AK INDUSTRIES SEPTIC TRAINING MANUAL 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION SECTION 1: SEPTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.1 SEPTIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1.2 SEPTIC SYSTEM PROCESS FLOW 1.3 SEPTIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS SECTION 2: MAINTAINING A SEPTIC SYSTEM 2.1 INSPECT HOME AND COMPONENTS 2.2 INSPECT TANK SLUDGE LEVEL 2.3 PUMP SLUDGE FROM TANK SECTION 3: DO’S AND DON’TS 3.1 DO’S 3.2 DON’TS SECTION 4: SEPTIC AND PUMP TANKS 4.1 STANDARD SEPTIC TANKS 4.2 AIO (ALL-IN-ONE) SEPTIC TANKS 4.3 PUMP TANKS SECTION 5: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.
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SECTION 1: SEPTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.1 SEPTIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 3 6 8 7 5 9 4 12 14 10 11 13 Figure 1 16 17 15 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. House Vent Septic Pipe Optional Septic Pipe Vent Septic Tank Inlet Tee Inlet Access Access Risers Access Lids Floating Solids 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Liquid Level Settled Solids Outlet Access Outlet Tee Discharge Pipe Distribution Box Drain field Percolation/ Purification Groundwater 4 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
SECTION 1: SEPTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.2 SEPTIC SYSTEM PROCESS FLOW 2 1 5 3 4 Figure 2 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Wastewater flows from the home via the septic pipe. Gas venting happens via the home vent or via the optional venting within the septic pipe. Wastewater enters the septic tank via the inlet baffle and solids either float or settle. Waste is then broken down within the tank by use of anaerobic bacteria. Clear effluent is then discharged gravity via the outlet baffle into the discharge pipe.
SECTION 1: SEPTIC SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 1.3 SEPTIC SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Septic systems are very sensitive portions of a whole rejuvenation process of our earth. If waste were allowed to enter our ground water, sickness and disease would plague our populations. It is very imperative to install systems according to Federal, State, and Local regulations. Whether in a rural or urban area, authorities have designed policies to protect all from contamination from septic systems.
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SECTION 2: MAINTAINING A SEPTIC SYSTEM 2.1 INSPECT HOME AND COMPONENTS 1 2 3 2 4 1. Insure that your plumbing and fixtures are in good working order with no leaks. Be sure to inspect; faucets, commodes, sinks, bathtubs, water softeners, washing machines, garbage disposals, water filter systems, sump pumps, etc. 2. Inspect the septic piping for breakage, crimping, or cracks. A good indicator of this is if the soil around the site is saturated.
SECTION 2: MAINTAINING A SEPTIC SYSTEM 2.2 INSPECT TANK SLUDGE LEVEL Pump if 6” or 12” 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove tank lid at the inlet side of the access. Assemble sludge judge and insert into tank. Take reading of sludge by pulling up on check valve and removing from tank. Reinstall access lid. NOTE: If floating scum is within 6 inches of the bottom of the outlet tee or sludge is within 12 inches, then it is time to have the tank pumped. 2.3 PUMP SLUDGE FROM TANK 1.
SECTION 3: DO’S AND DON’TS (adapted from National Small Flows Clearinghouse & EPA’s “A Homeowner’s Guide to Septic Systems.”) 3.1 DO’S 1. Always check with your Local Health Department for current policies and rules for septic system permitting. 2. Prior to planning your septic system installation educate yourself on proper rules and installation procedures. 3. Be cautious of the use of water softeners, garbage disposals, and pools or hot tubs. These may cause system over-volumization. 4.
SECTION 4: SEPTIC AND PUMP TANKS AK Standard Residential Gravity Septic Tank Line AK Standard Residential Gravity Septic Tank Line 4.
4.1 STANDARD SEPTIC TANKS - continued NOTES: * Maximum bury depth is 24” to top of tank.
750 Gallon 500 Gallon 500 Gallon 4.3 PUMP TANKS AK Pump Tank Line • (1) 20” LID AK Pump Tank Line • 6” or 12” RISERS 300 Gallon Pump Tank (For STEP or Dosing Systems) 300 Gallon Pump Tank (see Standard) (For STEP or Dosing Systems) 750 & 1000 Gallon Pump Tanks (For STEP or Dosing Systems) 750 & 1000 Gallon Pump Tanks (For STEP or Dosing Systems) 6 6 • (1) 24” LID • 24” RISERS AVAILABLE IN 1’ INCREMENTS UP TO 6’ NOTES: * Maximum bury depth is 4’ to top of tank.
SECTION 5: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD SEPTIC TANKS 1 2 3 4 Dig and measure for appropriate tank. Allow for an extra 6-12 inches of space around the tank. Maximum depth of bury is 24” from top of tank to finish grade. Dump 6-12 inches of gravel mixture in the bottom of the hole and level. Set tank in hole and move the tank back and forth to settle tank in the gravel mixture. Use 3/8” - 3/4” gravel type aggregate.
SECTION 5: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR STANDARD SEPTIC TANKS CONTINUED 5 6 7 8 Start addition of water and add approximately one foot more gravel mixture around the base of the tank. Continue to add the water at the same rate as the aggregate backfill material. Continue the backfill with gravel mixture up to the top of the tank. Level-out the gravel and prepare for the final top soil. Approximately 6” deep. Install cover at this time. Backfill the finish grade with loose topsoil.
SECTION 5: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR AIO AND PUMP TANKS 1 Inspect all materials for defects prior to installation. 2 Maximum depth of bury from the finish grade level to the top of the tank is 24” 3 Excavate hole a maximum of 12 inches larger than the tank that is being installed. Dig hole for accurate sizing. This reduces the distance between the tank and undisturbed soil. It also provides good support for the exterior tank wall.
SECTION 6: SEPTIC EFFLUENT FILTERS 6:1 EFFLUENT FILTER INSTALLATION Step 1: Find the outlet access of your septic tank. Access is below ground: Access is at ground level: Simply remove cover. -or- Use a probe or shovel Grass to find access. Grass Dirt Dirt Liquid Level Gas Deflector Step 2: Inventory Components. Items needed; Septic Filter, 4” Sch40 SxS Coupling, 4” Sch40 pipe stub, PVC Primer, and PVC Glue.
Step 3: Install Components New Installation: Existing Installation: Outlet tee assembly is not glued. Outlet tee is glued. Note: Pump tank to below water line to avoid solids going into drainfield. Remove tee assembly and discard. 1 Coupling 3 Filter Assembly Use a PVC saw to remove the tee and discard 1 Pipe Stubs 4 Filter Cartridge Glue; coupling, pipe stub, filter assembly and filter cartridge onto the outlet pipe. 18 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
6:2 EFFLUENT FILTER MAINTENANCE Step 1: Find the outlet access of your septic tank. -or- Access is at ground level: Simply remove cover. Access is below ground: Use a probe or shovel Grass to find access. Grass Dirt Liquid Level Gas Deflector Step 2: Pump the tank down below waterline or as needed. Liquid Level 19 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
Step 3: Remove filter cartridge and rinse over the access with a garden hose. Step 4: Reinstall filter cartridge & lid. 20 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
SECTION 7: RESOURCES 7.1 AK INDUSTRIES AK INDUSTRIES 2055 PIDCO DRIVE P.O. BOX 640 PLYMOUTH, IN. 46563 PHONE: (574) 936-2542 • FAX: (574) 936-2298 • www.akindustries.com 7.2 LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT Your LHD can be found at… http://www.naccho.org/about/lhd/ 7.3 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY U.S. EPA PUBLICATIONS CLEARINGHOUSE P.O. BOX 42419 CINCINNATI, OH. 45241 http://www.epa.gov/ 21 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
AK INDUSTRIES 2055 Pidco Drive / P.O. Box 640 Plymouth, Indiana 46563 Phone: 574-936-2542 Fax: 574-936-2298 www.akindustries.com 12-11-081 Menards Training Manual.1-7-13.
