Saniflo Sanitop - User Manual

1. Description
The macerating system of this unit is installed in a case, specifically designed for horizontal outlet spigots. This macerator is manufactured in a
factory which is quality certified to ISO 9001(2000) accredited by AFAQ. The correct operation of your unit depends on correct installation and
usage.
Please pay particular attention to the following:
Possible danger to personnel
Warning of possible electrical hazard
“ATTENTION” This is a general warning that failure to follow instructions could result in poor functioning of the unit.
This equipment benefits from the latest technological innovations concerning soundproofing. To benefit fully from the advantages provided by
this new generation of appliances, it is important to comply with the installation instructions in section 5.
2. List of Accessories included
32 x 50
90 x 110
A B C E
x1
x1 x1 x1
Hose clip for discharge elbow
100mm
Inlet Connector
F G H
x1 x1 x1
Herbie clip for connector Herbie clip for connector
Optional Euro 22-32mm reducer
20 x 32
J K M
x2 x2 x4
Floor mounting bracket
Discharge hose clip
Rubber feet
Hose clip for WC pan spigot
Discharge elbow
I
x1
Discharge hose
Please also see “10 golden rules” for correct Saniflo installation on www.saniflo.co.uk

Summary

Product Description

Safety and Operational Warnings

Covers critical safety warnings for personnel, electrical hazards, and general operational cautions.

External Installation Guidance

Reference to external guidelines for correct Saniflo installation for optimal performance.

Dimensions and Measurements

Performance Curve and Discharge Pipe Guidelines

Installation

Key Installation Requirements

Critical requirements for WC connection standards, accessibility, floor mounting, and pipe support.

Optimizing Soundproofing

Tips for optimizing soundproofing features by following specific installation practices.

WC Connection

WC Connection Procedure

Step-by-step guide for connecting the unit to the WC, including securing components.

WC Drip Warning & Accessibility

Warnings about water drips and ensuring accessibility of connections for maintenance.

Extra Appliance Connections

Discharge Pipework Connection

Discharge Pipe Connection Steps

Detailed steps for attaching the discharge elbow and hose to the unit.

Discharge Pipework Technical Advice

Pipework Installation Guidelines

Guidelines for pipe fall, vertical lifts, drain-off points, connections, bends, and materials.

Siphoning & Freezing Prevention

Advice on preventing siphoning effects and freezing through specific installations.

Impact of Elbows

Note on friction loss caused by elbows in the discharge pipe, affecting pumping specification.

Electrical Connection Guide

Electrical Safety and Compliance

Safety, compliance, supply, and wiring requirements for electrical connection.

Installation and Splash Warnings

Critical safety warnings regarding power, servicing, accessibility, and splash protection.

Conformity to Norms

Commissioning the Unit

Commissioning Steps and Checks

Steps for initial flush, motor operation checks, troubleshooting, and watertightness verification.

Usage and Safety Warnings

Usage Precautions and Restrictions

Precautions for extended absence, notes on normal operation, automatic triggers, and domestic use.

Guarantee Conditions and Warnings

Details guarantee terms and warnings regarding foreign bodies and chemical damage.

Unit Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Procedures and Agents

Guide to cleaning agents, procedures, safety, and rinsing.

Cleaning Frequency Guideline

Guideline for cleaning frequency (every 3 months), adjustable based on water hardness.

Maintenance Information

Maintenance Safety and Filter

Safety for maintenance, minimal needs, and annual filter replacement for the unit.

Fault Finding and Remedies

Fault Diagnosis Safety

Safety rules and procedures for fault diagnosis, including contacting service and approved agents.

Common Unit Fault Symptoms

Lists common symptoms like unit stopping, motor issues, slow drainage, and noise for troubleshooting.

Unit Removal Guide

Unit Removal Safety and Steps

Safety precautions and sequential steps for safely removing the unit from its installation.

Product Guarantee

Guarantee Period & Conditions

Details the 2-year guarantee, conditional on correct installation and usage.

Parts Identification

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The SANITOP is a macerating pump system designed for domestic use, specifically for pumping away waste from a WC and other sanitary appliances. It is manufactured in a factory quality certified to ISO 9001 (2000) accredited by AFAQ, ensuring consistent and reliable service when installed and used correctly.

Function Description:

The core function of the SANITOP unit is to macerate (grind) faecal matter and toilet paper from a WC, and then pump this waste, along with wastewater from other connected sanitary appliances, through a discharge pipe to the soil stack. The macerating system is housed in a case specifically designed for horizontal outlet spigots. The unit operates automatically as soon as the required level of water enters its case.

Important Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: The unit has overall measurements of approximately 217mm (width) x 275mm (height) x 330mm (depth).
• Electrical Supply: It requires a 220/240V single-phase AC 50 Hz supply (UK specification). It must be wired into a fused, unswitched, fixed wiring connector fitted with a 5 amp fuse. The unit has an earth wire, with wiring colours: Brown - Live, Blue - Neutral, Green/Yellow - Earth.
• Power: 550 W.
• Current: 2.9A.
• Protection Rating: IP44.
• Weight: 5.4 KG.
• Discharge Pipe Size: The discharge pipe size for SANITOP can be 22mm or 32mm.
• Performance: The unit can achieve a maximum vertical lift of 5m and a maximum horizontal discharge length of 20m (with a 1% fall) or 90m (with a 1% fall and 1m vertical lift).
• Norms: This appliance conforms to EN 12050-3 and European directives and standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
• Soundproofing: The unit incorporates the latest technological innovations concerning soundproofing. To benefit fully, the WC pan should not be in contact with a partition or wall, and it should be placed on a perfectly level surface to ensure the resilient mounts are fully efficient.

Usage Features:

• WC Connection: The unit connects to a WC pan with a horizontal outlet spigot conforming to EN33 or EN 37. Installation involves applying silicon or liquid soap to the WC spigot, fitting a collar on the bowl outlet, pulling a flexible sleeve over the pan spigot, and securing it with a metal hose clip. The unit is then fixed to the floor using supplied screws.
• Extra Sanitary Appliances: The SANITOP can connect to other sanitary appliances, with specific connections required as detailed in the manual.
• Discharge Pipework: Discharge pipework must have a minimum fall of 1:100 (10mm per metre) to the soil stack. If a vertical lift is required, it must be made before the horizontal run. A drain-off point is recommended to allow pipework to be drained before service. An air admittance valve (BBA approved) capable of withstanding 10psi pressure should be fitted at the high point if the discharge pipework runs considerably lower than the unit, to prevent siphoning. External pipework should be lagged to prevent freezing. The discharge pipework must connect to the soil stack using an appropriate strap-on boss. Smooth bends (or 2 x 45 degree bends) should be used instead of 90-degree elbows. Any elbow on the discharge pipe creates friction loss, roughly 50cm per elbow to be deducted from the vertical pumping specification.
• Accessibility: The unit and all its connections should be easily accessible for possible maintenance/removal.
• Limitations: Only toilet paper, faecal matter, and wastewater are covered under guarantee. Damage due to foreign bodies (cotton, condoms, sanitary towels, wet wipes, food, hair, metal, wood, plastic objects) or chemicals (solvents, acids, other chemicals) will invalidate the guarantee.
• Warning: There should be no water dripping from the WC cistern or any other sanitary appliances, as this will cause the unit to activate repeatedly.

Maintenance Features:

• General Maintenance: The unit requires minimum maintenance. It is fitted with an active carbon filter, which requires no external venting but needs to be changed every year.
• Cleaning/Descaling: To remove scale and clean the macerator and bowl, a household descalent (like SANIFLO descaler) or household disinfectants/bleaches designed for a normal WC can be used.
  1. Disconnect the macerator power supply.
  2. Pour descalent/bleach into the pan.
  3. Flush the WC once.
  4. Leave to stand for 1-2 hours.
  5. Reconnect the macerator power supply.
  6. Rinse by operating the flushing system twice. This operation should be carried out approximately every 3 months, with frequency adjusted based on water hardness.
• Troubleshooting: A fault-finding chart is provided for minor inconsistencies in operation. In all cases, the macerator must be disconnected from the power supply before any service. All work involving dismantling the appliance must be carried out by an approved repair agent.
• Removal: For removal, disconnect the electrical power supply, turn off water feed to the WC cistern and bail out water, drain vertical discharge pipework and remove the discharge hose, disconnect inlet pipes, unscrew fastening screws (if fitted), loosen the metal clip securing the flexible connector, and pull off the WC spigot to slide the unit out.
• Guarantee: The unit comes with a 2-year guarantee from the date of purchase, subject to correct installation and use.

Saniflo Sanitop Specifications

General

Brand	Saniflo
Model	Sanitop
Category	Plumbing Product
Language	English