Figure 1 Seasonal High Groundwater (SHGT) levels to respect for Ecoflo
®
installation
3.4 Installation conditions
3.4.1 Septic/Primary tank
It must be installed in compliance with the following instructions:
• Both openings must be extended to the soil surface through watertight and insulated chimneys and equipped
with watertight covers (keep clearance distance with final grade of minimum 2”).
• Tank backfilling must not exceed 18" (45 cm) in the case of the Ecoflo Coco filter PACK unit .
• The installation must be 100% watertight and receive only domestic wastewater (no roof water, surface water
or discharge from footing drains).
• The septic/primary tank must be placed where it is not at risk of being flooded or submerged (depending on the
situation, it may be necessary to provide for drainage around the septic/primary tank to prevent groundwater
from reaching a level that would pose a flooding risk with a surrounding berm or with drainage).
• The manufacturer’s specifications.
3.4.2 Polyethylene Ecoflo
®
Coco Filter
The Ecoflo
®
Coco Filter must be installed in compliance with the following recommendations and it is important to
notify all stakeholders (installer, landscaper, owner, snow removal company, etc.) of them to prevent any damage
to the system and system components.
• NEVER obstruct access to the covers of your septic installation. NEVER cover (with mulch, soil, fixed structure,
etc) or bury the lid of an Ecoflo
®
Coco Filter.
• The lid of the Ecoflo Coco Filter must be at least 2" (50 mm) above the surface of final landscaping grade.
• Ensure an upslope interceptor drain or water diversion berm is installed to direct surface and/or ground water
away from the Ecoflo module and soil absorption system;
• For models 2.8, 3.4 and 4.1, a maximum totalising 3 extensions may be installed on the polyethylene unit and
on each access to the primary/septic tank (when present). Theses extensions must be provided by PTA: a STR-
060 extension for the main access and a PSR-060 extension for the accesses to the primary tank (total of 3).
• NEVER connect a drain pipe, roof gutter, sump pump or air conditioner drain to your septic installation.
•
NEVER discharge content or water from a water softener, spa or pool backwash into your septic system
•
NEVER discharge wastewater from a recreational vehicle (tent trailer, house trailer, etc.) into your septic system
• NEVER install extensions over the access of a polyethylene Ecoflo
®
Coco Filter (models 5.7 and 7.3).
By respecting these guidelines, you contribute to the proper operation of your wastewater treatment system. Failure
to abide by these guidelines may void the warranty, at Premier Tech’s discretion.
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