When and How to use manual This owners manual should be read cover to cover initially, and then as needed to answer any questions or assist the owner in fulfilling their maintenance and inspection responsibilities.

When and Where to call for assistance or get additional information If at any time you have a question about the AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP or observe any alarm or unusual condition, you should call your qualified service representative or installing contractor as soon as possible. The owner should record in the back of this manual, the contact name and telephone number of the qualified service representative and installing contractor. If further assistance is needed, call American Manufacturing Company, Inc. at 800-345-3132, or visit our Web page at www.americanonsite.com for online technical support.

Overview of Manual The manual is organized to cover safety precautions and warnings, an overview the AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP components, and the owner's responsibility. A startup log and limited warranty are in the back of this manual.

Safety Precautions and Warnings The owner or operator of the AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP should take precautions consistent with operators working with sewage and electricity when working with, or around any of the system components.

Electrical Hazards The AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP incorporates pump(s), float switches, relays and many electrical components that use 230 volts, 120 volts or 24 volts AC. Improper use of equipment can cause an electrical shock and may lead to serious injury or death.

Sewage Hazards

Proper attention should be given to cleanup when working in and around the septic and pump tanks and wastewater handling equipment to insure that disease causing bacteria are not transmitted to persons or contact surfaces. The septic and pump tanks can allow for a toxic buildup of poisonous gasses that can lead to serious injury or death if inhaled.

Heavy Lifting Hazards

The owner and/or operator should exercise proper caution when lifting heavy system components, such as pump tank lids. Improper lifting of heavy components can lead to loss of limb and/or mobility.

The AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP is a unique fluid handling system for dispersal of septic effluent wastewater in soil systems. The system incorporates filtration, time and level controlled application, and ultra low rate drip distribution. In conditions where aerobic dispersal, such as "Low Pressure Distribution", of septic effluent is required or where land application with the use of conventional soil absorption fields are not acceptable, this system offers a unique method for subsurface distribution of the waste water effluent.

The AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP SYSTEM will accommodate virtually any type of pretreatment process, whether septic tank (anaerobic), aerobic, lagoon, or any type of treatment facility. Only primary treatment (the removal of large settleable solids) of sewage is necessary for the operation of the system. Local soil and site conditions may require additional treatment for excessive organics, oil and grease or other contaminants.

Since the installation of the field distribution lines causes very little soil disturbance and effluent discharge volume from each emitter hole is insignificant, the installation of the system has very little site impact even in established lawns or park areas. After installation there are virtually no visible indications that the installation site is being used for disposal purposes. This system is especially suited for landscaped or wooded areas near buildings, trailer parks, apartment complexes or residential subdivisions.

The AMERICAN SEPTIC DRIP is operated via a "state of the art" controller which is activated by level sensing devices (standard mechanical differential float switch) located in a dosing tank downstream from the pretreatment process or processes (typically a septic tank). When activated by the rising level of effluent in the dosing tank, the controller will enable the disposal cycle, and as dictated by the time clock, pump the effluent through a 115 micron disc filter and then to final drip dispersal.

The pump control panel is equipped with four float switches to control the timed doses to be discharged. The four float switches, "Redundant Off", "Standard Dose Enable", Peak Dose Enable", and "High Level" function as follows:

• Redundant Off - The water level must be high enough to overcome the "Redundant Off" (first & bottom) float in order for the pump to be permitted to run.
• Standard Dose Enable - When the water level rises high enough to overcome the "Standard Dose Enable" (second) float and the time clock has timed out the preset time delay of 180 minutes (rest between dosing cycles for two zone designs) the pump will activate and the lead zone is dosed. The pump will continue to run for the length of time as adjusted on the pump run timer and then shut off. The pump will remain off until the internal time clock again times out the preset time delay (180 minutes) after which the pump will activate (as long as the "Standard Dose Enable" float is still up) and will run until the pump run timer finishes timing out. This process will repeat until the water level drops below the "Standard Dose Enable" float and the pump run timer has timed out.
• Peak Dose Enable - The control system will be equipped with a "Peak Dose Enable" circuit to manage peak flows and excess water use. If the rising water level activates the "Peak Dose Enable" (third) float, the "Pump - Off - Pump & Alarm" switch is set to "Pump", and the preset time delay has exceeded 106 minutes ("Peak Dose Enable" rest between cycles for two zone designs), the lead zone will be dosed. When the override circuit has been deactivated the normal pumping cycle will resume. If the rising water level activates the "Peak Dose Enable" (third) float, the "Pump - Off - Pump & Alarm" switch is set to "Pump & Alarm", and the preset time delay has exceeded 106 minutes ("Peak Dose Enable" rest between cycles for two zone designs), the lead zone will be dosed and the "Peak Dose Enable" alarm will be activated. The audio portion of the alarm may be silenced by pressing the Test-Normal-Silence switch to the silence position. When the "Peak Dose Enable" float has returned to the down position the alarm will be deactivated and the normal pumping cycle will resume.
• High Level - If the water level rises enough to overcome the "High Level" (fourth) float, the audio/visual alarm will activate. The audio portion of the alarm may be silenced by pressing the Test-Normal-Silence switch (located on the outside of the control panel) to the silence position. The alarm circuit will latch until manually reset after the "High Level" float returns to its normal (down) position. The alarm circuit is manually reset by switching the High Level Reset/Off-Normal switch (located inside the control panel on the inner door) to the Reset position then back to normal.

The drip field supply line conveys the effluent to the drip absorption zone that is being dosed where it is discharged below the soil surface through a patented chemical-resisting pressure compensating self cleaning "drip" poly-tubing emitter. The emitters or "drippers" are located every two feet in the tubing and emit 0.65 gallons per hour per emitter. The dripper lines are automatically scoured (forward flushed) every 50 dosing cycles. This function is activated by the controller which opens the field flush valve, thus allowing the flushed effluent to be returned to the pretreatment tank. The duration of this cycle is approximately three minutes. The flushing cycle produces a high velocity cleansing/scouring action by the effluent along the inside walls of the dripper tubing, P.V.C. manifolds and emitters.

1. System Fail indicated by high level alarm or unusual wetness in the field.
2. Standard Rest time between doses = 90 minutes, 4 doses per day per zone.
3. Peak Rest time between doses = 54 minutes, 6.6 doses per day per zone.
4. High level alarm counter ( record periodically to monitor activity).
5. Peak enable counter ( record periodically to monitor activity ).
6. Flow meter in hydraulic unit ( record periodically to monitor activity).
7. To remove pump or zone from service place its control switch to "off".

Note: When three zone are in use the rest time is the same so the doses per day change to 5.3 doses per zone per day at standard rest, and 8.8 doses per day per zone for peak enable rest time.

1. System Fail indicator by high level alarm or unusual wetness in the field or by pump current sensor relay. In the event of a pump failure, no current or low current will cause relay to activate "Pump Fail" alarm.
2. Standard Rest time between doses = 90 minutes, 4 doses per day per zone.
Peak Rest time between doses = 54 minutes, 6.6 doses per day per zone.
3. High level alarm counter ( record periodically to monitor activity).
4. Peak enable counter ( record periodically to monitor activity ).
5. Flow meter in hydraulic unit ( record periodically to monitor activity).
6. To remove pump or zone from service place its control switch to "off".

Note: When three zone are in use the rest time is the same so the doses per day change to 5.3 doses per zone per day at standard rest, and 8.8 doses per day per zone for peak enable rest time.

MICROPROCESSOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

The input lights "X's" can be viewed at the top right corner of the microprocessor. If activated the light will be "on". The output lights "Y's" can be viewed at the lower right corner of the microprocessor. If activated the light will be "on".

AMERICAN MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.

P.o. box 549, manassas, va 20108-0549 1-800-345-3132

Defective or warranty materials must be returned to us or a place designated by American Manufacturing. All returns must be accompanied by a return authorization number supplied American Manufacturing.

American Manufacturing will in no way be responsible for any losses or damages incurred by failure of equipment, parts or service. NOTE: Some states do not allow exclusion of damages so this may not apply to you. There are no other warranties written or implied.

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CATALOG PRODUCTS

American Manufacturing Company,Inc. manufactures many specialty On-Site Wastewater products including the Bull Run® Valve, Dial-A-Flow®, Distribution Boxes, accessories and Controls. American also SUPPLIES as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) many other products unique to the On-Site Industry.

The American On-Site Products Catalog is used throughout the Industry not only for purchasing but for reference and education. If an individual desires a product not shown in the catalog, a toll free call to our 800 number will normally result in getting information about the desired product.

CONTROLS

American Manufacturing becomes involved with the entire operation of the system whether potable water, process water, or wastewater. American has staff Professional Engineers, designers, soils scientists, and trained sales people with state-of-the-art experience in control systems.

Our objective is to provide the most practical, economical, and efficient control device for fluid handling. We inventory many standard application controls and are able to manufacture special application panels in a very timely manner due to our modular design and manufacturing methods.

PACKAGES

American Manufacturing Company,Inc. manufactures many specialty On-Site Wastewater system packages including Recirculation Sand Filter components, pump station equipment, and State-Of-The-Art "DRIP DISPOSAL " units incorporating automatic field flushing, disc filter backflushing, and pressure compensating emitters.