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ECOFLO®ST-500, ST-650 AND
STB-500, STB-650 PEATFILTERS
Owner’s Manual — Québec
Congratulations on your purchase of an Ecoflo®Peat Filter. In choosing the Ecoflo®Peat Filter, you have wisely
chosen to protect your health as well as the environment.
This manual contains information on system operation and maintenance, guidelines for use and warranties.
For additional information, contact our customer service at 1 877 295-5763.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The E c o flo
®S T-500, STB-500 and ST-650, STB-650 Peat
Filter consist of a rugged, durable fibreglass shell contai-
ning a specially treated sphagnum peat moss filter bed
that purifies septic tank effluent before discharge into
the natural environment.
Your complete septic system includes a septic tank, one
or more Ecoflo®Peat Filters and, depending on the type
of installation, a pumping station, effluent filter and flow
divider.
GUIDELINES FOR USE
TOENSURE OPTIMUM TREATMENT EFFICIENCY AND OPERATION OF ANY SEPTIC INSTALLATION (ECOFLO®PEAT
FILTER, LEACH FIELD, ETC.), YOU SHOULD ALWAYS:
AVOID:
•using an automatic toilet bowl cleaner
•using a garbage disposal or sewage pump (upstream of the septic tank)
[In this case, an EFT-080 effluent filter is mandatory. Call Premier Tech’s customer service for informa-
tion.]
AVOID DISCHARGING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SUBSTANCES INTO THE SEWER:
•water softener backwash
•oil and grease (engine oil, cooking oil, etc.)
•wax and resins
•paint and solvents
•petroleum products
•pesticides 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).
AND NEVER:
•cover or bury the access lid of the Ecoflo®ST-650, STB-650,
ST-500 or STB-500 Peat Filter
•plant trees within 3 m (10') of the Ecoflo®Peat Filter
•open or enter the Ecoflo®Peat Filter without prior authorization
•connect a drainage pipe or roof gutter to the septic system.
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Ecoflo®STB-500 or STB-650
Peat Filter with Submersible
Collecting Bottom
Ecoflo®ST-500 or
ST-650 Peat Filter

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
KEEP HEAVY WEIGHTS OFF YOUR SEPTIC INSTALLATION
Never drive vehicles or place objects weighing over 200 kg (500 lb.) within 3 m (10') of the 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 so that it accumulates on top of the septic system. The overload could cause
damage. Mark/indicate the location of system components.
WITH REGARD TO YOUR HOME
Your home must be equipped with a working air vent, and plumbing must conform to the local regulation.
Any change in the use or function of your home, or any modification to your E c o flo
®S T-650, STB-650,
S T-500 or STB-500 Peat Filter must be authorized by the local municipality, and Premier Te c h
Environment must be informed. The warranty for the Ecoflo®ST-500, STB-500, ST-650 or STB-650 Peat
Filter will be void if this condition has not been fully respected.
MAINTENANCE
ECOFLO®PEAT FILTER
As stipulated in section 87.6 (“Maintenance of biofiltration system”) of the Regulation respecting waste
water disposal systems for isolated dwellings (R.S.Q., c.Q-2, r.8), “The owner of a biofiltration system must
follow the manufacturer’s recommendations respecting maintenance of the system. For that purpose, he
must at all times have a contract with the manufacturer or its representative, and a copy of the contract
must be filed with the local municipality in which the dwelling serviced by the system is located.”
Because annual maintenance is essential to the proper functioning of the Ecoflo®Peat Filter, it comes with
a maintenance agreement binding Premier Tech Environment to service the E c o fl o®Peat Filter, free of char-
ge once a year for the first seven (7) years following the date of installa-
tion. This agreement is automatically renewed with the purchase of a new
filter bed from Premier Tech Environment. Every Ecoflo®Peat Filter sold
has to be serviced annually for the duration of its useful life.
Annual maintenance is carried out by Premier Tech Environment or an
authorized agent. This service includes a visual inspection of all compo-
nents and raking of the peat filter, to ensure the system is functioning pro-
perly. You will be given a maintenance record after each inspection, which
you shall keep with this manual in a safe place.
The peat filter must be replaced every eight (8) years at the most, depending on use and compliance with
the above guidelines. The filter bed is easily pumped with a regular sewage disposal truck. The replacement
filter must be installed by an authorized agent. Easy access to the lid is essential for maintenance purposes.
SEPTIC TANK
Emptying your septic tank as instructed helps to keep your septic system in proper working order. We
recommend that you keep proof of pumping (invoice) with this owner’s manual so as to keep a record of
complete system maintenance. The pumping standards of the septic tank prescribed by local authorities
must be respected.
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WHO TO CONTACT IN CASE OF...
FLOODING
Certain sites are prone to flooding or phreatic rise, which can cause malfunctioning of the Peat Filter or
any other septic system. If this happens, contact Premier Tech Environment.
BACKFLOW
B a c k flow rarely occurs in homes. If it does, it is often caused by the septic tank. Your septic system installer
or septic tank pumper can usually tell you what to do.
ODOURS
The positioning of the air vent, as well as other factors unrelated to the Peat Filter, can prevent proper
dispersion of septic gases and lead to odours. If this happens, contact Premier Tech Environment for
solutions.
INCASE OF PROBLEMS, QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS,
PLEASE CONTACT OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT:
1-877 295-5763.
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The content of this guide is based upon the latest information available at the time of printing and is aimed at providing a general introduction to Premier
Tech’s products. No warranty or representation is hereby made by Premier Tech as to the accuracy of said information. Premier Tech is continually updating
and improving its products and reserves the right to amend, discontinue, alter or change specifications and prices without prior notice.
© Premier Tech Ltd, 2004
For further information, or to comment on this product, contact :
Premier Tech Environment
1, avenue Premier, Rivière-du-Loup (Québec) G5R 6C1, CANADA
1 877 295-5763 / [phone] [phone]
[e-mail] WWW.PREMIERTECH.COM

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY FOR ECOFLO®ST-500,
ST-650, STB-500 AND STB-650 PEATFILTERS
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1. PREAMBLE
Premier Tech 2000 Ltd. (hereinafter called "Premier
Tech") is proud to provide to its customers an exclusive
wastewater treatment system guaranteed by an innova-
tive warranty.
For the purposes of this warranty, "Customer" shall mean
the person who has acquired an Ecoflo®ST-500, ST-650,
STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter. "Successor" 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 filter bed
of the Ecoflo®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 and STB-650
Peat Filters will function properly for a period of four (4)
years commencing on the date of purchase.
Premier Tech also warrants the fibreglass and other com-
ponents of the Ecoflo®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 and
STB-650 Peat Filters against any manufacturing defects
for a period of five (5) years commencing on the date of
purchase.
This warranty of effectiveness, sound manufacture and
durability is given by Premier Tech to the Customer in
addition to the legal warranty set out in Articles 1726 to
1730 of the Quebec Civil Code, and is a conventional
warranty applicable under the terms and conditions of
this warranty certificate.
The conventional warranty of Premier Tech is expressly
limited to the text of this certificate.
3. NOTICE
For this warranty to be valid, the Customer must notify
Premier Tech in writing immediately upon the appea-
rance of any indication of an anomaly or irregularity in
the Ecoflo®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat
Filter.
This notice must be given by mail or by facsimile to
Premier Tech at its head office.
On receipt of such notice, Premier Tech will examine the
situation and take appropriate corrective measures
where the terms of this warranty apply.
4. 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, hurri-
cane, 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 authorized by
Premier Tech, or any installation, modification,
correction or addition carried out by a person not
authorized by Premier Tech;
(d) Any damage or problem arising from any instal-
lation, modification, correction or addition to the
treatment system carried out after installation of the
E c o f l o ®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat
Filter 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 any applicable
regulations;
(f) Any damage or problem, if it is demonstrated that the
E c o f l o ®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat
Filter was not used in accordance with the instruc-
tions and guidelines contained in the owner's manual;
(g) Any damage or problem, if the Ecoflo®S T-500,
ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter has not been
maintained 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 the Customer's Successors inclu-
ding, 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 has failed to notify Premier Tech of any
change in the use of the property served by the Ecoflo®
Peat Filter(s) that alters the nature or quality of waste-
water being treated and/or that constitutes a violation
of the applicable regulations.
(j) Any damage or problem caused during the works
performed in order to access to the Ecoflo®S T- 5 0 0 ,
S T-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter, including,
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, exca-
vation, snow-removal or demolition.
(k) Any damage or problem arisen from site and/or soil
prior condition not reported or not properly reported
to Premier Tech by the Customer or the person per-
forming the site investigation.
5. PARTICULAR EXCLUSIONS
It is further expressly understood that the Customer may

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not carry out or cause to be carried out any repair or
verification of the Ecoflo®S T-500, ST-650, STB-500
or STB-650 Peat Filter sold, or attempt to carry out any
work what so ever to apply any corrective measures what
so ever to said work, before notifying Premier Tech in
accordance with the provisions of section 3 of this war-
ranty and before Premier Tech has visited the site, within
a reasonable time following receipt of said notice, to take
note of 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®ST-500,
S T-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter 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 war-
ranty shall be in any event limited to the replacement of
the filter bed and/or of one or several components of the
Ecoflo®ST-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter
and the required labour in accordance to sections 3 and 4.
7. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Premier Tech may in no way be held liable for any other
damage sustained by the Customer. Premier Tech's com-
pensation or indemnification obligation shall be limited
to the provisions of section 6 of this warranty agreement.
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 new owner confirms in writing to Premier
Tech 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 Customer undertakes to hand over to the new owner
or to the new owner’s successors, the warranty certific a t e
remitted to the Customer upon completion of the work,
as well as the owner's manual and the maintenance and
environmental monitoring program for the Ecoflo®
ST-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter.
In order for the provisions of the first paragraph of this
section to apply, the new owner or its successors must,
within a reasonable time, complete one of the detachable
parts of the warranty certificate and return it immediately
to Premier Tech.
If the new owner or new owner’s successors do not send
such notice, this warranty shall no longer be in effect and
shall be considered null and void.
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 Customer or the Customer's Successors make a
request to Premier Tech under this warranty and that it
is found after inspection and verification that the Ecoflo®
S T-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter is per-
forming in accordance with the standards and specifica-
tions of Premier Tech, a minimum charge of $150 plus
direct expenses shall be billed to the Customer and/or the
Customer's Successors for the cost of such inspection.
If the product is not performing as specified above, no
charge shall be billed by Premier Tech.
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 Agreement.
11. PRIORITY OF THE CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
This warranty supplements any contracts or understan-
dings, written or verbal, entered into between the
Customer and Premier Tech.
The owner's manual and, where applicable, the mainte-
nance and environmental monitoring program docu-
mentation remitted to the Customer shall also be
considered as supplementing this warranty; in case of
contradiction between this warranty and the owner's
manual or, where applicable, the maintenance and envi-
ronmental monitoring program documentation for the
Ecoflo®ST-500, ST-650, STB-500 or STB-650 Peat Filter,
the terms of this warranty shall prevail.
12. PURCHASER AND SUCCESSORS
Subject to the provisions of this warranty and of section
8 in particular, this warranty shall continue to apply to
the Customer's Successors and shall continue to have
full effect until the end of the agreed warranty period
provided in section 2 of this certificate.

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NOTICE OF TRANSFER
Name of former owner:
I, the undersigned hereby declare that I have acquired the property
Name (please print)
located at:
Street City Province
Postal Code Telephone
I have read and I understand the warranty provided by Premier Tech 2000 Ltd for the Ecoflo®Peat Filter
for wastewater biofiltration. I wish to benefit from this warranty for the remaining period, if any;
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®Peat Filter and declare myself satis-
fied with it at the time of this transfer.
I ask Premier Tech 2000 Ltd to take note of this transfer of ownership.
Signature Date
( )
NOTICE OF TRANSFER
Name of former owner:
I, the undersigned hereby declare that I have acquired the property
Name (please print)
located at:
Street City Province
Postal Code Telephone
I have read and I understand the warranty provided by Premier Tech 2000 Ltd for the Ecoflo®Peat Filter
for wastewater biofiltration. I wish to benefit from this warranty for the remaining period, if any;
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®Peat Filter and declare myself satis-
fied with it at the time of this transfer.
I ask Premier Tech 2000 Ltd to take note of this transfer of ownership.
Signature Date
( )