OWNER’S MANUAL
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Chemicals
The following chemicals are prohibited substances and
should not be
poured into the
Treatment System:
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Herbicides
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Pesticides
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Paint
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Thinner
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Motor Oil
Have you read the “Essential Guidelines”?
(enclosed with your system information)
B. Limited-Use Substances:
Limited-Use substances in large concentrations 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 concentrated doses into the system:
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Bio-degradable laundry powders
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Laundry Bleach
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Detergents with Bleach
Household cleaners containing sodium bactericides such as:
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Pine oil (disinfectant used in general purpose liquid cleaners)
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N-alkyl dichlorobenzyl ammonium chloride (disinfectant used in detergents and spray
cleaners)
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Sodium hydroxide (LYE chemical used in drain openers and cleaners)
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Sodium dichlor-s-triazinetrione (powdered bleach used in scouring powders and
automatic dishwasher detergents)
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Ortho-phenylphenol (bactericide used in tub and toilet bowl cleaners)
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:
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Animal Bones
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Melon Rinds
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Corn Cobs
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Pips and Seeds
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Eggshells
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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:
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Laundry detergents without bleach
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Dishwashing detergents without bleach
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Toilet Paper
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Household cleaners containing sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate and sodium
borate.
