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Saniflush Install: Connecting the System Saniflush Install: Connecting the System From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-210

Now it's time to mount the bowl to the macerator system.

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	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C
	Figure D

1. First, connect the accordion seal to the bowl of the macerating system.

2. Anchor the bowl to the floor using the anchoring holes.

   Note: Before you hook up the toilet to the macerator, it's a good idea to hook up the macerating unit to the sewer line. To do this, you'll need to run a discharge line off the flexivle 90 on top of the macerator pump. Keep in mind that this line is called a pressure positive line, which means when the pump kicks on, the line will be charged with pressure. Make sure your system is rated to withstand the pressure.

3. Set up lengths of 3/4 inch PVC pipe and a 90 to go out of the wall.

4. Then, insert the pipe into the flexible 90 on the macerator and firmly tighten down the clamp.

5. Rotate the pipe parallel to the wall (figure A), then drill into the wall at the end of the pipe.

6. Adjust the length of the discharge line if necessary and glue it to the 90. Then put the pipe through the wall.

7. Next, continue running the discharge line and connect the ball valve (figure B) as close to the macerator as you can.

8. Then, continue running the line (figure C) trying to minimize the number of 90 degree turns with 45's where possible.

9. Also, make sure that the line is on a slightly downhill angle to where it taps into the sewer.

10. Use pipe hangers (figure D) to secure the line and if the pipe is in a cold area, make sure to insulate.

    Note: in North America, you are required to run a vent line from the macerator to the outdoors. This will help prevent what's called 'air lock' and will keep your pump running smoothly for a very long time. You may be able to find an existing vent in the house that you can tap into, or you may have to run what is called a local vent that goes up through the walls and outside through the roof.

11. Start by blocking off the breather opening in the macerating unit with the two supplied caps.

12. Use a reciprocating saw to cut the lid off the dome, then slide the supplied accordion connector over the lip. Clamp it down securely.

13. Install a one inch and 1/2 inch street 90 into the connector. Mark where the 90 intersects with the wall, then remove the 90.

14. Use a hole saw to cut through the wall. Put the street 90 back in and secure it with a clamp.

15. Now, continue to run 1 1/2 inch PVC to connect into the tap you made earlier.

16. Use PVC hangers to secure the line.

Running the cold water line to the toilet

1. After turning off the water and relieving the pressure, use a pipe cutter to cut into the water line.

2. Remove about two inches from the water line, then install a 'T'.

3. Attach a short piece of pipe to the 'T', then add a ball valve.

4. Use standard soldering techniques to extend the line and connect into the pipe you put through the wall earlier.

RESOURCES :

Saniflo
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