Installation Guide

Each bend or change of direction causes minor losses, which
must be deducted from the discharge performance figures in
accordance with the usual head loss practice. (Rough guide:
reduce discharge height by 3 feet for each 90° turn).
The discharge pipe work can be made from
3/4" diameter
material. Copper (Type M), CPVC or PVC. Use long turn bends
and not elbows, elbows are not normally available in plastic
piping, use two 45° pieces back to back to make a 90° elbow.
The connection to the soil-stack or sewer pipe should be
made with an approved wye fitting.When in doubt about this
procedure please have a plumbing contractor install this for you.
As an optional accessory, we recommend the installation of
an external alarm system “SANIALARM” (fitted to the lid of the
unit), which warns the user in case of abnormal water level
inside the case. This is available from your Saniflo supplier.
2.7 - SEWER PIPE (COPPER, CAST IRON, PVC, ABS)
1.Install an appropriate wye fitting into the sewer pipe, (with
1
1/2" branch hub).
2. Read point 3a first if using a copper wye. Glue a bushing,
((spigot x FPT) 1 1/2" x 3/4") into the 1 1/2" hub of the Y fitting.
3. Screw male adapter, ((MPT x Hub)
3/4" x 3/4" sweat) into
the bushing, when discharge piping is in copper buy brass
adapter, when in CPVC buy CPVC adapter.
a. When in copper; solder a length of pipe to the male adapter
first, allow to cool then screw assembly into female bushing
into the branch socket. When soldering pipe systems together,
wind a wet rag around the plastic to keep it cool. Maintain at
least a distance of 6” between the plastic and the piece
soldered. Use Teflon tape or 100% Teflon dope on male
thread. Any other dope product will deteriorate plastic material.
b. When using CPVC material, use glue to glue the CPVC
pipe into the ABS fitting. Caution: Do not use ABS glue on
CPVC materials, as the plastic will not bond.
2.8 - CONNECTION TO ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
All wiring should be in accordance with the applicable
electrical code in your territory. The macerating system requi-
res a single-phase 120-volt, 15 Amp. supply. When
installed in a bathroom, the receptacle should be 40 inches
away (in a straight line) from a shower or bathtub. Connect
only to receptacle protected by a ground fault circuit
interrupter (GFCI).
Warning: risk of electric shock - this pump is suplied with a
grounding conductor and grounding type attachment plug to
reduce the risk of electrical shock. Be certain that it is
connected only to a properly grounded - type receptacle.
2.9 - CONNECTION TO A VENT SYSTEM
Saniplus : See page 3 drawing 7d
The macerating unit must be vented. It has 2 inlets on the top
of the cover: a 1
1/2" cap and a hole of smaller diameter.
The unit must be connected to a vent system according to the
plumbing codes. Put the waste inlet (provided) on the cap and
clamp it down.Then, connect the vent pipe. Note that all fixtu-
res connected to the system must also be vented.
Warning: Do not use an air admittance valve or a
mechanical spring-loaded venting device, as these
devices are one-way valves. The air pressure in and
outside the macerating unit must be equal, a “cheater”
vent will obstruct the airflow one direction.
Note: The smaller diameter
1/2" hole must be plugged with a
plastic cap supplied (i).
2.10 - ACTIVATING THE UNIT
1. Ensure that the toilet is free of building debris prior to
activating.
2. Open the shut-off valve and let the tank fill up.
3. Ensure power supply is on.
4. Flush several times with intervals in between depositing a
few sheets of toilet paper into the bowl to check discharge
piping. Usually, there should be no paper remaining in the
bowl after each flush.
3
USAGE
The normal domain of application of SFA macerating units only
concerns the disposal of human waste, toilet paper and water.
SANIPLUS is designed for family use only and cannot accept
without damage the disposal of sanitary items such as
condoms, tampons, sanitary pads and cotton swabs.
CAUTIONARY NOTES:
Do not discharge any acids, alkaloids, solvents painting,
paint strippers, food waste, plastic bags, metal such as
nails, hairpins, wood, building materials, kitty litter or
anything that could halt or damage or corrode the unit.
Disregarding the above might damage the macerating unit
and shall void your warranty.
Do not hang bleach blocks or hydrochloride cleaners in the
toilet tank. These solutions have been shown to
deteriorate the plastic and neoprene components of the
flush and fill valves, and may cause leaks. In the event of a
power loss do not use the toilet or any other sanitary
fixture connected to the macerating unit since it will not
work until the power is restored.
The toilet works as a conventional flushing toilet and needs no
maintenance in normal use. However, there is nothing wrong
with cleaning out the macerating unit once a year. Do not use
bleach (Be careful not to let water enter the electrical cord
opening).
The macerating unit starts automatically once the toilet is
flushed or the bath, shower, hand basin, etc. discharge and
cease operation once the contents have been pumped away.
Whenever the unit is not to be used for long periods of time
(vacation, power failure, maintenance, etc.) turn off the water
supply to the tank and flush the unit to evacuate the water. No
leakage into the bowl should ever be permitted from the tank.
In areas, which are prone to freezing, the total system must
be properly winterized.This includes the draining of all pipes,
the toilet tank and bowl and the macerating tank. The
macerating system is simple to winterize. Pour a jug of plum-
bers’anti-freeze into the tank and flush the toilet. This will
cause the macerating unit to activate and all remaining water
will be replaced by plumber’s anti-freeze. No parts or labour
are warranted when a breakdown occurs due to freezing.
Ensure that there are no faucets left open. Drops will
eventually fill up the pump and the resultant repeated
start-stop of the motor may heat up to such an extent, that
the thermal overload switch may eventually operate and
automatically stop the motor, thus possibly causing a flood.
4
PROBLEM SOLVING
4.1 - CHECKUP
The macerating unit is very reliable. With normal use long
service is assured. However, in certain cases an incident may
occur which you may rectify yourself. Before taking any action
check the following points:
1. Plumbing system. Flush system, water supply turned on.
2. Electrical system. G.F.C.I. breaker on. Receptacle on. Fuse
okay. Breaker on. Male plug still in receptacle. Check that
the thermal overload has not operated; (wait approximately
20 minutes for unit to reactivate).
3. Hydraulic System. Check that the discharge and vent pipe
are not blocked.
If the macerating unit turns on intermittently without the flush
having been activated or water having been discharged,
check that water out of the toilet tank is not leaking into the
bowl. Or, that there is no leakage back into the macerating
unit due to incorrect seating of the check valve and/or that the
discharge elbow is seated properly.
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