Specification Sheet

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SECTION: 3.20.150
FM1547
0805
Supersedes
0505
Zoeller Container Assembly
Installing the Zoeller Filter in Existing On-Site Systems
There are two ways to retrofi t a Zoeller Filter in existing septic systems, dosing systems, or
aerobic on-site wastewater systems. The fi rst method is to retrofi t a Zoeller Effl uent Filter to the
existing septic tank outlet pipe. This usually requires the outlet end of the septic tank to be dug up
exposing the access cover. Then insert a Zoeller WW Filter 170-0078 in the outlet tee (SDR 35 or
SCH 40) or replace the baffl e with a tee and install the new fi lter. In many existing septic tanks it
is very labor intensive or impossible to do because of the location or design of the existing tank.
Also working in the environment of a septic tank is not very pleasant.
The alternative to installing the Zoeller Filter in the existing tank is to install it outside the
tank between the tank outlet and the distribution system in the Zoeller Container Assembly. The
installation is quick and simple and provides the same protection to the distribution system (lateral
fi elds, STEP systems, mound systems, trickle systems, etc.) that is provided by installing the fi lter
in the septic tank. The container assembly comes complete including the fi lter container, a 12" tall
riser, riser lid, lid screws, SDR 35 and SCH 40 pipe seals and foam gasket.
Part Number Description Weight
5090-0001 Container assembly w/12" riser and lid 32 lbs.
31-1473 12" riser extension w/hardware and gasket 10 lbs.
31-1476 6" riser extension w/hardware and gasket 5 lbs.
Useful for reducing laundry lint when utilized in a separate drainfi eld and installed with a
“WW” Filter (P/N 170-0078).
Zoeller 5090-0001
Container As sem bly,
Filter Container, 12"
Riser and Riser Lid.
A typical container assembly installation is shown above and the dimensions of the
fi lter container, riser and riser lid are shown to the right. Filter and PVC fi ttings not included.
SK2299
ZOELLER ON-SITE WASTEWATER PROD UCTS
Product information presented
here re fl ects con di tions at time
of publication. Consult factory
re gard ing dis crep an cies or
in con sis ten cies.
MAIL TO: P.O. BOX 16347 • Louisville, KY 40256-0347
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EXISTING
DISCHARGE PIPE
12" RISER
SEPTIC TANK
COVER
PIPE SEAL
FILTER
1"
3"
BASIN
FILTER CONTAINER
11" LONG PIECE OF PIPE
THAT WAS CUT OUT
4" COUPLING
(SUPPLIED BY OTHERS)
EXISTING
DISTRIBUTION BOX
APPLY FOAM GASKET AND
FASTEN DOWN WITH SCREWS
4" SANITARY
TEE
4" PVC PIPE
12"
20"
19 3/4"
INLET
OUTLET
29 1/2"
12"
18"
SK2298a
Fig. 1