3P Technik UK 9000855K Alana Water Management Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- 3P Technik UK
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3P Technik UK 9000855K Alana Water Management Instructions
The 3P Filter Collector is available in four colours to match your downpipe;
black, grey, brown and white.
The Alana is delivered with an accessory kit which includes a chrome tap, hole
saw set, 30cm length of hose, rubber grommets, wall bracket, and screws.
If in any doubt during installation, please consult a professional
tradesperson or the supplier of your filter or diverter.
1. Setting up
Site the rain tank on a firm, level surface adjacent to a downpipe.
Read through these instructions and the 3P Filter Collector Instructions or
other rain diverter instructions fully before proceeding.
This is a sealed tank so you cannot use a backnut to make a connection.
If in any doubt during installation, please consult a professional
tradesperson or the supplier of your filter or diverter.
Note about Diverters
For the correct hole size, refer to your diverter’s instructions. You may be
able to use the 3P hole saw. Check before using. The connector parts supplied
with the Alana are intended for use with a 3P Filter Collector.
2. Fitting the 3P Filter Collector
Locate the connection area There are two connection areas – one
on either side of the water butt. The Diverter Hose must be connected to
either of these points. Drilling in other locations will result in leaks due
to the surface design of the Alana.
Hole Cutter Selection – 58 mm
To fill the water butt with the recommended 3P Filter Collector select the
58mm hole saw from the set provided.
Drilling
Offer the drill to the marked point and proceed to drill the hole. If you are
fitting a brand of diverter other than 3P Filter Collector, check first that
you are drilling the correct hole size for the diverter you are using.
Push fit the 50mm AND 32mm grommet into the drilled hole and then push the 32mm hose into the grommet to make a water tight seal. It will need lubrication to ease the hose through the grommet.
3. Connecting the Tap
Screw the 3/4″ brass tap provided in the Kit into the 3/4″ BSP connection thread. If necessary, use PTFE tape when installing the tap to create a more watertight seal and to allow the tap to sit in the correct position.
4. Fixing the Wall Bracket
Fill the tank with water before attaching the wall bracket to avoid
deflection. The bracket is optional.
Winter Care Precautions To prevent any damage from being caused, we recommend
the Alana is drained completely and disconnected from the rainwater inlet
during prolonged freezing weather conditions.
Planting If
required, in areas that experience a lot of rain, you may wish to drill some
small drainage holes in the base of the planter section (on the small dome)
and cover the holes with cloth or mesh to stop soil falling through. This will
allow the planter section to be drained by opening the tap.
5. Tank-to-tank Connection
If
you wish, you can connect two Alana Water Butts together at the drain down
point near the base at the side of the tank. A 3P 3/4” Tank to Tank Connection
Kit is ideal for this. Measure the distance between the threaded ports before
ordering the required length of hose in the Connection Kit from your water
butt supplier.