Delta Treatment Systems • 9125 Comar Drive, Walker, LA 70785 • 1-800-219-9183 • www.deltatreatment.com
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INTRODUCTION
Do not discard the following into the system:
• Paints, household chemicals, automobile fluids, mop water, etc.
• Nonbiodegradable items such as cleaning wipes, cigarette
butts, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products,
condoms, coffee grounds, rags, paper towels, bandages,
latex, plastic or metallic objects.
• Strong disinfectants or bleaches. Laundry products such as
Lysol, Pine-Sol, Tidy Bowl, or discharge from water softeners.
• Septic systems additives – they do more harm than good.
• Excessive water from other sources as this can result in
hydraulic overload.
• Home brewery waste, strong medicines, antibiotics and
antibacterial soaps should be avoided.
Recommended detergents should contain low-sudsing, low
phosphates and biodegradable ingredients. Fabric softener
dryer sheets are recommended.
Recommended cleaning products should be biodegradable
and nontoxic such as Ivory & Sunlight dish washing liquids,
Cascade & Sunlight powdered dishwasher detergents, Comet &
Biz powdered cleaners, and baking soda.
SYSTEMS REQUIRING PUMPOUTS DUE TO THE ABOVE
VIOLATIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY.
The ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System is
designed to handle domestic wastewater; nothing else should
go into it. For anything other than domestic wastewater, contact
Delta Treatment Systems.
SAFETY WARNINGS
The proper operation of this or any other home sewage
system depends upon proper organic loading and the
life of the microorganisms inside the system. Delta is not
responsible for the in-field operation of a system, other
than the mechanical and structural workings of the plant
itself. Delta cannot control the amount of harsh chemicals
or other harmful substances that may be discharged into
the system by the occupants of a household; we can only
provide a comprehensive owner’s manual that outlines
substances that should be kept out of the system.
Hydraulic overloading (flows in excess of design flow) may
cause the sewage treatment system not to perform to the
fullest capabilities.
Ants have been shown to be destructive to the air pump.
Regular care should be taken to prevent infestation of ants
near the system. Damage or destruction by ants is not
covered under manufacturer’s warranty.
Your state or local health department may require
other pieces of equipment to function separately or
in conjunction with equipment manufactured by Delta
Treatment Systems. Delta is not responsible for the
Mechanical or electrical safety of equipment it does not
manufacture or supply with its fixed film wastewater
treatment system. Care should be used In evaluating the
electrical or mechanical safety of equipment manufactured
by others. This may include but is not limited to electrical
control panels or air pumps. If electrical service has not
been installed for checking air distribution system during
installation, and if an extension cord is used to test the air
pump, never leave the extension cord plugged in. Remove
it after testing is completed.
DUE TO A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT PLUG
INTO SERVICE EQUIPMENT ON POWER POLE AND DO
NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK
PERFORMED BY THE INSTALLER OR OTHERS MUST BE IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
AND LOCAL CODES.
SOLIDS REMOVAL
The ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System is
designed to provide years of trouble-free operation.
Determination of the need for solids removal can be done with a
sludge judge sample. If the sludge judge indicates more than 12
inches of sludge in the bottom of the reactor tank, the treatment
plant should be pumped out. Call your local authorized sewage
disposal service to have the tank contents pumped out and
disposed of properly.
Pumping Method
• The air pump should be in the off position.
• Remove all of the solids from both the reactor tank and
primary tank.
• After the pump out process is complete, fill the tank with fresh
water to normal operating level.
• Refer to the “Installation Procedure” to get the treatment plant
back into operation.
• Should indication of improper operation be observed at any
time, contact your local authorized Delta dealer/distributor.
NOTE: THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH PUMPING THE
TREATMENT SYSTEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE POLICY.
SEASONAL USE GUIDELINES OF ECOPOD-N
FIXED FILM WASTEWATER TREATMENT
SYSTEM
These guidelines are for conditions as outlined below and apply
for systems that are not in use for periods of time indicated.
Site conditions not covered by the following must be forwarded
to Delta for recommended guidelines to meet the particular site
conditions.
1. System not in use for more than one month and less than
three months. Electrical power is left on and there are no
frost conditions.
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Leave air pump on and system running
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