Quanics AeroCell ATS-SCAT-86-AC-C750 Manual

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CLASS I / NSF STD 40
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MANUFACTURED
PRODUCTS
BY:
QUANICS
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FIXED FILM MEDIA
WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS
Revised August 2007
Engineering Water Solutions ®
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION 2
PROCESS DESCRIPTION 2
INSPECTION SEQUENCE 3
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS 3
Section 1.0 Septic Tank 3
Section 2.0 A300-8” Series Efuent Filter 3
Section 3.0 Dosing Tank 4
Section 4.0 Filtered Pump Vault 4
Section 5.0 Controls/Pumps/Floats 4
Section 6.0 Treatment Module 4
Section 7.0 Recirculation Device 5
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5-6
SAFETY 6
DRAWINGS/TECHNICAL DATA 7-19
WIRING SCHEMATICS 20-21
DATA PLATES 21
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INTRODUCTION
QUANICS
TM
is committed to becoming the best water solutions problem solver in the world. We prom-
ise to provide complete engineered water solutions using the latest technology and best products. We
will provide the best technical assistance and customer service available and we will always deliver
more than we promise.
In our quest to serve our market, we do not view a technology as the one and only option, but rather
look to develop a wide variety of technologies that the engineer and/or end user can tailor to their
individual application. Along this line, we are proud to introduce two NSF Certied treatment systems,
SCAT®AeroCell® and SCAT Bio-COIR®.
Both systems operate as xed-lm media lters to treat wastewater. The patented SCAT delivery system
is the same for each system only the media is different. Each media type has its own unique properties
and both have been tested and listed under NSF International Standard 40 Class 1 requirements. Both
systems have also been demonstrated to signicantly reduce total nitrogen. The following manual will
explain the differences and similarities of each system. Before reading this manual determine which sys-
tem you are currently utilizing by examining the data plate attached to the system lid. Each system will
be identied by name “AeroCell” or “Bio-COIR”.
This manual covers the following model numbers.
AeroCell Model #’s Bio-COIR Model #’s
ATS-SCAT-8-AC-C500 ATS-SCAT-8-BC-C500
ATS-SCAT-86-AC-C750 ATS-SCAT-86-BC-C750
ATS-SCAT-88-AC-C1000 ATS-SCAT-88-BC-C1000
ATS-SCAT-886-AC-C1250 ATS-SCAT-886-BC-C1250
ATS-SCAT-888-AC-C1500 ATS-SCAT-888-BC-C1500
We are eager to assist you with any questions or problems. Please contact QUANICS at 1-877-QUANICS
to request assistance.
PROCESS DESCRIPTION
The QUANICS AeroCell & Bio-COIR are individual wastewater treatment systems utilizing xed lm
media. The module(s) consist of a berglass tank(s) containing a pre-determined amount of media. Ef-
uent is sprayed over the media utilizing specialized spay nozzles. This patented delivery system evenly
distributes wastewater to achieve the desired treatment levels.
The AeroCell utilizes open cell foam media. The foam has a high porosity, large surface area and ease
of microbial attachment that allows for loading rates up to ten times that of sand. Open cell foam has
a fteen year track record of treating wastewater to the highest quality treatment levels. The application
rates for the AeroCell system have been carefully selected to provide optimal treatment and performance
in a long lasting media.
The Bio-COIR utilizes a patent pending Bio-COIR media for treatment. The Bio-COIR media is com-
posed of bers that constitutes the thick mesocarp, or husk, of the coconut fruit. The long bers are used
for ropes, door mats etc, leaving pith tissue and short to medium length bers as a waste which has ac-
cumulated in heaps in many third world countries. The short to medium length Bio-COIR bers used in
Bio-COIR are a lingocellulosic material. The high lignin content of these bers results in a more durable
material than other natural medias. The high lignin content of 45.84% also results in a slower degrada-
tion of the media and assures that excellent water/air ratio is maintained over a longer period of time.
In both AeroCell & Bio-COIR systems, pretreatment of the wastewater occurs through the use of a septic
tank equipped with a QUANICS A300 series efuent lter on the outlet. The pretreated wastewater then
moves into a dosing tank where an efuent pump doses the wastewater to the treatment module(s). The
dosing of efuent occurs in short frequent doses over a 24-hour period utilizing a timed dosed control
panel. Efuent is sprayed over the media through the use of specially designed helical spray nozzles that
provide uniform distribution of the efuent over the entire surface area.

Once sprayed, the efuent moves via gravity down though the media where it is allowed to come
into contact with benecial microorganisms that serve to treat the efuent to NSF International Stan-
dard 40 Class 1 requirements. After passing through the full depth of media the efuent travels to the
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ATS-GRD-100/80/20 recirculation device. The recirculation device splits the ow and dis-
charges 80% back into the treatment stream and 20% to the nal disposal point. In periods of low ow,
100% of the treated efuent discharges back into the treatment stream.
INSPECTION SEQUENCE
All onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal systems should be inspected and maintained periodically
in order to provide years of trouble free operation. The AeroCell®& Bio-COIR® systems require an in-
spection and minimal maintenance every 6 months. Most onsite professionals are familiar with all of the
system components because they are used routinely in other systems. The following inspection sequence
is recommended to determine the current operating condition of the system and what service items must
be completed.
1. Locate all the system components and access openings.
2. Remove all the access lids.
3. Note the water level in the septic tank and its relationship to the top of the efuent lter.
4. Note the water level in the dosing tank and its relationship to the oats.
5. If the timer enable oat is up, wait for the control panel to activate on its own time settings. Ensure the
pump run time is as per design parameters. If the timer enable oat is down, the pump will need to be
activated manually by switching the HOA switch in the control panel to HAND.
6. While the pump is running, observe the spray nozzles in the treatment module for ow and pressure.
7. While the pump is running, observe the recirculation device for proper ow.
8. Once the current operating condition of the system is established, turn the HOA switch to the OFF posi-
tion in the control panel.
9. Perform service as described in this manual.
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
Section 1.0 Septic Tank
The septic tank should be inspected for excessive scum and solids build up. There are several commercial
devices that can be used to measure the sludge layer and determine the pumping frequency of the tank.
Homemade devices can also be used to check the sludge level. No matter what you use to check these
levels, the tank should be pumped when the sludge level in the bottom of the tank reaches within 12
inches of the bottom of the outlet tee of the septic tank.
PROPERTY OWNERs should be encouraged not to use excessive amounts of cleaners and bleach, which
upset the digestive process in the tank. However, normal amounts of these and other common house-
hold products do not cause problems. Non-biodegradable materials such as greases, garbage disposal
by-products, personal hygiene products, cigarettes, paint, chemicals and diapers should not be disposed
of in the tank.
Section 2.0 Efuent Filter
Inspect the septic tank lter and clean it as needed. The length of the maintenance interval for efuent l-
ters will vary with each individual PROPERTY OWNER. Once a lter is inspected a few times, you should
be able to predict the length of the service interval. Installation and maintenance instructions are included
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with each QUANICS product.
To clean the lter:
1. Firmly pull the lter handle and slide the cartridge out of the case.
2. While holding the cartridge over the access opening, rinse off the cartridge with
fresh water, being careful to rinse all septage material back into the tank.
3. Insert the lter cartridge back in the case making sure the cartridge is properly
aligned and completely inserted in the case.
Section 3.0 Dosing Tank
The dosing tank should be inspected for excessive scum and solids build up. There are several commercial
devices that can be used to measure the sludge layer and determine the pumping frequency of the tank.
Homemade devices can also be used to check the sludge level. No matter what you use to check these
levels, the tank should be pumped when the sludge level in the bottom of the tank reaches the bottom of
the ltered pump vault.
Section 4.0 Filtered Pump Vault
The lter panels on the pump vault should be inspected and cleaned during routine maintenance visits.
However, the lter plates are virtually self-cleaning. The continued action of the anaerobic organisms on
the lter plates causes lodged particle to disintegrate and fall to
the bottom of the tank.
To clean the lter plates:
1. Completely insert the white maintenance plate behind the l-
ter panel that is to be cleaned.
2. Remove the lter panel. Rinse the lter plates with fresh water
making sure all septage is rinsed back into the tank. The lter
plates should be cleaned until all slots are open and free of de-
bris.
3. Replace the lter panel and remove the white maintenance
plate. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the second lter panel.
Section 5.0 Controls/Pump/Floats
1. Inspect the oats for proper placement and make certain they are not tangled.
2. Lift the high water alarm oat to activate the alarm system to verify proper operation.
3. Open the AC-CP-S-C-T control panel outer door.
4. Activate the pump through the panel manually by moving the HOA switch to Hand.
5. The pump should begin the run and deliver efuent to the treatment module. Trip the oats to test for
proper pump operation
Section 6.0 AeroCell®& Bio-COIR® Modules
1. A gray biomat on the surfaces of the media may be present and is normal. An excessive accumulation
of solids on the media may indicate that the septic tank is functioning poorly due to excessive household
chemicals or a lack of maintenance. Check with the PROPERTY OWNER about what types of materials
have been discharged. As previously mentioned, excessive bleach, cleaning materials, and other chemi-
cals can upset the septic tank. Advise the owner to restrict the use of such materials.
2. If necessary, rake or stir the upper layer(s) of treatment media. It is normal for the media to settle. It may
be necessary to redistribute the treatment media to allow proper air ow. Coir media is a biodegradable