
Glossary
Backflow
Waste water flowing back from the sewer into
the connected drainage piping
Backflow loop
The section of the discharge pipe of a waste
water lifting unit that is located above the
flood level
Certificate of decontamination
A certificate of decontamination certifies that
the unit has been properly cleaned and
decontaminated to eliminate any
environmental and health hazards arising from
components in contact with the fluid handled.
Collecting tank
Unpressurised component of a sewage lifting
unit in which the incoming waste water is
stored prior to automatic lifting
DIN 1986-3 and -30
German standard which stipulates technical
rules for the operation, maintenance and
servicing of drainage systems in buildings and
on premises
Discharge line
Pipe for transporting waste water to a level
above the flood level into the sewer system
DOL starting
For low power ratings (usually up to 4 kW), the
three-phase motor is connected directly to the
mains voltage with an electromechanical
protection device.
Domestic waste water
Faeces-free waste water from washbasins,
showers, washing machines, etc.
Dual-pump unit
Sewage lifting unit containing a duplicate
pumping device which starts up automatically
as necessary
Effective volume
Volume in the collection tank between start
and stop level that can be lifted
EN 12 050-1
European standard governing sewage lifting
units used for the disposal of domestic waste
water produced below the flood level. It
defines general requirements as well as
principles of construction and testing.
EN 12 056-4
European standard governing the selection,
operation and maintenance of sewage lifting
units within buildings and sites.
Flood level
Maximum backflow level of waste water in a
drainage system
Inlet line
Pipe used for draining waste water from
sanitary installations into the lifting unit
Noise characteristics
The noise emission to be expected, indicated as
sound pressure level LpA in dB(A)
Nominal diameter DN
Identifier (inside diameter) used for
characterising mating components such as
pipes, pipe connections and fittings
Separator
Device which uses gravity to prevent any
ingress of harmful substances into the drainage
system by separating these substances from the
waste water, e.g. grease separator
Sewage lifting unit
Device for collecting and automatically lifting
waste water with or without faeces above the
flood level
Stormwater
Water from natural precipitation which has not
been contaminated by any form of use
Vent line
Pipe provided to limit pressure fluctuations
within the sewage lifting unit. The vent line is
led through the roof.
Waste water
Water which has been changed by some type
of use, e.g. domestic waste water
Glossary
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