| 1. Locate
your existing septic tank. Once you have located
your septic tank it will be necessary to find two locations on the
tank. You will need to locate the front of the tank lid or inlet
lid, and the outlet lid or lid over the discharge. Dig down to the
tank at these locations and remove existing lids. At this point
you should have your tank pumped. It is recommended that you contract
a local pumping contractor to pump out your septic tank.
This is necessary so the
SepAerator will work properly and will allow the diffuser assembly
to set solidly on the bottom of the tank.
2. On the outlet/discharge
end of the tank install the septic tank filter assembly. You should
already see a 4-inch pipe (the outlet line) sticking into the tank.
Remove filter from Assembly. Remove
any existing baffle, clean pipe and glue the filter
assembly to the outlet. Make sure the filter assembly is level running
up and down. This can be checked with a small level. Note: if the
pipe does not protrude into the tank far enough to glue filter assembly
you may have to dig on the outside of the tank and cut pipe and
extend line into tank. If you have purchased our Premium
Package, in many cases our included Polylok extend
& lok adapter can be placed inside the existing pipe from inside
the tank eliminating digging on the outside. The filter tee will
fit either schedule 35 or 40 pipe or the extend n lok adapter. Make
sure your filter can be removed through the septic tank access hole
after installation of filter assembly. Note:
The septic tank filter should be removed and washed with water every
3 to 6 months. If you have purchased the Premium
package attach the small ¼ inch airline included to
the adapter fitting at the top of the filter assembly. The other
end will later attach to a fitting on the air pump.
3. Risers
and Lids: Take caulking or sealant and place around
the bottom of one of the 20-inch converter rings. Attach to tank
with screws or anchor kits if the tank is concrete. Place riser
on converter ring and fasten with screws. Add as many risers as
needed to bring lid to a minimum of 3 inches above grade. This will
allow for access to the components as needed for periodic maintenance
and inspection.
4. Place lid on risers
and attach with stainless coated screws included. Note:
It is necessary to place a septic tank filter assembly on the outlet
line of your septic tank if you have a single compartment septic
tank. It is recommended that you do this on all installations as
it comes with our Premium Package and
Economy Package. If you have a two
or three compartment septic tank you could avoid steps 2 through
4.
5. Move to the front
compartment of the septic tank and drill or locate existing hole
in tank. You need a minimum 8-inch diameter hole here. There should
be a lid located over the inlet portion of your septic tank. Once
you have this follow step 3 and install risers.
6. Remove screws from
housing and platform and locate diffuser assembly inside.
7. Take diffuser assembly
and attach diffuser stone and hand
tighten. Attach spa flex ( flexible air line) to
the diffuser assembly with included clamp. Lower the diffuser assembly
through opening in the septic tank until it sits solidly on the
bottom of the tank. If risers are used drill a small hole just large
enough for the ½ airline to pass through and seal. Note:
Take all precautions necessary to keep your septic tank watertight
after installation of any components.
8. Run the airline (flexible
Spa-flex) from the diffuser assembly through the bottom of the platform
and attach as per included picture to the air pump. Also with our
Premium Package, at
this point attach the ¼ inch airline from the septic tank
filter to the fitting included on air pump. Mount platform along
side of riser and lid. For remote mounting of air pump extend airline
from diffuser assembly to air pump location by gluing ½ schedule
40 pvc pipe or additional spa-flex. Note:
Do not exceed 80 feet from tank. Place platform high enough that
air pump will not flood. Air must circulate between housing and
platform. Keep dirt away from bottom of housing.
9. The
Air Pump has an attached cord and will plug into any existing 115
V receptacle.
10. Optional
Alarm and Control Panel: Have licensed electrician
run (when using alarm and control box) a 14-2 underground wire or
conduit whichever is required in your area from power source to
control box if included or air pump. Note:
A minimum of a 14-2 underground wire must be run to power alarm.
A 14-3 UF wire must be run from the alarm to the control panel if
applicable. When 115 volt electrical connections
have been made turn on power. Air pump should be running
11. Backfill all risers
and electric line carefully.
12. Make sure tank is
full of water after installation. This is necessary to eliminate
the possibility of tank floatation, as well as proper operation
of the pump and diffuser assembly.
13. The air pump is designed
to run continuously. It provides quiet and energy efficient operation.
Most pumps use less than 2 amps. For proper operation air pump should
not be turned off or placed on a timer. Note:
The small filter located on the top of the air pump should be removed
and cleaned with air or water every 6 months and replaced every
12 months.
Begin using your system
normally. It may take 4 to 12 weeks for a significant amount of
bacteria to develop. It is this aerobic bacterium that will make
the system produce a clear and odorless discharge.
Installations vary in each individual
State. It is the sole responsibility of the end user (homeowner/purchaser)
to see that the products are installed in accordance with all applicable
county/state/federal laws, regulations and guidelines in effect.
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