ProFlo 500 User manual

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
PRO FLO WASTEWATERTREATMENT SYSTEMS
ForAll Models: 500, 600, 800, 1000 &1500
System
Owner’s
Manual
IMPORTANT! It is important that you read and understand your System Owner’s Manual. This
manual contains information you should know and procedures you should follow in order to help
ensure your new Pro Flo Aerobic System operates to its full potential. This manual also contains
safety precautions you should be aware of in order to help keep you,your family, and visitors safe.

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL

SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL
FORALL MODELS
500, 600, 800, 1000 & 1500
System Owner’s Manual
Third Edition, Revised August. 2015
Pro Flo Aerobic Systems, LP
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION .........................................................................................................ii
HOWYOUR NEWTREATMENT SYSTEM FUNCTIONS ................................................ 1
PRO FLOTREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM .................................................................. 2
PRO FLO 500 SL2TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM...................................................... 3
PRO FLO 500 SLPT2TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................. 4
PRO FLO 500 SLPT5TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................. 5
PRO FLO 600 SLTREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ....................................................... 6
PRO FLO 600 SLPTTREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................... 7
PRO FLO 800 SLTREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ....................................................... 8
PRO FLO 800 PTSLTREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................... 9
PRO FLO 800 PTSL5 TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ................................................ 10
PRO FLO 1000 S TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ..................................................... 11
PRO FLO 1500 S TREATMENT SYSTEM DIAGRAM ..................................................... 12
TREATMENT SYSTEM STARTUP ................................................................................ 13
OWNER MAINTENANCE,CARE,AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 13
ITEMS THAT ARE SAFETO USE INYOUR NEW SYSTEM ............................................ 15
ITEMS THAT ARE NOT SAFE TO USE IN YOUR NEW SYSTEM ................. 15
THEAERATOR ........................................................................................................... 17
THE CONTROL PANEL .............................................................................................. 18
PERIODIC PUMPING AND CLEANING ...................................................................... 18
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES .......................................................................................... 19
DETECTING MALFUNCTIONS OR PROBLEMS .......................................................... 20
INFREQUENT USE OFTHE PRO FLO ......................................................................... 20
WHAT TO DO FOR SERVICE ...................................................................................... 20
SERVICE CONTRACTSAND OBLIGATIONS ............................................................... 20
WARRANTIES ............................................................................................................ 21
SOURCES FOR OBTAINING REPLACEMENT PARTS OR COMPONENTS ................... 23
GENERAL INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 23
NOTES ....................................................................................................................... 24
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Pro FloWastewater Treatment System.
Your new Pro Flo system uses the very best technology the industry
has to offer for individual on-site wastewater treatment. The Pro Flo
system is a mechanical, aerobic, wastewater treatment system that
processes household sewage into a clear odorless liquid within a 24-
hour time frame.The Pro Flo Models 500, 600, 800, 1000, and 1500
were certified against the ANSI/NSF Standard No. 40, approved and
listed by NSF International,and meet and/or exceed the criteria for a
Class I system to treat both black and graywater.
Pro Flo Aerobic Systems, LP has over 30 years of experience in the
wastewater industry. Our company works hard to keep costs as low
as possible, yet we stay on the cutting edge of technology by
continuously updating and offering consumers the very best products.
We are committed to producing a superior quality product that will
give you years of outstanding performance, and we are committed to
customer service and satisfaction.
Please help us by sending in your warranty card located at the back
of this manual.
Once again,thank you for choosing the Pro Flo. And remember,
“Start with the Pro, and end with the BEST!”
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How Your New Treatment System
Functions
The Pro Flo Wastewater Treatment System is similar to large
municipality sewage treatment plants. It uses an extended aeration
activated sludge process. This type of treatment depends primarily
on the use of air. When air is introduced to the wastewater,it promotes
the growth of aerobic bacteria and other microorganisms that break
down the organic material found in regular household sewage.
Raw unsettled waste/water from your home enters directly into the
pretreatment tank. Inside the pretreatment tank,the solids separate
from the liquid and the liquid flows into the aeration chamber. Inside
the aeration chamber,simple hydraulic displacement is accomplished
by the introduction of air. Air is introduced into the aeration chamber
by passing from the aerator motor through the air diffuser and into
the system. This air promotes the growth of aerobic organisms in
much larger amounts than would naturally occur. It is these aerobic
organisms (bacteria) that break down the organic material. As the
wastewater leaves the aeration chamber, it enters the “quiet zone”
better known as the clarifier. No mixing occurs inside the clarifier.
In the clarifier,any“leftover”solids separate from the liquid and settle
to the bottom of the clarifier. This solid material is called sludge.
Sludge contains dissolved oxygen and the sludge bacteria are activated
by oxygen.This activated sludge is returned to the aeration chamber
where it is mixed and digested again.The sludge then mixes with
incoming wastewater. This mixture of returned sludge, wastewater,
and dissolved oxygen is referred to as mixed liquor.The mixed liquor
flows back into the clarifier, the solids separate and return once again
to the aeration chamber. This never-ending cycle produces a clear,
odorless, high quality effluent that is ready to be released to the
environment.
(See the diagrams on the following pages illustrating basic system
design and flow path.)
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Pro Flo Treatment System Diagram
2
Drawing Not to Scale All Gallonage Approximate
Configurations may vary.
Inspection Cap
Inlet
Pretreatment Access
Warning Light
Pretreatment
Chamber
4”
Pretreatment
Outlet Baffle
Aeration
Chamber Air Diffuser
45° Slope
4” Gap
Clarifier
Mute Switch
Pump Tank
Outlet
Pump Tank Riser
& Access
Clarifier Access
Aeration Access
Aerator Cover
Submersible Pump
Model of:
500 SLPT2
This Model has affixed
768 gallon pump tank
(optional)
(NOTE:SYSTEM TESTED DID NOT
HAVE AFFIXED PUMP TANK.)
500 SL
2
397 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
620 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
219 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
600 SL
447 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
748 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
268 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
800 SL
*Pretreatment Tank Sold Separately
(Pro Flo recommends the pretreatment
tank be no smaller than 550 gallons)
913 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
304 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
1000 S
*Pretreatment Tank Sold Separately
(Pro Flo recommends the pretreatment
tank be no smaller than 800 gallons)
1109 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
371 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
* PumpTank Sold Separately
500 SLPT
5
396 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
620 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
224 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
503 – Gallon Pump Tank
600 SLPT
447 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
748 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
268 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
796 – Gallon Pump Tank
800 PTSL
5
503 Gallon Pretreatment Tank affixed
911 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
317 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
500 SLPT
2
397 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
620 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
219 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
768 – Gallon Pump Tank
600 SLPT
447 – Gallon Pretreatment Tank
748 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
268 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
796 – Gallon Pump Tank
800 PTSL
768 Gallon Pretreatment Tank affixed
913 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
304 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
*Pump Tank Sold Separately
1500 S
*Pretreatment Tank Sold Separately
(Pro Flo recommends the pretreatment
tank be no smaller than 1125 gallons)
1657 – Gallon Aeration Chamber
540 – Gallon Clarifier Chamber
* PumpTank Sold Separately

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Inlet
Pretreatment
Access
Warning Light
397 Gal.
Pretreatment
4”
Pretreatment
Outlet Baffle
620 Gal.
Aeration Chamber
Air Diffuser
45°
Slope
219 Gal.
Clarifier
Mute Switch
Outlet
Clarifier Access
Aerator
Cover
Aerator
Outlet
Baffle
#/4” PVC
Pipe
Control
Panel
Pro Flo 500 SL2
SPECIFICATIONS
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Pro Flo 500 SL2System Diagram
Overall Length ............ 101 #/4”(t) - 99!/4”(b)
Overall Width ...................... 68”(t) - 64”(b)
Height without Risers ......................... 71”
Exterior Wall Thickness ........................ 3”
Interior Wall Thickness ........... 2”(t) - 3”(b)
Top Thickness ...................................... 5”
Bottom Thickness ................................. 3”
Pretreatment Length .... 29 !/4”(t) - 26#/4”(b)
Aeration Length.................. 44”(t) - 43”(b)
Clarifier Length ............ 18!/2”(t) - 17!/2”(b)
Water Level ........................................ 55”
Air Diffuser ......................................... 27”
Bottom of Inlet to Bottom of Tank .... 60!/2”
Total Tank Weight (Empty) .... 12,040* lbs
(t) = Top Dimension - (b) = Bottom Dimension
*Actual Scaled Weight
Pump Tank Sold Separately (Not Shown)
Drawing Not to Scale All Gallonage Approximate
20” Pretreatment
Riser
16” Clarifier
Riser
Configurations may vary.
Pro Flo 500 SL
2
GPD Unit
NOTE: If the wall between the Clarifier and Aeration
Chamber is a drop-in wall, the thickness shall be 2!/2”
20” Aeration Riser
Solids
Deflector

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Inlet
20”
Pretreatment
Riser
Warning Light
397 Gal.
Pretreatment
4”
Pretreatment
Outlet Baffle
620 Gal.
Aeration Chamber
Air Diffuser 45°
Slope
219 Gal.
Clarifier
Mute Switch
768 Gal.
Pump Tank
Clarifier Access
Aerator Cover
Aerator
Outlet
Baffle
#/4” PVC
Pipe
Control
Panel
Pro Flo 500 SLPT2
4
Pro Flo 500 SLPT2System Diagram
20” Pump Tank
Riser
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Length ....................... 159”(t) - 155”(b)
Overall Width ............................ 68”(t) - 64”(b)
Height without Risers ............................... 71”
Exter ior Wall Thickness .............................. 3”
Interior Wall Thickness ................... 2”(t) - 3”(b)
TopThic kness ............................................ 5”
Bottom Thickness ...................................... 3”
Pretreatment Length ............ 29 !/4”(t) - 26#/4”(b)
Aeration Length ........................ 44”(t) - 43”(b)
Clarifier Length .................... 18!/2”(t) - 17!/2”(b)
Pump Tank .......................... 55!/4”(t) - 52#/4”(b)
Water Level ............................................. 55”
Air Diffuser ............................................... 27”
Bottom of Inlet to Bottom of Tank ............ 60!/2”
Total Tank Weight (Empty) ............ 17,710* lbs
(t) = Top Dimension - (b) = Bottom Dimension
*Actual Scaled Weight
Drawing Not to Scale
NOTE: Unit tested did not have affixed pump tank All Gallonage Approximate
Pump Tank Access
Configurations may vary.
Pro Flo 500 SLPT
2
GPD Unit
NOTE: If the wall between the Clarifier and Aeration
Chamber is a drop-in wall, the thickness shall be 2!/2”
20” Aeration Riser
Solids
Deflector
Pretreatment
Access
16” Clarifier
Riser