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3649 Cane Run Road . Louisville, KY 40211-1961
877-244-9340 . Fax: 877-414-4316
www.clarusenvironmental.com
SECTION: C3.20.140
CL0064
1011
Supersedes
New
Recirculating Media Filters
OWNER'S MANUAL
Congratulations on the purchase of this Clarus Environmental
Recirculating Media Filter. This system will provide years of trouble-free
service when installed and serviced according to the manufacturer’s
recommendations.
This manual incorporates the installation, operation, maintenance,
and service instructions into one document to aid in the ownership of a
Clarus Environmental Onsite Treatment System. Please read and review
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ....................................................................... 1
Limited Warranty ..........................................................................2
Troubleshooting & Service Checklist ......................................... 2
Preinstallation Checklist .............................................................. 3
Gravity Discharge System Installation .................................... 4-6
Pump Discharge System Installation .....................................7-9
System Start-Up .......................................................................... 10
Operation & Maintenance .......................................................... 11
Owner’s Information
Model Number: ________________________________________
Job Name: ____________________________________________
this manual before installing the product. Follow the steps and procedures
listed within for a proper start-up. Many items contained within, when
followed correctly, will not only ensure a long and problem-free life for
the system, but also save time and money during installation. Should
further assistance be necessary, please call Clarus Environmental at
1-877-244-9340.
Safety Instructions
TO AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL PERSONAL INJURY OR MAJOR PROPERTY DAMAGE, READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE PUMP.
THIS MANUAL IS INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE INSTALLATION
AND OPERATION OF THIS UNIT AND MUST BE KEPT WITH
THE PUMP.
This is a SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL.
When you see this symbol on the pump or in the
manual, look for one of the following signal words
and be alert to the potential for personal injury or
property damage.
Warns of hazards that WILL cause serious personal
injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause serious personal
injury, death or major property damage.
Warns of hazards that CAN cause personal injury
or property damage.
INDICATES SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS WHICH ARE
VERY IMPORTANT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED.
Distributor: ____________________________________________
Date of Purchase: ______________________________________
Contractor: ____________________________________________
Date of Installation: ____________________________________
System Readings During Operation: Voltage _____ Amps _____
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THOROUGHLY REVIEW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
PRIOR TO PERFORMING ANY WORK ON THIS PUMP.
MAINTAIN ALL SAFETY DECALS.
REFER TO WARRANTY ON PAGE 2.
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Limited Warranty
Manufacturer warrants, to the purchaser and subsequent owner during the warranty period, every new product to be free from defects
in material and workmanship under normal use and service, when
properly used and maintained, for a period of one year from date of
purchase by the end user, or 18 months from date of original manu-
facture of the product, whichever comes rst. Parts that fail within
the warranty period, one year from date of purchase by the end user,
or 18 months from the date of original manufacture of the product,
whichever comes rst, that inspections determine to be defective in
material or workmanship, will be repaired, replaced or remanufactured
at manufacturer's option, provided however, that by so doing we will
not be obligated to replace an entire assembly, the entire mechanism
or the complete unit. No allowance will be made for shipping charges,
damages, labor or other charges that may occur due to product failure,
repair or replacement.
This warranty does not apply to and there shall be no warranty for
any material or product that has been disassembled without prior approval of manufacturer, subjected to misuse, misapplication, neglect,
alteration, accident or act of God; that has not been installed, operated
or maintained in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions; that has been exposed to outside substances including but not
limited to the following: sand, gravel, cement, mud, tar, hydrocarbons,
hydrocarbon derivatives (oil, gasoline, solvents, etc.), or other abrasive
or corrosive substances, wash towels or feminine sanitary products,
etc. in all pumping applications. The warranty set out in the paragraph
above is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied; and we
do not authorize any representative or other person to assume for us
any other liability in connection with our products.
Contact manufacturer at, 3649 Cane Run Road, Louisville, Kentucky
40211, Attention: Customer Service Department to obtain any needed
repair or replacement of part(s) or additional information pertaining
to our warranty.
MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES OR BREACH
OF EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY; AND ANY IMPLIED
WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION
OF THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied
warranty, so the above limitation may not apply to you. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Troubleshooting and Service Checklist
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS- Before servicing a system, always shut off the main power breaker and then disconnect
the pump - making sure you are not standing in water. Wear insulated protective sole shoes. Under ooded conditions, contact your
local electric company or a qualied licensed electrician for disconnecting electrical service prior to pump removal.
CONDITION
A. Treatment not as expected
B. Water ponding on surface
C. Efuentlterclogging
frequently
D. Production of odor
E. System aesthetics
F. Pump not operating properly Alarm condition
COMMON CAUSES
System hydraulically overloaded, homeowner inputs too taxing, recirculation device improperly
adjusted, pump timer improperly adjusted, poor installation, distribution piping needs cleaning,
chemicals have killed the system, not a watertight installation.
Media clogged, underdrain piping clogged, drain system pump not operating, lateral eld not
operating properly.
Homeowner is not controlling inputs correctly, septic tank needs cleaning, chemicals have
killed the system, bad septic tank, poor system management.
Media Filter experiencing a disruption, anaerobic conditions exist, gravel cell ooded, lids not
gas- tight, roof vent odor could be confused with lter, system not maintained correctly.
Rodent burrowing or weeds must be removed from system immediately, landscaping not
maintained.
Float switch or timer incorrectly set, incorrect or low voltage, pump mechanically bound, defec-
tive electrical components, debris on or under oat switch(es), check panel fuses and breakers.
G. Pump operates but delivers
little or no water
If the above chart does not uncover the problem, consult Clarus Environmental - Do not attempt to service or otherwise disassemble
system or pump.
Clogged pipe or orices, timer set incorrectly, increased pipe friction, shut off valve closed, low
or incorrect voltage, discharge head exceeds pump capacity, clogged pump strainer, worn out
pump.
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Thismanualisdividedintotwoinstallationsections.TherstsectioncoverstheinstallationofaRecirculating Media Filter with gravity discharge. The second section covers the installation of a Recirculating Media
Filter with pump discharge. Be sure to follow the correct section for the proper instructions.
General Preinstallation Checklist
1. Inspect your recirculating Media Filter package. Occasionally
products are damaged during shipment. If the unit is
damaged, contact your dealer before using. Do Not remove
the test plugs in the pump switch cover nor the pump motor
housing.
2. Carefully read all literature provided to familiarize yourself
with specic details regarding installation and use. These
materials should be retained by the end user for future
reference.
3. Total septic system design is critical to the operation of the
system. A Licensed Professional Engineer or a professional
as prescribed in your local code should design ALL systems.
A site plan should be developed that includes the placement
and elevations of all components. If an engineer is not involved
with the system you are working on, Clarus Environmental
highly recommends that one be contacted to review the
installation. Clarus Environmental can provide technical
help and regional engineering services for system design
by calling Clarus Environmental at 1-877-244-9340.
4. Your Recirculating Media Filter kit contains most of the
components needed for installation. However the installing
contractor must provide a few items. Refer to the list below
for additional materials required.
Optional:
• Prewired conduit assembly and junction box (ordered
separately).
Contractor Provides:
• House sewer line
• Septic tank and dose tank
• All piping outside dose tank and media lter
• Drain eld components
• Frame for media lter (treated 2x10s recommended)
• Media lter gravel
5.
Most residential kits include a Zoeller model N153
This pump is 1/2 HP, 115V, single phase unit capable of
delivering the proper ow and head for most installations.
Verify which pump your system is engineered to use. Follow
the instructions in the pump box (FM0447) to install the
pump properly.
6. Check to be sure that your power source is capable of handling
the voltage requirement of the pump motor, as indicated on
the pump nameplate. Make sure the pump electrical supply
circuit is equipped with fuses or circuit breakers of proper
capacity. A separate branch circuit is recommended, sized
according to the “National Electrical Code” for the current
shown on the pump nameplate.
pump.
Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter Kit
Includes:
• Clarus Environmental patented WW1 septic tank efuent
lter
• Proven quality efuent pump(s)
• Factory assembled dose tank discharge assembly
• Factory assembled media lter distribution piping with
cleanouts
• Orice shields
• Cleanout risers
• EPDM rubber liner
• Drain collection system for media lter
• 80/20 ow recirculation splitter
• Timed dosing control panel and switches
• Under liner protection blanket
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7. The installation of pumps with variable level oat switches is
the responsibility of the installing party and care should be
taken that the tethered oats will not hang up on the pump
apparatus or pit peculiarities and is secured so that the pump
will operate properly.
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Section 1: Gravity Discharge System Installation
The Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter is designed as a secondary treatment device. It works in conjunction with the septic
tank (primary treatment) and the drain eld (water disposal and nal polishing) to provide excellent overall treatment of sewage. Refer to the
diagram below to see the overall ow of efuent through the system.
Figure 1: Gravity Discharge Media Filter System Flow Schematic
HOUSE
SEWER
SEPTIC
TANK
80/20
TRU-FLOW
SPLITTER
GRAVITY FLOW
CLARUS TIMED DOSING PANEL
SEPTIC TANK
80% RECIRCULATION
80%
20%
TO DISPOSAL FIELD
MEDIA
FILTER
N153 PUMP
DOSE
TANK
PRESSURIZED FLOW
SK2097A
DOSE TANK
20% TO
DRAIN FIELD SYSTEM
CLARUS TRU-FLOW SPLITTER SYSTEM
USED AS 80/20 SPLITTER
FORCE MAIN FROM DOSE
TANK TO MEDIA FILTER
SK2214
In new construction, the recirculating media lter can be installed at the same time as the other onsite wastewater treatment system
components. Use the following outline as a guide to install the overall system:
General System Installation Outline
1. Install septic tank.
2. Install building sewer line as required to septic tank.
3. Install dosing tank.
4. Install piping between septic tank and dosing tank.
5. Install dosing tank pump.
6. Install wiring from dosing pump to control panel.
7. Install media lter (see detailed instructions below).
8. Install force main from dosing tank to media lter.
9. Install splitter system and piping to splitter system (see CL0075).
10. Install return line from splitter system to dosing tank.
11. Install piping from splitter system to disposal area.
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Section 1: Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter
Figure 2:
PIPE FROM PUMP MAY
NEED TO BE LARGER
1 1/4" PVC PIPE
FROM DOSE TANK
4" DRAIN
TO 80/20 TRU-FLOW SPLITTER
SEE PIPE SEAL DETAIL
CLARUS 3" ORIFICE SHIELD
14"
13"
PLAN VIEW
Gravity Discharge
3/4" PVC PIPE
15"
17"
PATIO STONE OVER
CLEANOUT AND RISER
ALL STAINLESS PIPE CLAMP
PIPE BOOT
LINER
4" SLOTTED
DRAIN PIPE
SCREENED VENT
PATIO STONE
FRAME
CLEAN OUT RISER
IN FROM DOSE TANK
11" MAXIMUM OF
3/4" - 1 1/2" DIAMETER
PEA GRAVEL
42" MIN.
24" OF
FILTER MEDIA
8" OF 3/4" TO 1 1/2" DIAMETER
UNDER DRAIN MEDIA
TO 80/20 TRU-FLOW SPLITTER
3"
1.5"
4" SLOTTED DRAINPIPE
ELEVATION VIEW
NOTE: System specic drawing provided with each system.
PROTECTIVE BARRIER
PROTECTIVE BLANKET UNDER
45 MIL EPDM RUBBER LINER
4" X 3" PVC RISER
PROTECTIVE BARRIER
4" BERM (MINIMUM)
SCREENED VENT
PRESSURE TREATED WOOD OR CONCRETE FRAME
(SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
FILTER MEDIA
NATIVE SOIL MUST BE SMOOTHED,
RAKED, COMPACTED, AND LEVELED
THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH AND WIDTH
MALE NPT ADAPTER & CAP
90° SWEEP ELBOW
SK2160B
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Section 1: Media Filter (Gravity) Installation Instructions
1. Excavate a hole for the media lter, large enough to build the liner
support walls. NOTE: Support walls should extend a minimum of
4” above the original grade to allow surface water to be diverted
away from the media lter.
2. Excavate a trench for the supply piping and for the drain piping
to the media lter.
3. Smooth, rake, compact and level the bottom of the excavation
as required. If additional leveling material is required, use the
media/gravel material.
4. Erect the support walls of approved material and size. Pressure
treated 2x10’s or concrete are recommended.
5. Using a 4½” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the wall for the
drainpipe penetration. The hole should be horizontally centered
on the wall being penetrated and the edge should be within ½”
of the bottom grade of the lter.
6. Using a 2” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the wall for the supply
pipe penetration. The hole should be horizontally centered on
the wall being penetrated and the edge should be 1½” above the
24” of lter media or 26½” to the center line of the 2” hole from
the underdrain media (see Figure 2 on page 5).
7. Install the protective mat.
14. Cut the drainpipe to required length and attach it to the penetration
pipe using the 4” coupling. (Drainpipe should extend as close as
possible to opposite support wall).
15. Slide the 1¼” penetration pipe into the inlet seal boot. The seal
boot may need to be trimmed to the appropriate diameter. The
boot should t snug with no wrinkles.
16. Place the hose clamp around the boot onto 1¼” penetration pipe
and tighten. Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where
the pipe boot meets the pipe.
17. Install 8” of the appropriate underdrain media (¾” to 1½” gravel
typical). While lling, be sure to position the drainpipe properly.
Backll 8” with the excavated material outside the frame as you
ll inside the frame.
18. Install 24” of the specied ltering media. Backll 24” with the
excavated material outside the frame as you ll the inside the
frame.
19. Install 1½” of the appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel
typical).
20. Place manifold and distribution piping on overlay media. Remove
the protector plugs from the manifold and the distribution pipes
as installing.
8. Install the liner, making bottom and corners smooth. Excess
should be laid over the top and tucked down the outside of support
walls.
9. Using a utility knife, cut a hole through the liner to match the 4½”
and 2” holes cut in the support walls.
10. Clean the area on the liner around the drain supply penetration
holes with Firestone Quick Prime Plus. Apply the primer with a
scrubber pad or clean cotton rag. Thoroughly scrub the bonding
area three times with primer. Allow the primer to dry for 10
minutes. Remove the protective paper from seal boot adhesive.
Do not touch the adhesive surface. Place boot adhesive against
cleaned and smoothed liner surface. Press the boot with a roller
or acceptable tool to ensure bubbles and wrinkles are removed.
DO NOT PEEL BOOT BACK TO TEST SEAL.
11. Slide the 4” penetration pipe into the discharge seal boot. The
seal boot may need to be trimmed to the appropriate diameter.
The boot should t snug with no wrinkles.
12. Place the hose clamp around the boot onto 4” penetration pipe
and tighten. Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where
the pipe boot meets the pipe.
13. Attach the 4” pipe cap or screened vent riser to the opposite end
of the drainpipe.
21. Attach the manifold to the supply penetration pipe making sure
that the “T” tting points in the correct direction.
22. Attach the distribution pipes to the manifold ensuring the elbow
end is vertically plumb, with clean out pointing up.
23. Snap the orice shields over the holes in the bottom of the
distribution pipes.
24. Slide the risers over the clean outs (90° sweep elbow). Place
appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical) around risers
to hold them in place.
25. Install 3” to 4½” of the appropriate overlay media (3/8” to 1”
gravel typical). While lling, be sure the discharge pipes stay
positioned.
26. Install a protective buried fence (optional).
27. Install 3” of the appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel
typical). A maximum of 8” of overlay media is allowed above the
discharge pipes.
28. Make nal supply and drain connections if this has not already
been done.
29. Finish by backlling and landscaping. Be sure there is a 4”
(minimum) berm surrounding the media lter to ensure that no
surface water enters the media lter system.
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Section 2: Pump Discharge System Installation
The Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter is designed as a secondary treatment device. It works in conjunction with the septic
tank (primary treatment) and the drain eld (water disposal and nal polishing) to provide excellent overall treatment of the onsite efuent.
Refer to the diagram below to see the overall ow of efuent through the system.
Figure 3: Pump Discharge Media Filter System Flow Schematic
CLARUS TIMED
DOSING PANEL
HOUSE
SEWER
GRAVITY FLOW
20% TO DRAIN
FIELD SYSTEM
80% RECIRCULATION
SEPTIC
TANK
80/20
PRESSURE
FLOW
SPLITTER
TO DISPOSAL FIELD
80/20
PRESSURE
FLOW
SPLITTER
80%
20%
DOSE
TANK
MEDIA
FILTER
W/PUMP
DISCHARGE
PRESSURIZED FLOW
SK2097B
SEPTIC TANK
General System Installation Outline
1. Install septic tank.
2. Install drain line as required to septic tank.
3. Install dosing tank.
4. Install piping between septic tank and dosing tank.
5. Install dosing tank pump.
6. Install wiring from dosing pump to control panel.
7. Install media lter (see detailed instructions below).
8. Install force main from dosing tank to media lter.
9. Install media lter pump.
10. Install wiring from media lter pump to control panel.
11. Install return line from media lter to 80/20 pressure ow splitter.
12. Install 80/20 pressure ow splitter at highest point.
13. Install return line from 80/20 pressure ow splitter to dose tank.
14. Install drain line from 80/20 pressure ow splitter to drain eld.
DOSE TANK
FORCE MAIN FROM DOSE
TANK TO MEDIA FILTER
SK2229
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Section 2: Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter
Figure 4:
PREWIRED CONDUIT
SEE PIPE SEAL DETAIL
PIPE FROM PUMP MAY
NEED TO BE LARGER
1 1/4" PVC PIPE
CLARUS
FROM PUMP TANK
4" SLOTTED
DRAIN PIPE
CLARUS 3" ORIFICE SHIELD
RISER & LID
J-BOX
13" 13"
PLAN VIEW
2" PVC PIPE
Pump Discharge
3/4" PVC PIPE
6.5"
15"
TO 80/20
PRESSURE FLOW
SPLITTER
17"
PATIO STONE OVER
CLEANOUT AND RISER
4" X 3" PVC RISER
ALL STAINLESS PIPE CLAMP
PIPE BOOT
LINER
PATIO STONE
FRAME
CLEAN OUT RISER
MALE NPT ADAPTER & CAP
PREWIRED CONDUIT
11" MAXIMUM
OF 3/4" - 1 1/2" DIAMETER
PEA GRAVEL
42" MIN.
24" OF
FILTER MEDIA
8" MINIMUM
OF 3/4" - 1 1/2" DIAMETER
PEA GRAVEL
3"
1.5"
24"
4" SLOTTED DRAIN PIPE
ELEVATION VIEW
TO 80/20
PRESSURE FLOW
SPLITTER
6"
PROTECTIVE BLANKET UNDER
45 MIL EPDM RUBBER LINER
NOTE: System specic drawing provided with each system.
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PROTECTIVE BARRIER
4" BERM (MINIMUM)
PRESSURE TREATED
WOOD OR CONCRETE
(SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
FILTER MEDIA
NATIVE SOIL MUST BE SMOOTHED,
RAKED, COMPACTED, AND LEVELED
THROUGHOUT IT'S LENGTH AND WIDTH
90° SWEEP ELBOW
SK2160A
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Section 2: Media Filter (Pump Discharge) Installation Instructions
1. Excavate a hole for the media lter, large enough to build the liner support
walls. NOTE: Support walls should extend a minimum of 4” above the
original grade to allow surface water to be diverted away from the media lter.
2. Excavate a 24” diameter x 6” deep hole with sloping walls in the center
of the media lter excavation (see Figure 4 on page 8).
3. Excavate a trench for the supply piping and for the drain piping to the
media lter.
4. Smooth, rake, compact and level the bottom of the excavation as required. If
additional leveling material is required, use the media/gravel material.
5. Erect the support walls of approved material and size. Pressure treated
2x10’s or concrete are recommended.
6. Using a 2” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the support wall for the
supply pipe penetration. The hole should be horizontally centered on the
wall being penetrated and the edge should be 1½” above the 24” of lter
media (see # 6 on page 6 and Figure 4 on page 8).
7. Using a 2” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the support wall for the
discharge pipe penetration. This should be on the opposite wall from
the rst hole. The hole should be horizontally centered on the wall being
penetrated and the edge should be 1½” above the 24” of lter media (see
# 6 on page 6 and Figure 4 on page 8).
8. Using a 1½” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the support wall for the
prewired conduit to penetrate. The hole should be 12” to the left or right
of the 2” supply pipe hole and the edge should be 3” above the 24” of
lter media.
9. Install the protective mat.
10. Install the liner, making bottom and corners smooth. Excess should be
laid over the top and tucked down the outside of support walls.
11. Using a utility knife, cut a hole through the liner to match the two 2” and
one 1½” holes cut in the support walls.
12. Install the media lter pump riser in the 24” x 6” central depression. The
two cutouts should face the support walls that have the holes cut
in them.
13. Install 6” of the appropriate under drain media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical)
in the 24” x 6” depression around the riser for support.
14. Cut the 4” drainpipe to the required lengths. The pipe should protrude
into the riser 1” and extend out toward the support walls as close
as possible.
15. Place the open end of the drainpipe into the riser.
16. Attach the 4” end caps or screened vent risers to one end of each
drainpipe section.
17. Install 8” of the appropriate under drain media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical).
While lling, be sure to position drainpipe properly. Backll 8” with the
excavated material outside the frame as you ll inside the frame.
18. Clean the area on the liner around the drain supply penetration holes
with Firestone Quick Prime Plus. Apply the primer with a scrubber pad
or clean cotton rag. Thoroughly scrub the bonding area three times with
primer. Allow the primer to dry for 10 minutes. Remove the protective
paper from seal boot adhesive. Do not touch the adhesive surface. Place
boot adhesive against cleaned and smoothed liner surface. Press the
boot with a roller or acceptable tool to ensure bubbles and wrinkles are
removed. DO NOT PEEL BOOT BACK TO TEST SEAL.
19. Slide the 1¼” penetration pipe in the inlet seal boot. The seal boot may
need to be trimmed to the appropriate diameter. The boot should t snug
with no wrinkles.
20. Place the hose clamp around the boot onto 1¼” penetration pipe and
tighten. Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where the pipe boot
meets the pipe.
21. Slide the 1¼” penetration pipe into the discharge seal boot. The seal
boot may need trimmed to the appropriate diameter. The boot should t
snug with no wrinkles.
22. Place the hose clamp around the boot onto 1¼” penetration pipe and
tighten. Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where the pipe boot
meets the pipe.
23. Remove the tting from the end of the prewired conduit with the 18”
leads and feed it through the 1¼” hole in the support wall up to the
pump riser.
24. Slide the prewired conduit through the seal boot. The seal boot may
need trimmed to the appropriate diameter. The boot should t snug with
no wrinkles.
25. Reattach the tting onto the end of the conduit.
26. Place the hose clamp around the boot onto prewired conduit and tighten.
Apply a bead of Firestone lap sealant caulk where the pipe boot meets
the pipe.
27. Lay the prewired conduit back over the support wall temporarily.
28. Assemble the pump, discharge pipe, vertical float switch and the
alarm float.
29. Using a 1¾” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the pump riser for the
pump discharge. The hole should be on the same side as the discharge
hole cut in the side of the support wall and the edge should be 1½” above
the 24” of lter media (see # 6 on page 5 and Figure 4 on page 7).
30. Place the pump, discharge pipe and oat assembly down into the
pump riser.
31. Using a 2-3/8” hole saw, locate and cut a hole in the pump riser for the
J-Box. The hole should be on the same side as the prewired conduit
hole cut in the side of the support wall and the edge should be 3” above
the 24” of lter media, or 28” to the center line of the 2” hole from the
underdrain media (see # 6 on page 5).
32. Install 24” of the specied ltering media. Backll 24” with the excavated
material outside the frame as you ll the inside the frame.
33. Insert the 1¼” discharge pipe section through the seal from the inside of
the riser and attach it to the elbow of the discharge assembly attached
to the pump.
34. Attach the discharge pipe to the discharge penetration pipe.
35. Install the J-Box and conduit into the pump riser.
36. Install 1½” of the appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical).
37. Place manifold and distribution piping on overlay media. Remove the
protector plugs from the manifold and the distribution pipes as installing.
38. Attach the manifold to the supply penetration pipe.
39. Attach the distribution pipes to the manifold ensuring the elbow end is
vertically plumb.
40. Snap the orice shields over the holes in the bottom of the distribution pipes.
41. Slide the risers over the clean outs (90° sweep elbow). Place appropriate
overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical) around risers to hold them
in place.
42. Install 3” to 4½” of the appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel
typical). While lling, be sure the discharge pipes stay positioned.
43. Install a protective buried fence (optional).
44. Install 3” of the appropriate overlay media (¾” to 1½” gravel typical). A
maximum of 8” of overlay media is allowed above the discharge pipes.
45. Make final supply and drain connections if this has not already
been done.
46. Finish by backlling and landscaping. Be sure there is a 4” (minimum)
berm surrounding the media lter to ensure that no surface water enters
the media lter system.
47. Extend 1¼” discharge pipe from media lter pump to the pressure ow
splitter. The splitter MUST be located at the highest point to have gravity
ow to drain eld and dose tank. If pressure is required at the drain eld,
consult factory.
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System Start-up
Performing a good system start-up is crucial to having a long lasting system that will be trouble free. A trained, qualied technician that
understands the system’s mechanical and electrical operation must do the system start-up. The system start-up report should be completed
in coordination with the installing contractor, start-up technician, health department agent, homeowner, and the engineer. An installation and
start-up checklist (CL0063) is included to aid the system start-up procedure.
The timed dosing panel should be set up to dose 96 times per day. Consult the engineering site plan and/or control panel instructions to aid
in the set up. Recirculation ratio must be taken into account when adjusting for the daily design ow rate.
The homeowner and maintenance contract personnel must receive a copy of the following documents:
1. Recirculating Media Filter literature sheet (CL0062).
2. Recirculating Media Filter Owner’s Manual (CL0064).
3. Control Panel Wiring Diagram.
4. Control Panel Installation Instructions and Operation/Troubleshooting Manual.
5. Completed Start-Up Report.
6. Tru-Flow® Splitter System Installation Instructions (CL0075).
7. Submersible Pump Installation Instructions (FM0447).
8. WW1 Filter owner's manual (CL0040).
Record the oat settings of the dose tank and recirculation basin on the drawings below.
Typical Float Settings For Zoeller Model N153 Pumps
MEDIA FILTER DOSE TANK
6" MIN.
HIGH WATER ALARM
TIMER OVERRIDE
15" MIN.
LOW LEVEL CUTOUT EVEN
WITH TOP OF PUMP
SK2147
PUMP DISCHARGE BASIN
(locatedinmedialteronpumpdischargesystems)
ALARM FLOAT
VERTICAL FLOAT SWITCH
21"
6 1/2"
15"
5"
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TETHER HEIGHT
TETHER HEIGHT
ON LEVEL
OFF LEVEL
SK2153
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Operation and Maintenance
Your Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter (RMF) is
one component of your onsite wastewater system. Your system
consists of a primary treatment device (septic tank), secondary
treatment device (Clarus Environmental RMF), and a soil distribution
component (gravity or pressurized leach lines or a drip eld). Your
recirculating media lter requires periodic maintenance. Please
read the maintenance instructions and be sure that each procedure
is accomplished in the proper time frame. These instructions also
include guidance for septic tank maintenance. These maintenance
procedures should be carried out by a well-trained professional
onsite service entity.
Input Inspection Schedule
Residents of every home discharging into an onsite system need
to do an annual inspection of inputs to their onsite system. This
includes organic (non-water) as well as hydraulic (water use) wastes.
Annual home inspection includes:
1. Review original “Septic System Do’s and Don’ts”. Note
any changes in household habits and make corrections as
needed.
2. Inspect all faucets and toilets in the house and make sure
they are not leaking.
Septic Tank Maintenance Procedures and Schedule
Each septic tank requires periodic maintenance. Maintenance
includes:
1. Inspections need to be done twice annually. Riser cover must
be removed, septic tank must have sludge level recorded
and scum layer observations recorded. If the sludge layer is
within 12 inches of the bottom of the efuent lter, the tank
should be pumped. This will likely be every 3 to 5 years for
most homes.
2. Septic tank efuent lter can be removed and cleaned with
each septic tank inspection. The Clarus Environmental WW1
Filter (170-0078) lter body is removed and the ltered material
held by the lter is rinsed off the lter back into the tank. The
outer element which provides bypass protection needs to be
cleaned and can be removed after replacing the inner element.
Simply withdraw the whole inner and outer element as a unit,
which is the reverse of installation. Disassemble on the surface
and rinse any ltered material into the septic tank.
3. Inspect all bafes, risers and covers. After inspections, secure
riser lid with tamper resistant screws or lock.
Clarus Environmental Recirculating Media Filter Maintenance
Procedures and Schedule
Each recirculating media filter requires periodic maintenance.
Maintenance includes:
1. Annual cleaning of the lateral efuent distribution network. Riser
lids for each lateral (located within the media lter) must be removed
and end caps of each lateral located and removed. Each lateral
needs to be brushed with a bottlebrush and ushed by manually
activating the dosing pump.
2. Any cleanout risers that have been damaged or buried need to
be replaced or brought back to grade.
3. Inspect buried horizontal fence material annually. Horizontal
fence material must remain in place to prevent surface access
to liquid being treated.
4. Weeding may be necessary from time to time.
Clarus Environmental Tru-Flow®Splitter(p/n173-0003)Schedule
Each Clarus Environmental Tru-Flow® Splitter must be annually inspected.
1. Remove riser cover and using a ashlight inspect component for
level (using bubble level),
2. Inspect for dirt or scum buildup on splitter. If necessary, ush
with garden hose.
3. Replace cover.
Recirculation Chamber Maintenance Procedures and Schedule
Each recirculating chamber requires periodic maintenance; 3 months
after start-up and annually thereafter.
1. The dosing chamber should be inspected annually.
Power needs to be shut off at the breaker for this inspection.
2. Riser and lid integrity needs to inspected
3. Electrical connections need to be inspected for water and corrosion.
Repairs need to be made when corrosion is found. The use of
watertight wire nuts is required.
4. Float control operation needs to be inspected. Any hindrance to
oat movement must be corrected.
5. Excessive scum and sludge in the pump tank must be removed.
Electrical Components Maintenance Procedures and Schedule
Each electrical component must be inspected annually.
1. Be sure each panel has a wiring diagram included.
2. Inspect panel for corrosion and obvious problems such as water
or odor in the panel.
3. Note pump cycle and hour meter readings. These should be
recorded in the panel and in the technicians log.
4. Read voltages and amps and compare to start-up.
With pump power on, oat operation must be conrmed. Using a plastic
rod, oats can be moved up or down and on/off and alarm switching tested.
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Notes
All Clarus Environmental products must be installed and maintained in accordance with all applicable codes.
Product information presented here reflects conditions at time of publication. Consult factory regarding discrepancies or inconsistencies.
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