Solids Removal - Delta Environmental Products ECOPOD-N Series Safety Instructions Installation And Service Manual

Warnings
1. The proper operation of this or any other home sewage
system depends upon proper organic loading and the life
of the microorganisms inside the system. Delta is not
responsible for the in-field operation of a system, other
than the mechanical and structural workings of the plant
itself. We cannot control the amount of harsh chemicals
or other harmful substances that may be discharged into
the system by the occupants of a household, we can only
provide a comprehensive owner's manual that outlines
substances that should be kept out of the system.
2. Hydraulic overloading (flows in excess of design flow) may
cause the sewage treatment system not to perform to the
fullest capabilities.
3. Ants have been shown to be destructive to the air pump.
Regular care should be taken to prevent infestation of ants
near the system. Damage or destruction by ants is not
covered under manufacturer's warranty.
4. Your State or Local Health Department may require
other pieces of equipment to function separately or in
conjunction with equipment manufactured by Delta
Environmental Products. Delta Environmental Products
is not responsible for the mechanical or electrical safety
of equipment it does not manufacture or supply with its
ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System.
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Particular care should be used in evaluating the electrical
or mechanical safety of equipment manufactured by others.
This may include but not be limited to electrical control
panels or air pumps.
5. If electrical service has not been installed for checking air
distribution system during installation, and if an extension
cord is used to test the air pump, never leave the extension
cord plugged in. Remove it after testing is completed.
6. Due to a possible fire hazard, DO NOT plug into service
equipment or power pole and DO NOT use extension cords.
All electrical work performed by the installer or others must
be in accordance with the National Electrical Code and
Local Codes.

Solids Removal

The ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System is
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designed to provide years of trouble free operation.
Determination of the need for solids removal can be done through
a simple test. A one quart sample should be pulled from the
reactor tank and can be done so through the 4" sample port.
Allow the sample to settle in a clear one quart jar for one hour.
If the solids content exceeds 25 percent of the total volume
after settling or more than 13 inches of sludge the treatment
unit should be pumped out. Call your local authorized sewage
disposal service to have the tank contents pumped out and
disposed of properly.
The method of pumping out should be as follows:
• The air pump should in the off position.
• Remove all of the solids from both the reactor tank and
primary tank.
After the pump-out process is complete, fill the tank with fresh
water to normal operating level.
Refer to the Installation Instructions to get the treatment plant
back into operation.
Should indication of improper operation be observed at any point
in time, contact your local distributor.
NOTE: THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH PUMPING THE
TREATMENT SYSTEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY
AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE POLICY.
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