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Module Lessons
Advanced Sanitation & Rainwater Systems
Sanitation Legislation: Parts F, G & H
BS EN 12056 & European Drainage System Types
Primary Ventilated Stack Systems
Air Admittance Valves (AAVs)
Off-Grid Drainage: Cesspools & Septic Tanks
Off-Grid Drainage: Reed Beds
Branch Pipework Design Rules
Macerators: Installation & Operation
Waste Water Lifting Stations
AAV Spacing & Fire Stop Requirements
Calculating Discharge Stack Sizes
Designing Rainwater Systems
Calculating Gutter Sizes
Air Testing Sanitation Systems
Maintaining Macerators & Lifters
Diagnosing Sanitation & Rainwater Faults
Lesson Overview
This lesson covers routine servicing, diagnostic routines, and safety requirements for domestic WC macerators and waste water lifting plants in accordance with BS EN 12056-4.
Learning Objectives
Explain safe isolation and routine inspection procedures for macerators and waste water lifting plants.
Identify common mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults on macerator units and their remedies.
Outline the servicing requirements and installation standards for packaged waste water lifters under BS EN 12056-4.
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