Description
The Harlequin CAP9 is a compact sewage treatment plant designed specifically for domestic installations for up to 9 inhabitants (7 bedrooms). It is a Continuous Aeration Plant that operates using a unique bio-media system and delivers a pollutant removal level of 96.2% whilst also combating common problems associated with small packaged domestic plants.
Choosing the right sewage treatment plant is important, as in the case of a property alteration or extension, Building Control will strongly advise for a plant which is suitable for handling the increased flows and loads of the new development.
Benefits:
Bio Media System - Similar to the MBBR system, there is no fixed media eliminating blockages that are commonly found in smaller treatment plants.
Durable & Stable Product - Made from tough durable polyethylene, it is easy to transport and has a wide base for stability.
Saves Money - With an easy installation due to the systems compact size and light weight, it also promotes low maintenance reducing costs.
Easy Maintenance - At full occupancy the system only need to be emptied every 12 months, with maintenance of the compressor easily carried out located in the neck of the tank.
Compact System - A perfect compact solution for homes of up to 6 inhabitants (4 bedrooms).
Low Noise - With a near silent air compressor housed beneath the flat lid, the operation of the system is virtually silent.
How it Works:
Chamber 1 | Primary Settlement:
Raw sewage flowing to the CAP unit is received in the primary settlement zone. Here, gross solids (primary sludge) settle to the bottom of the tank, where they remain until the tank is desludged. The settled sewage displaced from the primary zone then flows into the submerged filter zone, passing under a scum baffle.
Chamber 2 | Reactor Vessel
Flow circulation in the submerged filter zone is generated by the hydraulic effect of the outlet air diffuser. This causes settled sewage entering the filter zone at high level to be drawn down through the media, aerating the sewage in the process. The flow circulation ensures that the influent sewage receives several passes through the filter bed at low flow.
In the filter zone, as the sewage passes over the filter media it is purified by micro-organisms growing on the surface of the media. Growth of these micro-organisms results in an excess which is shed as solid particles known as humus solids. Humus solids settling at the bottom of the filter zones are recirculated with the flow of incoming sewage and are deposited on the top of the primary settlement zone.
Chamber 3 | Final Settlement
Sewage displaced from the submerged filter zone flows via a DIP pipe into the final settlement zone. Liquid displaced from the humus zone has now been fully treated and is known as final effluent. It is suitable for discharge to a watercourse or soakaway as defined in the consent to discharge issued by the Environment Agency.
Humus solids from the final settlement tank are recirculated to the primary tank via the recirculation pipework. This helps reduce the sludge build up in the humus tank and prevents stagnation during very low inflow.
Tank Specifications:
| Model: | CAP9 |
| Population Served: | 1 to 9 |
| Max. Hydraulic Load (litres /day): | 1350 |
| Organic Load (g BODs/day): | 465 |
| Total Capacity (litres): | 3600 |
| Length (mm): | 1840 |
| Width (mm): | 1840 |
| Height to Ground Level (mm): | 2180 |
| Empty Plant Weight (kg): | 350 |
| Energy Usage (kWh/day): | 1.4 |
| Desludging Interval (months): | 12 |
| Compliant with EN-12566 part 3: | Yes |
| Inlet Depth (mm): | 550 |
| Outlet Depth (mm): | 625 |
Options:
CAP 9 Outlet:
Choose from either the Standard Gravity option where the final effluent runs downhill to the water course (or drainage field) or the Integral Pumped Outlet if the effluent needs to be pumped uphill to a watercourse (or drainage field).
Invert Depth:
The standard invert depth of the CAP6 is 0.625m. If necessary this invert can be increased up to 1.55m by adding additional risers. The depths can be increased by selecting the invert depth required.
CAP 9 Low-Pressure Alarm:
This is a mains operated alarm which indicates if the blower inside the plant has failed so you can arrange a replacement quickly. Replacing the blower quickly reduces the disruption to the efficiency of the plant.
Delivery:
Delivery of this product is FREE to most UK Mainland destinations including the Scottish Highlands but excluding postcodes inside the M25. For islands we can deliver to a mainland port. We can also supply this product to Ireland and Northern Ireland please contact us on 0800 0568 350 for more details. All deliveries are subject to suitable site access for a high sided articulated vehicle.
If you require any further assistance, please contact us with your requirements or call 0117 244 4099 so one of our sales team can help with your enquiry.







