FloatPac RainPac User manual

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UNDER HOUSEANDDECKINGFLEXIBLERAINWATER HARVESTINGBLADDER TANKS
INSTALLATION GUIDE
MANUFACTUREDBYFLOATPACPTY LTD

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LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
Most insurance companieswill requireproof thatanyworkundertaken in oraround yourhouseregardingplumpinghas
been completed byalicensed plumber.Ifitis found the workwasnotcompleted byaplumber,houseinsurance may not
be covered.Wethereforerecommend ALL partstothe installation arecompleted byalicensed plumber.
The warrantydocumentation canbe found attheendof this installation guide.
SOMEGENERAL RULES REGARDINGRAINPACTM:
•DO NOTusehotwatertoclean yourRainPacTM;
•DO NOTusehighpressurewatercleaners on anypartof the RainPacTM;
•DO NOTuseanyothercleaningagent orsolvent toclean yourRainPacTM atanystage;
•DO NOTcomplete theinstallation processwithoutthe helpof alicensed plumber–failuretodoso may void 10 year
warranty;
•The set heightof the overflowmustsuitthelisted heightsoutlined on page5 &againon page11for the width of
the RainPacTM beinginstalled.
•The overflow mustNEVERbeinstalled abovetheselisted heights.Failuretofollowthe listed heightswill void your
manufacturer’swarranty.
•DONOT USEYOURRAINPACTM TO STORE ANY OTHERLIQUIDTHAN HARVESTEDRAINWATER / ROOFWATER.

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CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofaRainPacTM underhouse rainwaterbladderforthecollectionand harvesting ofpreciousrainwater/roofwater.The
following instructionsarevery important and will helpensure that thebladdergivesyouyears oftrouble free service.
SUPPLIED COMPONENTS:
CarefullyopenyourRainPacTM box– do notuseaknifetocutthe boxopen as it couldcut intothe RainPacTM bladder.In theboxarethe following (all
fittingsarestormwaterrated):
•
1 x100mmthreadedpoly socket
•1 x100mmpipe adaptor
•1 x100mm-90mmbushtype adapter
•1 x90mmPVC female/female elbows(90 deg)
•2 x90mmPVC male/female elbow (90 deg)
•1 xLeafEaterUltraRainHead
•1 x90mmTankOverflow FlapValveMozzie Stoppa
•2 x90mmPVC tee
•1 x1metrex90mmPVCpipe
•
1 xpipecement kit
•1 x32mmball valve foroutlets
•1 x1metrex32mmflexible outlet hosewithmale BSPthreads
(black)
•1 x12mmx10M teflontape
•1 x50mmventcowlbreather
•1 x50mmpipeadaptor
•1 x50mm-40mmbushadaptor
NOTE:Thereisno referencetothe breathersetup inthis installation guide asnothingneeds tobe done tothe existingsystem alreadyon the tank.
Please contact FloatPacon1300 306000or+61 (0)39548 4700 if any oftheabove partsaremissing. Please note that this isdesignedas astarterkitand
you may requireadditionalfittings, depending onyoursite and install requirements.Thelicensedplumberwill be abletoadvise the costofadditional
parts, and what yourequire tohaveyourRainPacTM systemrunning atanoptimal level.

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Youwill requirethe following tools tocomplete installationofthe bladder/s:
1. Tapemeasure;
2. Spirit level;
3. Shovelorspade forlevellingand creating trenchesforinlet and outlets;
4. Sawsforcutting and additional PVCpiping thatwill berequired;
5. Powerdrillwithratchet screw driverfortightening hose clampsetc.;and,
6. Wrenchestotightenthreadedfittings100mm&32mminsize.
MAINTENANCE:
Regularly check the site where the bladderisinstalledtoensure nothing is rubbing against it,and that thereis nothing sharparound the bladders.The
filters suppliedneedtobe maintained– see themanufacturesinstructionsforfurtherinformation. Wealsorecommend that youuse the storedwateras
muchas possible– this willhelpkeepthewatersupply freshand helptoincrease the lifeofthematerial,thusincreasing the lifespanofthebladder.Any
repairs etc.needtobe reportedtoFloatPacwithinsevendaysofanydamage being noticed. Small puncture holescanbe easily repairedonsite,although
any largerdamagewill needtobe assessedby FloatPacatourmanufacturing plant inSpringvale,Victoria.

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SITEPREPARATONFORINSTALLATION:
We recommend that the choseninstallationareaisflat – clear the areaofbricks,tilesglass, and anything else thatmaybe presentbefore levelling out.
EachRainPacTM bladderhasitsownheight clearance requirementsbasedonthewidthofthe bladder.Details ofthe requiredclearancesareas follows:
(madetoordertanks willhavethe heightclearancewrittenonthelabelofthe bladderbox)
BLADDERSWIDTH(METRES/MM)
REQUIREDHEIGHTCLEARANCE( MINIMUM)
1metre
–
1000mm
400mm
1.3metres
–
1300mm
5
00mm
1.6metres
–
1600mm
650mm
2metres
–
2000mm
715mm
2.3metres
–
2300mm
715mm
2.6metres
–
2600mm
715mm
Installationoftheoverflowsystemabovethese heightrestrictionswill meantheRainPacTM will overfill, and this will voidthewarranty.Ifyoudonot have
enough height asperthe guide above,theoverflow canbe droppedtothe height youhave availablewithout voiding thewarranty.
RainPacTM mustbe installedon flatground.
Some general rulestofollow whenselecting thesite:
1. Makesurethe corresponding bladderand clearance requirement listedabovesuitstheselectedarea;
2. The areashouldberelatively closetothe downpipe/sfromwhere the RainPacTM will fill.Additionally,asall fittingsaresituatedatoneend,this end
shouldbe the closest tothe downpipe/s(where possible); and,
3. The chosensite shouldbededicatedtothe RainPacTM withnothing else being storednear thebladders that coulddamagethem.

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INSTALLATION:
Pointscovered:
•Levelling ofselectedsite;
•Unpacking the RainPacTM and rolling outonsite;
•Inlet bladderconnection;
•Outlet bladderconnection;and,
•Installing the downpipe diverter,overflowand connectiontothe RainPac FloatPac.
1. Levelthe selectedsite withaspirit leveland apieceoftimber, whichshouldideally bethe widthoftheareayouhaveselected. Check and recheck
the levelledareaforanything sharpordangerousthatcouldharmthe bladder(and itsinstaller!).
2. CarefullyremovetheRainPacTM fromitsboxand separate the fitting kit fromthe bladder.The end that youwill firstseeis the end where all the
fittingsare.This is theend that is closesttothe downpipe/s.The RainPacTM has beenrolledthecorrect way soyoucansimply remove it fromthe
boxand layout flat.
Please note: Asthe RainPacTM has beenrolledup thecorrectway,it isveryeasy toinstall.Makesurethatonce thebladderis laidout flat,the100mm
(4”)Hanseninlet is facing towardsthe ground. The2”(50mm)vent fitting inthecentreofthe RainPacTM isthe onlyfitting that shouldbe facing
towardsthesky.Also,donot beconcernedifwhenyouroll the bladderout itlooks toowideforthe area– asthe bladdermovesinat the sidesasit
fills, it willnotcauseany damagetothe bladderorsurrounding joiners/bearers and foundations.
PLEASEMAKESURETHEINLETFITTINGISFACINGTHE GROUNDONCEINSTALLATIONISCOMPLETE

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INLETSETUP
SEE DRAWINGONTHENEXT PAGEFOR SCHEMATIC DRAWING
NOTE:BEFORECOMPLETING INSTALLATIONANDGLUINGALL PVCTOGETHER, COMPLETEA DRYRUNTOENSUREEVERYTHINGFITSBEFORECEMENTING
BEGINS.
TRENCHSIZE REQUIRED: 200MMWIDEX700MM LONGX 500MMDEEP
FITTINGSREQUIREDFROMFITTINGKIT:
•1 X100MMBSPSOCKET
•1 X100MMMBSP– FSOCKET
•1 X100MM– 90MM ADAPTOR
•1 X90MMM +F90DEGREEELBOW
•1 X90MMM +M90 DEGREE ELBOW
•1 X90MMX 500MM (SUGGESTED)LENGTHSTORMWATER PIPE
IMPORTANT!!! DONOTUSETHEINLETFITTINGLOCKINGNUTASATIGHTENINGATTACHMENTPOINTDURING INSTALLTION.
THISCAN POTENTIALLYLOOSEN THE LOCKINGNUTANDWILL CAUSETHEFITTING TOLEAK.
ONCETHEFITTINGSHAVEBEENATTACHEDANDTHE BLADDERISFOLDED BACKOVER (SOTHE FITTINGSAREUNDER THE BLADDER), PLEASEENSURETHE
DUGTRENCHISFULLYBACKFILLEDANDPACKEDWELL.

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INLETSETUP

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OUTLETSETUP
SEE DRAWINGONTHENEXT PAGEFOR SCHEMATIC DRAWING
NOTE:BEFORECOMPLETING INSTALLATION,COMPLETEA DRYRUN TOENSUREEVERYTHING FITSBEFORECEMENTINGBEGINS.
FITTINGSREQUIREDFROMFITTINGKIT:
•1 X32MM THREADEDBALLVALVE
•1 X32MM BLACK PONDHOSEWITHM BSPENDS
PLEASENOTETHEMBSPFITTINGSHAVEALREADYBEEN FITTEDTOTHE 32MM FLEXIBLEBLACKPONDHOSE.
IMPORTANT!!! DONOTUSETHEOUTLETFITTING LOCKING NUTASATIGHTENING ATTACHMENTPOINTDURINGINSTALLTION.
THISCAN POTENTIALLYLOOSEN THE LOCKINGNUTANDWILL CAUSETHEFITTING TOLEAK.

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OUTLETSETUP

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OVERFLOWSETUP
SEE DRAWINGONTHENEXT PAGESFOR SCHEMATICDRAWING
NOTETHEREAREDRAWINGSFOR HORIZONTALANDVERTICALDOWNPIPE OVERFLOW SETUPS.PLEASEENSUREYOUSELECTTHE CORRECT TYPE
DEPENDONGONYOUR SITEREQUIREMENTS.
NOTE:BEFORECOMPLETING INSTALLATION,COMPLETEA DRYRUN TOENSUREEVERYTHING FITSBEFORECEMENTINGBEGINS.
FITTINGSREQUIREDFROMFITTINGKIT:
•1 XLEAF EATERTM ULTRA
•1 X90MMM+FELBOW
•2 X90MM TEE PIECE(F+F+F)
•90MMPIPETOSUIT
IMPORTANT!!! THESET HEIGHTOF THEOVERFLOW MUSTSUITTHELISTEDHEIGHTS BELOW
FOR THEWIDTHOF THERAINPACTM BEINGINSTALLED.
THEOVERFLOW CAN BEINSTALLEDLOWERTHAN THEHEIGHTIF REQUIREED.
ITMUSTNEVERBEINSTALLEDABOVETHEHEIGHTLISTED.
FAILURETO DOTHIS WILL VOIDYOURMANUFACTURERS WARRANTY.
BLADDERSWIDTH(METRES/MM)
REQUIREDHEIGHTCLEARANCE( MINIMUM)
1metre
–
1000mm
400mm
1.3metres
–
1300mm
500mm
1.6metres
–
1600mm
650mm
2metres
–
2000mm
715mm
2.3metres
–
2300mm
715mm
2.6metres
–
2600mm
715mm

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OVERFLOW SETUP –HORIZONTALDOWNPIPE

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OVERFLOW SETUP –VERTICALDOWNPIPE

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RENDERINGS
OVERFLOW SETUP –HORIZONTALDOWNPIPE
OVERFLOW SETUP –VERTICALDOWNPIPE

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CONTACTDETAILS
RainPacTM isatrademark of FloatPacPtyLtd
Postal:
PO BOX372,Springvale,
Victoria,Australia3171
Physical:
11 Awun Court,Springvale,
Victoria,Australia,3171
Phone: [phone] |[phone]
[e-mail]
www.rainpac.com.au

WORKMANSHIP /MANUFACTURESWARRANTY
FloatPacPty Ltdhereby warrantstothe Company orpersonasnoted below that the watermanagement system supplied
by FloatPacPty Ltdunderthis warranty is free from performanceeffecting defectsdue toFloatPacPty Ltd’sworkmanship.
This warranty shall commenceon the dateof purchaseand expires10 years from saiddate,does not includeany auxiliary
productspurchased,including pumps and the suppliedplumping kit and shall besubject tothe following conditions:
1. The WorkmanshipWarranty is exclusiveof any alleged defect ininstallation,Actsof God,oractsof any personor
entity otherthanFloatPacPty Ltdoritsagents,includingwithout limitations: abuse,negligence,misuse,
impropertreatment,vandalism,falling objects,abnormalenvironmentalconditions,impropersitepreparation,
sub-grade settlement,orby anyevent beyond the reasonablecontrolof FloatPacPty Ltd.
2. The WorkmanshipWarranty shallnot be effectiveunlessFloatPacPty Ltdreceives the owner’swritten claim
thereforewithinthe warranty periodand withinthirty (30)daysafterthe dateof discovery of suchdefect.
FloatPacPty Ltdshall havethe right toverify,by itsownrepresentative,the natureand extent of theclaimed
defects.
3. FloatPacPty Ltdwill repair orreplaceany aspect of the bladderduetodefectiveworkmanshipinthe
manufacturingprocess. Intheevent that it is necessary forFloatPacPty Ltdtorepair orreplaceany aspect of the
bladdersystem theownershallaffordFloatPacPty Ltdclearand unrestricted accesstothe bladder,whichshall
not be encumbered by any overlying orunderlying material(apart from the supplied ground sheet), and shall
cooperateinall respectswithFloatPacPty Ltdtoaccomplishsaidrepair. Innoevent shall FloatPacPty Ltdbe
liableforthecost of labourexpendedby any personorentity otherthanFloatPacPty Ltdoritsagent onany
defectiveworkmanshipwithrespect tothe installationof the product. Inthe event of the replacement of the
bladderduringthe 10 yearwarranty periodthe customermust contributeprorata tothe cost of the replacement
based ona 10 yearperiodat the rateof 10%perannum. Forexampleif thebladderrequiredreplacement at the
end of 3 years the customermust contribute30%of the replacement cost. Anewwarranty shall apply tothe
replacement bladder.
4. The WorkmanshipWarranty is extended toCompany orpersonasnoted below and is non-transferableandnon-
assignable. Norightsagainst FloatPacPty Ltdshall be createdbythe transferorassignment,norshall any rights
againstFloatPacPty Ltdsurviveany transferorassignment.
5. Any amendmenttothis WorkmanshipWarranty must becontainedinwriting andsignedby a dulyauthorised
representativeof FloatPacPty Ltd.
6. This warranty shall not be effectiveeven ifduly completed andprovided tothe Companyunless anduntil all
outstanding monies relatingtothesupply of the product nominatedshall be paidinfull.
7. The jurisdictionforall legalproceedings involving this WorkmanshipWarranty orany mattercontained within,
shall beinMelbourne,Victoria.
Innoeventshall FloatPacPty Ltdbe liableforloss of profits,oranyotherincidentalorconsequentiallosses,resulting from
any defectsinFloatPacPty Ltd’sworkmanship,including improperinstallationof the bladder,ground sheet,andall piping
requirements. Pleasecompletethe below informationand fileaway incase of issue. Nowarranty claimswill be accepted
without proof of purchase andthis completed warranty form.
PURCHASERSNAME:
ADDRESS:
SUBURB:
STATE:
POSTCODE:
PLACE OFPURCHASE:
DATEOFPURCHASE:
NAMEOFINSTALLER:
DATEOFINSTALLATION:
PRODUCTCODE:
CAPACITY:
SERIAL NUMBER:
MANUFACTUREDATE: