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FAULT FINDING CHART

12

REMEDIES

• Call SFA

• Check the toilet tank for

overflowing water, check

the flapper, check the 

faucet, and clean the 

flapper check valve.

• Remove the toilet and

look inside the macerator,

remove the toilet and

clean the p-trap, vent the

unit.

• Vent the unit, remove

toilet and macerating unit

and check for blockage. 

• Restore power supply,

check GFCI receptacle, and

call SFA.

• Remove toilet and look

inside for object.

• Call SFA.

• Clean the internal check

valve (see section 13)

• Otherwise, call SFA

PROBABLE CAUSES

• An object is blocking the

blades.

• The unit has been 

running too long.

• Toilet is leaking, taps

dripping, the non-return

valve is leaking.

• The inner grill is clogged,

the toilet is clogged, and

the unit is not vented. 

• Length and height of

discharge piping might be

long, unit not vented,

pump itself is blocked.

• Check power supply,

motor defective.

• A foreign object might be

inside the grille.

• The capacitor or motor is

defective.

• Shower installed too low

as compared with the

macerator unit.

• Internal check valves

clogged.

SYMPTOM

• The unit stops. 

• The motor intermittently

activates.

• The water in the toilet

goes down very slowly.

• The motor operates 

normally, but continues 

to run for a long time. 

• The motor does not 

activate.

• The motor makes a 

rattling sound.

• The motor hums but does

not run.

• Cloudy water comes up

into the shower basin.

Warning: Always disconnect the power from the SANIPACK

before commencing any work to the system.

COMMISSIONING THE UNIT

Once all electrical and plumbing connections have been
checked, flush the toilet.
The motor of the 

SANIPACK

®

should run from 10 to 20

seconds, depending upon the height and length of the
discharge pipe.

Run the hand basin and shower to see if all connections are
leak free.

WARNING:

There should be no leaks from dripping taps

and or toilet. If there is the thermal cut out may cut out and
cause a flood.

9

USAGE

The 

SANIPACK

®

does not require any special maintenance.

The 

SANIPACK

®

will operate as soon as the required level

of water enters the case.
The 

SANIPACK

®

will pump away waste water from a toilet,

hand basin and shower. The 

SANIPACK

®

is not suitable for

use in heavy commercial/industrial applications.

The shower head should not discharge more than 
3.9 gallons (15 liters) per minute.

WARNING:

the 

SANIPACK

®

should only be used for the

evacuation of normal human waste, toilet paper and 
household cleaners.
Damage to the unit may occur if the following are disposed
off in the toilet: all sanitary articles, condoms, q-tips, wet
wipes, dental floss, cat litter, etc.
A build up of hair can cause problems, so a hair trap should
be installed in the shower.
Finally; solvents, acids, and other chemicals can also 
damage the unit, and will void the warranty.

10

CARE OF YOUR SANIPACK

• Normal household bleaches and toilet cleaners can be

used with the 

SANIPACK

®

.

• To avoid the build up of scale, use the following procedure;

- Disconnect the power supply to the unit.
- Pour 3 to 4 liters of water mixed with a strong solution

of a de-scaling agent into the bowl.

- Let it sit in the bowl and macerator for 1 to 2 hours

and reconnect the power supply.

- Flush several times to clear.

The frequency of this operation depends on the hardness of
the water in your locality. We recommend this be done about
twice a year.

11

REMOVING

THE SANIPACK

®

FROM THE WALL

HUNG TOILET

13

GUARANTEE

SANIPACK

®

carries a 2-year guarantee subject to the unit

being installed and used in accordance with these 
instructions.

14

For the most part, any inconsistencies in the operation of the unit

will be minor and easily rectified. Please refer to the chart below. If

the problem cannot easily be remedied in this way, please call our

Service Center.

Any replacement of the power supply cable should only be

carried out by an authorized SANIFLO service engineer.

• Close the shut-off valve to the toilet.

• Flush toilet if possible. Bail out water if not working.

• Disconnect from power supply.

• Disconnect from all piping.

Note:

To ease replacement of the lid, lubricate the lid seal (which

must be inside lid) with soapy water.

Warning: Do not reconnect the power supply
until the re-installation of the unit is complete.

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