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Getting <br /> I • Your <br /> I Septic <br /> I <br /> Tested for Proven Performance <br /> Eljen Corporation has over 35 years of success in the onsite wastewater industry,with tens of thousands of systems cur- <br /> rently in use.The GSF is recognized by regulatory officials and experts in the industry as one of the most reliable waste- <br /> water treatment technologies in the marketplace today. <br /> Preventing System Problems <br /> DO'S DON'TS <br /> • DO have your tank pumped at least every 3 years by a • DON'T drive or park over any part of your septic system. <br /> licensed septic tank maintainer. The area over the system should be left undisturbed with <br /> • DO practice water conservation.Promptly repair leaky fau- only a mowed grass cover.Roots from nearby trees or <br /> cets and toilets,run washing machines and dishwashers shrubs may clog or damage your system. <br /> only when full,avoid long showers,and use water-saving • DON'T put large amounts of cooking oil or grease into <br /> features in faucets,showerheads and toilets. the system. <br /> • DO divert roof drains and surface water from driveways and • DON'T put non-degradable materials such as disposable <br /> hillsides away from the septic system.Keep sump pumps diapers,sanitary products,plastic,and cigarettes into the <br /> and household footing drains away from the septic system system. <br /> as well. • DON'T put poisons such as gasoline,oil,paint,paint thinner, <br /> • DO take leftover hazardous household chemicals to your pesticides,antifreeze,or other chemicals into the system. <br /> approved hazardous-waste collection center for disposal. . DON'T use commercial septic tank additives.These products <br /> Use bleach,drain and toilet bowl cleaners,and disinfectants usually do not help and some may hurt your system in the <br /> sparingly and in accordance with product labels. long run. <br /> • DO learn the location of your septic tank and system's . DON'T wait for signs of system failure.Follow the <br /> location. maintenance advice in this manual. <br /> • DO use the space provided on this manual . DON'T use garbage disposals unless your system has <br /> to keep a record of pumping,inspections and other been designed according to the requirements according to <br /> maintenance. local requirements or Eljen Design and Installation Guidelines. <br /> Service and Maintenance Record Map of Your Septic System <br /> Date Type of Service Contractor <br />