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Installation & Excavation Guide

RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION NOTES


1. Connection to be in accordance to AS3500 and   
    Local Governing Statutory authorities

2. Minimum flow path from dwelling to the inlet of the
    Tank is 1500mm. Unless authorised by the
    Local governing Statutory authority

3. All Tanks have a 100mm DWV Plain couplings for
    connection to 100mm Sewer Pipe. Flexible Coupling   
     recommended

4. Lids are designed for Pedestrian traffic only and
    are not designed to  carry any other surcharge or fill.
    Lid Thickness add 80mm to Tank Height

5. All tanks to be laid on a 60mm compacted and level
    bed of sand or metal dust

6. Backfilling using excavated material is permissible
    providing that  rocky material in excess of 75mm 
    thick is removed

7. During backfilling it is recommended that theTank(s)
    be filled with water. Concrete should  be placed
    around the base of the Tank to avoid Floatation

8. Tank lids may be sealed using a sand/cement Mortar
    mix. Access Covers and Inspection holes are self
    sealing. Tank Risers to be sealed with Rocla E2190 
    Mastic or equivalent

9.  Pumpout  Line to be supplied by Customer. Bottom of 
     Pipe to be 450mm from base of Tank.

10. Tank Body manufactured  to comply with Australian   
       Standards AS/NZS1546.1 :1998. Licence Number 1402

11. Tank Certification accredited by the NSW Dept. of
       Health  C of A 004 -1402