EVAPOCYCLE OWNERS MANUAL

EVAPOCYCLE OWNERS MANUAL

Introduction. The Aim of this manual to provide information to the property owner or occupant of the land on which an Evapocycle System has been constructed to insure that the is correctly operated and maintained. Evapocycle General Description. The Evapocycle is an on-site domestic wastewater treatment and disposal that has been designed and developed for use on sites that have limitations that prevent the use of conventional ground absorption trenches. Risk Assessment and Maintenance Check List. The attached Risk Assessment and Maintenance Check List should be reviewed from time to time to insure that the Evapocycle as designed and constructed is correctly maintained. Important Records The following documents will be supplied on completion of the Evapocycle Construction and should be kept with this manual for future reference as required. 1. Conditions of EVAPOCYCLE Approval 2. Authority Approval. This document will indicate the Evapocycle design capacity and show the location of both the primary (constructed) and secondary (reserve) locations for the Evapocycle. It is important that these areas remain dedicated for wastewater disposal. 3. Emergency Contact Details. IES Authorised Plumber IES Authorised Electrician

4. Maintenance Record. The attached Table shows the Maintenance record. Commissioning Each Evapocycle must be monitored at not less than weekly intervals to ensure the is operating correctly. Rainwater or Storm Water. No rainwater or storm water must be allowed to enter the. The additional volumes or rainwater or storm water will cause the Field Septic Disposal System (FSDS) and Evapocycle to fail. A separate rainwater and storm water disposal plan must be approved by the FSDS and Evapocycle designer. Vehicle Traffic All FSDS and Evapocycle components, including distribution lines must be protected from vehicles. Maintenance- FSDS Chambers. The FSDS (primary treatment) to which the Evapocycle is connected must be maintained (pumped out) in accordance with the manufactures approved recommendations. Each FSDS has been designed to be desludged (pumped out) every three to five years or when scum and sludge occupy 2/3 of the volume of the FSDS. Kitchen Grease Traps and food scrap baskets be regularly cleaned and correctly maintained to ensure continued effective operation. It is important that only approved Pump out contractors with appropriately trained field staff only be used to undertake these maintenance tasks. Full records are to be kept of desludging and pump out operations and that notification is provided, of unusual circumstances and any defects with either the septic tank or FSDS chambers that are discovered

during servicing, to the owner or responsible occupier and the council. All record sheets are to be retained for at least 10 years from their dates of issue. All septage material taken from the site during desludging/pump out operations is to be disposed of or utilised by an approved facility or agency. Measures are to be put in place during desludging/pump out that will prevent damage to the Septic Tank Environmental Protection (STEP) or the FSDS plastic liners and protect the environment. Maintenance Pump, Distribution lines and Switching Devices. All maintenance work associated with the pump, distribution lines and switching devices to be undertaken by an IES approved licensed electrician or registered plumber in accordance with the manufactures recommendations. All electrical work must be in accordance with the relevant provisions of the approved Standards. All plumbing work must satisfy the requirements of the approved codes and approving authority regulations. Maintenance-Greywater Surface Irrigation Areas. All greywater surface irrigation areas should be inspected by the owner/operator on a regular basis to ensure that the drippers are operating correctly. ADVICE TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR ON THE USE OF THE EVAPOCYCLE WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. For the Evapocycle wastewater management to work well, there are some good habits to encourage and some bad habits to avoid: 1. In order to reduce sludge building up in the FSDS: (a) (b) scrape all dishes to remove fats, grease, etc. before washing keep all possible solids out of the.

(c) (d) don t use a garbage grinder unless the has been specifically designed to carry the extra load. Don t put sanitary napkins and other hygienic products into the. 2. In order to keep bacteria working in the FSDS and in the Evapocycle: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) use biodegradable soaps; use low-phosphorus detergent; use detergents in the recommended quantities; don t use powerful bleaches, whiteners, nappy soakers, spot removers and disinfectants. Don t put chemicals or paint down the drain. 3. Conservation of water will reduce the volume of wastewater requiring disposal, make the last longer and improve its performance. Conservation measures include; (a) (b) (c) (d) installation of water-conserving fittings such as dual flush toilets and restrictive flow devices for showers. taking showers instead of baths; only washing cloths when there is a full load; only using a dishwasher when the load is full.

Evapocycle Site Risk Assessment / Maintenance Checklist Date : Location: Owner: Address: Inspecting Person: Evapocycle Design and Location Risk Low risk Medium risk High risk Assessed Risk Capacity of Separation distance Overloading Backflow protection Safety devices System maintenance Maps and records Electrical pump failure Protection of The is designed to handle more wastewater than required, based on the size of the house and the number of occupants System is further away than the statutory distance from water courses and/or wells System operates with no sign of leakage Capacity of the just meets requirements, watch out for factors indicating overload. Take water conservation measures System is close to the statutory distance from water courses and/or wells Slight moisture or drainage is noticed on the outer-planted areas. No pooling of wastewater is noticed Bathrooms, bedrooms or water using appliances are added without reexamining the capacity of the System is closer than the statutory distance Free flowing drainage and pooling of waste water is noticed In the event of flooding the chance of backflow is minimal due to the closed design An alarm/indicator light on the pump chamber indicates the chamber is full or power has been cut off to the pump The alarm/indicator light on the pump chamber fails, and pump fails Low risk Medium risk High risk Assessed Risk Maps and good Location of Pipeline and records of and pipeline is maintenance, installation, repairs known but not installation, repair and maintenance recorded and maintenance exist. details unknown See Safety Devices in table above Vehicle and other heavy object or activities are kept way from the Occasionally the surrounds are influenced by heavy objects or activities Vehicles, livestock or activities occur regularly around the Diverting All surface runoff is Some surface runoff Surface run off

surface water Protection from rain ingress Plantings around Protection from sludge accumulation or failed septic Access to by unauthorised persons Signs of trouble diverted around/away from the Grass and shallow rooted plants predominate around the for more than a 30m radius. An effluent filter is installed and maintained regularly. Effluent Filter = FSDS chambers System is adequately fenced and protected from unauthorised access Household drains flow freely. There are no sewage odours inside or outside. Soils around the septic and Evapocycle are firm and dry. enters the zone An effluent filter is installed but not regularly maintained Household drains run slowly. Soils around the septic and/or Evapocycle s are sometimes wet. There may be depressions around septic s and along pipelines. flows freely from driveways, roof structures and drainage lines toward the Trees and shrubs grow around the s that have the potential to damage the through falling branches. There is no effluent filter installed on the septic tank No fencing, the is open to all. Household drains are backed up. There is a sewage odour in and around the house. The soil around the septic / Evapocycle is wet or spongy. Signed: Date:

Serial EVAPOCYCLE MAINTENANCE RECORD Name of Approved Action Date Signature Contractor Taken/Remarks TABLE 1