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1. J jE te nels _ The horizontal distance between the WC and the Separator must be minimum 1 metre and that last metre closest to Separator should be pitched at 5 5 cm At further distances the earlier part of the pipe should have a 1 horizontal slope or as national standards Figure 4 Angeled double socket for inlet pipes longer than 1 metre Figure 5 Fluid outlet from Aq 4x300 system showing the 4 vertical connection pipe 1st of August 2002 7 Connection of 50 mm drain from the 4x300 Bio Chamber to the horizontal pipe from the Aquatron Separator coming from right before the connction to the Water Seal direction towards left Figure 6 Connecting the Bio Chamber drain to the pipe from the fluid outlet of the Aquatron Separator 1st of August 2002 6 ERROR CHECKLIST TYPE OF ERROR 1 Wet bio bed 2 Odour in the room 3 Odour when windy 4 Stoppage in the Separator 5 Stoppage in the fluid outlet of the Separator 6 Flies in the Bio Chamber CAUSE Bad drainage Too much water in the Bio Chamber Wet bio bed Wrong ventilation Air is pressed into the ventilation A too high pyramid of paper has been built up in the Bio Chamber The wires in the Wire ring of the Separator are bent or crossed The inlet of the Separator is not fully inserted into the socket The flushing water is entering the Separator at too high speed Wet bio bed MEASU2. switch to the next section 1st of August 2002
3. the drainage layer bark grinds in which a major part of the worms stays intact As an alternative the compartment is emptied completely and a new drainage layer is prepared see item 4 1 1 4 3 Maintenance Regularly check the drainage of the Bio Chamber and the consistency of the compost If needed sprinkle some saw dust over the compost Also check that the paper in the Bio Chamber does not build up a pyramid since that might cause a stop in the Separator if so adjust the composting section side ways or switch to the next section 5 SPECIAL SOLUTIONS 5 1 4 Urine Sorting Urine diversion 1st of August 2002 5 2 Urine sorting WCs may be connected to Aquatron toilet systems Please contact Aquatron International AB for more information UV Units UV Units accessory for killing of the bacteria in the fluid outlet after separation could be installed as an option Please contact Aquatron International AB for more information i F at Measurements in centimetres Figure 1 Aquatron 4x300 installation measurements 1st of August 2002 5 Cyclone lt Wire ring N Wrong Figure 2 Separator installation CR Correct gt The inlet pipes are fully inserted into the socket Wrong Gap between the inlet pipes inside the socket Figure 3 Connecting Separator and inlet pipe in coupler double socket 1st of August 2002 Color mark From AP aI 5 1 I
4. Figure 3 The pipe between WC and Separator has a too large inclination See Pipe Installation items 3 2 3 3 and 3 5 See item 1 and 2 above spary the inside of the Bio Chamber with an appropriate insecticide 1st of August 2002 9 7 MAINTENANCE HANDLING INSTRUCTION FOR AQUATRON 4x300 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 Drainage of the Bio Chamber Spread 25 litres of Bark grinds Note not peat moss into each of the Bio Chamber composting compartments Add some compost from the garden to insert micro organisms By this the composting process will get a more rapid start Composting A balance between Carbon and Nitrogen is required for an optimal compost In a latrine compost the Carbon comes mainly from the toilet paper and saw dust if inserted as sprinkling powder while the Nitrogen is in the faeces In the Aquatron systems a good balance between Carbon Nitrogen is achieved when using normal amounts of toilet paper If the compost when having a correctly installed Separator is still wet the reason might be too little Carbon Then sprinkle some saw dust over the compost When using too much toilet paper there is a risk of building up a waste pillar which may reach up to the Separator See item 7 5 Maintenance Monitoring of the Bio Chamber below Vermi composting To accelerate the composting process and to effectively reduce the volume reduction with approx 90 of original volume earthworms may be added Eisenia
5. Foetida also called Dung Worm or Red Wiggler or an equivalent specimen The worms should be added after a couple of weeks of usage The vermi composting process works best at temperatures between 12 and 25 C In year round usage a temperature above 15 C is recommended in the compartment where the Bio Chamber is installed At temperatures below 10 C the composting process and the activities of the worms is slowing down and their food supply will last longer which may be an advantage in buildings which are unused for a longer period of time The worms will migrate between the Bio Chamber compartments depending on the supply of waste THE BIO CHAMBER MUST BE INSTALLED IN A FROST FREE AREA FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE COMPOST WORMS Emptying the Bio Chamber When emptying a section in the Bio Chamber remove the compost using a shovel but leave a layer of approx 5 centimetres thickness This way you will keep the drainage layer bark grinds At extreme workload conditions or if the composting conditions are unfavorable further composting might be needed Maintenance monitoring of the Bio Chamber Check regularly the drainage of the Bio Chamber and the consistency of the compost If needed sprinkle some saw dust over the compost Also check that the paper in the Bio Chamber does not build up a pyramid which reaches up to the Separator since that might cause a stop in the Separator if so adjust the composting section slightly side ways or
6. GeO AQUATRON MODEL 4x300 sii ig ie min USER S MANUAL UNPACKING INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE Aquatron International AB Aquatron International AB Mail address Office address Phone Fax www aquatron se Box 2086 L v ngsv gen 8 468 590 304 50 info aquatron se SE 194 02 Upplands V sby Upplands V sby 468 590 304 94 Sweden Sweden 1st of August 2002 1 UNPACKNING The following parts are packed into the Bio Chamber Separator hose clip to fix the Separator parts together Wire ring a branch to be attached to the Bio Chamber outlet connection pipes between the Separator outlet and branch 90 Coupler double bend socket connecting the Separator and branch turning pole a shovel for the emptying of compost and a ventilation fan For pitch changes of the 110 mm inlet pipe a special angled coupler double socket is provided For height adjustments of the separator a triangular tray with adjusting knobs is provided 2 PREPARATIONS To install the AQUATRON toilet system you will need the following material in addition to the WC Components marked with an asterisk are included in the shipment Other items are to be purchased locally if needed PIPES WC to Separator 4 Bend x 90 to WC Amount depending on number of Water Closets to be connected 4 Coupler double sockets Amount depending on installation 4 Angled coupler double socket For 4 change of inlet pipe pitch 4 Pipes Amount depe
7. RE Check that the drainage holes are not blocked and that the drainage layer is according to the manual see item 4 1 1 Drainage of the Bio Chamber Check that the Separator was installed horizontally and that its vertical line is perpendicular to the Bio Chamber See Figure 2 Check that the Wire ring is positioned correctly and that the wires do not stick to the inside of the the Separator neck The wires should be slightly bent towards the middle of the Separator neck see Figure 2 Check that the cyclone is fully pushed down into the Separator neck and it rests firmly on the Wire ring See item 3 2 Installing the Separator and Figure 2 Check pitch of the inlet pipe At too large pitch fluid enters the Bio Chamber at beginning of the flushing at too low pitch fluid enters the Bio Chamber at the end of the flushing See item 3 5 Flushing Test See above The ventilation pipe is too short it does not extend over the roof The ventilation is coupled together with the other sewer ventilation of the house Backflow See Installing the Bio Chamber item 3 1 2 NOTE A vacuum valve must not be used Check the waterseal to assure that no odour is coming from the sewer system The ventilation pipe does not extend high enough above the roof It must be lengthened Mount a vane on the ventilation pipe Turn the active section slightly side ways or switch to the next section if needed Straighten the wires Adjust see
8. as national standards If needed use the special 4 angled coupler double socket in order to achieve the pitch transition see Figure 4 NOTE Turn the colour mark of the angled coupler double socket downwards Furthermore check that the inclination of the inlet pipe is smooth and that there are no depressions where fluid waste may gather The ventilation fan should be connected to the 100 mm attachment on top of the Bio Chamber and further to a separate vent channel The ventilation fan should be connected to a grounded AC 230 V electrical outlet NOTE The ventilation must have a separate vent pipe extending over the roof and must not be connected to the other sewer ventilation of the house as this may cause problems with odour and flies 3 4 Fluid outlet pipe installation 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 For the pipes between the fluid outlet of the separator and the Grey Water sewage there are two 4 connecting pipes included in the delivery The 75 cm pipe is for the vertical connection and is connected to the horizontal connection pipe length 80 cm by the 90 degree bent double coupler socket see figure 5 To this connection pipe is also connected the drain outlet from the Bio Chamber 2 diameter by the 2 Coupler single socket 90 bend and a branch See figure 6 The outlet should be firmly attached to the supporting Aquatron 4x300 platform One 110 mm diameter Water Seal must be installed before the connection to the regu
9. er part of the Separator Cyclone should rest upon the Wire ring Tighten the hose clip just 2 1st of August 2002 3 2 2 as much as needed to keep the upper and lower parts of the Separator together There must be no space between the Cyclone and the Wire ring see Figure 2 Place the triangular height adjustment tray on top of the Bio Chamber Position the separator on top of the tray and with the separator fluid outlet facing towards the perimeter of the Bio Chamber Turn the inlet of the Cyclone towards the pipe coming from the Water Closets Check that the Cyclone rests firmly on the Wire ring and tighten the hose clip 3 3 Pipe installation 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 Use 4 pipes between WC and Separator NOTE Only WC should be connected to the inlet of the Aquatron Separator Separate pipes should be used for sewage from bath kitchen laundry etc If these pipes are to be connected it should be done after the Aquatron system The Separator should be connected to a 4 double socket NOTE The Separator must be horizontal and its vertical line see Figure 2 perpendicular to the Bio Chamber The inlet pipe must be fully inserted into the socket see Figure 3 The horizontal distance between the WC and the Separator must be minimum 1 metre and that last metre closest to Separator should be pitched at 5 5 cm see Figure 4 At further distances the earlier part of the pipe should have a 1 horizontal slope or
10. lar sewer in order to prevent odours from the sewer system to enter the toilet composting system 3 5 Flushing test Ask someone to flush the WC with water only and check how much water is entering into the Bio Chamber If correctly installed when flushing with water only a maximum of 0 5 decilitres should go that way If too much water enters into the Bio Chamber there are two explanations 1 If the water enters the Bio Chamber at the beginning of the flushing the velocity of the incoming fluid is too high and the pitch is too large adjust decrease the pitch of the inlet pipe 1st of August 2002 3 2 If the water enters the Bio Chamber at the end of the flushing the velocity of the incoming fluid is too low and the pitch is too small adjust increase the pitch of the inlet pipe 4 COMPOSTING 4 1 Start up 4 1 1 Drainage of the Bio Chamber Spread 25 litres of Bark grinds layer Note Not peat moss into each composting compartment of the Bio Chamber The bark grinds should be evenly spread at the bottom of the compartments Add some compost from the garden in order to insert micro organisms By this the composting process will get a more rapid start Composting A balance between Carbon and Nitrogen is required for an optimal compost In a latrine compost the Carbon comes mainly from the toilet paper and saw dust if inserted as sprinkling powder while the Nitrogen is in the faeces In the Aquatron systems a good Ca
11. nding on installation Separator Grey Water 4 Connecting pipes 2 items For the fluid outlet of the separator sewage for vertical connection 75 cm for horizontal connection 80 cm 4 Coupler double sockets 2 items For connections 4 Coupler double socket 90 bend 2 items 4 Coupler single socket 90 bend T branch 110 mm 50 mm socket Connecting the Bio Chamber drain 2 Coupler single socket 90 bend Single socket for Bio Chamber drain MISCELLANEOUS Bark grinds 100 litres 2 bags at 50 litres Platform For the Bio Chamber Ventilation fan AC 230 V For the 100 mm ventilation channel 100 mm ventilation pipes For the Bio Chamber ventilation 3 INSTALLATION OF THE AQUATRON SYSTEM 3 1 Arrangement of the Bio Chamber 3 1 1 Position the platform firmly and horizontally then place the Bio Chamber steadily on the platform For measurements see Figure 1 3 1 2 The Aquatron system should be installed in a frost free compartment e optimal composting temperature is minimum 12 C 55 F e atvermi composting a temperature above 15 C 60 F is recommended e if necessary insulate the compartment and install a thermostat controlled electric heater 3 2 Installing the Separator 3 2 1 Put together the upper and lower parts of the Separator unless they are already assembled Check that the Wire ring is fully pushed down into the Separator neck and that the wires are not crossed The upp
12. rbon Nitrogen balance is achieved when using normal amounts of toilet paper If the compost having a correctly installed Separator still is wet the reason might be too little Carbon Then sprinkle some saw dust over the compost Vermi composting To accelerate the composting process and to effectively reduce the volume reduction with approx 90 of original volume earthworms may be added Eisenia Foetida also called Dung Worm or Red Wiggler or an equivalent specimen The worms should be added after a couple of weeks of usage Compost worms can normally be bought in gardening shops or in stores selling ecological products and equipments The worms may also be found in garden compost heaps The vermi composting process works best at temperatures between 12 and 25 C In year usage a temperature above 15 C is recommended in the compartment where the Bio Chamber is installed At temperatures below 10 C the composting process and the activities of the worms is slowing down and their food supply will last longer which may be an advantage in houses which are unused for a longer period of time The worms will migrate between the Bio Chamber compartments depending on the supply of food THE BIO CHAMBER MUST BE INSTALLED IN A FROST FREE AREA FOR THE SURVIVAL OF THE COMPOST WORMS 4 2 Emptying a Bio Chamber compartment Remove the compost using a shovel but leave a layer of approx 5 centimetres thickness By this you will leave
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