Items of this nature should not be disposed of through the domestic Saniflo macerator range as they are likely to cause a blockage. Our professional unit Sanibest is suitable for this type of product
As the function of the units is to pump waste and water away, it should not usually be necessary to dig up the floor to lay the discharge pipework. It is possible to run the pipework from low level to a higher level e.g. from a basement to ground floor level, or from 1st floor up into a roofspace and then join to a soil stack
We do not recommend the use of drain unblocking products (eg containing acids etc) these will tend to damage the rubber / plastic components within the unit.
We recommend that you call out an approved Saniflo service engineer. Please refer to the engineer listing on our website.
Correctly used and installed Saniflo units should not emit any smells. The latest models also have a carbon filter incorporated into the air inlet valve.
We also recommend a regular cleaning routine to keep your Saniflo in optimum condition.
Follow the procedure below:
1. Remove fuse or switch off power to unit
2. Fill a bucket with about 8 - 9 litres of water, pour a strong dose of dissinfectant, spirit of salts, or Saniflo Ltd descaler into the bucket of water. (ask your local Saniflo supplier for details of the descaler).
3. Pour into WC pan.
4.Leave for about 1-2 hours
5. Switch power on, allowing unit to pump out, flush WC
A Saniflo is normally discharged into a soil and vent pipe or discharge stack. However, it is possible to connect directly into the sewer at invert level. The discharge pipe should discharge into the gulley in the direction of flow.
Entry can be through the wall of the manhole. which should be sealed to ensure a watertight joint. Pipes should be suitable for use under ground and protected against frost and also against subsidance from the effect of vehicles passing above. Full details are available on Saniflo BBA certificate 87/1889 detail sheet 9. (which can be viewed on the website).
The Saniflo range of products is available through Builders' and Plumbers' Merchants through the UK. If you check on our web site you can find the contact details of an outlet near you.
Since prices vary in the market, please ask your local supplier to quote you.
Please contact your local Saniflo engineer by referring to our service engineer list on this website. Our service engineers will call to site to rectify problems.
Where the point of discharge into the soil stack is significantly lower than the base of the unit, an anti-syphon valve / air admittance valve (capable of withstanding approx 10 psi pressure) will need to be fitted at the highest point in the piperun in order to avoid syphonage of the water seal in the unit.
Alternatively use larger bore pipework for the vertical drop to "break" the syphon
Sanishower is suitable only for pumping away waste water from a shower or wash basin. For hot pumped soapy waste water use a Sanivite or if it is for a commercial application Sanispeed or Sanicom. Sanivite, Sanispeed and Sanicom are specifically designed for accepting hot soapy waste water pumped from washing machines, dishwashers or other applicances.
A Saniflo unit is normally behind a WC suite with a horizontal outlet spigot BS EN 33 or 37.
Saniflo installations require connection to an electrical power supply (5 amp unswitched fused spur) and water supply to the WC suite
For the discharge, a small bore pipe (solvent weld plastic or copper 22mm or 32mm depending upon model) must discharge into a soil and vent pipe / discharge stack.
It is also possible to discharge into a manhole (please refer to our website BBA certificate detail sheet 9 for underground drainage).
All discharge pipework should be either copper or rigid solvent weld plastic. Flexible pipes (e.g. those normally using metal grab ring joints) can be used. However, this pipework is ony suitable if used without joints since these tend to narrow the bore of the pipe, and also it should be supported every 1/2 metre to avoid dipping in the piperun.
All vertical lifts should rise as directly above the unit as possible.
Any initial horizontal run from the unit prior to a vertical lift should not exceed 30cm. Only 1 lift is permitted, at the start of the run, with a 1 in 100 fall from the high point.
A Saniflo macerator is designed to fit on the back of a WC. However, it is possible to install the unit behind some panelling by utilising a short extension piece which should not exceed 150mm in length.
Longer extensions tend to cause an accumulation of waste at the entry to the Saniflo product.
Sanichasse is a w.c pan & 6 litre cistern. It enables waste water from the w.c and wash basin to be discharged through 22mm copper or solvent weld plastic pipework vertically up to 5 metres or horizontally up to 100 metres or a lesser combination of both. Fore more details please refer to the saniflo website
Saniflo Ltd manufacture an own branded descaler, please ask your local Saniflo supplier for details.
For general cleaning purposes normal wc cleansers are also ok to use with a Saniflo product
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