Operation, Maintenance – Clarus Environmental Turbine STEP Systems User Manual

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Operation

• If the system is dosing a collection system, drainfield, sand filter,

wetland, or some other secondary wastewater treatment system,

the ideal dosing pattern should be known and applied.

• The high water alarm will indicate the system needs maintenance.

However, regular maintenance by trained professionals is a neces-

sary part of operation.

• During operation, the system owner must continue to use proper

septic tank ownership practices. Ground garbage, hair, grease, and

non-flushable paper products should be prevented from entering

any septic system. These materials will be prevented from entering

the drainfield by the filter apparatus, but abuse of the system will

result in the need for more frequent servicing.

Maintenance

For your personal safety and health, a high quality pair of rubber gloves are recommended while servicing this unit. For your

personal health, always wash your hands with antibacterial soap after servicing this unit.

Always disconnect pump and panel from its power source before servicing.

GENERAL

Clarus Environmental Turbine STEP Systems require periodic mainte-

nance to remain in operational condition. A qualified service technician

should carry out the required maintenance. These technicians will not only

service the pump unit, but can assess the health of the septic tank.

SERVICE FREQUENCY

• The system contains an effluent filter. This filter will prevent sol-

ids larger than 1/16

”

from entering the pump compartment. The

filter will require cleaning. The cleaning interval is determined by

household use patterns. For example, a low water use household

with no children may need a filter cleaning and inspection on yearly

intervals, but a larger family may require filter maintenance every

six months, or sooner. The pump tank and pump should be ser-

viced at a minimum each time the septic tank is pumped. Annual

inspections by trained professionals are recommended.

• Continual alarm indicator activation between service intervals is a

clear indicator that the system is not being serviced often enough.

The alarm indicates a high liquid level and service is required

immediately to avoid flooding and back up into the house.

SERVICING THE UNIT

During filter maintenance, the service technician must perform the

following:

• Check the sludge level of the septic tank. If the sludge level ap-

proaches 50% of the pump basin inlet height then, the septic tank

needs to be pumped.

• The pump should be removed, cleaned, and inspected. Any de-

fective components should be replaced. Inspect and remove any

sand, debris, or mud present in the pump vault.

• Inspect the panel for any presence of moisture in enclosure, loose

connections, and general component condition.

• Check for proper location and unobstructed float operation.

To remove the filter pack only:

1. The filter pack can be removed on a periodic basis for inspection

and servicing without disturbing the pump and piping. Remove the

riser cover only after disconnecting power to both the pump

and alarm.

2. Remove the float tree assembly. Remove filter pack from pump

tank by pulling the handle on the filter pack towards the pump(s)

and through the opening on the top of tank. Place each component

over the septic tank opening and hose down thoroughly. The cord-

age from the junction box to the float tree should be of sufficient

length to avoid the necessity of disconnecting the electrical wiring

in the junction box. Do not disturb wiring connection unless floats

or pump is being replaced or repaired.

3. Reinstall assemblies back in pump tank.

4. Follow

Startup procedures located in CL0140E to get system

running again.

To remove the entire system:

1. The pump and pump tank must be removed for cleaning and

servicing of the septic tank. This provides an opening for pump-

ing out the septic tank. Remove the riser ring cover only after

disconnecting power to both the pump and alarm.

2. Remove the float tree assembly. Remove filter pack from pump

tank by pulling the handle on the filter pack towards the pump(s)

and through the opening on the top of pump tank. Hose off each

assembly as it is being removed to avoid any spillage of sewage

or effluent outside the septic tank.

3. Disconnect the pipe union in the discharge pipe to remove the

pump from pump vault. The cordage from the junction box to the

pump should be of sufficient length to avoid the necessity of dis-

connecting the electrical wiring in the junction box. Do not disturb

wiring connection unless pump is being replaced or repaired.

4. Lift the pump vault out of the riser and stand upright on ground or

level working surface.

5. Place each component over the septic tank opening and hose

down thoroughly. Also hose down the inside and outside of pump

tank.

6. Reinstall pump tank and related assemblies back in septic tank in

reverse order.

7. Follow

Start-up procedures located in CL0140E to get system

running again.