Installation guide and Owner’s manual
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Pumping stations PSA-240/H
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3. Location, installation and operation guidelines
It is very important to advise everyone involved (installer, landscaper, owner, snow removal service, etc.) of the
following guidelines:
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Respect the minimum distances prescribed by regulations.
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Never install a pumping station in a place where the groundwater table can reach its base (otherwise, drain pipes could be required).
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The profile of the lot must be such that surface run off flows away from the pumping station.
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Never install a pumping station in clayey soil.
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The pumping station must be installed as close as possible to the septic tank (PSA-240/H) or to the treatment system upstream
(PSA-240L) to minimise the depth at which it must be installed.
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A maximum of two (2) PSR-140 (355 mm, 14") Premier Tech risers can be installed on the PSA pumping stations. The
maximum allowable riser height is of 710 mm (28"). IMPORTANT: take note that the PSA-240H pumping station is already
equipped with one (1) PSR-140 riser, therefore, it is only possible to install one (1) additional PSR-140 riser.
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The house must be equipped with an air vent that is in proper working order and that complies with the applicable standards.
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For transporation purposes, it is preferable that the pumping station be in the vertical position, however, if it is not possible and the
pumping station must be laid on its side, please proceed with precaution and make sure all the components are not damaged
during transportation.
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Ensure rapid growth of vegetation to prevent soil erosion.
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The pumping station must be accessible at all times, do not cover the lid. The lid must be at least 50 mm (2") above the surface of
the landscaped lot.
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The pumping station must be watertight and must not receive any infiltration water and should only receive the wastewater
treatment process.
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Never connect a drain pipe, roof gutter, sump pump or air conditioning drain to your septic system.
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Never discharge water from a water softener backwash in your septic system.
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Never use an automatic bowl cleaner.
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Never overload the soil (ex: blown snow, embankment/slope) within 3 m (10') of the lid. The overload could damage the pumping
station.
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Never drive vehicles or place objects weighing over 225 kg (500 lbs) within 3 m (10') of the pumping station’s lid.
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Never plant trees within 2 m (6'5") of the pumping station’s lid.
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Never open or go inside the pumping station without prior authorisation.
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No object must be thrown or dropped inside the pumping station.
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The discharge of any objects or substances into the septic tank that might clog the pumping station is proscribed. Using an effluent
filter at the septic tank’s effluent is therefore strongly recommended in order to protect the pump and avoid any clogging or
breakage.
It is not recommended to discharge any of the following substances into the system:
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Oil and grease (motor oil, cooking oil, etc.);
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Wax and resins;
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Paints and solvents;
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Any kind of petroleum product;
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Any kind of pesticide;
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Any kind of septic tank additive;
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Any kind of toxic substance;
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Anything not easily biodegradable (for example, coffee beans, cigarette butts, sanitary napkins,
tampons, condoms, cotton swab, etc.).
