Eljen Mantis M5 Series Installation Manual
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- Page 1 System Design & Installation Manual Alabama August 2013 CORPORATION www.eljen.com Innovative Environmental Products & Solutions Since 1970...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Multiple Trench Plan View Series Pressure Distribution – Orifice Layout Fig. 5 Mantis M Fig. 6 Mantis Series Venting Diagram Fig. 7 Mantis Series 2” By-Pass Line, Close Up 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 2 www.eljen.com... -
Page 3: Glossary Of Terms
THAN 10% PASSING #100 SIEVE AND LESS THAN 5% PASSING A #200 SIEVE. Ask your material supplier for a sieve analysis to verify that your material meets the required specifications. Table 1: SPECIFIED SAND SIEVE REQUIREMENTS Eljen Mantis M Series ASTM C33 Specified Sand Requirements Specification... -
Page 4: Mantis M 5 Series General Description
To receive design standards for specially engineered dosing systems or commercial systems, contact Eljen’s Technical Resource Department at 1-800-444-1359. Mantis M5 series systems must be designed and constructed according to this Design & Installation Manual and the Alabama regulations governing the design, installation and operation of on-site wastewater treatment and disposal systems (hereinafter the Regulations). -
Page 5: Table 2 Mantis M
1. The disposal area shown above reflects a 40% reduction to conventional systems 2. Mantis M 5.1 unit = 2.0 ft²/lf or 10.0 ft² per unit 3. Mantis M 5.2 unit = 3.0 ft²/lf or 15.0 ft² per unit 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 5 www.eljen.com... -
Page 6: General System Information
However, if such units are proposed to be used, other measures should be taken to mitigate the increased nutrients to the field. Increasing the number of units used in the system or increasing the design flow would help. Please contact Eljen Corporation’s Technical Department with any questions, 1-800-444-1359. -
Page 7: Systems For Level Sites
1.0 General System Information 1.12 WATER SOFTENERS OR CONDITIONERS: Discharge of water softener or conditioner backwash to Eljen Products is not allowed. Discharge from these devices shall be into a separate disposal system meeting the requirements of State and Local Regulations. -
Page 8: Trench Installation And Design Guidance
Trench Width 2 ft Trench Width 3 ft Minimum Number of Units 72 M5.1 Units Minimum Number of Units 48 M5.2 Units System Area 720 ft System Area 720 ft 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 8 www.eljen.com... - Page 9 Divert surface runoff with diversion ditches or berms. Finish grade to prevent surface ponding. Seed or sod excavated areas to protect against erosion. Do not drive or pave over the disposal area. 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 9 www.eljen.com...
- Page 10 SPECIFIED SAND 6" 6' MIN 6" 12" 24" FIGURE 4: MANTIS M MULTIPLE TRENCH PLAN VIEW SPECIFIED SAND DISTRIBUTION BOX SEPTIC TANK 6" PER DESIGN NATIVE SOIL PER DESIGN 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 10 www.eljen.com...
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Page 11: Pumped System Guidance
SERIES PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION – ORIFICE LAYOUT FIGURE 5: MANTIS M FROM PUMP CHAMBER LOW PRESSURE PIPE 4" DIAMETER (LPP) PERFORATED PIPE CAP END OF 4" PIPE 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 11 www.eljen.com... -
Page 12: System Ventilation Guidance
D-box back to a knockout or riser on the septic tank or pump chamber. This maintains the continuity of airflow from the field. FIGURE 6: MANTIS SERIES VENTING DIAGRAM SHRUB MOUNDED BACKFILL OVER UNITS CLEAN BACKFILL FINISHED GRADE 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 12 www.eljen.com... - Page 13 6.0 System Ventilation Example Drawing FIGURE 7: MANTIS SERIES 2” BY-PASS LINE, CLOSE UP MIN 2" DIA BY- PASS AIR LINE PUMP D-BOX OUT TO SYSTEM TANK SEPTIC TANK 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design & Installation Manual Page 13 www.eljen.com...
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Page 14: System Care And Maintenance
DON’T wait for signs of system failure. Follow the maintenance advice in this manual. DON’T use garbage disposals unless your system has been designed according to the requirements of Eljen’s Design and Installation Guidelines. 2013 Alabama Mantis M Design &... -
Page 15: Recommended Notes On Design Plans
Pumped systems shall have an oversized distribution box utilizing a velocity reduction tee or baffle. Eljen mandates venting when the system will have more than 18” of cover material as measured from the top of the unit to finished grade. - Page 16 In the mid-1980s, we introduced our Geotextile Sand Filter products for the passive advanced treatment of onsite wastewater in both residential and commercial applications. Today, Eljen is a global leader in providing innovative products and solutions for protecting our environment and public health.
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