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Delta Treatment Systems • 9125 Comar Drive, Walker, LA 70785 • 1-800-219-9183 • www.deltatreatment.com 5 <br />INTRODUCTION <br />Do not discard the following into the system: <br />• Paints, household chemicals, automobile fluids, mop water, etc. <br />• Nonbiodegradable items such as cleaning wipes, cigarette <br />butts, disposable diapers, feminine hygiene products, <br />condoms, coffee grounds, rags, paper towels, bandages, <br />latex, plastic or metallic objects. <br />• Strong disinfectants or bleaches. Laundry products such as <br />Lysol, Pine-Sol, Tidy Bowl, or discharge from water softeners. <br />• Septic systems additives – they do more harm than good. <br />• Excessive water from other sources as this can result in <br />hydraulic overload. <br />• Home brewery waste, strong medicines, antibiotics and <br />antibacterial soaps should be avoided. <br />Recommended detergents should contain low-sudsing, low <br />phosphates and biodegradable ingredients. Fabric softener <br />dryer sheets are recommended. <br />Recommended cleaning products should be biodegradable <br />and nontoxic such as Ivory & Sunlight dish washing liquids, <br />Cascade & Sunlight powdered dishwasher detergents, Comet & <br />Biz powdered cleaners, and baking soda. <br />SYSTEMS REQUIRING PUMPOUTS DUE TO THE ABOVE <br />VIOLATIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY THE WARRANTY. <br />The ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System is <br />designed to handle domestic wastewater; nothing else should <br />go into it. For anything other than domestic wastewater, contact <br />Delta Treatment Systems. <br />SAFETY WARNINGS <br />The proper operation of this or any other home sewage <br />system depends upon proper organic loading and the <br />life of the microorganisms inside the system. Delta is not <br />responsible for the in-field operation of a system, other <br />than the mechanical and structural workings of the plant <br />itself. Delta cannot control the amount of harsh chemicals <br />or other harmful substances that may be discharged into <br />the system by the occupants of a household; we can only <br />provide a comprehensive owner’s manual that outlines <br />substances that should be kept out of the system. <br />Hydraulic overloading (flows in excess of design flow) may <br />cause the sewage treatment system not to perform to the <br />fullest capabilities. <br />Ants have been shown to be destructive to the air pump. <br />Regular care should be taken to prevent infestation of ants <br />near the system. Damage or destruction by ants is not <br />covered under manufacturer’s warranty. <br />Your state or local health department may require <br />other pieces of equipment to function separately or <br />in conjunction with equipment manufactured by Delta <br />Treatment Systems. Delta is not responsible for the <br />Mechanical or electrical safety of equipment it does not <br />manufacture or supply with its fixed film wastewater <br />treatment system. Care should be used In evaluating the <br />electrical or mechanical safety of equipment manufactured <br />by others. This may include but is not limited to electrical <br />control panels or air pumps. If electrical service has not <br />been installed for checking air distribution system during <br />installation, and if an extension cord is used to test the air <br />pump, never leave the extension cord plugged in. Remove <br />it after testing is completed. <br />DUE TO A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD, DO NOT PLUG <br />INTO SERVICE EQUIPMENT ON POWER POLE AND DO <br />NOT USE EXTENSION CORDS. ALL ELECTRICAL WORK <br />PERFORMED BY THE INSTALLER OR OTHERS MUST BE IN <br />ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE <br />AND LOCAL CODES. <br />SOLIDS REMOVAL <br />The ECOPOD-N Fixed Film Wastewater Treatment System is <br />designed to provide years of trouble-free operation. <br />Determination of the need for solids removal can be done with a <br />sludge judge sample. If the sludge judge indicates more than 12 <br />inches of sludge in the bottom of the reactor tank, the treatment <br />plant should be pumped out. Call your local authorized sewage <br />disposal service to have the tank contents pumped out and <br />disposed of properly. <br /> Pumping Method <br />• The air pump should be in the off position. <br />• Remove all of the solids from both the reactor tank and <br />primary tank. <br />• After the pump out process is complete, fill the tank with fresh <br />water to normal operating level. <br />• Refer to the “Installation Procedure” to get the treatment plant <br />back into operation. <br />• Should indication of improper operation be observed at any <br />time, contact your local authorized Delta dealer/distributor. <br />NOTE: THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH PUMPING THE <br />TREATMENT SYSTEM IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY <br />AND IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE POLICY. <br />SEASONAL USE GUIDELINES OF ECOPOD-N <br />FIXED FILM WASTEWATER TREATMENT <br />SYSTEM <br />These guidelines are for conditions as outlined below and apply <br />for systems that are not in use for periods of time indicated. <br />Site conditions not covered by the following must be forwarded <br />to Delta for recommended guidelines to meet the particular site <br />conditions. <br />1. System not in use for more than one month and less than <br />three months. Electrical power is left on and there are no <br />frost conditions. <br /> • Leave air pump on and system running.