Ecoflo Owner’s Manual Page 5/14 20201009
Canada and United States Item # 339913
3. Maintenance
3.1 Primary/septic tank
Your primary/septic tank should be pumped out every two to four years or more frequently if the level of sludge exceeds two-thirds of
the total height of water in the tank. This helps to keep your septic system in proper working order. Every primary/septic tank and
effluent filter shall be inspected and maintained as prescribed by local regulations. A local service provider can do this.
If your home is equipped with a garbage disposal or a sewage pump, we strongly recommend having your primary/septic tank
emptied more frequently than noted above. Using this kind of equipment increases the amount of sludge in the primary/septic tank.
To have complete records of the maintenance performed on your septic system, we recommend that you to keep the proof of
maintenance (the invoices) with this owner's manual.
3.2 Effluent filter
Under normal operating conditions, as described in this manual, an effluent filter that complies with local regulations should operate
efficiently for many years. It must be cleaned every time the primary/septic tank is emptied, as established or recommended by local
authorities. A service partner can do this during the annual maintenance.
IMPORTANT: Primary/septic tanks can be emptied in several ways that can be classified into two categories: complete emptying and
selective emptying.
1 Complete emptying, the most common, consists of completely pumping the contents of the primary/septic tank. It's easy to check
if the work was properly done because the primary/septic tank will be completely empty when the vacuum truck leaves the site. If you
have a plastic septic tank or a primary reactor, 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) or without a filter. The method with a filter requires a
truck that has been adapted for separating and retaining the solids from the wastewater. The mechanically clarified water is then
returned to the primary/septic tank. The selective method without a filter allows the solids to settle within the truck before the water is
returned to the primary/septic tank. As such, in an effort to ensure the Ecoflo biofilter continues to perform optimally, it is important that
you ensure that the water returned to the primary/septic tank has been properly clarified and contains very few, if any, suspended
solids.
When the Ecoflo biofilter is combined with a DpEC, please refer to the DpEC Owner’s manual.
We also recommend that you one of Premier Tech's local partners. They will verify if the work is done according to your specific needs
and in a way that best protects your Ecoflo biofilter.
3.3 Ecoflo biofilter
The owner of an Ecoflo biofilter shall follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding the maintenance of the system. For
that purpose, the owner must at all times have a valid contract with the manufacturer or its local representative, and, depending on
local regulations, a copy of the contract may have to be filed with local authorities.
Annual maintenance is important to ensure optimal performance of your Ecoflo biofilter and essential to maintain its warranty.
Therefore, your system must be serviced annually for the duration of its useful life. According to local regulations, at least one visit per
year may be required
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