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

INSTALLATION

1. Prepare an excavation, having a diameter approximately
one foot larger than the
approximately three inches of the inspection port to extend
above normal ground level. Backfill with a six inch layer of
sand or gravel if otherwise unable to provide a smooth, level,
compact base. We recommend that the hole be roped off in
some fashion to prevent injury to passersby.
2. Utilizing lifting lugs provided, place the plant in the excavation
so that the inlet and outlet line up with the sewer piping.
The inlet line should slope down toward the plant and the
outlet line should slope down away from the plant. The plant
should be level within one-half inch, edge to edge.
3. Position inlet and outlet lines and make connections as
necessary, depending upon the construction materials. The
inlet line should be inserted and glued into the inlet elbow
and the discharge line should be inserted and glued into the
outlet coupling. Note: Open inspection port and make sure
discharge tee assembly is level and centered in clarifier prior
to attaching discharge piping. Fill the tank with water until
water flows from the discharge before back-filling. Backfill
around plant, up to the bottom of the discharge connections.
4. Do not install the air pump(s) in a low lying area where water
may accumulate. The air pump should be installed near the
control panel and within one hundred feet of the tank. Air
pump can be installed outdoors or in a clean, well ventilated
area, such as a tool room, garage, etc. If the linear air pump
is to be installed in an additional enclosure, the enclosure
must be approved by Delta in writing.
5. Mount the control panel in an area such that the alarm can
be heard and be readily observed. A 3-wire grounded GFI
circuit is required for safety. Install a disconnect switch near
the panel to visually disconnect the control panel from the
power source. All electrical work shall be done according to
NEC and local code requirements. The control panel must
be grounded. Connect the source ground wire to the ground
location in the panel.
6. The control panel is rated for indoor and outdoor use and
contains a fuse or circuit breaker for the air pump. An
electrical malfunction in the air pump or wiring to the air
pump will cause the fuse to blow or circuit breaker to trip.
The control panel also contains a pressure switch and visual
and audible alarm. Loss of air pressure caused by the
air pump system malfunction or a high water level in the
treatment plant will cause the alarm to sound and light to
illuminate.
7. Attach control panel to suitable mounting surface using all
four mounting holes on back of box. Use proper screws of
sufficient length to insure a secure and permanent mounting.
8. Control panel is rated for outdoor service; however, do not
place it where it can be immersed in rising water or where
run-off water such as from a roof will fall on it. Do not mount
it where it is subject to wetting from sprinklers, hoses, etc.
9. The control panel must never be connected to a circuit
that is not properly grounded. Never connect the unit to
a non-grounded circuit. If there is doubt, have a qualified
electrician check for proper grounding. The control panel
must be connected to a 20 amp maximum electric source
equipped with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) circuit breaker.
A standard circuit breaker can be replaced with a GFI circuit
breaker which can be obtained from almost any store that
sells electrical supplies.
tank and a depth that will allow
10. After the control panel is properly mounted, connect conduit
and install wiring as shown on drawings bound herein.
11. Install float switch wire from the control panel to the
treatment plant. Wire can be direct burial type UF 600
volt or can be installed in schedule 40 PVC conduit. Use
type THWN, 600 volt if installed in conduit. Wire must be
buried in accordance with NEC table 300-5. If in doubt,
bury 24 inches deep. Keep sufficient distance or depth
from air line to avoid confusion of pipes or damage to wiring
during installation or repair of air piping. Connect to the float
switch normally open contacts using underground rated
compound filled wire nuts. Float switch is not required when
a dual pressure switch is utilized which detects high water
conditions.
12. Connect the pressure air tubing to the 1/8" barb-fitting in
the air piping system. The air tubing should be protected by
conduit as shown on drawing.
13. Install 3/4" schedule 40-PVC piping between air pump and
treatment unit. A minimum of 12 inches ground cover is
recommended.
14. Turn power on to control panel. Air pump should start.
15. Check air piping joints for leakage using a soapy water
solution. Repair if necessary and then carefully backfill air
line and inlet and discharge piping and cover plant to grade
level.
16. Re-check water level in the tank.
17. Plant is ready to receive incoming sewage. No special
start-up procedures are required. The process is naturally
occurring and does not require any special additives
18. Test alarm circuit by momentarily squeezing air tubing and
allowing air pressure to decrease. This should take a few
minutes. Alarm should occur. Release air tubing and alarm
should stop. Lift float in tank (if included) to horizontal
position. Alarm should occur. Release float. Alarm should
stop. The audible alarm can be turned off by flipping the
toggle switch on the panel front door to the left.
19. Close cover to control panel, and lock if necessary.
20. In the event that a fuse blows, replace with time delay or slow
blow, 125 volt minimum voltage rating and the same amp
rating as the existing fuse.
21. The distribution of air to all drop lines must be uniform. If the
air flow is not evenly distributed, check the air pump or the
main air line.
22. Spend time with your customer whenever possible. Review
operation instructions. Be sure that the customer has a
manual to keep. This saves valuable time avoiding return
visits.
23. Retain these instructions for future reference.
24. n WARNING: CONTROL PANEL CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE
AND MUST ONLY BE INSTALLED AND SERVICED BY QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
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