February 27 , 2006
Sanivite Gray Water Pumping System:
Small Enough to Fit Inside a Kitchen Cabinet
The SANIVITE gray water pumping system from SFA Saniflo Inc. is small enough to fit inside a kitchen cabinet or under a sink, yet powerful enough to handle discharged wastewater from a variety of plumbing fixtures and kitchen and laundry appliances.
Like the other models in the Saniflo line of macerating systems, the fully automatic Sanivite drains through small-diameter piping that runs entirely above the floor (inside or outside the walls). As a result, a new kitchen sink, dishwasher, bar sink, urinal, hand basin and shower stall - even a whirlpool tub - can be installed where no drainage currently exists.
Spared the expense and hassle of breaking through floors to install conventional drain lines, homeowners can create an extra kitchen or laundry area anywhere in their spaces. The Sanivite is especially suitable for carving out new living quarters in a basement, garage, attic or spare room in a home.
HOW IT WORKS: Wastewater from sanitary fixtures enters the compact, 11-inch x 15-inch x 7-inch Sanivite container via two 1.5-inch inlets, located on either side of the unit, which is made of polypropylene. Entry of the wastewater triggers a microswitch in the pressure chamber, activating the pump motor. Operating at 10 pounds per square inch, the Sanivite pump will move wastewater upwards of 12 feet vertically and 150 feet horizontally. (A vertical run of 3 feet is equal to a horizontal run of 30 feet.).
This wastewater is immediately discharged, after which the microswitch automatically deactivates the Sanivite. The operating cycle lasts no more than 10 seconds, minimizing power consumption and noise, which is comparable to a conventional toilet flushing.
Note: Unlike the Saniplus, Sanibest and Sanigrind units, the Sanivite must be used solely with gray water. It is not intended for handling wool strands, sanitary napkins, paper towels, bones, liquid greases, and so forth. The Sanivite can handle discharged water from a clothes washer, but only indirectly through a laundry tub.
A connection on the lid of the Sanivite unit is provided for connection to a venting system, as required by local plumbing codes. If an installer does not wish to connect the Sanivite to a vent system, a ventilation opening is provided on the front side of the lid. This permits the correct operation of the pressure switch, while preventing the loss of the water seal of the traps of other fixtures.
The Sanivite carries a CSA mark for plumbing and electrical use in the United States as well as Canada. Saniflo warranties the Sanivite, including all electrical components, for 24 months.
SANIVITE – KEY SPECIFICATIONS:
– Dimensions (inches): 11H x 15W x 7D
– Motor Type: Induction, 3,600 rpm (no carbon brushes or gears)
– Amperage: 5.4
– Voltage: 110-115
– Horsepower: 0.4
– Head: 12 feet
– Discharge: Horizontally — 150 feet; vertically — 12 feet
– Water volume: 11.97 gallons per minute
– Maximum incoming water temperature: 194° F/90° C for two minutes
SFA SANIFLO Inc. is the only manufacturer of its kind in North America, offering a complete line of macerating toilet systems for residential and commercial applications. Saniflo markets through independent sales agents throughout North America and is currently available at more than 500 distributor locations in the United States and Canada.
For more information on SANIFLO and the Saniflo product line,
call 1-800-571-8191 or visit www.saniflo.com.
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