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AIR TECH™ 9000Home Owners Manual.... the most advanced and efficient Waste Water Treatment Systems in NZ

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Home Owners Manual Septic Systems

CONTENTS

Introduction

So how does it work?

System and process

Warranty

Service and maintenance

Council requirements

Your responsibility

Holiday precautions

Alarm and monitoring features

Guidelines of use

Save the Septic - do not flush

Suitable cleaning products

Helpful hints

Frequently asked questions

General do’s and don’ts

Suitable plants

Technical specifications

Wiring diagram

Performance certificates

Onsite commission schedule

Certificate of construction

Certificate of training

Warranty/Owners registration card

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PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING SYSTEM

Introduction

Thank you for installing an AirTech™ 9000 Aerated Waste Water Treatment System. The AirTech™ system is an

efficient, lightweight sewerage treatment plant that safely and effectively processes all household sewerage and

wastewater and recycles it as clear, odourless nutrient enriched water to irrigate landscape, shelterbelts, coppice wood lots

or existing planted areas.

For the environmentally conscious this means that the sewerage and wastewater is treated on the property where its

produced then recycled for reuse with little or no environmental impact on the land.

So welcome to the start of a rewarding relationship. It will give you years of faithful and reliable service, backed and

supported by our network of independent fully trained, approved and certified installation and service technicians.

Our independent friendly, expert technicians have extensive product and system knowledge and are happy to take your call

to provide support where ever you are. It is all part of our commitment to your total satisfaction and peace of mind.

The AirTech™ 9000 has been designed recognising the industries latest Australia/New Zealand joint standard 1546 Part

1: 1998 septic tanks –1548: 2000 Onsite Wastewater Management and A.R.C TP 58 second edition1994.

It is local body approved and has been through and passed all Environment Bay of Plenty testing.

The AirTech™ 9000 system meets World health Organisation (WHO) effluent quality standards.

The AirTech™ 9000 is New Zealand's newest and most efficient domestic System and has been designed by New

Zealanders for New Zealand conditions utilizing innovative sewage treatment technology together with integrated

rotomoulding manufacturing techniques at our factories in Ashburton and Hamilton New Zealand.

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So How Does it Work?

As the proud owner/user of an AirTech™ 9000 Aerated Watewater Sewage Treatment System, it is important that

you read this manual. The AirTech™ 9000 system has been designed to include a simple owner service program carried

out at 6 month intervals (depending on usage).

The annual service requirements of the system are carried out by an independent approved qualified service technician.

Following and understanding the instructions in this manual will ensure long term trouble free performance of the

AirTech™ 9000 system.

System and Process

The unique AirTech™ 9000 multi tank system with the five stage process is as follows:

1. Primary septic chamber (anaerobic digestion)

2. Aeration chamber (aggressive aerobic digestion)

3. Clarification chamber (dormant settling of suspended solids and sludge’s)

4. Sludge return

5. Irrigation pump chamber

The Five Stage Process

1. Primary Septic Chamber: 3300 litres

This is the main chamber where all household sewerage and wastewater enters and

a settling out of up to 95% of solid waste occurs. There is also a reduction in the

Biochemical Oxygen Demand, (BODs) of up to 45%. The Primary Chamber has a

liquid working capacity of 3300 litres which ensures maximum retention time

allowing adequate anaerobic digestion of accumulated solid waste. This tank being

a sealed chamber, guarantees no cross flow contamination between the separate treatment processes within the system.

The outlet of the Primary Chamber is fitted with an industry proven 3mm Bio Filter which minimises suspended solids carry

over. A flow modulation baffle is integral with this filter and manages peak flow levels to limit shock loading of the system.

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2. Aeration Chamber: 1500 litres

The partially treated wastewater flows into the Aeration Chamber where aggressive

digesting aerobic bacteria further reduce the suspended solids and sludge. Efficient

oxygen transfer through fine air diffusion maintains high aerobic activity and

population. Additional submerged media fitted in this chamber increases surface area,

thus accommodating greater population of aerobic bacteria.

3. Clarification Chamber: 1200 litres

Wastewater effluent gravity flows into the clarification chamber where in dormant

conditions any remaining suspended solids and sludge’s settle out.

4. Sludge Return

Settled sludge’s are returned to the Primary (1) chamber inlet through an efficient

venturi airlift manifold. This continual flow of enhanced activated sludge ensures a healthy plant in periods of low or zero

flow to the system.

5. Irrigation Pump Chamber

The gravity flow of clean clear odourless water into the irrigation pump chamber is

nutrient enriched and is recycled through a designed irrigation system to enhance

landscape shelter belts, or coppice tree woodlots on your property. This chamber is

protected with an alarm that will activate in the unlikely event of pump failure and has

over 1000 litres of effluent storage as required by the latest Australia New Zealand

standard 1546.3:2001 Aerated Wastewater Treatment Systems.

Warranty

All AirTech™ 9000 Aerated Waste Water Treatment Systems are covered by the RX Plastics extended warranty and

covers the product to be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 15 years.

The Manufacturers warranty applies to all other componentry used in the Airtech Tank.

RX Plastics Ltd hold no responsibility for the Installation including the design and care of the system, this

is between the independent Installer/service agent and the customer.

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Servicing Arrangements

Your AirTech™ 9000 Aerated Waste Water Treatment System requires regular service and maintenance inspections.

This will be done by our trained independent service Agents/Installers.

Every six months they will phone you to arrange a suitable time to attend to your Airtech systems servicing needs,

otherwise please make contact with them to arrange a time.

A record sheet (in triplicate) will be completed by our service agent at the time of service. One copy is for you the customer,

another is sent off to your local council and the third copy will be retained for our records.

Please call 0800 66 11 00 for the general cost of servicing which is usually carried out every six months, unless heavy

usage occurs during holiday periods for example, then your system may need servicing sooner.

Servicing generally includes:

1. A general inspection of tank area, irrigation and drainage

2. Cleaning internal bio filter and external filter

3. Inspection of all chambers for correct operation and usage

4. Check air blower, submersible pump switch and alarm operation

5. Check sludge return and adjust if necessary

6. Make sure all Lids are secure before leaving area

Note:

Between 3-9 years the Primary tank will need to be de-sludged (pumped out) as with any septic tank.

• The cost of De-sludgeing is the Home Owners responsibility

• Never Pump out in wet weather as floatation may occur

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Council Requirements

Now that your Airtech system has been installed there are a few council regulations that you must adhere to:-

• Irrigated water must not be allowed to run off onto other properties or into waterways

• No fruit or vegetables grown on your property are to be irrigated with the effluent from the system. The irrigated

water is to be used only for irrigation purposes. It is not suitable for Human or Animal consumption

• Use only the purple coloured dripline as provided as this identifies waste water to avoid confusion.

• The Council must approve the area being landscaped or planted to their standards

• All storm water and groundwater seepage should be diverted around the disposal and tank areas to avoid entering

the system and irrigation area.

Your Responsibility

As the owner of the System you are responsible for the correct operation and maintenance and to conform to Council

requirements.

Holiday Precautions

Basically there are no precautions other than if you are away for more than six weeks please contact your service agent so

they can monitor your system.

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Alarm and Monitoring Features

The AirTech™ 9000 is equipped with an electronic alarm system with sensor telecommunications interface, this will alert

you the owner with an audible and visual alarm so you can contact the service agent network in the event of system

malfunction. The alarm has the ability when chosen at installation, to send an error code to an RX Plastics computer

where events are logged, this is not intended for system monitoring or alerting service agents. The componentry is installed

in the house laundry or garage, and has an audio visual face plate showing five sensor alarm lights and a mute button, it

has a battery backup and a self setting function. Please note: normal operation is for the System On (GRN) and

Mains/Fault lights to be illuminated solid.

The Alarm Panel:

1. System On

2. Mains/Fault ( Dual Function-see below)

3. Air

4. Water

5. Fail to Connect (FTC)

1. System On

When the system is commissioned and switched on the System On light illuminates and

stays on continuously indicating system running.

2. Mains/Fault

In normal mode this light illuminates and stays on continuously indicating system is

running. If the power supply to the system fails, the audio alarm will sound and the

mains/fault light will Flash or Blink continuously.

Response

Mute the audio on alarm panel then check power supply to the house. Then check circuit breaker for the

system at the meter board then find the Micron Box and find the Black or Red RESET button (usually

RH side). Depress this twice, and wait for lights on alarm panel to settle. Mains/fault light should remain

solid along with the System On green light.

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If you are unable to identify or remedy any of the problems, you should call your independent Service

Technician for support immediately. If the fault is not rectified within 24 hours, the audio alarm is

programmed to reactive.

3. Air Pressure Alarm

If the blower fails the audio alarm will sound and the air light will illuminate.

Response

Mute the audio on the alarm panel then check power supply to the actual unit and air blower at the

system (air blower should be running continuous).

4. High-Water Alarm

If the irrigation pump fails, the audio alarm will sound and the water light will illuminate.

Response

Mute the audio then check the power supply to unit and float switch on the pump. Check the

external filter as it may be blocked causing the pump to go to thermal overload (safety

shutoff) and stop. Remember to turn the power off to pump before removing filter.

5. Fail to Connect (F.T.C.)

In the event of an alarm, the controller will attempt to communicate through the (P.T.S.N) to

report to a central receiving station. If this connection cannot be made the F.T.C light will

illuminate. The controller will continue to communicate at programmed intervals until

connection is made, at which point the F.T.C. light will switch off.

Note – Not all units are connected to the Phone line as it is an option when installing the system.

IMPORTANT

The Audible alarm will sound again after 24hrs if mute button only is pressed.

PLEASE CONTACT YOUR INDEPENDENT SERVICE AGENT/INSTALLER IN THE EVENT OF ANY ALARM ALERT,

THIS IS A SEWARAGE SYSTEM AND CAN BE HARMFUL TO HEALTH!!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATIONGUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF YOUR

AIR TECH™ 9000 SYSTEM

Your home has a modern waste water treatment plant. This plant treats your household waste water to a high quality and requires BACTERIA, (‘BUGS’) to break down the waste matter. Incorrect products going down your drains will kill the ‘bugs’,

and the system will not operate correctly.

IF YOU CAN’T EAT IT, DON’T FLUSH IT !• NO BLEACHES OR CHLORINE (i.e. Napisan – Bleach – Janola)

These products are designed to kill bugs and will kill off the bacteria (‘bugs’) in the tank causing smells and constant blocking of the Bio (internal) filter. You can use these products if used in a bucket and tip on the lawn or safe place, not down your drain.

• NO FATS OR OILS DOWN DRAINS

Fats and oils may block the tank filters and kill the bacteria (‘bugs’) in the tank

• NO TEA LEAVES OR COFFEE GROUNDS DOWN DRAINS

These may block the filters in the tank and the external filter

• NO WASHING PAINT BRUSHES OR DISPOSING OF PAINTS DOWN DRAINS These products will not only kill bacteria (‘bugs’) in the tank, but the residue is very difficult and costly to remove.

• NO DISPOSABLE NAPPIES, SANITARY NAPKINS, TAMPONS OR CONDOMS

These products do not break down and cause a mass build up in the tank, and can cause blockages that can be costly to clean.

• DO NOT HAVE A WASTE DISPOSAL UNIT This waste takes a long time to break down and the system will require frequent emptying which is very costly.

• DO NOT TURN THE POWER OFF TO THE SEPTIC TANK (unless you are rinsing your external filter)

The bacteria will die and the system will smell

• USE LOW SUDSING LAUNDRY POWDER/LIQUID & NON CAUSTIC DISH WASHING POWDER (see suitable products section page 12 )

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SAVE THE SEPTIC SYSTEM- DO NOT FLUSH -

THESE ITEMS DOWN THE TOILET

Cat litter, kitty litter

Chemicals - Ammonia, Bleach, Detergents (excess), Drain Cleaners (excess), Epsom Salts

Cigarettes, cigarette butts, cigarette filters

Clothes dryer sheets

Coffee grounds

Cooking oil

Cotton swabs, dental floss

Diapers, baby-wipes

Dirt

Drugs, Anitbiotics, Perscription Medicines

Fats, Oils, Grease

Food scraps, ground food

Hair

Latex, condoms, gloves, similiar

Laundry detergent - excessive

Liquor, Whiskey

Motor oil

Panty Liners

Paper Towels

Pesticides

Photo chemicals

Plastics bags

Sanitary napkins

Swimming pool chemicals

Tampons

Trash, toys & scrap

Washing Machine lint

Water in large quantities

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SUITABLE PRODUCTSNOTE: ALL PRODUCTS SHOULD BE USED IN MODERATION

This list is a suggestion only as there are other Eco friendly products availabe not listed

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Note: Liquid Laundry detergents are better suited to septic and waste treatment systsems than power laundry detergents (powder fillers are used in power laundry detergents)

PLEASE NOTE:

The above list is not intended to promote or discredit the product of any company. It is provided to

assist in ensuring the correct operation of your waste water treatment system

DISH WASHING LIQUIDS• Ecostore Dish Wash Liquid• Palmolive• Morning Fresh• Sunlight

SURFACE CLEANERS• Ecostore Spray Cleaner• Jiff cream cleaner• Nifty• Shower Power• Spray & Wipe (limited quantity)• Swipe• Windex• H7• Bio Zyme

DISH WASH POWDERS• Ecostore Auto Dish Wash Powder

TOILET CLEANERS• Ecostore Toilet Cleaner• Cream cleaners (Jiff)• H7

CLOTHES WASHING POWDERS• Ecostore Laundry Powder• Dynamo• Cold power Liquid and concentrate• Ecostore Oxygen Whitener (soaking)• EarthOn

FURTHER HELPFUL CLEANING HINTS FOR YOURMODERN WASTE WATER TREATMENT SYSTEM

There is naturally occurring bacteria living in your waste water treatment system which is essential to break down the waste.

Some cleaning products will kill these bacteria.

When purchasing products such as cleaners, detergents and toilet paper check the label to see if the product is either

biodegradable or safe to use in septic tanks. Make sure it is not bio cal i.e. made to kill bacteria, or high in chlorine,

phospherous or ammonia. If it says ‘Kills Germs’ or ‘antibacterial’ these products should not be used.

DO NOT use strong caustic, acids or chemical detergents, hospital strength cleaners, bleach or Napisan as these contain

disinfectants harmful to the natural biological process. If you need to, use these products in a bucket and dispose of them

outside. Do not put down your drains.

AVOID disposing of newspapers’, sanitary napkins, cotton buds, condoms and tampons into the system.

AVOID the use of garbage disposal units.

Bathroom

To clean the bath, basin and shower, Ajax or similar product may be used if the plug is in, and the bulk of the cleaning

material is wiped out with towels which are later disposed of in the bin. Use sparingly.

Body Cleansing Products

Again, verify that what you are purchasing is biodegradable. Most hand soaps, shampoos and conditioners are not harmful

to bacteria in the quantities that would normally be introduced to an aerated wastewater treatment system.

Toilets

Self-flushing products which fit in the toilet should not be used. Pine-O-Clean or toilet duck must only be used in small

quantities or avoided. Do not use the disposable toilet cleaning brushes, or any toilet bowl cleansers (eg: toilet bowl, toilet

freshener dispensers

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Laundry

A large portion of water flow through your system is via the laundry so it is important to use biodegradable products. Low

sudsing powder or washing liquids are strongly recommended.

Recommended Do Not Use

Cold Power Liquid and Concentrate Fab

Amway SA8 Reflect

New Generation Cold Water Surf

Eco Store Persil

Dynamo Charge

Baby Products

All nappy products are anti bacterial and should not be used. If nappies must be soaked, make sure the wash water does

not enter the system (i.e: empty these buckets of water onto the lawn)

With good water quality you can reduce the recommended amount of detergent. Try to spread your wash loads over the

week. DO NOT use bleach unless the water can be disposed of without entering the waste water system.

Kitchen

Use biodegradable products such as Sunlight liquid, Sunlight bar or Sun Advance. For dishwashers, Finish Dishwashing

Powder (non caustic) or Sun Advance is recommended. If possible, use detergents that are phosphate free such as Down to

Earth, as these kinds of products are less harmful to the environment. With any detergent either in the laundry or kitchen,

use the manufacturers recommended dosage levels.

• CONSERVE WATER, DON’T LEAVE TAPS RUNNING

• AVOID WASHING CLOTHES AND RUNNING THE SHOWER/BATH ALL AT THE SAME TIME

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MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

• WHAT DOES THE ALARM DO?

The Alarm system doesn’t run the AirTech system, it is as Audible and Visual alarm to alert the homeowner and Installer of

possible issues with the system

• MAINS /FAULT LIGHT FLASHING/ALARM GOING

Press reset button on your Micron box twice (not alarm panel), wait for lights to settle

• MY SEPTIC TANK IS STARTING TO SMELL, WHAT DO I DO?

Your system maybe dying or dead – check the points indicated in red in the guidelines section of the manual (If you are still

not happy with the results, please consult your independent service agent/installer in the first instance, or for

assistance phone RX Plastics 0800 66 11 00

• MY SEPTIC TANK IS OVERFLOWING, WHAT DO I DO?

Either the filter is blocked and needs cleaning, the power is off, or the pump has failed. Firstly, check that the power is

turned on to your system, if it is check to see if the outlet filter is blocked and needs cleaning. You should be rinsing the

filter every 4-6 weeks. If the pump has failed call your agent/installer first or 0800 66 11 00 immediately

• I ONLY HAVE A GREEN SYSTEM ON LIGHT

Press the reset button once on your Micron box (not alarm panel) wait for lights to settle

• RED AIR LIGHT IS ON AND ALARM IS GOING

Check power is available to system, air blower should be running constantly, consult agent/installer immediately

• RED WATER LIGHT IS ON AND ALARM IS GOING

Check power is available to system, external filter may be blocked or pump has failed, consult service agent immediately

• GURGLING NOISE IN TOILET

Tank is probably overfull from blocked Bio Filter internally, this is the sludge return gurgling under water, call your service

agent immediately

• WHERE’S THE RESET BUTTON

On the Right Hand side of the control box.

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General Do’s and Don’ts

• Don’t turn your system off

• Do call your service agent when you encounter a problem

• We recommend that you do your washing up on a daily basis so as not to shock load the system

• Try to avoid using showers, washing machines, dishwashers etc all at the same time

• Don’t try to service the system yourself as there are Health risks to consider and you may compromise your warranty

• Do use common sense, adhering to the basic rules provided throughout this manual will guarantee a trouble free

and cost effective system.

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Suitable Plants for Evapo-Transpiration Systems

Native Shrubs and TreesCoprosma Coprosma Propinqua

Hebe Hebe

Manuka Leptospermum Scoparium

Flax (fast) Phormium Tenax

Pokaka (slow) Elaeocarpus Hookerianus

Cabbage Tree (fast) Cordyline Australia

Rangiora (fast) Brachygiottis Repanda

Lacebark (fast) Hoheria Populnea

Ribbonwood (fast) Plagianthus Regius

Poataniwha Melicope Simplex

Heketara Olearia Rani

Poataniweta Carpodetus Srratus

Kohuhu (fast) Pittosporum Tenufolium

GrassesJointed Twig Sedge Baumea Articulata

Longwood Tussock Carex Comans

Pukio Carex Secta

Toetoe (use native species not Cortaderia F

Invasive Pampas Grass)

Umbrella Sedge Cyperus Ustulatus

Oioi Leptocarpus Similis

Hooksedge Uncinia Unciniata

Introduced SpeciesCanna Lillies

Taro

Aralia

Fuschia

Philodendrons

Begonias

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

AIR TECH™ 9000 SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM

The specifications of the Air Tech™ 9000 Aerated Wastewater Treatment System are as follows:-

Tank Chambers Polethylene modular interlocking tank chambers - complying with construction

standard AWS/NZS 1546.1:1998.

Capacities - primary chamber 3300 litres - Aerobic chamber 1500 litres

Clarification chamber 1200 litres - pump chamber (maximum) 1000 litres

Primary Chamber Filter Biotube 100mm Effluent Filter. Flow Modulation Outlet.

Air Blower .11kw diaphragm Air Blower

Diffuser Pro Flex 250 Disc Diaphragm. Automatic Check Valve.

Air System Supplies air to the diffuser and venturi sludge return system (aerobic and anaerobic).

The air system is controlled by valves enabling the air supply to be regulated and fined

tuned to achieve the most effective and efficient use of air in the treatment system.

Media Bio-Tube Module - purpose made polytheylene biological treatment and filtration media.

Disinfection (Option) 1. Chlorinator (optional) - Chlorine tablet water contact dispenser /single adjustable

tube.

2. Electronic Treatment - Water Sterilisation system

Effluent Pump D42A submersible pump 26m maximum head

Effluent Filter Arkal 1" Super Filter - Red Grooved Rings 120 mesh = 130 micron = .13mm

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Controller Alarm The Air Tech™ 9000 Aerated Wastewater Treatment System is managed

Management System by an electronically monitored controller. This state of the art microprocessor

based unit is monitored 24 hours a day and in the unlikely event of a system

fault will alert the home owner with an audio-visual alarm.

The controller will then communicate through the Public Switched Telecom

Network (PSTN) transmitting a status report to a central database. These reports

are logged with date and time, processed, and if necessary, transmitted to the

Area Service Technician who can respond to the alarm call.

Design Certification

The design of the Air Tech™ 9000 Sewage Treatment System has been developed in accordance with sound and widely

accepted engineering principles and technology. The system has been assessed, for a typical domestic household

wastewater loading, as capable of meeting the following quality of effluent treatment:

BOD5 - 14 to 20 mg/L

TSS - 20 to 30 mg/L

Faecal Coliforms (soil treatment) - less than 1000/FC (CRC GA Standard)

Faecal Coliforms (with disnfection) - 0 to 200/100ml

Andrew Dakers ME, BE, Registered Engineer, Natural Resources Engineering

The Technical specifications are for the Air Tech™ 9000 domestic wastewater treatment system. Because of the company's

on-going research and development, RX Plastics Ltd. reserves the right to alter specifications without notice. Such

alterations will maintain or improve the above effluent quality standard.

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AIRTECH 9000™ WIRING DIAGRAM

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MAINS RELAY FOR EARLIER MODELS

(Earlier models)

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Commissioning Waste Water Control System

After the installation and wiring is complete, (including telephone line if required), connect mains and 7A/Hr battery. Ensure the 5 resistors provided are connected into zone 1 through to zone 5 together with your sensor wiring, as shown on the diagram.

Arm system be depressing ‘external reset button’ mounted on the control box, a 10 second pre-alert will sound and the remote alarm plate will show the ‘system on’ and ‘mains lamps’ illuminated.

Testing system sensors at tank.

Activate each sensor in turn. (1) Air, (2) Water and (3) Mains. Upon activating, the Air and Water sensors, the respective lamps will illuminate and a beeper will sound. Activating the Mains relay the lamp will turn Off and the beeper will sound, to silence the beeper simply press the ‘Mute Switch’ on the face plate.

On restoring the system sensors, the respective lamps will turn Off and the mains lamp will turn On. Finally depress the ‘external reset button’ and the system will now turn Off and the activated sensor lamps will be flash-ing, pressing the ‘Mute Switch’ will turn Off the flashing lamps.

In the event of a house mains power loss, the control panel ’mains’ power lamp will flash and when mains power is restored the mains lamp will turn back On.

Finally depress the reset button and the system will go into a 10 second arming cycle and then arm.

Upon completion of the testing, secure front cover to the controller cabinet and check that the ‘System On’ and ‘Mains’ lamps are illuminated.

(Please note: It is not necessary to test the FTC sensor as this is carried out internally.)

Attention: The control box and alarm plate MUST be mounted side by side in an easy accessible position. Internal garage or laundry is the preferred location.

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Working with our communities for a better environment E mahi ngatahi e pai ake ai te taiao

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Company: RX Plastics Ltd

Address: PO Box 360, Ashburton

Model: RX Plastics AirTech 9000

Manufacturer rated daily flow (litres) 2000

Total operating capacity, including pump chamber (litres)

7000

Primary tank (litres) 3300

This is to certify that the RX Plastics AirTech 9000 wastewater treatment system supplied by RX Plastics Ltd is considered to meet the requirements of rule 12(f) of the Operative On-Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan 2006. Therefore it may be installed as a permitted activity in the Bay of Plenty, anywhere outside the Rotorua Lakes Catchments, provided that all other requirements of rule 12 are met.

The certification relates only to the particular model described above, on the basis that the key specifications are the same as those in the model tested at the Rotorua trial facility. This includes tank and chamber volumes, re-circulation rates, and mediatotal surface area.

For any questions about this certificate please contact Sam Weiss on 0800 368 267.

Note: In order to comply with Regional Plan requirements Environment Bay of Plenty must be provided with written confirmation that a system has been installed to the manufacturer’s specifications and that it fully meets the requirements of rule 12.

Date of Issue: 1 September 2007Expiry date: 1 September 2012

Sam WeissProject Implementation OfficerEnvironment Bay of Plenty

Working with our communities for a better environment E mahi ngatahi e pai ake ai te taiao

Company: RX Plastics Ltd

Address: PO Box 360, Ashburton

Model Number: AirTech 9000 NR

Manufacturer rated daily flow (litres) 2000

Total operating capacity, including pump chamber (litres)

7700

Primary tank (litres) 3300

This is to certify that the AirTech 9000 NR wastewater treatment system supplied by RX Plastics Ltd is considered to meet the requirements of rule 13(f) of the Operative On-Site Effluent Treatment Regional Plan 2006. Therefore it may be installed within the Rotorua Lakes Catchments as a permitted activity, provided that all other requirements of rule 13 are met.

The certification relates only to the particular model described above, on the basis that the key specifications are the same as those in the model tested at the Rotorua trial facility. This includes tank and chamber volumes, re-circulation rates, and mediatotal surface area.

For any questions about this certificate please contact Sam Weiss on 0800 368 267.

Note: In order to comply with Regional Plan requirements Environment Bay of Plenty must be provided with written confirmation that a system has been installed to the manufacturer’s specifications and that it fully meets the requirements of rule 13.

Date of Issue: 1 September 2007Expiry date: 1 September 2012

Sam WeissProject Implementation OfficerEnvironment Bay of Plenty

Performance Certificate

ONSITE COMMISSION SCHEDULE

OWNER HOME YES NO DATE

ADDRESS CALL FIRST YES NO TEL

COUNCIL TANK ID NUMBER

ELECTRICAL COMMENTS

ALARMS TESTED WATER YES NO AIR YES NO

ELEC BLOWER BOX CHECKED AND CLEANED YES NO

LID SECURED YES NO

AIR BLOWER

ROTARY VANES VANE KIT REPLACEMENT YES NO

TEMPERATURE OKAY HIGH

NOISE LEVEL OKAY HIGH

FILTERS CLEANED - 1X EXTERNAL, 2 X INTERNAL YES NO

SEPTIC CHAMBER

BIO TUBE FITLER CLEANED YES NO

ACCUMULATION - SLUDGE LOW MED HIGH CRUST LOW MED HIGH

INLET AND JUNCTION CLEAR YES NO

AIR & SLUDGE RETURN SYSTEMS

ODOUR YES NO

AERATION GOOD POOR

AIR DIFFUSER CHECKED YES NOT REQ

CLARIFICATION CHAMBER GOOD POOR

SLUDGE RETURN TO PRIMARY CLEAR YES NO

SLUDGE ACCUMULATION HIGH LOW

IRRIGATION CHAMBER

CLEAN IRRIGATION CHAMBER YES NO

TURDIBITY MG/LITRE

IRRIGATION PUMP OPERATION PRESSURE GOOD FAIR POOR

IRRIGATION DISPOSAL SYSTEM

CONDITION OK INACCESSIBLE REPLACE/REPAIR

IRRIGATION LATERALS OK CLEANED REPLACE/REPAIR

ARKAL FILTER OK REPLACED CLEANED WATER METRE READING

LID COVERS SECURED YES NO

FIELD CONDITION TIDY PONDING/RUN OFF PLANTED BARK/MULCH COVER

PRIMARY CHAMBER NEEDS DESLUDGING YES NO

Comments .......................................................................................................................................................................................

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Technician (PRINT) ...........................................................SIGNED..................................................................

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CERTIFICATE OF CONSTRUCTION/INSTALLATION -ONSITE WASTEWATER SYSTEM

ISSUED BY: ______________________________________________________________________________

TO: ____________________________________________________________________________________

COPY TO BE SUPPLIED TO: ____________________________________ Council

IN RESPECT OF DISCHARGE CONSENT TO: ____________________ CONDITION: _______________________

PROPERTY ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________

PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot: _________________________ DP: _______________________________

INSTALLER DETAILS

INSTALLERS NAME: ________________________________________________________________________

COMPANY NAME: _________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: _______________________________________________________________________________

TOWN/CITY: _____________________________________________________________________________

PHONE: _________________________________ EMAIL: _________________________________________

I ______________________________________, duly authorised agent of ____________________________

have read and fully understood the relevant conditions of _______________________________ and certify that this onsite wasterwater system has been constructed and installed in accordance with these conditions as well as the approved design plans attached to this consent.

INSTALLATION DATE: _________________________________________

INSTALLERS SIGNATURE: ______________________________________ DATE: ________________________

(INSTALLATION COMPANY’S NAME)

(CONSENT HOLDER)

(Property on which sewage system has been installed)

(Installers Name) (Company Name)

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Certificate of Training

This is to certify that the owner has been trained to carry out the owners service regime as set out in the service schedule.

OWNER: ___________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

APPROVED CERTIFYING TECHNICIAN

___________________________________________________________________________

SIGNED: ____________________________________ DATE: ____________________________

RX BIG TICKCustomers Check ListI have got my consent for my Airtech

My consent number is______________________________

My installer has commisioned my Airtech

My installer has handed over my owners manuals and given me training

I have a service contract (if not, to contact service)

I have my completion certificate

My owners registration card has been filled out and returned

Septic Systems

OWNERS REGISTRATION CARD

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION AND RETURN TO RX PLASTICS LTD FOR WARRANTY TO BE REGISTERED

Date Installed _________________________ Tank ID Number ________________________

Name of Owner ________________________________________________________________

Address of Owner ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone (Home) _________________________ Phone (Work/Mobile) _____________________

Council ______________________________________________________________________

Usual number of occupants ________________________ Number of bedrooms ______________

Installers Name ________________________________________________________________

Installers Location/Address ________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Please post this form immediately to:-

RX PLASTICS LTD, P O Box 360, ASHBURTON, 7700

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PLEASE COMPLETE THIS SECTION AND RETAIN FOR YOUR RECORDS

OWNERS COPY KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE

Date Installed _________________________ Tank ID Number ________________________

Name of Owner ________________________________________________________________

Address of Owner ______________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone (Home) _________________________ Phone (Work/Mobile) _____________________

Council ______________________________________________________________________

Usual number of occupants ________________________ Number of bedrooms ______________

Installers Name ________________________________________________________________

Installers Location/Address ________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

RX PLASTICS LTDP O Box 360, AshburtonPhone: +64 3 307 9081Email: sales@rxplastics.co.nzwww.rxplastics.co.nzDecember 2009