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INDEX

 1. GETTING THE BEST FROM YOUR DIAMOND

 

1.1 

Important information   

 

 

page 4

 

1.2  

Hints and Tips   

 

 

 

page 5

 

1.3 

Recommendations 

 

 

 

page 6

 

1.4     

Letting Visitors Know  

 

 

 

page 7 

 2. HOW THE DIAMOND WORKS 

 

2.1  

Operating Conditions 

 

 

 

page 8 

 

2.2  

Inside the Diamond Plant  

 

                 page 8 

 

2.3  

The Treatment Process    

 

 

page 8 

 

2.4  

Schematic Diagram 

 

 

 

page 9

 3. MAINTENANCE

 

3.1  

Health & Safety    

 

 

 

page 10

 

 

3.1.1 

Warning  

 

 

 

 

 

3.1.2 

Dangerous Gases 

 

 

 

3.2  

Routine Maintenance 

 

 

 

page 10 

 

3.2.1  

Weekly

 

 

3.2.2 

Quarterly

 

 

3.2.3     Six-Monthly

 

3.3  

Air Blower Information   

 

                  page 11

 

 

3.3.1 

For DMS/DMS-

EPC

 Models

 

 

3.3.2 

For DMC Models

 

3.4  

De-sludging  

 

 

 

 

page 11 

 

 

3.4.1  

De-sludging Frequency    

 

 

3.4.2  

Determining De-sludging Frequency 

 

 

3.4.3  

Procedure for De-sludging 

 

 

3.4.4    Approximate De-sludging Volumes

 

 

 

 4. TROUBLE SHOOTING AND PROBLEM SOLVING

 

4.1  

DMS/DMC Models 

 

 

 

page 13

 

4.2  

DMS-

EPC

 Models   

 

 

                 page 14

 

 

 

 5. GUARANTEE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

 

5.1  

Process Guarantee 

 

 

 

page 15

 

5.2  

Warranty Period   

 

 

                 page 15

 

5.3  

Parts Covered Under Warranty 

 

 

page 15

 

5.4  

Warranty Limitations/Exemptions   

 

page 15

 

5.5  

Chargeable Non-Warranty Work   

 

page 15

Summary of Contents for Diamond DMC

Page 1: ...m Consent holders and or treatment plant users are responsible for correctly operating and maintaining their plant as per the manufacturer s instructions Operation Maintenance Manual inc User Guide Di...

Page 2: ...rom the sewage treatment plant is safely disposed of in an appropriate or controlled manner at the recommended intervals De sludging MUST be carried out by an approved tankering company and WPL recomm...

Page 3: ...page 10 3 2 1 Weekly 3 2 2 Quarterly 3 2 3 Six Monthly 3 3 Air Blower Information page 11 3 3 1 For DMS DMS EPC Models 3 3 2 For DMC Models 3 4 De sludging page 11 3 4 1 De sludging Frequency 3 4 2 D...

Page 4: ...seek the advice of a specialist SURFACE RUN OFF STORMWATER The Diamond plant should never be connected to guttering and drainage collecting stormwater and or surface water run off from hard standings...

Page 5: ...with the Diamond aCheck the access lid is properly and securely fastened at all times aMake sure the electrical supply is maintained at all times aRegularly check to make sure the air blower is opera...

Page 6: ...ed to the brands and amounts you use aSpreading your laundry throughout the week and overnight aSticking to the same washing dishwasher and other cleaning products as the organisms will work more effi...

Page 7: ...s that you have a specialist biological sewage treatment system is to put up notices in your kitchen and bathroom s You might like to copy this suggested wording WARNING This toilet is not connected t...

Page 8: ...a disc plate diffuser and as the diffused air rises in the draft tube it causes an upward flow of process fluid This draws the settled solids from the bottom of the clarifier up through the draft tube...

Page 9: ...The diagram opposite shows the exploded section for Diamond DMS EPC models 2 HOW THE DIAMOND WORKS continued 2 4 Schematic diagram 9...

Page 10: ...og book for details by a British Water Accredited Qualified Service Engineer More frequent inspections may be required if mandated by local or stated regulatory authorities or if the Diamond is used o...

Page 11: ...shall not be more than 200mbar t Ambient air temperature should not exceed 38 C 10 The maintenance programme 3 5 years is as follows t From 36 42 months Replace filter and diaphragm kit t From 48 54 m...

Page 12: ...k the percentage of settled sludge i e sludge volume to the clear liquor The optimum level of solid settlement is normally between 5 50 Whenever the sludge volume reaches 70 the plant should be de slu...

Page 13: ...o black Slight to strong septic odour Effluent quality is poor and is grey Air blower is running and good turbulence is evident 8 Heavy hydraulic surge flows from laundry or kitchen activities 8 For c...

Page 14: ...DO with a metre If DO is less than 1 0 part per million contact WPL for assistance 10 Effluent sample contains brown suspended solids more noticeable during peak flow periods 19 Heavy build up of mixe...

Page 15: ...o repairing exchanging or replacing any component part or parts that in their judgement show evidence of defects within the warranty period If you have a defective part please contact your maintenance...

Page 16: ...s product development and the information contained in this booklet may be subject to change without notice Version LLJAN15 WPL Ltd reserve the right to change specifications in line with company poli...

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