How to install septic tank aster 5
Creating a functioning sewerage system in a country house is an important task. And in this case it is difficult to do without special equipment - a septic tank. Such devices are able to cope with wastewater treatment, and hence ensure comfortable living without harming nature. This article will discuss how to install the Astra 5 septic tank.
Characteristics of the septic tank Astra 5
Before you talk about how to install a septic tank Astra 5, it is worth talking about its characteristics and device. This equipment is manufactured under the brand name Yunilos. In the model range of this brand there are septic tanks of different performance and size.
Astra 5 belongs to the middle class of cleaning devices. He is able to clean up to 1000 liters of water per day. This is enough for a comfortable stay of five people.
The septic tank has a small size (104 to 200 by 236 mm) and weight (up to 200 kg). In addition to its size, this equipment has other advantages. Namely:
- high degree of sewage treatment;
- there is no need to carry out periodic pumping of residues (it is not necessary to engage an ashenizator machine);
- Purified water and sludge can be used (for example, for watering and fertilizing a vegetable garden or garden).
Tip! Astra 5 (like most of the Yunilos septic tanks) consumes electricity. Therefore, during installation, it is necessary to consider laying the cable.
Septic installation
According to the manufacturer's recommendations, it is better to entrust the installation work to specialists. But this will lead to large financial costs. Therefore, most users install on their own. If everything is done correctly, the Astra 5 will be fine and function for a long time.
First select the appropriate place. As practice shows, the septic tank should not be removed more than ten meters from the house. There is no smell from it, but the costs of laying sewage can be substantial.
It is very important to think about how to dispose of purified water. To do this, you can use a drainage well (if the ground is sandy or close to it) or make a drain into a natural or artificial reservoir. But it is more economical to build a tank, from where you will take the treated water for watering plants in your backyard.
Before starting work, find out the level of soil freezing. All inlet and outlet pipes are preferably laid below this mark. If this is difficult to do, then the pipes must be insulated.
After determining the location we make the excavation of the pit. Since the dimensions of the septic tank are small, all work can be done manually. The main thing to remember is that the pit should be wider and deeper than the required dimensions. This is necessary for arranging the cushion at the bottom and ease of backfilling the septic tank with primer.
Then a sand cushion is made at the bottom, up to 20 cm thick. It needs to be leveled horizontally with the help of a building level. This is required for the normal operation of Asters 5. If the groundwater rises close to the surface, a concrete screed is constructed at the bottom (it is also made in a strictly horizontal plane).
The next step is to connect the sewage to the inlet. The joint is carefully sealed. Then connect the electrical cable. Its connection is made according to the scheme. Also connects the pipe to the outlet. It will divert the treated wastewater to the tank or well.
The next step is to fill the pit with soil. This is done gradually, with a thickness of each layer of no more than 20 cm. At the same time, with the same speed, the septic tank is filled with water. Each layer of soil must be compacted.
When filling the upper layer, it is necessary to provide a technological hatch. It is located above the place where the electrical cable is connected. At this installation process septic Aster 5 is completed. The equipment is ready for operation.
Some recommendations
When installing a septic tank Astra 5 (like any other cleaning equipment), you should follow some recommendations from experts:
- Do not install a septic tank too far from the sewer exit from the house. This will entail additional costs and increase the risk of blockage.
- The places where sewers enter the septic tank and exit it must be additionally warmed to prevent freezing.
- Astra 5 needs periodic pumping of the generated sludge. Therefore, consider the possibility of connecting to a septic tank pump.
- Remember that the Astra 5 functions normally under the condition of its strictly horizontal installation.
Video
See how the installation of autonomous sewage UNILOS® "ASTRA" 5: