Taylex ABS5000 User manual

Installation Manual
ADVANCED BLOWER SYSTEM 5000
ABS5000 Standard

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................... 3
2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.
STANDARDS & LICENCING ................................................................................................................ 4
4.
PRE SITE INSPECTION ........................................................................................................................ 4
5.
MARK OUT.............................................................................................................................................. 4
6.
DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT ............................................................................................................ 5-7
7.
INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 7-8
8.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ......................................................................................................... 8
9.
COMMISSIONING ............................................................................................................................ 8
10.
EXCAVATION & LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................... 9
a. ABS5000 Excavation Instructions ............................................................. 9
b. ABS5000 Lifting Instructions....................................................................10
11.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DIAGRAM................................................................................................... 11-12
Note: Do not act solely on the basis of the material contained in this document. Items
herein are general comments only and do not convey advice per say. We therefore
recommend that formal advice be sought before acting in any of these areas.

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1. INTRODUCTION
Th
e Tay l e x A BS 5 000 S ec o n d a r y T r ea t men t S y s t em i s d es i g n ed t o b e i n s t all ed b ot h i n -
ground and above ground, collecting all wastewater from a domestic residence or
suitable commercial properties. This manual has been put together to explain the
installation process of the ABS5000 system as a guide only. Some sites may differ in
access and slope, which need to be taken into account when delivering and installing the
system.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Follow all safety instruction provided by the onsite builder and ensure you
have all the relevant licences to perform this work.
Ensure the correct measurements are in place to prevent the general
public from entering the site during the installation of the ABS5000.
Excavated holes should be fenced if the ABS5000 is not immediately
installed.
SLIPPERY WHEN WET!
During cleaning, maintenance & repair work, the surrounding area may
become extremely slippery due to spilt water. Caution is to be taken when
walking/standing near the ABS5000 when these activities are being
conducted.
Use safe lifting techniques when installing/relocating the ABS5000. Ensure
that all lifting equipment is in a safe working order and the area is clear of
obstructions. Ensure all lifting equipment used has a suitable capacity and
current testing/compliance.
The waste water contained in the ABS5000 may contain harmful bacteria.
Persons coming in contact with wastewater must immediately wash and
disinfect all exposed areas. Contact your personal physician for all health
concerns.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, all works requiring
access to the blower box MUST be carried out by a licenced electrician or
Taylex®Accredited Service Agent (TASA) prior to final commissioning.

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3. STANDARDS & LICENCING
 All Installations must be completed in accordance with AS/ANZ 3500.1 and AS/ANZ
3500.2
 I rr ig a tio n A r e a s / L a n d A pp lic a tio n A r e a s ( L AA ) m u s t b e in s ta lle d a s p e r A S 1 5 4 7 a n d
all relevant State/Local Codes or Guidelines
 Ensure the appointed Licensed trades only complete this work –
Plumbers/Drainers/Electrical.
4. PRE SITE INSPECTION
A pre site inspection should be conducted the day prior to installation. During this
inspection the following details should be checked.
 Access requirements for excavation, Crane Truck, Truck or Crane.
A Crane Truck requires the following:
Access to site – 12m long x 4m wide x 4.5m
high Level Pad at the hole – 12m long x 7m
wide
 Overhead obstructions
 Slope of site
 Soil moisture (for heavy equipment access)
 Weather conditions
5. MARK OUT
To ensure the ABS5000 is installed in the position nominated by the Home Owner/
Builder, the location of the ABS5000 should be marked out prior to excavation. The
installer at this stage should have a copy of the approved site plans showing the location
of the ABS5000 as well as the required local authority approval. If not, it is advised to
delay the installation until the plans have been received.
 Mark out a 3000mm x 6000m with line marking paint
 Place pegs on each of the corners as well as in the middle of the rectangle and
spray it with white paint or a colour that it noticeable from a distance
 Indicate on the centre peg or by spraying on the ground, the type of system
that is to be installed as a reference for the installer.
 Allow a minimum of 300mm between Tank and the edge of excavation.
 There should be a minimum gap of 550mm between the tanks.

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Typical Taylex® ABS5000 Excavation Mark Out
6. DELIVERY AND PLACEMENT
In most areas, tanks will be delivered by a truck equipped with a crane located
at the rear of the vehicle. Such vehicles will back up to the hole, lift and slew the
tank into position behind the vehicle before placing it into the prepared hole.
Maximum reach from the rear of the truck to the centre of ABS5000 will vary
depending on the size of the crane.
To enable the ABS5000 to be unloaded, a minimum width of 7m (may vary
depending on crane truck) will be required at the hole. This distance allows for
the width of the crane truck, the width of the tank itself, and clearance for safe
and free maneuvering of the ABS5000 into the excavated hole.

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PLEASE NOTE
 Tanks should not be lifted over houses, sheds or other property of value,
nor should they be lifted under low power lines
 Tank sites that are cut out of sloping hills will require enough flat area for
the truck to be unloaded
 Unloading on awkward and dangerous sites will be at the driver's
discretion. Safe and clear access is the responsibility of the
propertyowner/builder.
7. INSTALLATION
Always ensure the installation location including the future landscaping provision
allows for the diversion of storm-water and surface waters away from the system.
Width Height
Inlet Height
(from bottom of
tank)
Inlet
Depth
(from ground
level)
Required
Base
(5-7mm Drainage
Gravel/ Sand)
Hole
Width
Hole
Depth
TANK 1*
2425
2700
2070
530
100
3000
2700
TANK 2*
2425
2700
1950
650
100
3000
2700
* Refer to Excavation & Lifting Instructions on Pages 9 & 10
STANDARD Taylex® ABS5000
NON TRAFFICABLE LOADS ONLY
NON TRAFFICABLE LOADS ONLY
2425 mm
2425 mm
100mm of 5mm-7mm drainage gravel or sand
100mm of 5mm-7mm drainage gravel or sand
100mm
Inlet
Lifting
Holes
Lifting
Holes
100mm
OutInlet
100mm
Inlet
Lifting
Holes
Lifting
Holes
Top of tank to be a minimum
of 100mm above landscaped ground level

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 Except for person/s responsible for lifting and positioning of the tank in the
excavated hole, there must not be any person within 20m of the installation site
during the lifting and positioning of the tank. Excavation Instructions show
excavated walls to be perpendicular. However, depending on the soil conditions,
the excavator may need to batter or retain the side walls to ensure they don’t
cave in during installation.
Level the base of the hole using an excavation bucket with a laser level attached.
Ensure that the excavated ground or base material is capable of
carrying loads of approximately 8 tonne.
 The ABS5000 must be level in both inflow/outflow direction and 90° to the
inflow/outflow direction (<1° deviation).
 Backfilling - Use sand or excavated material/spoil with maximum particle size
of 300mm. Backfilling of excavation to be completed in not more than 500mm
equally distributed layers around the tank perimeter. Ensure that sand or
excavated material does not fall on the lid of the ABS5000 as this will fall into
the system through the manholes and clog the system and irrigation pump.
Ensure that the backfill material is kept at least 100mm below the surface of
the systems lid.
 Evenly fill each system with approximately 5,000L of water through the
centre Chambers to prevent movement through the ground as the
waterpressure enters the system.
 Organise drainage contractors to connect the main sewer line to the
system and between Tank
1 & 2. The drainage connection is a standard
100mm PVC sewer inlet.
Refer to Excavation & Lifting Instructions on Pages 10 and 11

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8. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
 The electrical contractor must follow the electrical specification
supplied with the ABS5000 system
 Ensure all electrical works are only completed by licenced persons.
 Ensure all electrical work is completed and compliant with AS/ANZ 3000.
Refer to Electrical Specifications on Page 12 & 13
9. COMMISSIONING
Please ensure the following is completed prior to having the system commissioned
 Tanks is full of water (5,000lt each)
 Effluent Disposal area is installed
 Effluent Disposal Area feed line is connected to ABS5000 (Tank 2)
 Electrical power is connected (Tank 1 & 2)
 Drains connected (main sewer into tank 1 and connection between Tank 1 & 2)
I M PO R T A NT : T h e T a y l ex
®
A BS 5 000 S y s t em c a nn ot b e c ommi ss i o n ed un l es s p ow er i s
connected to the system.
T h e A BS 5 000 w ill t h en b e s w i t c h ed o n ( c o mmi ss i on ed ) b y a n E mp l oy ee of T a y l ex
®
I n d u s t ri e s ,
a T ay l e x
®
A cc r ed i t ed D is tr ib u to r (T A D) or a T a y l ex
®
A cc r ed i t ed S er v i c e Te c hni c ia n (TASA).

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ABS5000 CONCRETE
Excavation Instructions
Tank Total Mass = 8.00 Tonne each
TAYLEX ABS5000
EXCAVATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Dig hole 6000mm x 3000mm & 2700mm Deep
2. Ensure drainage has a 1/60 fall to the inlet of ABS5000. Risers
are available if the tank needs to be installed deeper in the ground
to maintain fall
3. Cover base of hole with 100mm of 5mm to 7mm drainage
gravel or sand
4. Ensure bottom of hole is level
5. Backfill with soil from Excavation in no more than 500mm equally
distributed layers around the tank. Avoid backfilling with rocks
over 300mm.
6. To prevent flotation, fill each tank with 5,000lt of water
immediately through center hole (see diagram below)
7. Ensure top of gravel/sand is 2070mm (Tank 1) & 1950mm (Tank 2)
to bottom of inlet
Please Note:
5,000lt of water
to be placed in
this chamber to
prevent flotation
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NON TRAFFICABLE LOADS ONLY
NON TRAFFICABLE LOADS ONLY
6000 mm
2425 mm
2425 mm
100mm of 5mm-7mm drainage gravel or sand
100mm of 5mm-7mm drainage gravel or sand
100mm
Inlet
Lifting
Holes
Lifting
Holes
100mm
OutInlet
100mm
Inlet
Lifting
Holes
Lifting
Holes
Top of tank to be a minimum
of 100mm above landscaped ground level
Lifting
Hole
Lifting
Hole
25mm
Electrical
Inlet
Lifting
Hole
ELECTRICIAN
Connect through conduit on side of ABS5000.
Run wire (min 2.5mm) through the flexible
conduit provided and up into the switch located
in the blower box.
Active - Neutral - Earth.
TRUCK ACCESS
Unloading of ABS5000 via the back of the truck
NOT SIDE. Ensure BACK of truck has clear
level 6m wide access to the edge of the hole.
REACH OF CRANE/ CRANE TRUCK
To be determined by your crane/ crane truck
operator.
Ensure the installation location including the future
landscaping provision allows for the diversion of stormwater
and surface waters away from the system
2700 mm
2070 mm
100 mm
100 mm
530 mm
350 mm
630 mm
650 mm
1950 mm
350 mm
2700 mm

Hol
REACH OF CRANE/ CRANE TRUCK
To be determined by your crane/ crane truck
operator.
ABS5000 CONCRETE
TAYLEX ABS5000
LIFTING INSTRUCTIONS
Lifting Instructions (Tank 1 & 2)
T otal Mass = 8.00 Tonne
Total Height = 2700mm
Total Width = 2425mm
USE ONLY CERTIFIED LIFTING BARS
Lifting
2425 mm
Lifting
Holes
Lifting
Holes
1. Always use a Spreader Bar and
ensure it is certified
2. Lower chains through TOP lifting
holes provided in the lid of the ABS5000
3. Loop chains through the lifting holes
directly below on the inside wall of the
ABS5000
4. Steel reinforcing bars have been
installed inside the concrete for lifting
purposes. Only lift this tank from these
holes
5. If you don’t use a Spreader Bar, you
risk damaging the ABS5000
6. Ensure the tank is empty before
lifting
Lifting
Hole
2700 mm
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