DO
- Read and follow all portions of the SII installation instructions for your tank and the Site Selection/Preparation document available at www.snydernet.com.
- Call 402-467-5221 if you any questions about the tanks, installation instructions, or the Site Selection/Preparation document.
- Use the tanks for underground and septic applications only.
- Ensure the installer complies with all state, county, and local codes and regulations regarding the tanks and installation.
- Document the tank serial number (10-digit number located under the inlet) and model number for all warranty inquiries.
- Use corner lifting lugs when handling the tanks.
- Exercise caution and safe practices in handling and installing the tank.
- Exercise caution with any object which may damage or puncture tanks including forklifts and excavating equipment.
- Locate the septic tank in an area that not be subjected to excessive pressures from elevated ground water during rain events.
- Call 402-467-5221 if saturated soil or seasonable water tables are indicated for special instructions.
- Install the tank parallel to any slope as discussed in the Site Selection/Preperation document.
- Locate the tank in an area where it will not experience vehicular traffic.
- Ensure the tank is level and bedded in 50/50 mixture of sand and gravel per SII installation instructions.
- Ensure the connections between tanks, risers, and lids are water tight and installed per SII installation instructions.
- Ensure the connections in and out tank are water tight—inlet and outlet connections must be made via watertight connection.
- Maintain the max & min burial depths—36” max: NexGen D2 and Sphere tanks—24” max.
- Ensure all backfill material is free of all debris including wood, concrete, rocks/boulders, masonry debris, etc.
- Ensure all backfill material is free of clay and will not create voids greater than 1/4”.
- Backfill around the tank evenly and uniformly in lightly compacted 12” layers.
- Ensure proper venting is maintained to the house vent for each septic and/or pump tank.
- Ensure all “pre-cover” inspections, if necessary, are completed prior to completing the backfilling to finish grade.
- Mound the excavation a min. of 5” above finish grade to allow for drainage away from the tank per SII installation instructions.
- Ensure all water runoff from sloping terrain, adjacent structures, paved surfaces, etc. is diverted away form the tank installation.
- Note the location of the inlet and outlet manholes for inspection and maintenance purposes.
- Inspect your system (every 2-3 years) and pump your tank as necessary (generally every 3 to 5 years).
DON'T
- Use septic/pump tanks for any other application other than it intended use—cisterns are available for underground water applications and above ground tanks for above ground applications.
- Use the tank as a grease trap or subject the tank to water temperature higher than 120° F.
- Subject the tanks to drops from higher than 48”.
- Subject the tanks to impact in cold weather.
- Locate tanks at the bottom of sloping terrain unless adequate measures are taken to prevent water runoff from infiltrating the tank excavation.
- Locate tanks at the lowest point of the grade—in this situation mounding alone may not provide enough drainage away from the tank excavation.
- Locate a septic or pump tank beneath driveways or in the pathway of heavy or vehicular traffic areas.
- Over-excavate or “belly-out” the excavation.
- Install the tanks with backfill containing clay, wood, concrete, rock/boulders, masonry debris, etc.
- Leave a tank excavation open without adequately protecting the tank excavation from rain water infiltration.
- Backfill only to the finish grade level—eventually the settled ground will cause rainwater to pool.
- Allow water runoff to be directed towards or near any part of the septic system.
- Allow vehicular traffic over the location of the septic system.
- Plant trees, shrubs or a garden near the septic system—roots may clog or damage the system.
- Enter your tank—septic gases can deplete the amount of oxygen, which can lead to asphyxiation.
IMPORTANT
Before installing Snyder Septic Tanks, you must read Snyder Site Selection/Preparation document and follow the guidelines provided; and, Installation Procedures provided for each type of tank. Failure to follow these instructions WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Both documents can be found on the Snyder web site: www.snydernet.com