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SPECIFIC DETAILS OF THIS INSTALLATION Customer Name: Job/Invoice Number: Delivery/Handover Date: Tank Type: Number of Pumps: Pump Make: Pump Model: Pump Motor Voltage: Manhole Cover Rating: High Level Alarm Unit: Control Panel Model: For any queries relating to this equipment, or for the supply of spare parts, servicing and full technical support, please contact: Automated Environmental Systems Ltd., Unit 1, 1 Wimbledon Avenue, Brandon, Suffolk, IP27 0NZ...
PREFACE This Operating & Maintenance Manual is divided into various sections, each section providing information for the equipment supplied. WARNING: THIS IS GIVEN TO DENOTE DANGER TO PERSONNEL WHERE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH CAUTION: THIS IS GIVEN WHERE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR POLLUTION OF A SYSTEM BUT NOT A DANGER TO...
HEALTH & SAFETY (United Kingdom Health & Safety at Work Act 1974) Section 6 (a) of this Act requires manufacturers to advise their customers on the safety and serving of their products. The user’s attention is therefore drawn to the following: The appropriate sections of this manual must be read before working on the equipment 2.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before installation, operation or maintenance of the pump system, please read these instructions and the manufacturer’s specific equipment instructions carefully. System operation may cause injury. Take all necessary precautions. Wear necessary protective equipment. Any maintenance of this pump systems must be carried out by authorised and qualified personnel only.
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PUMP CHAMBER INSTALLATION GUIDELINES (United Kingdom Health & Safety at Work Act 1974) DO NOT BEGIN INSTALLATION OF THIS CHAMBER UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE REQUIREMENTS BELOW. THE CONCRETE BACKFILL SHOULD BE DESIGNED TO PROTECT THE CHAMBER FROM ALL EXTERNAL GROUND AND GROUND WATER PRESSURE.
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Pre-Installation Inspection Before installation an inspection of the chamber must be carried out to ensure no damage has occurred since delivery and to check all inlet and outlet connections are correct. Any changes or repairs cannot be made once installation has begun. Tank Installation •...
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• Continue filling the chamber with clean water whilst evenly backfilling in stages, maximum 1000mm each stage, ensuring the water level is 50mm below the level of the concrete backfill, repeating process until the concrete is approximately 300mm from the top of the chamber •...
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ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION NOTES • A cable duct is required with no sharp bends • Tank water should never exceed by more than 300mm past the backfill concrete level • The inlet(s) and cable duct(s) are to be cut on site to your own specifications, and should be properly sealed with rubber grommets •...
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CHAMBER SETUP GUIDELINES The following notes are a guideline for the setup of the chamber, pump and optional alarm. We recommend that the installation is supervised by a qualified engineer. • The bulkhead connection of the pipework set is to be attached through the discharge hole of the tank.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES • The pump alarm (if applicable) should be mounted indoors on a wall or vertical surface. • The alarm box floatswitch cable should be drawn back to your alarm box position through the underground cable duct. The cabling should not be cleated to surfaces but should be tidied by cable ties for easy removal for maintenance at a later date.
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MINI FOUL Packaged Pumping Station 450mm access frame and cover Cable duct cut to suit on site Ground level 270mm approx. 2 inch BSP discharge Inlet cut to suit on site Depth Non-return valve and dependent quick disconnect on tank size...
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FAULT FINDING (“Water in the chamber will not go down”) There is insufficient water to fully tilt the pump float switch. Add more water. 2. Inflow to the chamber is too great for the pump to cope with. Check the cause of the excessive inflow and rectify.
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MINI FOUL Pumping Station User Guide By following a few simple guidelines your MINI FOUL pumping station will provide many years of reliable service. This Automated Environmental Systems MINI FOUL Pumping Station is designed to handle domestic waste water and sewage only.
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