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Geotextile Sand Filter British Columbia Design & Installation Manual Represented By: BWD Engineering Inc. Surrey, BC Tel: 604-957-3611 www.bwdengngineering.com February 2019 www.eljen.com CORPORATION Innovative Onsite Products & Solutions Since 1970...
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Note: Please make sure you are using the most current version of this manual by going to www.eljen.com...
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Infiltrative Surface Sequential Distribution *See also SPM-V3, Volume I, Section 1.1 Glossary...
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Cover fabric substitution is not allowed Note: If modules are spaced end-to-end in trench applications, fabric must be cut and allowed to drape over and protect the ends of each spaced module. A continuous run of geotextile fabric is not allowed for these applications.
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Note: When pumping to D-box do not exceed D-box manufacturer’s maximum flow rate...
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all perforated holes not discharging at least 15 cm onto a GSF module must be sealed.
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PAINTED STRIPE FACING UP all perforated holes not discharging at least 15 cm onto a GSF module must be sealed. Note: If modules are spaced end-to-end, fabric must be cut and allowed to drape over and protect the ends of each spaced module.
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Note: Refer to Figure 12 for Design Illustration. Note: If modules are spaced end-to-end, fabric must be cut and allowed to drape over and protect the ends of each spaced module. A continuous run of geotextile fabric is not allowed for these applications.
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all perforated holes not discharging at least 15 cm onto a GSF module must be sealed. Note: If modules are spaced end-to-end, fabric must be cut and allowed to drape over and protect the ends of each spaced module. A continuous run of geotextile fabric is not allowed for these applications.
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NOTE: Half-pipe must cover any hole above the A42 module that is within 15 cm of the edge. If modules are spaced end-to-end, fabric must be cut and allowed to drape over and protect the ends of each spaced module. A continuous run of geotextile fabric is not allowed for these applications...
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Note: Middle cross-over pipes (not shown) are recommended for systems over 15 m (50 ft) long. Contact Eljen for Cross-Over pipe details if needed. Cross-Over and end loop pipes are not required on Pressure or Serial Bed Systems...
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Note: Do not end loop bed systems on slopes.
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