the tank s capacity by volume e At least once every year for all wastewater and septic tanks e Tanks must be pumped out at a steady pace while simultaneously adding clear water The filter must be cleaned and rinsed Always comply with the advice of the local authorities gt gt gt General recommendations e Do not pump out septic tanks during periods of heavy rainfall e Septic tanks must be pumped out at a steady rate with clear water being added at the same time e These operations must be carried out by a certified qualified professional who is trained and equipped for this type of work Never smoke when removing caps during procedures inspection maintenance presence of H2S e Wear waterproof gloves to avoid skin contact during handling e Operations must be done during off peak periods of the day to avoid any influx of effluent to the tank e Have a container and garden hose or pressure washer on hand e After the procedure inspection maintenance check to ensure correct function by flushing several tanks of water to the tank gt gt gt Integrated filter effluent filter e During normal use the integrated filter collects particles from the septic tank and can gradually become clogged It must be cleaned regularly We recommend yearly inspection of the filter and cleaning as necessary e Cleani
3. ng must be performed using a water jet with the filter placed above the manhole so that waste falls back into the septic tank The filter must be cleaned every time the septic tank is emptied Maintenance frequency may vary depending on how the filter is used e If grease is stuck to the filter place the filter in a waterproof container and wash with hot water liquefaction Purflo PF17 or Polylok Cleaning the PURFLO PF 17 filter Step 1 e Locate the septic tank s manhole After unlocking the cover 1 4 turn pull back the cover signal that you are working and secure the perimeter e Make sure no water is flowing into the septic tank when the filter is removed for cleaning Step 2 e Empty the tank partially or completely if necessary Step 3 Remove the filter completely holding it upright and using the handle until disconnected from the secured filter connector Make sure that the van guillotine on the secured filter connector seals the tank outlet Pull the plug out of the handle position the garden hose fitting Image a onto the filter hookup connect the hose hold the filter above the manhole then turn on the water e With the water running at its highest volume move the filter up and down repeatedly vertically to rinse the inside of the filter so that waste falls back into the tank male 20 x 27 fitting Step 4 e Turn off the water remove the hose put the plug back into po
4. sition on the handle put the hose fitting back into its initial casing image b put the filter back into its secured filter connector Push the filter and secured filter connector downwards until it stops e The secured filter connector van guillotine must have disengaged from the tank outlet Step 5 e Put the cover back on and lock it 1 4 turn lock Product Code 136256 Troubleshooting gt gt gt Saturation or clogging non liquefaction of material Check That only wastewater is entering the tank The various levels grease water sludge The date that the tank was last emptied and how it was done For biological and chemical causes i e unusual excessive or constant disposal of harmful or non biodegradable products like bleach antibiotics drain cleaners etc The tank s dimensions i e undersized parts overload etc gt gt gt Spillover of nondegraded matter outside of a tank or filter clog Check The size of the device i e device not large enough for regular use The date the tank was last pumped out i e not emptied often enough If the rainwater drainage system is separate i e rainwater is entering the tank How often the filter is cleaned clean it if the filter contains filtering material replace it gt gt gt Odours Check That manhole covers and fittings for the tank inlet are waterproof That traps are effective i e inadequate flow clog The upper section of
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