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11*W Installing the System 8.To ensure structural stability, fill the sidewall area by pulling soil from the sides of the trench with a shovel. Start at the joints 1. Check the header pipe to be sure it is level or has the where the chambers connect. Continue backfilling the entire prescribed slope. sidewall area, making sure the fill covers the louvers. 2. Set the invert height at 8 inches from the bottom of the inlet. g. Pack down the fill by walking along the edges of the trench 3. Place the inlet end of the 4,. and chambers. This is an important step in assuring structural ,,¢ first chamber over the back li i support. edge of the end cap. Note:In wet or clay soils, do not walk in the sidewalls. 4. Lift and place the end of 10. Proceed to the next trench and begin with Step 1. the next chamber onto the the previous chamber by holding it at a 45-degree Installing Optional Inspection Ports angle. Line up the chamber 1. With a hole saw drill the pre-marked area in the top of the end between the connector chamber to create a 4-inch opening. hook and locking pin at the 3 top of the first chamber. 2. Set a cut piece of pipe of the appropriate length into the Lower it to the ground to con. Place first chamber onto end cap. corresponding chamber's inspection port sleeve. nect the chambers. Note:The sleeve will accommodate a 4-inch SCH40 pipe. Note: When the chamber 3. Use two screws to fasten end is placed between the the pipe to the sleeve around connector hook and locking the inspection port. pin at a 45-degree angle, 4. Attach a threaded cap or the pin will be visible from cleanout assembly onto the the back side of the chamber. protruding pipe at the appro- Note: The connector hook priate height. serves as a guide to insure 5. A small valve cover box proper connection and does may be used if inspection not add structural integrity 4 port is below the desired 3 to the chamberjoint.Broken Connect the chambers. grade. Fasten the pipe. hooks will not affect the struc- ture nor void the warranty. 5.Swivel the chamber on the Covering the System pin to the proper direction for the trench layout. Before backfilling,the system must be inspected by a health officer or other official as required by State and local codes. Note: The Quick4 Standard Create an as-built drawing at this time for future records. Chamber allows 10 degrees of swivel in either direction 1. Backfill the trench by pushing fill material over the chambers at each joint. with a backhoe. Keep a minimum of 12 inches of compacted cover over the chambers before driving over the system. 6. Continue connecting the 5 Note:Do not drive over system while backfilling in sand. chambers until the trench is completed. Swivel the chamber. Note: For shallow cover applications, you must mound 12 Note: As chambers are inches of soil over the system before driving over it, and then installed, verify they are level grade it back to 6 inches upon completion. or have the prescribed slope. 2. It is best to mound several inches of soil over the finish grade 7. The last chamber in the to allow for settling.This also ensures that runoff water is divert- trench requires an end cap. ed away from the system. Lift the end cap at a 45-degree 3. After the system is covered, the site should be seeded or angle and insert the connector sodded to prevent erosion. hook through the opening on Note:If the system is for new home construction it is important the top of the end cap. to leave marking stakes along the boundary of the system. Applying firm pressure, lower This will notify contractors of the site location so they will not the end cap to the ground to cross it with equipment or vehicles. snap it into place. Do not 7 remove the tear-out seal. Attach end cap to chamber. Page 3