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3.2 EFFLUENT FILTER
Under normal operating conditions, as described in this manual, an effluent filter that complies with BNQ Standard 3680-905
should operate efficiently for many years. It must be cleaned every time the primary/septic tank is emptied. A service partner
or qualified third party as referred to in section 1x.2) of the Regulation respecting wastewater disposal systems for isolated
dwellings (Q-2, r.22) can do this during annual maintenance. Ecoflo compact biofilter units with 100% coco filters that use a
UV disinfection unit or a FDi disinfection filter must also have their flow equalizers cleaned to remove particles or any other
residue that may have stuck to the surface.
IMPORTANT: Primary/septic tanks can be emptied in several ways that can be classied into two categories:
complete emptying and selective emptying.
1. Complete emptying is the process of completely pumping the contents of the primary/septic tank. If performed properly,
the primary/septic tank will be completely empty when the vacuum truck leaves the site. If you have a plastic primary/septic
tank, make sure to fill it with water once the emptying and maintenance (if required) is complete.
2. Selective emptying is divided into two sub-categories: with a filter (or recycled) and without a filter. The method with a
filter requires a specialized truck that separates solids from wastewater and retains them. The mechanically-clarified water
is then returned to the primary/septic tank. The selective method without a filter allows the solids to settle inside the truck
before the water is returned to the primary/septic tank. As such, to ensure the Ecoflo compact biofilter continues to perform
optimally, it is very important to ensure that the water returned to the primary/septic tank has been properly clarified and
contain very little or no suspended solids.
We also recommend to contact one of Premier Tech’s local partners. The local partner will assist you and verify that the
work completed answers your specific needs and that it protects your Ecoflo compact biofilter.
3.3 ECOFLO COMPACT BIOFILTER
As stipulated in section 3.3. (Maintenance contract) and
section 87.10 (Installation, use and maintenance) of the
Regulation respecting wastewater disposal systems for
isolated dwellings (Q-2, r.22): “The owner of a treatment
system referred to in sections 11.1, 16.1, 87.7 or 87.13 must
have a binding contract with the system manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s representative or a qualified third person
in which it is stipulated that minimum annual maintenance
will be performed on the system so as to achieve the
expected system performance. The owner of the system
must deposit a copy of the contract with the local
municipality in which the building or site served by the
treatment system is situated.” (3.3) “Every advanced
secondary treatment system must be installed, used
and maintained so as to achieve the expected system
p er fo r m a nc e.” ( 87.10 )
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