FAST® Installation Manual FOR USE WITH MicroFAST NitriFAST HighStrengthFAST wastewater treatment systems wastewater treatment systems wastewater treatment systems FAST Installation Manual © 2014 Bio-Microbics, Inc. Revised January 2014. FAST, MicroFAST, NitriFAST, and

(NSF Std 40/245 cert.) MicroFAST 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 0.9, 1.5 ® (Non‐NSF cert.) MicroFAST 3.0, 4.5, 9.0 ® NitriFAST 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 0.9, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 9.0 ® HighStrengthFAST 1.0, 1.5, 3.0, 4.5, 9.0 All FAST® products are ETL certified for safety (electrical, environmental, etc.). One or more of the following patents protects this process: 3,966,599; 3,966,608; 3,972,965; 5,156,742. Certified by NSF International, the MicroFAST® 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 0.9 and 1.5 systems meets NSF Standard 40, Class 1 and Standard 245 certifications for wastewater treatment devices. If you have questions regarding any Bio‐Microbics products, please contact us: ...

Always have all utility lines and equipment marked by a locating service prior to performing any work. Failure to do so could result in severe bodily injury or death. FAST® systems may be located in the same position relative to the house and water supply as any conventional septic system. However, some basic guidelines should be followed: 1. The FAST® system lid is designed to withstand a burial depth of up to 3 feet (0.9 meters). Do not place the tank in a location where it could be subjected to traffic or additional weight. A professional engineer ...

Persons coming in contact with wastewater, must immediately wash all exposed areas with disinfecting cleaner and contact your personal physician. Failure to do so could result in severe sickness or death. Hazards exist in confined spaces such as a septic tank. All confined space precautions must be followed if entering a tank. Always keep tank openings covered during storage and installation Note: other tools may be needed to complete installation. Septic tank that meets all applicable requirements & standards Safe lifting mechanism Anchor bolts for securing ...

Coupling must 5. AIR LINE Insert cut length of air supply pipe (see AIR LINE SIZING table) through factory provided air line gasket in module lid. Use 6” hole in the lid for access to connect and glue air supply to air lift coupling. Run the air line to the desired blower location using required piping. Be sure airline is properly bedded when installed. Air line piping to FAST® may not exceed 100 ft [30.5 m] total length with ≤ 4 elbows. Primer & Glue (weld) joint for airline here – turn pipe while connecting & hold joint for 30 seconds. 6. OBSERVATION / ...

PVC Steel (stainless inside FAST® Tank The air supply line inside the tank must be secured with non‐corrosive clamps every 2 ft [0.6 m] to prevent breaking. VENTING Numerous options exist for proper venting. Three of the most common are mentioned here. The vent system must be sized properly to avoid excessive back pressure in the system (see table below). It also must not allow surface water to enter the system and must allow internal condensation to drain. DIRECT VENT: The 6” o/v port can have holes drilled in it or a slotted cap put on it. ...

REQUIRED VENT SIZES MIN VENT DIAM in/mm BLOWER INSTALLATION Always have all utility lines and equipment marked by a locating service prior to performing any work. All electrical work shall be properly performed by a qualified electrician per all applicable codes. Failure to do so may result in severe bodily injury or death. The blower and blower housing must be mounted on a solid base such as concrete to avoid settling. All conduit/piping should pass through the concrete slab from below. 1. CONNECT SUPPLIED INITIAL PIECES (See picture to the right) ...

Always have all utility lines and equipment marked by a locating service prior to performing any work. All electrical work shall be properly performed by a qualified electrician per all applicable codes. Failure to do so may result in severe bodily injury or death. All FAST system electrical parts are ETL (UL equivalent) certified for safety. The control panel meets NEMA4X standards for all weather use (not explosive or submerged environments). 1. Examine wiring directions inside the supplied FAST control panel 2. A dedicated breaker is required in the building's master electrical panel. Make...

Bio‐Microbics, Inc. warrants every new residential FAST system against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years after installation or three years from date of shipment, subject to the following terms and conditions, (Commercial FAST system for a period of one year after installation or eighteen months from date of shipment, whichever occurs first, subject to the following terms and conditions): During the warranty period, if any part is defective or fails to perform as specified when operating at design conditions, and if the equipment has been installed and is ...

FAST® System Serial Number:_ System Designer Name:_ Designer Phone: _ Health Official Name:_ Health Official Phone: _ Manufacturer Name: Bio-Microbics. Inc._ Installer Phone: _ Maintenance Provider Name:_ Maintenance Provider Phone: MICROBICS BETTER WATER. BETTER WORLD. 8450 Cole Parkway • Shawnee, KS 66227 • USA Ph: 913-422-0707 • Fax: 913-422-0808 800-753-FAST (3278) • www.biomicrobics.com