Rainwater H2og Storage Solution Installation Guide

15-FEB-08

rainwater H2OG storage solution

VE

RT IC

AL

INSTALLATION GUIDE

Downpipe Inlet Screen Elbow Vents

AL T N

Overflow

O

IZ R O

H HOGs Connectors Outlet

Downpipe Inlet Screen Outlet Connectors

Level

Adjustable Wrench Jigsaw or Keyhole Saw or

Drill with Ø25mm (1”) spade bit

Ø90mm (3!”) hole bit

HOGs are designed to connect together using the supplied parts. Threaded Brass inserts at the top and bottom of each HOG allow secure attachment of Connectors, Vents and Outlets. Use a Ø25mm (1”) spade bit to drill out the holes, taking care not to damage the threads. Screw in the Connectors, Elbow Vents and Outlet. Seal the threads with plumbers tape to prevent leaks.

220mm (8!”)

500mm (19!”) Top

180 litre (47 gallon) capacity

ALWAYS THIS WAY UP

Plumbers Tape

HOGs

1800mm (71”)

YOU WILL NEED:

Elbow Vents

Bottom Side

Front

Please consult a qualified plumber if unsure about correct installation procedure. Rainwater HOGs must be installed in accordance with these instructions. Zambesi (UK) Ltd, official distributor of HOG Works Pty Ltd, takes no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by the use of the HOG and/or accessories. In the interests of continuing product improvement, specification may change without notice.

INSTALLATION HORIZONTAL

PLUMBING Inlet Screen

(ON GROUND / UNDER DECKS)

Inlet hole 1. Arrange HOGs on a slope of 1 in 100 (1°) Inlet HOG with the inlet (top) end higher than the outlet (bottom) end. You may need to provide a thin layer of sand to ensure an even bearing surface and to create the required fall. 2. Ensure HOGs don’t slip or move when full. Use stakes, blocks or bedded sand if necessary. 3. Cut Ø90mm (3!”) hole in the first HOG. 4. Attach elbow vents to the top holes, and Connectors and Outlet to bottom holes. 5. Attach and direct overflow hose (see ‘Plumbing’). Connectors 6. Place Inlet Screen into inlet hole under downpipe (see ‘Plumbing’). Stake base if necessary

Outlet

Inlet 1

100

VERTICAL (ON WALL)

1°

Connector, Outlet or Overflow Threaded Brass Insert Use a Ø25mm (1”) spade bit to drill out the hole, taking care not to damage the threads.

VENTING

Outlet HOG Outlet

WARNING Each HOG weighs 200kg (440lb) when full. HOGs must always be installed so that the weight is supported on a firm surface. Always ensure that the HOG is secure. The Wall Kit stabilises the HOG laterally and is NOT intended to carry any weight. Wall mounted HOGs must be installed bearing on the ground or another stable structure.

1. Place Wall Channels horizontally at center height of 900mm (35!”) from base level and fix to wall using appropriate fixings (not supplied). Ensure the HOGs are sitting on a firm, stable and level surface. Ensure the HOGs are the right way up (the “G” should be at the top). 2. Position Spring Nuts 500mm (19!”) apart between HOGs and 250mm (9 "”) from edge. Wall Channel 3. Cut Ø90mm (3!”) hole in the indicated face of the Spring Nut inlet HOG for the Inlet Screen. 4. Attach Elbow Vents to the top holes and attach Connectors and Outlet to bottom holes. 5. Attach and direct LOCATING WALL CHANNEL overflow hose (see 500mm typ 250mm ‘Plumbing’). (19!”) (9"”) 6. Place Inlet Screen into inlet hole under downpipe Spring Nuts (see ‘Plumbing’). Wall Channels located in centre of “O” 7. Stand HOG in position and bolt the Plate 900mm through the HOG into the (35!”) Spring Nut. Elbow Vents

WALL KIT

Inlet Screen Inlet hole

Domed Nut Wall Channel

Inlet HOG Plate

Elbow Vent (always turned upward)

Elbow Vents (always turned upward)

Install Elbow Vents at the highest point on all HOGs to allow air to escape. The Inlet HOG is automatically vented by the Inlet Screen.

Air

Water

Water

Air

Water

INLET

Cut a Ø90mm (3!”) inlet hole using a drill or jigsaw. The inlet hole must be on a horizontal face of the inlet HOG at the highest point and underneath the downpipe. Place Inlet Screen into the hole. or

inlet screen inlet hole ENSURE CORRECT WAY UP

vertical installation

horizontal installation

DOWNPIPE

Cut the downpipe on a 45° angle, with the lowest point 80mm (3”) above the screen to allow leaves to disperse. Clean screen out periodically.

45° 80mm (3”)

OVERFLOW

Attach an extra hose (not supplied) for any overflow water by screwing the hose fitting into the top threaded connector point in any of the HOGs. Direct the overflow as desired using the hose.

Threaded Rod Domed Nut Spring Nut

Plate

Wall Channel Connector

Spring Nut

Threaded Rod

Outlet

www.rainwaterhog.co.uk Patent Pending