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214 US Gal (810L) Horizontal

Rainwater Collecting Tank System

March 2009

Revision 03

Installation Instructions

1. If packaged in a box, open the box carefully

tipping the tank on it’s side. Remove the man

way cover by rotating it as indicated on the lid.

Remove components inside of tank.

note: do not use a sharp object to open the box

in order to avoid damaging the tank or other

components.

214 US Gal (810L)

Rotational molded PE tank

Flexible downspout

Submersible Sump Pump

Leaf-catcher

Drain with Plug

Spigot

Inlet Pipe

Access Cover

Overﬂ ow Elbow

RTS Rainwater Collecting System

provides an efﬁ cient, economical

and unique way to store rainwater.

Rainwater stored in the collecting

tank is mostly used for watering

landscapes and gardens.

Using the collected rainwater

can have a signiﬁ cant impact on

your water bill and reduce your

dependency on the municipal

water supply, especially during the

hot, dry summer months.

RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM

USER INSTRUCTIONS

Read these instructions and general information to properly and safely unpack and setup

your rainwater collection system. You are responsible for the safe and proper installation

and use of the product

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2. Remove the submersible pump in the tank

by pulling the ﬂ exible hose. Take the pump

out of it’s cardboard box and hold on to any

documentation for later reference.

3. Place the pump back into the tank as shown.

Ensure that the ﬂ exible hose is completely

inside the tank.

Summary of content (3 pages)

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RAINWATER COLLECTION SYSTEM USER INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions and general information to properly and safely unpack and setup your rainwater collection system. You are responsible for the safe and proper installation and use of the product March 2009 Revision 03 214 US Gal (810L) Horizontal Rainwater Collecting Tank System RTS Rainwater Collecting System provides an efﬁcient, economical and unique way to store rainwater.
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4. Open the leaf catcher box and ensure none of the components are missing or damaged. The box should contain the following: (a) leaf catcher, (b) brass spigot, (c) overﬂow elbow and (d) small roll of Teﬂon tape. Instructions will also be included in this box. 5. A location should be selected close to an existing downspout and relatively close to the house to prevent obstruction and ease of installation.
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13. Place the access cover / lid in place and lock into position. 14. Locate the existing downspout that you 15. Using the provided screws attach the leaf will be using and remove sections of the catcher to the downspout. Use two screws at downspout so that the remaining pipe is at this connection. least 1ft. higher than the top of the tank. Place the leaf catcher in position with the grate facing up, and using a 1/8” drill bit, drill through the leaf catcher and the downspout.