PTA Effluent Filter Brochure

Premier Tech Environment (PTE) has developed a complete line of decentralized wastewater treatmentproducts and services. Its PTE EFT-080 Effluent Filter is the first effluent filter to combine the princi-ples of lamellar settling and physical filtration. This innovative solution guarantees superior treatmentlevels to protect your septic installation.ADVANTAGES• Robust and resistant• Low-cost solution• Longer life of any soil absorption system• Higher treatment levels to protect the environment• Quick and easy installation• Simple maintenanceStandard 46DESCRIPTIONAlthough the main purpose of a septic tankis to remove solids from the sewage, liquideffluent from the tank always contains asubstantial amount of fine suspended parti-cles. PTE Effluent Filter reduces the sus-pended solids content of tank effluent andthereby prevents premature clogging of thesoil absorption system. The PTE EffluentFilter is both a filtering element and a safetydevice that is suitable for all types of septicinstallation. FEATURES• Polyethylene and PVC construction• PVC adapter that fits 100 mm (4") øDR35 and 100 mm (4") ø SCH40 pipes• Total filtration area: 1,200 cm2 (185 sq. in.)• Filtering cartridge with 1.6 mm (1/16")filtration slots• Total linear filtration: 75.5 m (248')• Total inlet orifice area: 270 cm2 (42 sq. in.)• Handles a maximum flow rate of 10 000 l/d (2640 US gal/d)OPERATING PRINCIPLE The process is simple: wastewater enteringthe septic tank flows through the filteringcartridge of the PTE Effluent Filter, whosefiltration slots of 1.6 mm (1/16") retain thefraction of suspended solids that would otherwise be released to the septic system.The PTE Effluent Filter offers a simple,economical and preventive solution forextending the life and ensuring optimumperformance of soil absorption systems.INSTALLATION• The PTE Effluent Filter is generallyinstalled inside the second chamber outletof the septic tank (concrete or plastic), but can also be installed in a PTE TLF-240Filter Container immediately down-stream from the tank• For heavier wastewater flow applications,multiple filters can be installed in parallel,in which case the access openings must belarge enough to allow safe and easy main-tenance• Each filter should be supported by a pieceof 25 mm (1") PVC pipe section whichleans against the tank wall in which it isinstalledTOP VIEWSIDE VIEWFILTERING PLATEInletOutletEFT-080EffluentFilterInletdevice2 POSSIBLE INSTALLATIONS FOR THE PTE EFT-080 EFFLUENT FILTER715,5 mm(28,20")400 mm (15,75")TreatedeffluentWastewaterø 150 mm (6")Adapter that fits nominal outsidediameter 100 mm (4") SCH40 and 100 mm (4") DR35 pipes467 mm(18,40")EFT-080 Effluent Filter in a septic tank EFT-080 Effluent Filter in a Filter ContainerThe information contained in this document is based upon the latest information available at the time of publication and is designed to provideyou with a general introduction to our products. We make no warranties or representations as to its accuracy. We are continually updating andimproving our products and reserve the right to amend, discontinue or alter or change specifications and prices without prior notice. PTE EffluentFilter is protected under patents: Europe 126586, USA 6 942 796.© Premier Tech Ltd., 2007 Printed in CanadaPremier Tech Environment (PTE) is a business unit of Premier Tech, a company with over 80 years of experience and more than 1,600 team members, of which 175 work for PTE.Internationally renowned in America, Europe and Asia, PTE operates in the field of decentra-lized wastewater treatment for the residential, commercial, community, municipal and indus-trial sectors. With more than 30,000 systems installed and maintained, PTE is considered areference in its field through its innovative approach and its superior technologies commer-cialized for the last 30 years.1 800 632-6356418 862-6642pte@premiertech.comwww.ptenv.com