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Ecoflo

Polyethylene

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Installation Guide Ontario

Edition: 2020-06-23

7. Typical Installations

The type of installation varies according to the conditions encountered in the field. Here are different types of
installations:

Type 1

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Flat site with gravity discharche

Demand dosed : Gravity feeding of the Ecoflo

Time dosed : On demand feeding of the Ecoflo

Primary

reactor

with effluent filter

Ecoflo

Biofilter

Dosing
tank

According to
local regulation

Primary

reactor

with effluent filter

Ecoflo

Biofilter

Summary of Contents for Ecoflo STB-570-P

Page 1: ...chaqua com to obtain the complete list 1 Technical data Component material Shell polyethylene Cover central support tipping bucket distribution plates and sampling device polyethylene Filtering media natural fiber See drawings on page 3 Weights are approximate and not binding for handling and lifting purposes only models STB 570 P PR Type of shell Polyethylene Hydraulic capacity Demand dosed optio...

Page 2: ... in the wastewater before it is discharged from the primary reactor The use of an effluent filter is especially important if a residence is equipped with a garbage disposal unit a sewage pump or any other device that could increase the quantity of suspended matter in the wastewater and lead to premature clogging of the treatment system In the case of Demand dose only the effluent filter incorporat...

Page 3: ... in the system to feed the microorganisms in the filtering media Air enters the system through vents located on the main access cover Depending on the biofilter model used by the treatment system the pumping station and or central support allows air to circulate between the surface and base of the filtering media Air circulates throughout the system by way of convection from the residence s vent o...

Page 4: ...pecifications Reference point Primary reactor Ecoflo Biofilter with watertight bottom Residence 1 5 m 5 ft 1 5 m 5 ft Drain line N A Property limits 1 5 m 5 ft 1 5 m 5 ft Top of a talus N A Water well or source 15 m 50 ft 15 m 50 ft Tube well 15 m 50 ft 15 m 50 ft Drinking water line 1 5 m 5 ft 1 5 m 5 ft Swamp or pond 10 m 33 ft 10 m 33 ft Lake or watercourse Beyond the shoreline limits Beyond th...

Page 5: ...ess of the polyethylene Ecoflo Biofilter NEVER plant trees within 2 m 6 5 ft of the infiltration zone NEVER connect a land or foundation drainage line gutter spout sump or bilge pump or air conditioner drain to your septic installation NEVER pile up more than 300 mm 12 in of backfill on the shell NEVER drive a vehicle or place objects weighing more than 225 kg 500 lbs within a radius of 4 m 13 1 f...

Page 6: ...Premier Tech Aqua 6 20 Ecoflo Polyethylene Installation Guide Ontario Edition 2020 06 23 4 Polyethylene Ecoflo Biofilter components description Exploded view of the Polyethylene Ecoflo Biofilter ...

Page 7: ...tes to the self cleaning of the plates Distribution plates Allow even distribution of the influent on the surface of the filtering media Filtering media Consists of a natural fibre based filtering media Promotes good biomass growth which is essential to biological treatment of the wastewater Physically filters the solids contained in the influent Maintains adequate humidity level required for biom...

Page 8: ... 0 to diameter gravel void of any plant material or clean 20 mm diameter gravel surrounded by geotextile over the excavated area Place the shell in the center of the excavated area Check that the height of the installation is adequate There are no risers available for polyethylene Ecoflo Biofilter models Make sure the shell is levelled and rests on all points of the previously levelled and compact...

Page 9: ...l during the backfill operation 5 6 On site assembly Unscrew and remove the protective shipping material found on the main and secondary access Remove the main and the secondary access The main access assembly includes the lid and the insulating board To remove the lid unscrew the four lag screws in the four corners of the lid Glue in place the elbow assembly on the water inlet pipe Align marks to...

Page 10: ... integrated pump The tipping bucket tilts correctly on both sides Screw in the pump outlet adapters models with integrated pump These adapters can be found in the components box shipped within the main access of the biofilter For the outlet there are available two adapters in the box of 1 and 1 Screw in place the main and the secondary access with the supplied lag screws and place the insulating b...

Page 11: ...g approximately 30 to 40 L 8 to 10 US gallons of wastewater to the Ecoflo Biofilter every pump dosing cycle 10 tipping bucket events The pumping station must be watertight infiltration and exfiltration The water supply pipe flexible 38 mm 1 Ø pipe is connected to an inlet adapter which allows the connection to the Ecoflo Biofilter s 100 mm 4 Ø inlet pipe Note that the adapter is mandatory to break...

Page 12: ...on between the base of the pump and the end of the pressurized pipe The maximum length of the pressurized pipe flexible pipe from the pump s outlet using a 38 mm 1 Ø pipe is limited by the volume of water that returns to the Ecoflo Biofilter once the pump has stopped running The following table presents the different allowable pipe lengths Head height 7 5 m 25 6 m 20 4 5 m 15 3 m 10 1 5 m 5 Maximu...

Page 13: ...ical connectors Item E located in the components box First remove the connector plugs from the float and pump wires by cutting 5 cm 2 from the end Make 2 holes of 2 cm 13 16 in diameter in one side of the secondary access well to pass the connectors through to the other side Insert the wiring into the system through the 2 holes The junction box is located in the secondary access on the insulating ...

Page 14: ...qua Pump characteristics 0 4 HP 6 6 Amps 1 phase 60 Hz 115 V 5 11 System operation verification and warranty seals The installed system is certified under CAN BNQ 3680 600 2009 and correspond to a B IV treatment class After making sure the tipping bucket is fully operational and that the distribution plates are installed properly install the insulating board inside the main access Seal it shut by ...

Page 15: ...r septic system NEVER use automatic toilet cleaners If there is a delay in finishing the landscape after the initial installation of the system place reference posts and protective fences to identify the location of the Ecoflo Biofilter This will prevent any circulation on the unit and help indicate the system s final level If a pumping station is installed upstream of the Ecoflo Biofilter an airf...

Page 16: ...ailer used However in order to maximize transportation use a 53 ft drop deck type trailer The following image represents an example of the 570 series mounted on a drop deck 3 18 m 10 5 3 92 m 12 10 4 2 m 13 9 12 8 m 42 3 35 m 11 11 3 35 m 42 12 8 m 10 5 3 18 m 12 10 3 92 m 13 9 4 2 m Length of 2 different Ecoflo Polyethylene models and a low bed trailer Typical configuration for 570 models 12 8 3 ...

Page 17: ...amage caused to the system occurring during shipment 6 2 Shipping Polyethylene Ecoflo Biofilters from the distributor to the installation site Use a trailer or vehicle with adequate loading space depending on the dimensions of the system Use appropriate straps to support the systems properly and securely The systems must rest on a flat surface free of any debris that can puncture or damage them Th...

Page 18: ...e with care Use equipment with adequate lifting capacity to handle the system As specified above the actual weight to be handled and the dry weight indicated on the first page of this document may differ significantly due to the amount of water in the system For both handling methods Always support the system with four 4 lifting points Make sure the load is evenly distributed on the four 4 lifting...

Page 19: ... encountered in the field Here are different types of installations Type 1 Flat site with gravity discharche Demand dosed Gravity feeding of the Ecoflo Time dosed On demand feeding of the Ecoflo Primary reactor with effluent filter Ecoflo Biofilter Dosing tank According to local regulation According to local regulation Primary reactor with effluent filter Ecoflo Biofilter ...

Page 20: ...is based upon the latest information available at the time of publication and is designed to provide you with a general introduction to our products We make no warranties or representations as to its accuracy We are continually updating and improving our products and reserve the right to amend add or change technical specifications and prices for these products without prior notice Ecoflo is a tra...

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