Installation guide and Owner’s manual
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20200522
Septic tanks
Item #
182065
4. Components of the septic tank
At delivery, make sure all the following components are included:
A.
1 polyethylene tank;
B.
1 baffle;
C.
1 T-type inlet device;
D.
1 Effluent Filter PL-122;
E.
1 lid for each access fastened with lag screws;
F.
1 rope fixed on top of the tank for handling purposes;
G.
1 Installation Guide and 1 Owner’s Manual.
5. Installation procedure
Step 1 – Excavation
Specific requirements
•
Maximum thickness of backfill covering the septic tank:
•
Hr
≤
90 cm (36").
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Excavation clearance to the tank:
•
D
≥
30 cm (12") on all sides.
•
Minimum thickness of bedding (Hf):
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15 cm (6") in loose soil or
•
30 cm (12") in bedrock.
Note regarding the bedding: use 0-20 mm (0-¾") Ø gravel or sand well compacted and levelled.
Step 2 – Bedding preparation and tank placing
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Thoroughly level and compact the bedding.
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Place the septic tank.
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Handle the tank using the rope on top.
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Check the direction of the flow: the inlet should be higher than the
outlet. Arrows near the inlet and outlet indicate the direction of flow.
Step 3 – Connecting the septic tank
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Fill the septic tank with water.
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While filling the tank, connect the plumbing to the inlet and outlet.
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All septic tanks must be ventilated by an air duct at least 100 mm
(4") in diameter or be connected to the air duct of the residence.
D
Hr
Hf
Inlet
Outlet
