Biorock ECOROCK-1500, Installation & User Manual

Page 1: ...PAGE 1 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 INSTALLATION USER GUIDE FOR THE BIOROCK SYSTEMS ECOROCK 1500 ECOROCK 2000 ECOROCK 3000...

Page 2: ...PAGE 2 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 TABLE OF CONTENTS A INSTALLATION GUIDE 5 B USER GUIDE 23 C APPENDICES 34...

Page 3: ...IOROCK distributor for any queries or further assistance Thank you for choosing BIOROCK The installation and commissioning of your BIOROCK system should be carried out by a BIOROCK trained and approve...

Page 4: ...A INSTALLATION GUIDE PAGE 4 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 A INSTALLATION GUIDE ECOROCK SYSTEMS...

Page 5: ...tion of the Primary Tank 12 4 1 3 Installation of the BIOROCK treatment unit 12 4 2 Installation in dry ground conditions 13 4 2 1 Installation and digging in dry ground conditions 13 4 2 2 Installati...

Page 6: ...nly domestic sewage should enter the system no rainwater is allowed To ensure the good working order of the BIOROCK system the use of automatic toilet cleaners electric waste disposal systems and pump...

Page 7: ...of the tank enable a safe movement by fork lift Four lifting eyes are situated on the top corners of each tank enabling lifting by crane or JCB The tanks should be handled transported and stored with...

Page 8: ...ell problems but also to evacuate the produced gasses A Primary Tank generates malodorous gases like sulfur hydrogen H2S An evacuation of the gasses is necessary to avoid that H2S will be transformed...

Page 9: ...it must flow by gravity to the next stage or a discharge point 2 3 ECOROCK TREATMENT UNIT TECHNICAL The tanks and covers are made of polyethylene Each tank has two lifting eyes that are situated at th...

Page 10: ...t should be installed When using a final effluent pump the pump shaft can be used as a sampling shaft 3 1 INSTALLATION LAYOUT N 1 GRAVITY DISCHARGE non electric 3 2 INSTALLATION LAYOUT N 2 PUMPED DISC...

Page 11: ...tanks with water before unit is backfilled DO NOT use dirty or contaminated water DO NOT use a mechanical compactor only compact manually DO NOT reuse the excavated soil or spoil from the site DO NOT...

Page 12: ...he primary tank and the treatment unit is 300 mm The distance between the side of the excavation and the tanks must be minimum of 300 mm Connections for the BIOROCK system are made with flexible seals...

Page 13: ...mp The seals on the BIOROCK tanks are flexible and have a diameter of 110 mm The discharge pipe for the treated effluent should have a minimum gradient of 1 4 1 3 Installation of the BIOROCK treatment...

Page 14: ...damage the tank Do not compact the backfill material mechanically compact manually Backfilling around and filling both the Primary Tank and BIOROCK unit with water should take place at the same time O...

Page 15: ...the base of the tanks on all sides If you are unsure a qualified civil engineer should be consulted Anchoring the tanks to the base is achieved with a system using the anchoring points these are posit...

Page 16: ...ipes ensure the units are perfectly installed and stable on the excavation base Ensuring that all levels are correct is crucial if the wastewater is to flow efficiently through the system Pay special...

Page 17: ...tions the thickness of the slab distribution the access to the lids of the tanks the unit and sampling pipe the reinforcement and the structure of the slab etc will be specified by a qualified civil e...

Page 18: ...e that the ventilation works properly Always check the efficiency of the ventilation in both the primary tank and the treatment units with a smoke test If the site is not suitable for non electric ven...

Page 19: ...heck the ventilation with a smoke test in representative conditions calm weather and storms are not representative conditions If the ventilation is not working properly Check the ventilation system ag...

Page 20: ...edia may be rinsed if blocked or contaminated with solids In this case we recommend taking out the upper bags rinsing them if possible and placing them back For your safety always contact BIOROCK or y...

Page 21: ...d clean it before the restart If a pump station is installed it is best to commission it and clean it before the shutdown period The BIOROCK system remains efficient after a shutdown period 7 CONFORMI...

Page 22: ...truction defect acknowledged by the supplier the warranty is limited to the replacement of defective parts excluding all other costs involved The defective equipment and accessories will be repackaged...

Page 23: ...B USER GUIDE PAGE 23 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 B USER GUIDE FOR THE BIOROCK SYSTEMS ECOROCK 1500 ECOROCK 2000 ECOROCK 3000...

Page 24: ...IONS 25 2 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 26 2 1 Useful information 26 2 1 1 Sustainability 26 2 1 2 Waste disposal 26 2 2 Polyethylene and PVC 27 2 2 1 Energy recovery 27 2 2 2 Material recycling 27 2 2 3 Th...

Page 25: ...t the clean water from the System is NOT drinkable NOTE Always keep the lid closed and open it only for inspections and maintenance work Never leave the lids and inspection points unsupervised while o...

Page 26: ...2 1 USEFUL INFORMATION 2 1 1 Sustainability Sustainable development is based on three factors Protection of the environment social progress and economic development Both production methods and consump...

Page 27: ...cs of this nature PVC PE into granules or powder which can be sold as an alternative to virgin material in manufacturing 2 2 3 The BIOROCK media The BIOROCK media is inert but if there is a need to re...

Page 28: ...ear Visually check the water tightness of the complete system Check the ventilation Check if there are any smells exiting the tanks PRIMARY TANK Every year Check the sludge level Empty the Primary Tan...

Page 29: ...sed deposits in the pre treated waste water this may be caused by Water flowing too fast through the PT too short retention time hydraulic overload Check that no rainwater run off system passes throug...

Page 30: ...be retained by the owner in and placed in the maintenance guide The septic tank emptier should pressure wash the sides of the tank and the Effluent Filter to remove the accumulated fats and other mat...

Page 31: ...bottom of the sampling glass after it has rested for twenty minutes The water shouldn t have a septic or nauseating odor It may have the characteristic smell of fresh humus If the visual check seems...

Page 32: ...rings are put back to the same position and height Above the aeration rings the BIOROCK media with the dimension of 10x10x10 mm is laid A well performing BIOROCK unit does not produce a bad smell it...

Page 33: ...ffluent or an accumulation of suspended solids at the top layer of BIOROCK media then the BIOROCK media may need to be cleaned more thoroughly For this please contact your supplier or maintenance serv...

Page 34: ...ater distribution schematic of an ECOROCK 3000 44 1 11 Cross section of the layers of BIOROCK Media in an ECOROCK 3000 unit 45 Appendix 2 Installation drawings of the ECOROCK installations 2 1 Drawing...

Page 35: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 35 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 Drawing of an ECOROCK 1500 treatment unit APPENDIX 1 1 1...

Page 36: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 36 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 2 Aeration and water distribution scheme without pumping well...

Page 37: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 37 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 3 Drawing Cross section showing the layers of BIOROCK Media in a ECOROCK 1500 unit...

Page 38: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 38 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 4 Drawing of an ECOROCK 1500 treatment unit...

Page 39: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 39 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 5 Aeration and water distribution scheme without pumping well...

Page 40: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 40 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 6 Drawing of an ECOROCK 2000 treatment unit...

Page 41: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 41 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 7 Aeration and water distribution scheme without pumping well...

Page 42: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 42 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 8 Drawing Cross section showing the layers of BIOROCK Media in a ECOROCK 2000 unit...

Page 43: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 43 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 9 Drawing of an ECOROCK 3000 treatment unit...

Page 44: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 44 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 10 Aeration and water distribution scheme without pumping well...

Page 45: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 45 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 1 11 Drawing Cross section showing the layers of BIOROCK Media in a ECOROCK 3000 unit...

Page 46: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 46 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 1 2 1 APPENDIX 2 2 2...

Page 47: ...C APPENDICES PAGE 47 51 Installation and User guide ECOROCK Systems 26 05 2016 APPENDIX 2 2 3 APPENDIX 2 2 4...

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Page 50: ...COMMISSIONING Product N of tank see page 9 in the user s guide Warning Please keep sludge emptying documents and proofs validated by the contractor DATE WHAT HAS BEEN DONE USER S NAME COMMENTS If you...

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