17. Operating conditions:
Disclaimer
We shall not be liable for any damage or loss, including consequential loss, caused by the failure of any plumbing
equipment or failure caused by the inclusion of prohibited material, in the plant.
The manufacturer’s installation, operation and maintenance instructions outlined in the technical manuals must be
followed at all times to ensure the plant operates as designed. Any variations to these guidelines could result in the
unit not performing to its full potential and the discharge may not meet the required standards. The property
owner has a legal responsibility to ensure that the system does not cause pollution, a health hazard or nuisance.
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De-sludging is a critical part of the successful operation of the Tricel
Duos wastewater treatment plant
and is the responsibility of the customer. Only competent approved personnel should carry out de-
sludging. De- sludging must be carried when required as specified in section 16.3 and the system should
by inspected regularly to check the depth of sludge in the primary chamber. If de-sludging is required it
should be done as soon as possible.
Ensure there is a functioning septic tank before the Tricel Duos system. This should be ideally fitted with an
effluent filter at the outlet.
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An electrical connection to the plant must be maintained for it to function correctly. This ensures that
the plant has a continuous air supply and where necessary the discharge pump will operate.
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The Tricel Duos plant is one part of the overall wastewater treatment system, which includes many
components (plumbing, ventilation, plant and polishing filter. Each component has to function correctly
for the overall system to work which is the responsibility of the homeowner.
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If the plant is not installed correctly, flooding, overloading, electrical shock or floatation may occur. We
are not responsible for incorrectly installed plants.
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Soak ways, drains and the emptying of primary chamber remains the responsibility of the client. Damage
to the installation due to the influx of surface water or the backing up of soak ways or drains is not
covered by the manufacturer.
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To ensure the continuance of the plant performance the user has to take certain precautions including
the following:
• The design loading of the plant should not be exceeded.
• High volume discharges such, as those from swimming pools and Jacuzzi’s must never enter the
system.
• Surface water must not enter the system.
• Do not allow large quantities of chemicals to enter the system including but not limited to:
• Water softener regenerate
• Disinfectants
• Strong Acids and Alkalis, or Photographic Chemicals
• Oil or Grease
• Petrol or diesel
• Pesticides
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