aero-stream AS1000-2, Installation And Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...___________________ E Mail _________________________ Record Product Serial Number _____________ Installation Operator Guide for Models AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 AS1000 2 AS1500 2 1 Manual to be given to homeowner prior to installation Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H ...

Page 2: ... by the Certified Designer on the Approved Plans 7 System Operation 7 Installation Process Bio Brushes 14 Installation Process Diffuser s and Air Line 18 Installation Process Air Compressor 23 Installation Process Aero Alert Alarm 24 Install High Water Alarm Float 25 Securing Bio Brush Ropes 27 Installation of Effluent Filter in Outlet 27 Start up Procedure 28 Operation Maintenance 28 Diagnostic T...

Page 3: ...or warranty purposes Completely read these instructions before starting the installation Overview of AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 AS1000 2 AS1500 2 System and Terminology The Aero Stream AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 AS1000 2 AS1500 2 systems use an aerobic process to treat the wastewater prior to dispersing into an absorption component Aero Stream AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 AS1000 2 and...

Page 4: ...andard 40 245 5 Engineer s review including stamped letter or stamped drawings or documentation demonstrating tank certification to either CSA B66 IAPMO ANSI Z1000 or IGC 262 6 If an existing tank is used the following requirements must be met 1 The tank must meet the criteria listed in Table 1 2 Approved by Aero Stream LLC Engineering 3 Pump tank by a licensed contractor 4 Clean and confirm tank ...

Page 5: ...user Stone Aero Alert Low Pressure High Water Alarm Kit Unpack and Inspect Parts Remove and identify the product from the package and check for any missing or damaged parts The images shown are representative only as this manual covers multiple models Handle the parts carefully The air compressor and sintered stone diffuser s are especially fragile and can be easily damaged Figure 1 Kit Contents A...

Page 6: ...ater Alarm Kit 1 2 x 2 Manifold Assembly 1 20 Section of 3 8 ID Air Line 3 Air Compressors 7 Cable Ties 15 Bio Brush Clamps Tool Required Oetiker 14100396 Alternative Tool Cutting Pliers 20 Bio Brush 3 Sintered Diffuser Stones 3 Aero Alert Low Pressure High Water Alarm Kit 1 20 Section of 3 8 ID Air Line 1 3 x 3 Manifold Assembly Figure 2 Kit Contents Overview AS1000 2 Figure 3 Kit Contents Overvi...

Page 7: ...n in Table 2 Model AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 AS1000 2 AS1500 2 Treatment Capacity GPD 450 500 600 750 1 000 1 500 Table 2 System Treatment Capacities Exceeding the design flow rate limits will allow high strength wastewater to flow into the absorption component and cause premature failure of the absorption component A properly functioning system will be completely odorless If odors are prese...

Page 8: ...8 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 4 Picture of the AS450 2 System ...

Page 9: ...9 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 5 Picture of the AS500 2 System ...

Page 10: ...10 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 6 Picture of the AS600 2 System ...

Page 11: ...11 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 7 Picture of the AS750 2 System ...

Page 12: ...12 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 8 Picture of the AS1000 2 System ...

Page 13: ...13 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 9 Picture of the AS1500 2 System ...

Page 14: ...ast ring Bio brush clusters will need to be connected at the base bottom ballast ring as shown in Figure 11 through Figure 15 The process of connecting the brushes and rings is best completed inside the tank Do not remove any cable ties from this assembly TOP DOWN VIEW Media fibers hidden for clarity Figure 11 AS450 2 AS500 2 Figure 12 AS600 2 Top Float Ring Bottom Ballast Ring Top Float Ring Medi...

Page 15: ...pping provided Oetiker clamp over tubing sliding tube onto barb fitting Secure Oetiker clamps at joint as shown in Figure 17 and 18 by crimping ears of clamp with Oetiker Tool or Side Cutters Cutting Pliers Figure 16 Bio Brush Clusters Ballast Connection Tool Required Oetiker 14100396 Pincer Alternative Side Cutters Cutting Pliers Diffuser Location Diffuser Location Diffuser Location ...

Page 16: ...s Required 3 Once fully assembled carefully cut and remove the packaging stretch wrap and discard Cut a slit in the poly wraps on the Bio brushes about 1 inch long along the axis of each Bio brush Grasp the poly sleeve opposite of the slit and tear the sleeve downward until it is completely removed from the Bio brush Discard the poly sleeve Repeat this for each Bio brush Figure 19 Bio Brush Unwrap...

Page 17: ...center outlet side Bio brush cluster should be slid over the center outlet housing as noted in Figure 20 The AS750 2 model Figure 13 incorporates an offset outlet housing configuration using the same process for positioning the Bio brush around the outlet baffle Figure 20 Bio Brush Cluster installed around Outlet Baffle 6 Raise the float rings vertically until the Bio brushes are fully extended Fe...

Page 18: ... 5 8 inch hole Figure 22 and Figure 23 Models AS1000 2 and AS1500 2 with multiple air compressors will require multiple holes Figure 22 Air Line Exit Figure 23 Drill Hole in Riser Side Wall Cover Safety Barrier hidden for clarity Assemble Diffuser 2 Remove two 2 stainless screws from center diffuser section See Figure 24 Figure 24 Diffuser Overview Float Tube Top Ballast Tube Bottom Top Bottom Dif...

Page 19: ...s for attaching float tube to top of diffuser See Figure 27 Figure 25 Ballast and Float Tube Install 4 Slide air line retainer towards top of float tube Retainer should be approximately 1 below the top of the float tube See Figure 26 Figure 26 Float Tube Air Line Detail Figure 27 Diffuser Fully Assembled Repeat step 2 through step 4 as needed for models containing multiple diffuser assemblies AS10...

Page 20: ...bly into Bio brush cluster Figure 28 in the location shown in approved plan When the diffuser hits the bottom of the tank you will feel the air line become light Diffuser should be in vertical position Figure 28 Diffuser Installation inside Bio Brush Cluster Figure 29 Diffuser Installation inside Bio Brush Cluster Note Some Bio Brush Fibers Hidden for Clarity Diffuser ...

Page 21: ...stone diffusers to outlet of manifold assembly as shown in Figure 30 and Figure 31 Secure using provided cable ties Using the provided 20 section of air line divide up the air line section evenly between compressors e g 10 per compressor for AS1000 2 6 66 per compressor for AS1500 2 Connect divided sections of air lines to the inlet of the manifold Secure air line using provided cable ties Insert ...

Page 22: ...22 Aero Stream LLC 2022 102822 Rev H Figure 32 Models AS450 2 AS500 2 AS600 2 AS750 2 Figure 33 Model AS1000 2 Figure 34 Model AS1500 2 ...

Page 23: ...ing a grounding wire with an appropriate grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DANGER Improper installation of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock If repair or replacement of the cord or plug is necessary do not connect the grounding wire to either flat blade terminal Th...

Page 24: ...ng in the output air line of the Aero Stream unit Figure 36 Secure the air line with provide cable ties 14 Connect the 1 8 inch air line from the tee to the black barbed fitting on the bottom of the Aero Alert Figure 37 15 Connect air line from sintered diffuser or manifold assembly to output of tee fitting from step 1 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 37 16 Push the Aero Alert post into the gr...

Page 25: ...ank corner with the float towards the corner typically works best 3 Back out the screws in the PVC receiver sections See Figure 40 4 Insert the mast sections into the receivers with the section containing the float clamp at the upper most position Tighten the screws until the head of the screws bottom out on the receiver 5 Using the measurement of the water depth in step 1 mark a line on the side ...

Page 26: ...ord at the point it exits the tank 9 Install the strain relief around the cord at the mark Grasping compressing the strain relief with pliers push the strain relief into the 5 8 inch hole Apply a bead of silicone sealant that meets ASTM C 920 around the strain relief See Figure 42 Figure 42 Strain Relief 10 Plug the free end of the float switch wire into the wire connector on the Aero Alert See Fi...

Page 27: ...rocesses instructed in the riser installation guide Installation of Effluent Filter in Outlet If required by local or state code 1 A filter will require periodic maintenance as outlined by the manufacturer therefore plan accordingly to provide service access 2 Locate the opening near or above the outlet end of the tank 3 Install the effluent filter in the outlet tee baffle by sliding the filter in...

Page 28: ...mple Including bio mass in the sample will skew the test results Effluent strength Not more than 10 of the effluent CBOD5 values shall exceed 25 mg L Not more than 10 of the effluent TSS values shall exceed 30 mg L Tank Pumping Requirements Your tank s need to be pumped at regular intervals to ensure proper treatment of the wastewater At a minimum all chambers of the tank s shall be pumped within ...

Page 29: ...he air intake holes unplug the product and carefully remove the debris Restart the system by plugging power cord into wall outlet The effluent filter if required by local or state code must be checked six 6 months after installation and annually thereafter Clean the filter by flushing with a hose or replace the filter as required When disposing a used filter place it inside a plastic bag for prope...

Page 30: ...e Figure 37 3 Make sure the small air line is tightly connected to the black tee fitting and the fitting on the bottom of the alarm box If the connections are tight pinch the large air line after the black tee fitting on the tank side of the tee to deadhead the pump The sound output of the pump will change If the light goes out the air switch is o k and go to step 4 If the light does not go out co...

Page 31: ...ping Systematically eliminate each of the potential causes to find the source If the issue cannot be resolved contact Aero Stream Best Septic System Practices Do not add bacterial additives to your system You should have no septic odor from the system after 5 days of installation Call the authorized service provider listed on the label of the product or Aero Stream immediately if odor is persisten...

Page 32: ...N DURATION to the applicable warranty period SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MIGHT NOT APPLY TO YOU This warranty only covers the original Buyer of Aero s product Aero will not be responsible under this warranty for any defect failure or malfunction of this product caused by abuse misuse unauthorized adjustments or dissembling of ...

Page 33: ...cumentation demonstrating compliance with the structural and water tightness requirement of Standard 40 245 engineer s review including stamped letter or stamped drawings or documentation demonstrating certification to either CSA B66 or IAPMO ANSI Z1000 Note that IGC 262 includes all of the requirements of IAPMO ANSI Z1000 so it is also acceptable The standard used depends on the type of plastic m...

Page 34: ... on this review NSF International can authorize the use of these alternate tanks with the AS500 1 AS500 2 and AS500 3 wastewater treatment system ranging between 450 through 1500 GPD The performance anticipated will be adequate and is appropriate for the volumes specified along with the additional justifications provided in the revised drawings For the volume requirements and the performance of th...

Page 35: ...tional tanks with the Aero Stream AS500 1 AS500 2 and AS500 3 wastewater treatment systems ranging between 450 through 1500 GPD The performance anticipated will be adequate with this approval and is appropriate basedoff the volumes specified in the request and the additional justifications provided in the revised drawings The volume requirements are important to ensure that the performance of the ...

Page 36: ...authorize the use of these alternate tanks with the Aero Stream AS500 1 AS500 2 and AS500 3 wastewater treatment systems ranging between 450 through 1500 GPD The performance anticipated will be adequate and is appropriate for the volumes specifiedand the additional justifications provided in the revised drawings The volume requirements are necessary to ensure that the performance of the larger sys...

Page 37: ...OR AS450 2 IM 540 2 CHEMTAINER AS450 2 TC1000ST 2 1 500 GALLONS PER DAY ROTH AS500 2 RMT 1000E 2 1 AS500 2 RMT 1060 2 1 AS500 2 RMT 900 2 1 AS500 2 RMT 500 2 NORWESCO AS500 2 40785 Cluster Config 2x3 2 AS500 2 44832 2 AS500 2 41320 Cluster Config 2x3 2 ACE ROTO MOLD AS500 2 AST 0500 1 2 SNYDER INDUSTRIES AS500 2 94203 2 AS500 2 43522 Cluster Config 2x3 2 INFILTRATOR AS500 2 IM 540 2 CHEMTAINER AS5...

Page 38: ...AS1000 2 RMT 1060 1 2 AS1000 2 RMT 1250 1 2 NORWESCO AS1000 2 44473 2 AS1000 2 44466 2 AS1000 2 44476 2 AS1000 2 44463 2 AS1000 2 43497 2 AS1000 2 43519 2 ACE ROTO MOLD AS1000 2 AST 1000 1 2 AS1000 2 AST 1250 1 2 SNYDER INDUSTRIES AS1000 2 43522 2 AS1000 2 43519 2 INFILTRATOR AS1000 2 IM 1060 1 2 CHEMTAINER AS1000 2 TC1000ST 1 2 1 500 GALLONS PER DAY ROTH AS1500 2 RMT 1500 1 Cluster Config 3x6 1x2...