PET Ecoflo ST-500 User manual

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Edition 2.0: 2008-01-28
Ecoflo®Biofilters Fiberglass shell
(Open bottom or with collecting bottom) Owner's Manual – USA
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ecoflo®Biofilter system from Premier Tech Environment (PTE). With the Ecoflo®
Biofilter system, you have wisely chosen to protect your health as well as the environment. This manual contains information
on system operation, maintenance, guidelines for use and warranties for the models ST-500/650 and STB-500/650. For
additional information, please contact our customer service at 1 800 632-6356.
Operating Principle
The Ecoflo® Biofilter models ST-500, ST-
650, STB-500 and STB-650 are made of a
durable fiberglass shell enclosing a natural
filtering media specially treated to purify
the wastewater coming from a septic tank,
before it is discharged into the
environment.
The Ecoflo®Biofilter’s operating principle
allows the system to be used continuously or
intermittently without requiring any
particular precaution (see Guidelines for
Use) and without any impact on the quality
of the treatment. No action is required from
the owner to start the system.
Your complete wastewater treatment system includes a septic tank with an effluent filter, one or more Ecoflo® Biofilters and,
depending on the type of installation, a pumping station and/or a flow divider and/or a tertiary treatment system.
The model and the number of Ecoflo®Biofilters required are determined according to the number of bedrooms in the residence
and/or the total daily flow of wastewater of the residence, or domestic waters from other types of buildings.
Guidelines for Use
Type of wastewater that can be treated by an Ecoflo®Biofilter:
Domestic wastewater (e.g.: wastewater from individual residences).
It is NOT RECOMMENDED to discharge any of the following substances into the system:
•Water softener backwash;
•Oil and grease (engine oil, cooking oil, etc.);
•Wax and resin;
•Paint and solvent;
•Petroleum products;
•Pesticide of any kind;
•Any kind of septic tank additive;
•Toxic substances;
•Anything not easily biodegradable (e.g. coffee beans, cigarette
butts, sanitary napkins, tampons, condoms, cotton swab, etc.).
Ecoflo®Biofilter
ST-500 or ST-650
Ecoflo®Biofilter
STB-500 or STB-650
with collecting bottom
Raw wastewate
r
Raw wastewate
r
Septic tank with
effluent filter
Septic tank with
effluent filter

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Guidelines for Use (cont'd)
AND:
•NEVER cover or bury the access lid of the Ecoflo® Biofilter;
•NEVER open or enter the Ecoflo®Biofilter without prior authorization;
•NEVER install a riser on an Ecoflo®Biofilter ST-500 or ST-650. For the models STB-500 and STB-650 with
collecting bottom, use ONLY ONE (1) PTE's extension kit STR-080F;
•NEVER plant trees within 10' of the Ecoflo®Biofilter and never locate the absorption bed within 6,5´from a
tree;
•NEVER connect a drain pipe or roof gutter or sump pump or air conditioner unit drain to the septic system;
•DO NOT let anything accumulate on top of the septic system (e.g.: blown snow). The surcharge can cause
damage to your system;
•NEVER use an automatic toilet bowl cleaner;
•NEVER use a garbage disposal or sewage pump (upstream of the septic tank). In this case, an Effluent Filter
EFT-080 from PTE is mandatory. Call PTE's customer service for information.
Owners Responsibility
The owner must respect the laws and regulations in force concerning the effluent quality of the system and its discharge into
the environment.
Keep heavy weights off your septic installation
Never drive vehicles or place objects weighing more than 500 lb within 10' of your Ecoflo®Biofilter system’s lid. If you are
planning to do some landscaping or any other type of work, make sure you advise those involved so they do not damage your
septic system.
Do not shovel or blow snow that would accumulate on top of the septic system. The overload could cause damage. Mark or
indicate the location of your system’s components.
About your home
The home must be equipped with an air vent that is in proper working order and complies with the applicable standards.
Premier Tech Environment strongly recommends using a 4" Ø pipe for the air vent. Any change in the use or function of
your home, or any modification to your Ecoflo®Biofilter system must be authorized by the local authorities, and Premier
Tech Environment must be informed. The warranty for the Ecoflo®Biofilter will be void if this condition has not been fully
respected.
Maintenance
Ecoflo®Biofilter
The owner of a biofiltration system shall follow the manufacturer’s
recommendations regarding the maintenance of the system. For that purpose,
he must at all times have a valid contract with the manufacturer or its
representative, and a copy of the contract must be filed with the local
authorities.
Annual maintenance is essential to the proper operations of your Ecoflo®
Biofilter. Therefore, your biofilter must receive an annual service for the
duration of its useful life. The first year maintenance charges are already
included in the purchase price of your Ecoflo®Biofilter. Afterwards, a
maintenance agreement including 3 services must be established with Premier
Tech Environment.The renewal of the maintenance agreement is essential to ensure the warranty of your Ecoflo®Biofilter.
The cost of the agreement will be determined by PTE at time of renewal.

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Maintenance (cont'd)
Annual maintenance of your Ecoflo®Biofilter is carried out by Premier Tech Environment or an authorized agent. This
service includes a visual inspection of all components and verification of operation, as well as maintenance of the filtering
media. Easy access to your system’s lid is essential for maintenance and for filtering media replacement purposes. You
will be given a maintenance record after each inspection, which you should keep with this manual in a safe place.
The filtering media must be replaced before it can no longer maintain its filtering performance. This is determined by one of
PTE’s specialists and is dependant on use and compliance with the above guidelines. The filtering media is easily pumped out
with a regular sewage disposal truck. The new filtering media must be installed by an authorized agent.
Septic tank
Empty your septic tank regularly. This helps keep your septic system in proper working order. The pumping standards of the
septic tank are prescribed by local authorities and must be respected.
If your home is equipped with a garbage disposal or a sewage pump, we strongly recommend emptying your septic tank more
frequently or use a larger septic thank than required by regulation. The use of this kind of equipment increases the amount of
sludge in the septic tank.
We recommend that you keep proof of pumping (invoice) with this owner’s manual so as to keep a record of complete septic
system maintenance.
What to do in Case of...
Flooding
Certain sites are prone to flooding or have high groundwater table level. This can lead to a malfunction of the Ecoflo®Biofilter
or any other septic system. If this happens, contact Premier Tech Environment.
Backflow
Backflow rarely occurs in homes. It is generally caused by poor septic tank maintenance. Your septic system installer or septic
tank pumper can usually take care of the situation.
Odours
The position of the air vent, as well as other factors unrelated to the Ecoflo®Biofilter, can prevent proper dispersion of septic
gases and lead to odours. If this happens, contact Premier Tech Environment for solutions.
FOR ANY PROBLEM, QUESTION OR COMMENT,
DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE
AT 1 800 632-6356

Certificate of Warranty for Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-500/650 and STB-500/650
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1. PREAMBLE
Premier Tech Technologies Ltd. (hereinafter called "Premier
Tech") is proud to provide its customers with an exclusive
wastewater treatment system guaranteed by an innovative
warranty.
For the purposes of this warranty, "Customer" shall mean the
person who has acquired an Ecoflo®Biofilter ST-500/650 and/or
STB-500/650 (hereinafter called “Initial Purchaser”) as well as
any subsequent purchaser (hereinafter called “Subsequent
Purchaser(s)”), according to the dispositions of paragraph 8 of
this present warranty. "Successor(s)" shall mean any other person
entitled to exercise Customer's rights under the law.
2. NATURE OF THE WARRANTY
Premier Tech warrants to the Customer that the filtering media of
the Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650 will
function properly for a period of eight (8) years starting on the
date of purchase by the Initial Purchaser.
Premier Tech also warrants the fiberglass components and other
components of the Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-500/650 and/or STB-
500/650 against any manufacturing defects for a period of ten
(10) years starting on the date of purchase by the Initial
Purchaser.
This warranty of effectiveness, sound manufacture and durability
is given by Premier Tech to the Customer in addition to the legal
warranty or other Customer’s rights in accordance with any
applicable law.
The conventional warranty of Premier Tech is expressly limited
to the text of this certificate and valid if the Ecoflo®Biofilter ST-
500/650 and/or STB-500/650 installation has been made in
accordance with applicable regulations and with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
3. NOTICE
For this warranty to be valid, the Customer must notify Premier
Tech in writing immediately upon the appearance of any
indication of an anomaly or irregularity in the Ecoflo®Biofilter
ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650.
Such notice must be given by mail to Premier Tech’s head office
at 1, avenue Premier, Rivière-du-Loup, Québec, G5R 6C1,
CANADA or by facsimile at [phone].
Upon receipt of this notice, Premier Tech will examine the
situation and, if necessary, take appropriate corrective measures
in accordance with the terms of the present warranty.
4. GENERAL EXCLUSIONS
The following damages or problems are excluded from the
warranty:
(a) Any damage or problem caused by a fortuitous event or
“force majeure”, such as, without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, earthquake, flood, hurricane, landslide, explosion or
dynamiting;
(b) Any damage or problem caused by the fault or act of a third
party;
(c) Any damage or problem arising from a defective installation
carried out by a person trained by Premier Tech, or any
installation, modification, correction or addition carried out by a
person not trained by Premier Tech;
(d) Any damage or problem arising from any installation,
modification, correction or addition to the treatment system
carried out after installation of the Ecoflo®Biofilter ST-500/650
and/or STB-500/650 without Premier Tech's prior written
approval;
(e) Any damage or problem caused by the use of a septic tank
which does not comply with the applicable regulations and/or
with Premier Tech’s specifications, as described in the owner’s
manual;
(f) Any damage or problem, if it is demonstrated that the Ecoflo®
Biofilter ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650 has not been used in
accordance with the instructions and guidelines contained in the
owner's manual;
(g) Any damage or problem, if the maintenance of the Ecoflo®
Biofilter ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650 has not been executed
by a person authorized by Premier Tech in accordance with the
maintenance agreement;
(h) Any damage or problem caused by the fault or action of the
Customer or Customer's Successors including, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, refusal to allow access to the
system for maintenance;
(i) Any damage or problem, if it is found that the Customer or
Customer's Successors have modified or changed the use of the
property serviced by the Ecoflo®Biofilter ST-500/650 and/or
STB-500/650 resulting in the alteration of the nature or quality of
wastewater being treated and/or that constitutes a violation of the
applicable regulations;
(j) Any damage or problem caused and/or resulting of the works
performed in order to access to the Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-
500/650 and/or STB-500/650, including, without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, excavation, snow-removal or
demolition;
(k) Any damage or problem resulting from site’s and/or soil’s
prior condition not reported or not properly reported to Premier
Tech by the Customer or the person performing the site
investigation.
5. PARTICULAR EXCLUSIONS
It is further expressly understood that the Customer may not carry
out or cause to be carried out any repair or verification of the
Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650 sold, or
attempt to carry out any work or to apply any corrective measures
whatsoever to said work, before notifying Premier Tech in
accordance with the provisions of section 3 of this warranty and
before Premier Tech has visited the site, within a reasonable time
following receipt of said notice, in order to evaluate the situation.
If the Customer carries out or causes to be carried out repairs, or
attempts to repair or to apply corrective measures of any kind
whatsoever to the Ecoflo®Biofilters ST-500/650 and/or STB-
500/650 sold, without prior authorization by Premier Tech, this
warranty shall be considered null and void and Premier Tech
shall be considered completely discharged from any and all of its
obligations under this warranty.
6. INDEMNITIES AND DAMAGES
Premier Tech's liability and obligations under this warranty shall
be in any event limited to the replacement of the filtering media
and/or of one or several components of the Ecoflo®Biofilters
ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650 as well as the supply of the
required labor, if applicable, in accordance with sections 3 and 4.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Premier Tech's compensation, indemnification or obligation shall
be limited to the provisions of section 6 of this certificate of
warranty and Premier Tech shall not be held liable for any other
damage or loss which may have been suffered or incurred by the
Customer or any third party in connection with the Ecoflo®
Biofilters ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650.

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8. TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
In the event of transfer of ownership, sale, assignment or
disposition in any other way of Customer's property to a third
party, this warranty shall continue to apply if and only if the
Subsequent Purchaser or the Successor confirms, by transmitting
to Premier Tech the attached “Notice of Warranty Transfer”,
within a reasonable delay, that he/she is the new owner of the
property, he/she understands and is aware of the content of this
warranty certificate and accepts its terms and conditions.
The person proceeding to the transfer of the property, sale,
assignment or any other type of disposition, undertakes to hand
over to the Subsequent Purchaser or the Successor, the warranty
certificate remitted upon completion of the work, as well as the
owner's manual and, when applicable, the maintenance and
environmental monitoring program for the Ecoflo®Biofilters
ST-500/650 and/or STB-500/650.
Default to respect the conditions of the present Section 8 may
cause, at Premier Tech’s discretion, abandonment or rejection of
the present warranty.
9. INSPECTION
The Customer and/or the Customer's Successors shall allow
Premier Tech or its duly authorized representative to carry out all
necessary monitoring and inspection as required for
implementation of this warranty.
If the Customers or the Customer’s Successors notifies Premier
Tech of an alleged defect or malfunction of the Ecoflo®Biofilter
STB-650B/STB-650BR and that after inspection, it is found that
no such defect or malfunction is revealed, or, that the warranty is
excluded or doesn’t apply, a minimum charge of $150.00 USD
plus direct expenses shall be paid by the Customer and/or
Customer's Successors for the cost of such inspection.
10. INTERPRETATION
The terms of this warranty shall be interpreted and governed by
the law in force in the Province of Quebec and the provisions of
this warranty.
11. PRIORITY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
This warranty supersedes any contract or understanding, written
or verbal, entered into between the Customer and Premier Tech.
In case of contradiction between this warranty and any other
documents and/or contracts entered into between the Customer
and Premier Tech, this warranty shall prevail.
12. SUBSEQUENT PURCHASERS AND SUCCESSORS
Subject to the provisions of this warranty and of section 8 in
particular, this warranty shall continue to apply to the Subsequent
Purchasers and Customer's Successors and shall continue to have
full effect until the end of the agreed warranty period provided
for in section 2 of this certificate.

Notice of Warranty Transfer
Name of the previous Owner :_________________________________________
I, the undersigned hereby declare that I have acquired the property located at
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
number street City Province
_____________________________________(____)__________________________________
Postal code Phone number
I have read and I understand the warranty provided by Premier Tech Technologies Ltd for the Ecoflo®Biofilter. I wish to benefit from
this warranty for the remaining period, if any, and from the date of the transfer of ownership, that is_____________________________;
I accept to be bound by this warranty and by any and all of the clauses, undertakings and conditions set forth therein; I have had the
opportunity to examine the Ecoflo®Biofilter and declare myself satisfied with it at the time of this transfer. I ask Premier Tech
Technologies Ltd to take note of this transfer of ownership.
Signature of new owner : Date : __________________________________
Name of new owner: (print)
New owner's e-mail address:__________________________________
(if available)