User Manual

In the best interests of both the homeowner and the general public, certain requirements are imposed by the regulating bodies regarding the installation of wastewater treatment systems.

The following points are provided as a guide only, please double check and confirm with your local regulating body for further information.

• Your EnviroTas-AS is to be installed in the approximate position indicated in the plan.
• Your EnviroTas-AS may not be used until the site has been inspected and Council considers that the effluent and sullage can be completely disposed of on the site without nuisance or likely danger to health and conforms with permit conditions.
• No fruit or salad vegetable growing on the property shall be irrigated with the treated effluent from your EnviroTas-AS.
• There shall be no irrigated water run-off from the allotment to the adjoining properties, public places, or reserves.
• An owner’s manual is to be provided with the unit. 
• A detailed service report is to be provided upon completion of each service. The date of each service shall be entered on the record sheet. A copy of this report is to be provided to the owner and the regulating authority, and also must be kept on file by the service provider.
• The owner shall enter into a service contract with the manufacturer, distributor or their agents or a service provider approved by the local regulating authority.
• The service contractor shall adjust each unit, its ventilation and irrigation system, when directed to do so by the Department of Health, or local regulating authority.
• The yard or garden areas of the allotment should be turfed and/or landscaped to the satisfaction of the local regulating authority and the Department of Health before the system is used for irrigation purposes.

Detailed conditions of installation are stated on the approval (Plumbing Permit) issued by the regulating body. Please read them carefully and ask for advice should it be necessary.

To ensure your EnviroTas-AS is operating effectively and within the standards set by regulatory bodies, it is necessary to avoid certain products entering the system.

Your treatment system relies on bacteria for treatment, so any product used to kill bacteria is detrimental to system efficiency, can cause bad odours and damage the workings of the system. The following tips are helpful in ensuring your EnviroTas-AS operates effectively and trouble-free:

• Use cleaning products that are bio-degradable and low phosphorus. 
• Don’t allow the following items down any drain connected to your treatment system:
  • Dyes or colourings.
  • Strong caustic, alkalis, oils, acids, bleaches, disinfectants, or chemical detergents.
  • Bio-degradable detergents that contain disinfectants (e.g. chlorine bleach), benzine or phosphates. Benzine converts to carbolic acid which is a strong disinfectant.
  • Antibiotics.
  • Newspapers, paper towels, sanitary items, wipes (even ‘flushable’ wipes) etc.
• Be aware most products advertised as clean-green and septic-friendly are often based on natural oils (eg Eucalyptus/Tea Tree) and these can decrease the effectiveness of your system.
• If possible, spread your washing loads over a week, e.g. 1 or 2 loads per day.
• Adhere to recommended dosages of cleaning and wash products.
• Don’t exceed the maximum design load or subject the system to hydraulic shock loads (use of washing machines, shower/emptying of baths at the same time).
• Don’t switch off power to your system.
• If the alarm is activated, eliminate the problem as soon as possible.
• Avoid the use of garbage disposal units in sinks.
• Avoid pouring quantities of oil/fats, alcohol, dairy products or fruit juice into the drains to the system.

If you need to use any products not permitted to enter your EnviroTas-AS, it is best to do this in a bucket and discard the contents appropriately after use.