Food Waste Bio-Digester
operator
manual
REVISION: 09/2014 | page 10 of 16
NOTE:
The machine uses approximately 600 litres (158.5 US gallons) water per 24 hours, and 2.6 litres
(0.7 US gallons) in a 30-second period when the spray jets are running, with a 7-minute recovery time. A
2-bar (200,000 pascals or 30 PSI) minimum pressure is required, 5-bar (500,000 pascals or 70 PSI) maximum.
4.3.2.4 Install a local isolation valve. Insulation of the pipe work between the water boiler/heater and the
appliance is recommended to minimise heat loss. Flush pipework clean before connecting to appliance.
4.3.2.5 Ensure there is no danger of the water temperature setting being altered by unauthorised users. Do not
reuse old water fittings or hoses.
4.3.3
Drain connections
4.3.3.1 Ensure 42mm (1
1
/
2
-inch) drain connection. Do not reduce.
4.3.3.2 Drain lines should be cleaned before appliance connection. Drain is pump assisted, but will not run uphill.
Run an independent drain line. Do not tee in with any other fittings or appliances.
4.3.3.3 A maximum distance of 3 metres (10 ft) to the main soil connection is recommended with a gradient
between 2-9%.
4.3.3.4 Only use swept drain fittings with a maximum of 4 fittings between the machine and the soil & vent or
floor drain. If the appliance is to be discharged to an open drain, we recommend that the drain is located
outdoors to minimise odours. Ensure connection is to foul water drain (main sewer).
4.3.3.5 Do not use compression or short (non-swept) waste fittings as the joints could fail and cause a flood.
4.3.3.6 Do not fit a trap – appliance is trapped internally.
4.3.3.7 Only discharge to the site’s foul water drain (main sewer).
4.3.3.8 Do not mount any pipework or other equipment to the machine in such a way that it impedes access to
the service panels and will preclude servicing the machine.
When installation has been completed, inform Mechline’s Service Manager on 0044 (0)1908 261511 or e-mail [email protected]
or contact your dealer so that the procedure for setting a commissioning date can be started. See Section 4.4.
