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HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
The Fusion
is designed to treat household type waste and can treat
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most common substances introduced into the system. However, certain
harmful substances may reduce the efficiency or stop the treatment
process by reducing or destroying the beneficial bacterial populations
responsible for treatment. In general, if a chemical substance is
considered harmful to humans then it should also be considered
harmful to the Fusion
treatment system. If you have any questions
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concerning the use of any of these substances, please contact your
Fusion
maintenance provider. The introduction of any substance
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on the "Do Not List" into the Fusion
- THE DO NOT LIST -
DO NOT introduce the following substances into the
Fusion
treatment system:
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Motor oil
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Brake fluid
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Paint thinner
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Solvents
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Herbicides
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Strong caustic drain
cleaners in excess
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Excess pharmaceuticals
Not Recommended: Trash and excess food products will
likely increase frequency of pumping.
Trash
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Sanitary napkins and
feminine products
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Diapers
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Paper products such as
paper towels & baby wipes
Food Products
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Coffee filters and grounds
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Fruit and vegetable peels
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Meat products
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Garbage disposal waste
Limited Use Products
Certain products in small or moderate amounts should not disrupt
the Fusion
treatment process. You should always use the minimum
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quantities of these substances as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Liquid laundry bleach only as needed per load
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Liquid laundry detergents without added bleach
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Liquid dishwashing detergents
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Household cleaners
WATER SOFTENERS
If water softeners are present in the home, Clarus Environmental
recommends the use of water and salt conservative models that
are installed and operated correctly. If you have questions about
softeners, contact the Water Quality Association at www.wqa.org.
Contact factory for installation details.
will void the warranty.
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• Antifreeze
• Paint
• Gasoline
• Pesticides
• Strong disinfectants
• Toilet tank
disinfection chemicals
• Chemicals & chemical waste
• Condoms
• Cat litter
• Dental floss
• Cigarette butts
• Plastic/rubber products
• Greases or lards
• Seeds
• Bones
• Egg shells
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AUTHORIZED MAINTENANCE PROVIDER
Your authorized maintenance provider will perform many system checks and
adjustments as needed during the maintenance inspection. Please see the
Operation and Maintenance section of this manual for further details.
Should there be any operational deficiencies with your Fusion
maintenance provider will notify the owner in writing when the deficiencies
will be corrected. If the maintenance provider does not correct the
deficiencies or the service calls are not completed, please contact Clarus
Environmental at 1-800-928-7867.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY
Fusion
Series systems are to be inspected and maintained every six
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months under normal usage. The inspection and maintenance are
only to be performed by personnel trained and authorized by Clarus
Environmental. A Maintenance & Service Report is to be completed
for each inspection and maintenance visit.
EXTENDED MAINTENANCE POLICY
An extended maintenance policy is available for purchase from your
authorized Fusion
distributor. The extended maintenance policy will
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include the same system checks, schedule, and adjustments as the
initial maintenance policy. Please contact your Fusion
maintenance provider for further information regarding the extended
maintenance policy.
ALARM CONDITION
If an alarm condition occurs, please check the air intake area
around the blower and make sure no debris blocks the blower
intake. Remove the air filter cap. Remove the foam filter and
gently tap against your other hand. If it is very clogged wash it
in warm, soapy water and dry well before replacing. Reassemble
filter and cap on top of blower.
blower housing or any other parts from the blower. If the blower
is operating properly, there may be a high water condition within
the Fusion
. It may be necessary to discontinue water use until
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the alarm condition has been resolved. If the buzzer continues
to sound or the red light stays on, please contact your authorized
Fusion
maintenance provider. The buzzer may be silenced by
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toggling the black switch on the side of the alarm panel to "silence".
The red beacon light will remain on until the problem has been
resolved.
POWER OUTAGE
Should you experience a power outage, the blower will not operate
and air (oxygen) will not be supplied to the Fusion
is off for more than 24 hours, the lack of fresh air will cause the
treatment efficiency to decrease. During a power outage, the
Fusion
will still allow effluent to flow, and will not create a backup
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in the home. You may, however, have a pump or dose tank with
a pump on the outlet of the Fusion
the effluent to the soil absorption field. If you have a system such
as this, please be aware of this condition and conserve water
accordingly.
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, the
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distributor or
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Do not attempt to remove the
. If the blower
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, which requires power to pump
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