Operation manual ACO Clara List of contents: 6.4.6 Quality of treated water ............15 Introduction................3 6.4.7 Check of concentration of activated sludge – sedimentation test..15 What water we can treat ............3 6.4.8 Check of treated water ............15 Safety..................4 6.4.9 Discharging of condensate water from aeration system ..16 General requirements regarding occupational safety .....4...
Operation manual ACO Clara Introduction This manual is valid for type line: ACO Clara 19-38 The illustrations used in this manual are only of an informative character ACO Clara 24-48 and they are not necessarily in accord with your type of plant.
Operation manual ACO Clara Safety General requirements regarding occupational safety All work related to the operation and maintenance of the plant should It is recommended that two persons operate and maintain the plant. only be performed by persons manually and mentally qualified for such activity, namely after thorough familiarization with this manual.
Description of plant General description The waste water treatment plants of the ACO Clara line (hereinafter refer- ted activation tank (Pos. 5) and a final sedimentation tank (Pos. 6), from red to as plants) consist of a main tank made of polypropylene divided where the treated water is drained by an overflow across the drain of the into other technological parts.
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Operation manual ACO Clara Technical information ACO Clara 19 - 38 24 - 48 30 - 60 38 - 76 48 - 96 60 - 120 Nominal size in PE Nominal hydraulic load [m /day] 9.45 12.0 15.0 Nominal biological load BOD...
Operation manual ACO Clara Check of plant type, nameplate The nameplate is placed under the cover on the wall of the bodywork in accordance with CE certification as per the EN 12566-3 standard. Legend: PE – scope of usage, number of equivalent inhabitants Article Number –...
Operation manual ACO Clara Inlet and outlet pipes The plant is supplied with firmly fixed built-in inlet (Pos. 1) and outlet pipes (Pos. 2) DN 200. The inlet pipe is labeled INLET and the outlet pipe is labeled OUTLET. Air-lift pumps The pumping of raw water, the recirculation of activated sludge, and the inlet).
Operation manual ACO Clara Mechanical pretreatment The mechanical pretreatment is divided into two chambers using a partiti- The pretreated water from the second chamber is continuously pumped on with holes. The first is open to the inlet pipe. Here solids are deposi- by the air-lift pump for raw sewage water (Pos.
The waste water enters the ACO Clara unit via the inlet pipe and flows the water surface. This device can reduce maintenance work during ope- into the first chamber of the primary treatment tank.
It is necessary to use a beam hanger. For manipulation with unit always use a beam hanger. Always handle in a horizontal position with a view to the strength of the materials used. ACO Clara 19-38 24-48 30-60 38-76 48-96...
ACO Clara Installation in the ground Installation procedure: The ACO Clara waste water treatment plant is designed as a self-suppor- ting plastic tank for installation in a ground bed without any concrete encasement. The procedure for embedding the plant in the ground described below is intended for the installation of the inlet pipe to a depth of 0.8 m...
Operation manual ACO Clara Description of individual checks and maintenance work This chapter provides information on the checking process and describes The troubleshooting is described in the following chapter, Chapter 7. the state in which the plant is in good technical and operating condition.
Operation manual ACO Clara 6.4.3 Functions of air-lift pumps 6.4.7 Check of concentration of activated sludge – sedimentation test The air-lift pumps for the pumping of raw sewage water and the air-lift pump for the pumping of return sludge are To perform the test you need a graduated cylinder with a volume of in continuous operation.
Operation manual ACO Clara Alternative solution 6.4.9 Discharging of condensate water from The removal of surplus sludge can be carried out by draining a partial volu- aeration system me of activated sludge with a sludge pump external to the plant (to be used...
Operation manual ACO Clara Replacement procedure: 6.4.14 Replacement of aeration elements • Turn off the blower • Pump out the water from activation tank and final sedimentation tank in The working life of the aeration elements is 5-8 years. a way to leave app. 150 mm water above the elements (app. 350 mm...
Operation manual ACO Clara Plant breakdown The means of purification using activated sludge requires a steady flow be allowed to resume work again after a fresh commencement of opera- of waste water containing organic substances that represent nutrition for tion as specified in Chapter 6.1.
Operation manual ACO Clara Troubleshooting An overview of possible faults of the technological plant equipment and how they can be remedied can be found in the following table: Fault Possible cause Remedy procedure Blower does not work (no Failure of circuit breaker for connection.
Operation manual ACO Clara Certification During long-term testing as per EN 12566-3 in an accredited Guaranteed average values for nominal hydraulic and biological laboratory the following average values were achieved: loading is: ....9.5 mg/l ....25 mg/l CHSK ....59.0 mg/l COD....90 mg/l NL ....16.4 mg/l...
Operation manual ACO Clara Operation manual for blowers Installation The blower must be located on a leveled platform to prevent biased stra- The blower must always be installed above the in on the diaphragms that could lead to reduced component life of the water level!! If it is set below, the back-flowing blower.
Operation manual ACO Clara 9.6.1 Filter element cleaning Clean the filter element quarterly. A clogged filter element can cause overheating or pump failure. • If the filter element is heavily clogged, wash it with a neutral detergent. Rinse with water and dry it in the shade.
Operation manual ACO Clara 12. Undo the nut or 13. Remove the diap- 14. Set the new diap- 15. Set the new valve 17. Pull out the magnet 18. Push in the conne- bolt. hragm. hragm and fix box and fasten it support jig.
Operation manual ACO Clara 9.6.5 Magnet replacement Follow the procedure of valve box and diaphragm replacement (1 – 7, 9 -12). 1. Remove the diaphragm and pull out the diaphragm and the magnet 2. Set the new magnet 3. Insert the diaphragm and the magnet from the other side.
Operation manual ACO Clara Pictograms for maintenance and service Warning Notice High Voltage High Voltage Qualified Staff Only qualified staff may according to ANSI Marked operations may work on electronic American, National only be executed by components qualified electricians StandardsInstitute...
Operation manual ACO Clara Maintenance and service for lamella blowers DT 4.25 and DT 4.40 year D-42279 Wuppertal www.becker-international.com type frequency speed MAX. power required inlet capacity m /h PRESSURE mbar max. pressure MAX. PRESSURE mbar year D-42279 Wuppertal www.becker-international.com...
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Operation manual ACO Clara 3 ph L2 L1 L3 I > I > I > U1 V1 W1 1 ph +1,0 bar < 2m / 3/4“ MAX. +29,5 in.Hg > 2m...10m / 1“...
Operation manual ACO Clara Maintenance and service for side channel blower SV 5.250/2 MAX. year D-42279 Wuppertal PRESSURE www.becker-international.com type frequency speed MAX. power required inlet capacity m /h MAX. PRESSURE mbar pressure VACUUM mbar mbar vacuum MAX. VACUUM year D-42279 Wuppertal www.becker-international.com...
Operation manual ACO Clara 9.10 Maintenance and service for side channel blower SV 8.190 MAX. year D-42279 Wuppertal PRESSURE www.becker-international.com type frequency speed MAX. power required inlet capacity m /h mbar pressure MAX. PRESSURE VACUUM mbar vacuum MAX. VACUUM mbar...
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Operation manual ACO Clara =OFF VACUUM PRESSURE...
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Operation manual ACO Clara PRESSURE VACUUM x x x D: 75 mm H: 170 mm No.: 909568...
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The ACO Group – a strong family you can trust. All reasonable care has been taken in compiling the information in this document. All recommendations and suggestions on the use of ACO products are made without guarantee since the conditions of use are beyond the control of the Company. It is the customer’s responsibili- ty to ensure that each product is fit for its intended purpose and that the actual conditions of use are suitable.
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