TABLE OF CONTENTS Pg. No ® 1. About Taylex ..……..…………………………………………….4 …...………5 2. What is a Home Sewage Treatment Plant (HSTP) …...…………………….……………5-6 3. How does a HSTP work? ……………………….……………….7 4. What does a HSTP need? ……………………….……………….8 5. What upsets the balance? ……………………………….…………………9 6.
® 1. ABOUT TAYLEX ® Taylex is an Australian Company which commenced business in 1969 manufacturing the first purpose designed Home Sewage Treatment Plant in Australia. Our Head Office and factory is based in Ormeau, Queensland. Proudly Australian Owned and Australian Made. ®...
2. WHAT IS A HOME SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT (HSTP)? Also known as an Aerated Wastewater Treatment System (AWTS).Aerobic Treatment Unit (ATU) or a Secondary Treatment System (STS). A HSTP is a tank that contains and treats all of the waste water generated from your home.
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® AN EXPLANATION OF HOW YOUR TAYLEX ABS OPERATES ® Taylex ABS Home Owner’s Manual Page. 6...
4. WHAT DOES A HSTP NEED? FOOD A GOOD ENVIRONMENT FOOD This is supplied in the water we discharge into the tank. It comes from the toilets, hand basins, sink, showers, washing machine, in fact anything that we put down the sink or flush down the toilet.
5. WHAT UPSETS THE BALANCE The greatest cause of problems with your treatment plant are cleaning products and the washing machine. Remember, when using these products, please adhere to the manufacturer’s recommended measured dosage. (Do not free pour) ANTIBIOTICS Never pour antibiotics down the sink or flush down the toilet. This can cause problems throughout the system.
6. SUITABLE PRODUCTS All products should be used in moderation – The products listed below are suitable for use based on the dosage amount recommended by the product manufacturer. DISWASHING LIQUIDS Adds Greenapple Bushlands Morning Fresh Palmolive Sunlight Finish for Dishwashers (limit quantity) Rinse Aid SURFACE CLEANERS Jiff Cream Cleaner...
7. AVOIDABLE PRODUCTS ALL WIPES Do not dispose of wipes in the toilet. Wipes do not breakdown and can cause costly problems with Irrigation Pumps, Filters and Sprinklers. ANTIBACTERIAL SOLUTIONS Antibiotics Milton Tablets Napisan Toilet Cleaners Bio-Ad Nappy Fresh Nursil Toilet Duck Bio Jo Nappy Plus...
® 8. HOW TO LOOK AFTER YOUR TAYLEX HSTP Never turn the electricity supply to the plant OFF*. Turning the supply OFF will: 1. Stop the air supply and kill the bacteria. 2. Flood the system 3. Disable the alarm system 4.
® 9. SERVICING YOUR TAYLEX HSTP All HSTP are required by State laws to be serviced on a regular basis. Your local municipality enforces these laws. Systems may only be serviced by appropriately trained and licensed Wastewater Service personnel. ® There are better reasons for servicing your Taylex HSTP than just complying with the law.
10. WARRANTY Advanced Blower System is covered by a full manufacturer’s warranty. ® Every Taylex There is a 15 year warranty* on the pre-cast concrete or plastic tank. There is also a 3 year* warranty on all electrical and mechanical components including the irrigation pump (a 12 month standard warranty and a further 24 months extended warranty is available when you ®...
11. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTROLLER Introduction ® The Taylex ABS Eco Control Panel has a number of features that are explained in this section. The basic purpose of the Eco Control Panel is to monitor and control the functioning of the Treatment Plant’s air blower, pump and to register an alarm when it detects a fault in the system.
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2. General ® The Taylex ECO Controller Assembly (complete with Controller, Control Panel Box, 3 x GPO Assembly and Blower Box) is classed as electrical equipment and has been certified to comply with AS/NZS3820 and AS/NZS 3100:2017, meeting the Electrical Safety requirements in Australia and New Zealand.
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3. Normal Operation at Start-up ® Every time the power is switched on to your Taylex ABS Eco Control Panel, the display (A) will flash twice. The audible alarm will sound in unison with the 2 flashes, this is a TEST MODE.
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12. Alarm Codes ALARM MEANING ACTION 1 Flash This is normal operation No action required 3 Flashes The water level is high Please refer below 5 Flashes There is no air flow Call your Service Agent 3 & 5 Flashes Tripped Circuit Breaker Reset or Call your Service Agent 3 Flashes –...
13. WHO TO CONTACT FOR HELP / TROUBLESHOOTING Before you call for help and to avoid unnecessary call out fees, check these items before you call for assistance: 1. Is the power turned ON at the plant? 2. Are there lights ON in the panel face? 3.
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For Assistance Please Call Your Authorised Distributor www.taylex.com.au 1300 TAYLEX If the office is closed, a recorded message will give you a 24 Hour Assistance Hotline for your area. (If no answer please leave your name and number on the message bank) Home Owner’s Manual for Taylex ®...
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