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• UNIVERSITY ���"�`g�"rp�Q1 <br /> for Abave Gsade Systems <br /> ' ' . OF MINNESOTA <br /> � Professional Management Tasks <br /> These cme the operation ard nraintemnece activities tirat a pwnper/maintainer perfornu to help ensra�e <br /> long-term performa»ce of yaw systent. Professionals should refer to the O/M Maraml for detailed <br /> checklists for tan�r,PranPs.alarms and other compone�s. Call 800-322-8642 far rn�e details. <br /> . written racara proviaea w homeowner atber each.+isit. <br /> Pinmbing/Sonres of Wastew�ater <br /> • Review the Water Use Appliance Chart on Page 5 wtth homeowner. Discnss any changes in <br /> watet ase aad the impact those changes may have on the septic system. <br /> . Review water usage rates(if availeble)with homeowner. <br /> 3ept�c Taok/Pomp Ta�s <br /> • Manhole lid. A risea is recommendod iftve lid is not access�ble fiom the�s�uface.Insulate <br /> tl�risa cover for 5ost p�oction. <br /> . Liquid level.Ci�eck to meke s�u�e the tank is not leaking.'Ihe liquid kvei shouM be level with the <br /> bouom of tbe outlet pipe.(If the waber kwel is bebw the botOom of the outld pipe,the tank may <br /> not be waoertight.If We water level is higher man 11�bottom of the oudet pipe of the tsnk,We <br /> efflueet sc�een may need ckaomg,or ti�ee�e may be ponding in the drsinfietd.) <br /> . Inspectionpipes.Replace detnaged caps. <br /> . Ba,ales.C6eck to make sure they�e in plaoe aQd at�ched,and tdat inkNoutkt ba8ks are clear <br /> of buildup or o6�tnwKions. <br /> . E,$luent screen. Check to make sune it is in piace; cleaa per msnuf�chaa ra:ommendation. <br /> Recommead retrofimed'mvtallation if one is not present <br /> • Al�n.Verify dtat die alerm wotks. <br /> . Scum and slrrdge.Meas�ue scum and sludge in each compartrnent of each septic and pump tsnk, <br /> pump if�. <br /> Pamp <br /> . Pump a�nd controls.Check to make sure the pump and controls are ope�ating cornctly. <br /> . Pump vault.Check to make swe it is in place;clean per manufachuer recommendations. <br /> . Alarm.Verify Wat We alstm works. <br /> . Ihainbac�.Check to malce sune it is operating Qroperty <br /> . Event corouer ar run time.Check to see if t�eie is an event camtier or run time lug for the pump. <br /> If there is one,calculete the water assge rab�and compnre to ihe antic�ated average daily floar <br /> listed on Page 2. <br /> Soil Tre�tment Area <br /> . Inspection pipes.Cbeck to mske sure d�ey are propertY�FP�-�P�ce ca�ps thst are damagcd. <br /> . Surfacirig of e,Bluerrt. Check for s�rfaced effla�t or other signs of probtems. <br /> . Lateral flushing Checic fsteral distn'bution;if cleanows exist,flush and clean ss needod. <br /> . Pond3rrg. Chxk for ponding. Exoessive ponding in at-�rad� and moimd beds indicate� <br /> problems� <br /> All otYer oomQoee�ts—i�spect as lieted I�re: <br /> -4� <br />