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- Page 1 INSTALLATION & USER GUIDE BIOROCK TREATMENT UNITS: ECOROCK-700 ECOROCK-800 ECOROCK-900 1 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
- Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION GUIDE ......5 USER GUIDE ........... 27 APPENDICES .......... 39 2 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
- Page 3 The installation and commissioning of your BIOROCK® system should be carried out by a BIOROCK trained and approved installer. Your installer will be able to offer you a maintenance contract. The BIOROCK Warranty is only valid if the required maintenance is carried out by a BIOROCK trained and approved installer.
- Page 4 A. INSTALLATION GUIDE A. INSTALLATION GUIDE ECOROCK-700 to -900 UNITS 4 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.6.1 Incline too steep ...................... 19 VENTILATION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION ..............20 Ventilation of the Primary Tank ....................20 Ventilation of the BIOROCK® treatment unit ................. 21 Water distribution ........................21 BIOROCK® media ........................22 Securing the lids ........................23 6. -
Page 6: The Ecorock Sewage Treatment Plant
1.2 SIZING The ECOROCK-700 to -900 units have a capacity of 4*, 5*, 6* and 8* P.E. (Person Equivalent). The capacity of the individual ECOROCK unit can be increased if the required final effluent quality is of a lower standard than the results, achieved during the EN-12566-3 Performance test * Based 150 l.p.e.day... - Page 7 A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 1. THE ECOROCK TREATMENT PLANTS Do not dispose of the following items to the BIOROCK system: Kitchen or motor oils, fats, wax, resin, paint, solvents, hydrocarbon-based products (petrol, crude oil etc.), any pesticide or antibacterial product, items of a toxic nature, boiler or air-conditioning condensate, swimming pool backwash, rainwater, drainage water or ground-water.
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Page 8: Identification
Before installing please copy the serial number of each tank on to the documents to be kept by the customer (Appendix 5 of this Guide.) When looking at the tank facing the BIOROCK logo, the serial number is: - On an identification tag inside the tank, and... -
Page 9: Operating Principles Of The Ecorock Sewage Treatment Plant
Performance of the Primary Tanks (PT) If the Primary Tank being used is not a BIOROCK tank, make sure that the quality of the effluent from the PT meets the BIOROCK requirements. Proper ventilation of a PT is necessary, not only to avoid smell problems, but also to evacuate the gasses produced. - Page 10 A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 2. OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF ECOROCK 700->900 UNITS Minimum performance requirements of a Primary Tank* Effluent PT Average EN 12566-6: 2008 100 - 350 mg O 200 ± 50 mg O COD: 200 - 600 mg/l S.S.: 40 - 150 mg/l 80 ±...
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Page 11: Ecorock Treatment Unit - Operating Principle
The ECOROCK-700 to 900 consists of three biological filtration stages and one aeration stage. (See Appendice 1.6 : Détail of BIOROCK media layer) The pre-treated water is spread over the surface of the first layer of BIOROCK media by an effluent distribution system and penetrates into the media for purification. -
Page 12: Installation Layouts
A. INSTALLATION GUIDE > 3. INSTALLATION LAYOUTS Installation layouts The installation of the BIOROCK system depends on the available site, gradient, type of ground, the level of the water inlet and the discharge options. When the outlet for final effluent is not accessible, a sampling shaft should be installed. The pump shaft may be used as a sampling shaft. -
Page 13: Installation Of The Tanks
INSTALLATION OF THE TANKS INSTALLATION OF THE TANKS This chapter provides a guide to the installation and commissioning of the BIOROCK system. This manual cannot be a substitute for documentation and instructions from manufacturers of non- BIOROCK products integrated into the system by the user. -
Page 14: Principles And Constraints Of Installation Works
The distance between the side of the excavation and the tanks must be minimum of 300 mm Connections for the BIOROCK system are made with flexible seals with a diameter of 110 mm Local rules and legislation should be respected 4.1.2 Installation of the Primary Tank... -
Page 15: Installation Of The Ecorock Treatment Unit
Alternatively and if necessary an external pump well & pump can be installed after the system. The seals on the BIOROCK tanks are flexible and have a diameter of 110 mm The discharge pipe for the treated effluent should have a minimum gradient of 1% 4.1.3 Installation of the ECOROCK treatment unit... -
Page 16: Backfilling In Dry Ground Conditions
Appendix «Installation in high ground water conditions» The ECOROCK units can be installed in high ground water conditions with special precautions. If you don’t use a BIOROCK Primary Tank, please confirm with the other manufacturer that this Primary tank is suitable for high ground water conditions. - Page 17 A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. INSTALLATION OF THE TANKS For installations in a high water table area, ensure the adequate drainage of the excavation during installation and anchor the unit to the concrete slab Important: The tanks should be secured and anchored to the concrete base ...
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Page 18: Installation In Specific Sites
A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. INSTALLATION OF THE TANKS 4.4 INSTALLATION IN «DIFFICULT» AREAS AND SITES Conditions of installation: Difficult ground conditions can be unstable ground, clay, rocks, etc. If necessary, ensure the adequate drainage of the excavation during installation and anchor the unit to the concrete slab. -
Page 19: Installations Under Roads, Courtyards Or Storage Areas
A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 4. INSTALLATION OF THE TANKS 4.5 INSTALLATION UNDER ROADS, COURTYARDS OR STORAGE AREAS Installation conditions: Roads, courtyards or storage areas: The installation will be carried out in accordance with the preceding paragraphs, taking into account the nature of the soil. For an installation under roads, courtyards or storage areas, a distribution slab of reinforced concrete should be constructed and placed above the tanks ... -
Page 20: Ventilation And Water Distribution
A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. VENTILATION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION VENTILATION & WATER DISTRIBUTION Never smoke in the vicinity of the installation or sewage works in general. Never enter the tanks without taking the necessary safety precautions such as ventilation, air monitoring, air supply and other procedures as required. Always have someone else on site if entering confined spaces. -
Page 21: Ventilation Of The Biorock® Treatment Unit
5.3 WATER DISTRIBUTION Make sure the BIOROCK Media is saturated with clean water Make sure that the BIOROCK media is completely saturated with water DO NOT completely fill the tanks with water before unit is backfilled DO NOT use dirty or contaminated water ... -
Page 22: Biorock Media
In normal use the BIOROCK Media should not be removed or replaced. The top layer of the BIOROCK Media may have to be rinsed after a period of time if contaminated with solids. -
Page 23: Securing The Lids
A. INSTALLATION GUIDE 5. VENTILATION AND WATER DISTRIBUTION 5.5 SECURING THE LIDS The lids of the BIOROCK tanks should remain accessible for maintenance Always close and secure the lids after use. Always close and secure the lids Always keep the lids accessible... -
Page 24: Stopping And Restarting The System
The BIOROCK system remains efficient after a shutdown period. CONFORMITY AND WORK COMPLETION In all cases, the owner and the installer will jointly complete the installation checklist for BIOROCK Sewage Treatment Plants (Appendix 5) and send it back to the manufacturer at the address listed. -
Page 25: Warranty
10 years warranty on the BIOROCK® media * 25 years warranty on the BIOROCK® tanks * The 10 years warranty shall only apply if the annual maintenance is carried out by a BIOROCK® approved installer or supervised by a trained BIOROCK® Certified professional The 25 years warranty shall only apply if the installation is carried out by a BIOROCK®... - Page 26 The maintenance book must be made available in the event of a complaint. BIOROCK warranty: - 10 years on the BIOROCK Media (biological part of the treatment plant). - 25 years on BIOROCK tanks - 2 years on electrical options, supplied by BIOROCK...
- Page 27 B. USER GUIDE B. USER GUIDE BIOROCK TREATMENT UNITS: ECOROCK-700 ECOROCK-800 ECOROCK-900 27 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
- Page 28 2.2.1. Energy recovery ......................31 2.2.2. Material recycling ......................31 2.2.3. The BIOROCK Media ..................... 31 3. OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ............. 32 Primary Tank and Effluent filter ....................33 ECOROCK Treatment Unit ......................35 28 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016...
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Page 29: Safety Instructions
Therefore, always use plastic gloves and proper disinfectants if you come into contact with wastewater or with parts which have been in contact with wastewater. The term wastewater also includes the final effluent (the purified wastewater from the BIOROCK System). ... -
Page 30: Sustainable Development
Sludge produced in the Primary Tank must be removed by a licensed contractor. The used BIOROCK media can be returned to BIOROCK or to a BIOROCK Certified Partner for recycling. The effluent filter for the Primary Tank can be disposed after rinsing. -
Page 31: Polyethylene And Pvc
2.2.3 The BIOROCK media The BIOROCK media is inert but if there is a need to replace some of the media the dirty bags (once removed) must be cleaned before recycling. The used BIOROCK Media can be returned to the BIOROCK for recycling. -
Page 32: Operating And Maintenance Instructions
The summary below indicates the commissioning of your sewage treatment plant. Your sewage treatment plant can be free from any failures as the BIOROCK system does not require electricity. (In normal operation, and following the maintenance recommendations) -
Page 33: Primary Tank And Effluent Filter
Please check how often you need to empty your Primary Tank in line with local regulations. Please check if the Primary Tank has the required efficiency that is required by BIOROCK. See page 9, Chapter 2.1. MAINTENANCE GUIDE FOR THE PRIMARY TANK (PT) AND THE EFFLUENT FILTER (EF) - Page 34 B. USER GUIDE 3. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Effluent Filter cleaning and replacement The BIOROCK effluent filter should be checked annually and cleaned (rinsed) or replaced when required. Open the cover at the PVC pipe that provides access to the Effluent Filter ...
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Page 35: Ecorock Treatment Unit
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 3.2 THE ECOROCK TREATMENT UNIT The warranties including the 10 years BIOROCK warranty on the media shall only apply if the annual maintenance is carried out by a BIOROCK approved installer or supervised by a trained BIOROCK Certified professional. - Page 36 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning or replacement procedure for the BIOROCK Media: The BIOROCK Media can be removed using a metal hook or a rake. The BIOROCK media can be returned to a local BIOROCK partner. BIOROCK will arrange media recycling after use.
- Page 37 The BIOROCK Media may settle progressively as the water flows through it. This generally occurs after some years of usage. Should this occur, just shake the BIOROCK media bags manually and placed them back in the baskets. Make sure that each layer of bags completely covers the surface of the Treatment Compartment with no free space between the bags which should always overlap each other.
- Page 38 68 holes Top view Bottom view Check water dispersion on top of the BIOROCK media and clean the water distribution system using a hosepipe if necessary. a/ Open the lid and remove the 50mm water inlet pipe. b/ Remove water distribution system and water dispersion plate.
- Page 39 1.3 Drawing of an ECOROCK-900 treatment unit (6PE) ............... 42 1.5 Aeration & Water distribution schematic of an ECOROCK Treatment unit ......44 1.6 Cross section of the layers of BIOROCK Media in an ECOROCK Treatment unit ....45 Appendix 2: Installation drawings of the BIOROCK installations with ECOROCK units 2.1 Drawing (Cross section) of 1x ECOROCK Treatment unit...
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Page 40: Drawing Of An Ecorock-700 Treatment Unit (4Pe)
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Drawing of an ECOROCK-700 treatment unit 40 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE... -
Page 41: Drawing Of An Ecorock-800 Treatment Unit (5Pe)
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Drawing of an ECOROCK-800 treatment unit 41 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE... -
Page 42: Drawing Of An Ecorock-900 Treatment Unit (6Pe)
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Drawing of an ECOROCK-900 treatment unit 42 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE... - Page 43 APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Aeration and water distribution scheme (without pumping well) 43 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
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Page 44: Aeration & Water Distribution Schematic Of An Ecorock Treatment Unit
APPENDICES APPENDIX 1 Drawing (Cross section) showing the layers of BIOROCK® Media in an ECOROCK unit 44 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE... -
Page 45: Cross Section Of The Layers Of Biorock Media In An Ecorock Treatment Unit
APPENDICES APPENDIX 2 APPENDIX 2 45 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE... -
Page 46: Drawing (Cross Section) Of 1X Ecorock Treatment Unit Plant In Dry Ground Conditions
APPENDICES APPENDIX 4 MAINTENANCE AND ACTIONS FORM To be completed – TO BE KEPT BY THE USER DATE OF FIRST COMMISSIONING: ….…… / …….… / ………. Product N° of tank: (see page 9 in the user’s guide) Warning: Please keep sludge emptying documents and proofs validated by the contractor. DATE WORK CARRIED OUT CONTRACTOR... -
Page 47: Registration Form For Your Biorock Plant
APPENDICES 47 / 47 Installation and User guide – ECOROCK 700 to 900 Units – 05-12-2016 PAGE...
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