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zzInstallation Guide Flotender™ GS Series Greywater Filter For use with the following Flotender™ Products: GS40-2SP• GS80-2SP• Flotender 40Flotender™ GS SerieS Greywater Filter dimenSionS (with SurGe tank)1” compacted sandGS SerIeS Greywater FIlterStS SurGe tank24”top vIew:32”29”57”STS Add-on Surge Tanks nest against both sides of the Flotender GS Series Greywater Filter and nest to each other. The STS Add-on Surge Tanks can also be positioned away from the Flotender Greywater Filter.Thank you for purchasing a Flotender™ Greywater Filter. This is a general instruction guide designed to lead you through a basic installation. Additional instructions are also included with individual kits and accessories. If you have any questions feel free to contact us at support@flotender.com, or call (425) 643-2312.table of ContentsinStallationChoose a Location ...............................................................................................................................Connect Expansion Tanks ................................................................................................................... Connect to Greywater Stub-Out........................................................................................................... Connect Overflow................................................................................................................................... Secondary Filter and Performance Indicator Connections..............................................................Install Drip Line.......................................................................................................................................Install Feeder Tubing.............................................................................................................................Flushing the System.............................................................................................................................. Install the Drip Emitters..........................................................................................................................Install the Auto Flush (optional).............................................................................................................Backfill & Final Tasks............................................................................................................................warranty / photoS / noteSWarranty ................................................................................................................................................ Photos ................................................................................................................................................... Notes ..................................................................................................................................................... 3 4567891011121313 1314Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationChoose a location1-1plaCement3For in-Ground Flotender™ Greywater Filter inStallationS:Greywater Filter1” of sandFor in-ground installations, excavate and place the Greywater Filter on 1 inch of compacted sand. Sand will protect the bottom of the tank from sharp objects and help in leveling. Finish Grade LevelGreywater Stub-OutGS Greywater Filter inStalled:Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationConnect the add-on Surge tanks(s)1-2NOTe: IF yOuR sysTem dOes NOT INClude AN Add-ON suRGe TANk, skIp ThIS STEP. Place the Flotender Add-On Surge Tank next to the Greywater Filter as shown in one of the configurations below. For connection details, please refer to the instructions included with the Add-on Surge Tank connection kit.ConneCtIonS4Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationConnect to Greywater Stub-out1-3ConneCtIonS5Connect the Flotender Greywater Filter to the building’s greywater stub-out using the included pvc pipe and flexible coupling.From Greywater Stub OutFlotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationConnect the overflow2-1ConneCtIonS6Connect the Backwash System2-2extend the overflow to a mulch box, drain field, or back to the sewer line, so that if the filter is in need of cleaning, should backup that should occur will drain out the overflow.Connect the 1/2” purple stripe pipe to the side barb on the tee filter for the self-regulating backwash system and then to the backwash port on the Greywater Filter (see next section for diagram)Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationSecondary Filter and performance Indicator Connections2-3ConneCtIonS7Install the secondary tee filter, connect the performance indicators, then connect the drip pipe to the barb on the tee filter. Note: The secondary filter should extend above the ground to provide easy cleaning of the filter element. Pop-Up Performance Indicators installed to the right of the Secondary Tee Filter. Drip PipeStep 2-1Secondary Filter pump On Indicator (Tan)drip pressure Indicator (Green)Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationInstall the drip line 3-1drIp IrrIGatIon SyStem8Place the ½” tubing through the center of the planting area. Put a tee in if you need to branch off to other areas, or use an elbow if you need to make a right turn. you have to work a bit to push the ½” tubing onto the fittings. Twist and turn the fittings into the tubing, being careful to not get any debris inside the pipe.Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationInstall Feeder tubing 3-2drIp IrrIGatIon SyStemUse the coupling insertion Tool to insert the ¼” Self-Piercing Barb Connector into the ½” tubing. Be sure to insert the ¼” Self-Piercing Barb Connector where you want to branch off to a plant with the ¼” tubing. Push the ¼” tubing onto the barb. Then run the ¼” tubing over to the plant and cut the tubing with a knife or pair of garden shears. Be sure to leave some excess tubing so you have room to adjust the dripper later. You can use the ¼” tees to branch off from the ¼” tubing so you can drip at two locations from one emitter. After you have run all the ¼” tubing, attach a cap adapter to the end of the ½” tubing and remove the cap for flushing.Note: For recommended drip emitter distribution details see instructions included with the Flotender packaged drip kit.9Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationFlushing the System3-3drIp IrrIGatIon SyStemusing a garden hose, add water to your Flotender system until the water reaches halfway up on the Filter Basket. FOr A SYSTEm WITh ONE LINE OF ½” TUBING:Turn the Greywater Filter on and allow the water to flow through your system. make sure that water is exiting out the ½” tubing. Place a cap on the end of the ½” tubing and make sure water is flowing from all the ¼” tubing.FOr A SYSTEm WITh mULTIPLE LINES OF ½” TUBING:Turn the Greywater Filter on and allow water to flow through your system. Beginning with the ½” tubing at the lowest point in the yard, make sure that water is flowing before placeing the cap on the end. move to the next highest end point and repeat until all of the lines of ½” tubing have been flushed. While water is still running, inspect all ¼” tubing to ensure water is flowing from each line.10Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationInstall the drip emitters3-4drIp IrrIGatIon SyStemInsert the drip emitters onto the ends of the ¼” tubing and use the “V” shaped stakes to place the drippers at the roots of the plants. Once all of the drippers are in place, turn the system on and make sure all of the drippers are operating as intended.11Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape Irrigation4-2 Backfill & Final tasks4-1 Install the auto Flush (optional)Connect the optional auto-flush device to the port labeled “auto-fill”. Refer to the instructions included with the device for detailed information.FInIShInG upPictured with the optional rock cover over the Secondary Filter.thinGS to check:The lid should be securely fastened before backfilling around the Greywater Filter. • Take special care to ensure that dirt doesn’t get inside of the unit. Backfill around the drip system.make sure all stainless steel clamps have been tightened before backfilling.• Cushion the pipe with rock free dirt and compact the earth in layers during backfill• make sure that the terrain around the Flotender Greywater Filter is graded so surface • water does not collect around the unit.12Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape Irrigationwarranty Information Submit photos of your Installationwarranty / photoSlimited trade warrantyThe Filtrific Co. llC (Filtrific) offers a 5 year warranty on all Flotender polyethylene components. All other products and accessory components are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase. This warranty extends only to the original installer of the Flotender system. Filtrific will repair or replace any properly handled and installed product which fails under normal operating conditions within the warranty period, providing it was installed and maintained correctly, and all materials are returned to the factory (shipping prepaid). This warranty does not extend to labor or replacement charges, nor does it apply to any equipment of another manufacturer used in conjunction with Flotender products. Filtrific shall not be held liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages to Flotender products.Flotender™ is always looking for photos of projects using the Flotender™ system. For information on submitting project photographs, please visit www.flotender.com or contact Flotender™ directly at 425.643.2312.13Flotender™ Greywater Filtration Systems for Landscape IrrigationnoteS:14AVAILABLE FROM:Flotender™ by Filtrific®.13212 Ne 16th st. suite C-101 Bellevue, WA 98005p: 425.643.2312 • F: 425.482.9559www.flotender.comCopyright 2013 by Filtrific® Company LLC. Printed in U.S.A. Certain products illustrated in this installation guide are protected by applicable patents and patents pending. Filtrific® will aggressively defend all of its intellectual property.zz