aero-stream AS500-3 Manual

Installation & Operator
Guide For Models:
AS500-3, AS650-3, AS750-3,
AS1000-3, AS1500-3
For additional assistance
please contact us at:
Technical Support
(Toll Free) 877-254-7093
OR
[e-mail]
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
WARRANTY PURPOSES!
(1) Manual is to be given to
the homeowner prior to
installation.
Record Product Serial Number here: ___________________
Installation/Service Contact:
Name: _________________________
Phone: _________________________
E-Mail: _________________________

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Table of Contents
Support.................................................................................................................................. 3
Permits .................................................................................................................................. 3
Read and Keep This Manual ........................................................................................... 3
Unpack and Inspect Parts ............................................................................................... 3
Overview of AS500-3, AS650-3, AS750-3, AS1000-3, AS1500-3 System and
Terminology ......................................................................................................................... 5
System Operation............................................................................................................... 5
Before Installation ........................................................................................................... 22
Installation Process-Bio Brushes ................................................................................ 22
Installation Process-Diffusers, Air Line and Compressor Housing.................... 37
Install Aero-Alert™ Alarm .............................................................................................. 44
Install High Water Alarm Float ..................................................................................... 45
Install Safety Barrier and Bio-Brush Ropes.............................................................. 46
Installation of Effluent Filter in Outlet....................................................................... 48
Start-up Procedure........................................................................................................... 49
Service and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 49
Operation & Maintenance.............................................................................................. 50
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................ 50
Tank Pumping Requirements........................................................................................ 51
Initial & Extended Service............................................................................................. 52
Intermittent Use or Vacating Property ...................................................................... 53
Diagnostic Techniques ................................................................................................... 53
Best Septic System Practices...................................................................................... 55
Most Common Questions and Tips.............................................................................. 56
Tables .................................................................................................................................. 58

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Classification
This product meets all requirements of NSF 40 Class I.
Support
For additional assistance please contact Technical Support.
(Toll Free) 877-254-7093 or [e-mail]
Permits
This product shall be installed by an authorized Aero-Stream reseller.
Prior to the installation of the product, the installer must obtain any and all
required state and local permits. The installer must strictly comply with all
pertinent state and local requirements. Failure to comply with these
requirements is a violation of state and municipal codes.
Read and Keep This Manual
Homeowner to be given a manual for their records. Completely read these
instructions before starting the installation.
Due to ongoing product improvement, information included in this manual
may differ from the packaged product. Aero-Stream®reserves the right to
modify and improve products at any time without notice or obligation. Aero-
Stream®, AS500-3™, AS650-3™, AS750-3™, AS1000-3™, and AS1500-3™
are trademarks of Aero-Stream®, LLC.
IMPORTANT! Retain this manual for warranty purposes.
WARNING! Use sanitary gloves when working with septic
system components, installing equipment into the septic
system or handling any equipment that has come into
contact with septic effluent. Wear protective eye gear at
all times during the installation process.
Unpack and Inspect Parts
Remove and identify the product from the package and check for any
missing or damaged parts. Please note that your products may vary from
photos in this manual.
Handle the parts carefully! The housing and sintered diffusers are
especially fragile and can be easily damaged.

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Quantity of items and appearance may differ from items received.
Figure 1, Kit Contents

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Overview of AS500-3, AS650-3, AS750-3, AS1000-3,
AS1500-3 System and Terminology
The Aero-Stream®AS500-3, AS650-3, AS750-3, AS1000-3, AS1500-3
systems use an aerobic process to treat the wastewater prior to dispersing
into an absorption component.
The Aero-Stream enclosure, Figure 1, delivers a constant flow of air through
the air line to the diffusers. The diffuser assemblies are installed in the
center of the most downstream outer Bio-Brush®clusters. The diffusers
break the air flow into micro-bubbles that allow oxygen to be dissolved into
the water as the air bubble stream rises to the surface.
The Bio-Brush®clusters provide a media for attached growth bacteria. The
attached growth bacteria stabilizes the system during shock loading. The
Bio-Brush clusters also filter particulate matter from the mixed liquid.
Residual dissolved oxygen and suspended growth aerobic bacteria exit the
tank through the outlet baffle and pipe and enter the drain field, trenches, or
mound. The dissolved oxygen allows aerobic bacteria to live in the drain
field, trenches, or mound and further clean the wastewater.
The effluent filter (if required by local or state codes) in the outlet baffle
prevents large objects from entering and clogging the outlet pipe.
The AS500-3, AS650-3, AS750-3, AS1000-3, AS1500-3 systems are
designed to treat residential strength wastewater. This includes human
waste and moderate amounts of typical household cleaning products. See
Best Septic System Practices section of this manual for proper wastewater
system use.
System Operation
The treatment capacity of each model is shown in Table 1.
Table 1, System Treatment Capacities
Model
AS500-3
AS650-3
AS750-3
AS1000-3
AS1500-3
Treatment
Capacity
(GPD)
450
600
750
1,000
1,500

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Exceeding the design flow rate limits will allow high strength wastewater to
flow into the absorption component and cause premature failure of the
absorption component.
A properly functioning system will be completely odorless. If odors are
present, this indicates an equipment or process malfunction. Contact your
authorized service provider listed on the label of the product, the front cover
of this guide, or Aero-Stream™ at 877-254-7093.
Your system has an audible and visual alarm to alert you of system issues.
An alarm event sound indicates a high water event or a lower air event.
Contact the authorized service provider to correct the issue. Have the
model name and serial number, as found on the bottom plate of the
enclosure unit, available when contacting the authorized provider.

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Figure 2, Picture of the AS500-3 System, Page 1

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Figure 3, Picture of the AS500-3 System, Page 2

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Figure 4, Picture of the AS650-3 System, Page 1

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Figure 5, Picture of the AS650-3 System, Page 2

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Figure 6, Picture of the AS650-3 System, Page 3

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Figure 7, Picture of the AS750-3 System, Page 1

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Figure 8, Picture of the AS750-3 System, Page 2

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Figure 9, Picture of the AS750-3 System, Page 3

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Figure 10, Picture of the AS1000-3 System, Page 1

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Figure 11, Picture of the AS1000-3 System, Page 2

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Figure 12, Picture of the AS1000-3 System, Page 3

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Figure 13, Picture of the AS1500-3 System, Page 1

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Figure 14, Picture of the AS1500-3 System, Page 2

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Figure 15, Picture of the AS1500-3 System, Page 3