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7.
PIPING
See Installation Manual for piping instructions.
In addition, follow these instructions below:
All piping must be properly sized and influent piping must be gravity-fed.
Turbulence caused by improperly sized piping or pumping influent into the Aquator may damage
the Aquator, reduce its efficiency or require flow conditioners to augment the system.
Make sure the diameters of the connecting pipework are no larger than the diameters of the inlet nozzle
and the outlet nozzle.
Install expansion joints on any inlet or outlet tee/elbow connections.
All connections to the Aquator must be flexible. Provisions must be made to accommodate
movement and misalignment between the piping and the Aquator. Failure to do this may damage
the tank or surrounding property.
Slope the inlet pipework downward to the Aquator to establish a proper gravity flow.
Slope the outlet pipework downward away from the Aquator according to job specifications (typically
between 0.5
–2.0 %) to establish a proper gravity flow.
Tank Solutions recommends installing a gross pollutant trap (GPT) large enough to collect debris (such as
leaves, gravel, sand, rags, etc.) upstream of the Aquator.
A valve can be installed upstream of the inlet tee / elbow connection.
A valve can be installed downstream of the outlet tee / elbow connection.
Make sure inlet valves have no valve seat or reductions and are the same size as the piping.
To prevent debris from entering the Aquator, plug the inlet piping and outlet piping until the drainage site is
paved and the GPT (if present) is installed.
If valves are installed, keep the valves completely open during normal operation.
8.
VENTING
See Installation Manual for venting instructions. In addition, follow these instructions:
Vent the Aquator to atmospheric pressure to ensure proper operation.
Vent the Aquator inlet and outlet pipework to atmospheric pressure to ensure proper operation.
For instructions on venting an interstitial space (applicable in a double-wall Aquator),
See the section in Installation Manual on Venting Interstitial Space.
Provide flame arrestors when required by regulations and standards and when appropriate for safety
reasons.