Peat Installation

Prepare site as per approved plan layout drawing (prepared by a qualified engineer).  Scarify soil under the entire area of the base material.  Place base material (e.g. 6" clear stone) level and to a minimum thickness of 150mm.

OFF-LOADING:

Off-load Peat System with a crane or large excavator.  (Peat Module weight = 16,500lbs)  Lifting device is supplied by GS Concrete. Ensure the crane and truck may be parked close to the system location and have adequate access to the site, prior to delivery.

PLACEMENT:

Place peat module on prepared base material as per approved layout drawing.  It is recommended that the location of the modules be marked out prior to placement to ensure precise placement.

LEVELING:

During placement ensure that each peat module is level and adequate grade is provided to each module to maintain proper effluent flow through the system.  It is recommended that 600mm space be provided between the modules for easy of backfilling and mowing once the system is completed.

Place a 12" deep by 12" wide layer of base material around all sides of the modules. Then place a layer of filter fabric on top of all the base material. Backfill with loamy sand fill or approved on-site material to the underside of the pipe inlets. Compact soil under piping to prevent settlement.

When connecting pipes to peat modules ensure that a minimum grade of 2% is provided at all times and all joints are properly glued. Provide imported granular material under and around all pipes.

BACKFILLING COMPLETE:

Complete backfilling to within 3" of the top of the peat modules and remove shipping plastic.  Peat modules shall be planted with grass or shallow rooted plants to prevent erosion.

Note: No fill material or on-site material shall be placed on the surface of the Peat Modules.