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Uponor WehoPuts Series

Uponor WehoPuts Series
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WehoPuts 510
MINIATURE
WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PLANTS
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION MANUAL
9/2014

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Uponor WehoPuts Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandUponor
ModelWehoPuts Series
CategoryWater System
LanguageEnglish

Summary

1. WehoPuts Miniature Wastewater Treatment Plant - General

1.1 General

The WehoPuts plant is a bio-chemical domestic wastewater treatment system for year-round use.

1.2 Operational Safety

Safety precautions for handling the plant, including locking the lid and using protective equipment.

1.3 Foreign Material and Debris in Wastewater

Lists materials that can clog or damage the treatment plant pumps and stop the process.

1.4 Service Work

1.5 Treatment Process

Process Steps

Describes the stages: Wastewater batch accumulation, Aerating and chemical feed, Nitrogen removal and settling, Removal of treated water.

1.6 Technical Data

1.7 Equipment Specification

2. Treatment Plant Installation

2.1 Transport, Handling and Storage

Instructions for transporting, handling, and storing the treatment plants upright, including packed items.

2.2 Planning and Choice of Treatment Plant Location

Requires a plan for construction, consultation with designers, and consideration of local regulations.

2.3 Installation

2.2.1 Planning

Key planning issues include location, connections, discharge/overflow, freezing prevention, and storm water.

2.3.1 Before Installation

Verify plant equipment is not damaged during transport and remove anchor packaging.

2.3.2 Digging Trench

Emphasizes work safety, trench leveling, mechanical compression, and subsurface drains.

2.3.3 Anchoring and Installation of Treatment Plant

Details anchoring procedures using plates and rods, especially important for clay or high groundwater.

WehoPuts 5 Anchoring

Install anchor rods through holes in the bottom ribs on each side of the unit.

WehoPuts 10 Anchoring

Install anchor rods through holes at the bottom of the tank and install anchor plates.

2.3.4 Making Pipe Connections

Instructions for connecting inlet, overflow, and discharge pipes, noting spigot usage.

2.3.5 Assembling Ventilation Pipe and Signal Lamp

Steps for installing the ventilation pipe, passing the signal lamp cable, and attaching the lamp.

2.3.6 Electrical Connections

Details fixed land installation, connection to the single-phase socket, and grounding via the main board.

2.3.7 Constructing Ground Frost Isolation

Instructions for insulating the plant and pipes with specific thickness and slant.

2.3.8 Filling and Locking

Steps for filling the trench, shaping the ground, installing interim covers, and locking the plant.

3. Startup

3.1 Installation Inspection

Inspects pipe/electrical connections, and checks for sand/stones on tank bottoms after installation.

3.2 Releasing Pumps

Instructions on releasing transfer and sludge pumps from transport brackets.

3.3 Filling Chemical Container

Refers to section 5.2 for instructions on filling the chemical container.

3.4 GSM Modem Initialization

Steps to install the SIM card and initialize the GSM modem for remote monitoring.

3.4.1 SIM Card Installation

Instructions for opening the rail, inserting the SIM card, and connecting power.

3.4.2 Determining GSM Number

Explains how to register the mobile phone number for alarm messages via software.

3.5 Turning on Treatment Plant

Describes turning on the main power and the plant entering standby mode.

3.6 Sludge Removal Using a Vacuum Truck

Notes that sludge bag is default, vacuum truck removal requires software setting change.

3.7 Sludge Removal Using Sludge Bags

Refers to section 5.3.1 for sludge bag installation instructions.

4. Treatment Plant Management

4.1 Treatment Plant Control Unit

Describes the control unit for operation, progress monitoring, and settings like language and sludge removal.

4.2 Process Monitoring

Explains how the control unit display shows plant status, with text browsed using arrow keys.

4.3 Operation Settings

Details how to access and change operational settings via the software menu, including language, sludge removal, and alarms.

4.4 Acknowledging Alarms and Reminders

Explains how to acknowledge alarms and reminders using the Enter key or specific number keys.

4.5 GSM Remote Management

Describes how the GSM modem allows remote control and monitoring via mobile phone using SMS.

5. Operation and Maintenance

5.1 Treatment Plant Operation Monitoring

Regular monitoring of the signal lamp, control unit display, and compressor for proper functioning.

5.2 Filling Chemical Container

Instructions for safely filling the chemical tank, including safety precautions and recommended quantities.

5.3 Sludge Removal

Describes sludge removal options: using a sludge bag or a vacuum truck.

5.3.1 Sludge Removal with Sludge Bag

Steps for installing and replacing the sludge bag, including maintenance intervals.

5.3.1.1 Sludge Bag Composting

Recommends composting sludge bags with organic waste and provides guidelines for proper composting.

Composting Guidelines

Practical advice on using composters, additives, and handling sludge bags for composting.

5.3.2 Sludge Removal Using a Vacuum Truck

Instructions for vacuum truck emptying, including setting activation and settling tests.

5.3.2.1 Settling Test

Detailed instructions on performing a sludge settling test using a measuring glass to determine vacuum truck needs.

5.4 Sampling

Explains that sampling should be done by professionals and describes sample taking locations and timing.

5.5 Treatment Plant pH Adjustment

Discusses the importance of pH and how to adjust it using lime, with safety warnings.

5.5.1 Lime Type

Specifies the correct type of lime (ground limestone crush) and warns against hydrated lime.

5.5.2 Dosing and Monitoring

Details lime dosing, aeration during liming, monitoring pH levels, and dosage frequency.

6. Faults and Malfunctions

Signal Lamp On

Indicates the plant has no alarms.

Signal Lamp Off

Indicates a malfunction requiring service procedures and display inspection.

Signal Lamp Flashing

Indicates a malfunction that has stopped the process and requires service.

6.1 Alarms and Reminders

Describes alarms and reminders identified by the signal lamp and control unit display.

6.2 Activities During Disturbances

Instructions on how to acknowledge alarms and reminders using the control unit.

6.2.1 Faulty Equipment

Steps to take when equipment malfunctions, including disconnecting and testing ground fault switches.

6.2.2 Testing Equipment Using Service Socket

Explains how to use the X6 service socket to test plant equipment by moving plugs.

6.2.3 Equipment Diagnostics and Testing via PLC

Mentions testing equipment operations via logic operation settings menu and IO testing.

6.3 Electrical Outage

Describes how the control unit remembers the interrupted process stage and resumes after power restoration.

6.4 Cleaning Process Malfunctions

Addresses common malfunctions related to cleaning processes like odors and foaming.

6.4.1 Odours

Addresses causes of noticeable odors, sludge inspection, and testing aeration.

6.4.2 Foaming

Explains foaming during startup and its potential causes, advising to contact service if persistent.

6.4.3 No Sludge Collected in Sludge Bag

Steps to check sludge pump operation and test it via the software or service socket.

7. Service

7.1 Periodic Service

Covers the recommended annual service visit by an authorised partner to inspect functional units.

7.2 Service Instructions for Pumps and Level Switches

Instructions for cleaning pumps and level switches yearly or as needed, with safety precautions.

7.2.1 Transfer Pump Cleaning

Detailed steps for cleaning the transfer pump, including lifting it out and checking the blade wheel.

7.2.2 Cleaning of Emptying Pump and Sludge Pump

Step-by-step guide to cleaning the emptying pump and sludge pump, including removing them and checking for clogging.

7.2.3 Cleaning of Level Switches

Instructions for cleaning the three level switches by removing dirt and rinsing if necessary.

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