OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The Southern Aerobic Systems design provides an efficient reliable service. Yet as with all on-
site wastewater treatment systems, it will require routine periodic preventive maintenance.
Your wastewater system will function correctly for many years with proper use and care by
following the operating instructions listed below:
After the Dealer has started the plant the treatment process is started by using your kitchen,
washroom and toilet facilities. The microorganisms in the wastewater from your home will start
the aerobic treatment process.
No
yeast cakes or over the counter septic products should be
used on your Southern Aerobic System without consulting a Southern Mfg. Co. representative.
1.
Your on-site wastewater system should only receive typical domestic wastewater.
2.
Do
not
allow inorganic materials (plastics, condoms, cigarette butts, feminine napkins or
tampons, cloth diapers etc.) to enter system.
3.
Do
not
pour cooking oil, grease, paint or chemicals down drains or toilets that can kill bacteria.
4.
Routinely apply ant killer around compressor base and the tanks access ports as necessary.
5.
Only small amounts of bleaches and cleaning detergents for washing clothes maybe disposed
of into system. Wash loads should be spread out over the day to prevent peak overloading.
6.
The system will
not
operate to it's maximum ability if volumetric overloading occurs, for
instance leaking toilets, faucets or excessive water usage may cause discharge of untreated
wastewater.
7.
Air-conditioning or refrigerator/freezer condensate drains should not be allowed into the plant
as the additional amount of water may cause hydraulic overloading to the plant. The
condensate drains may enter at the pump tank or disposal field if the spray area or field is
sized appropriately.
8.
Lint from screens of clothing dryer's and washing machine's should be disposed of in trash.
9.
Use of a garbage disposal should be kept to a minimum. Undigested food is very slow to
degrade. A trash tank should be installed on any system with a garbage disposal.
10.
Use of a water softener is allowed on your home or business, however you should not allow
the backwash water to enter the aerobic treatment plant. This backwash water has a high salt
content and may cause your aerobic system to become septic and the treatment process could
fail. Please contact your dealer for information regarding state or local rules and your options.
11.
Proper use of this or any other on-site wastewater system depends upon the proper organic
loading and the life of the microorganisms. Southern Mfg. Co.
is not
responsible for in-field
operation of the system, other than structural and mechanical workings of the system.
Overloading and/or abuse of the system can only be corrected by the user.
12.
It is best to leave the systems power supply on and the aerator operational for summer/winter
homes or camps with intermittent or weekend use, as this will keep the system from becoming
septic and needing to be pumped and re-started each season.
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