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CORPOR ATE NOTES Sanifo Saniaccess3 Upfush Macerating Unit Offers Double-Panel Access for Easier Maintenance TWO PANELS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE MACERATOR ALLOW EVERY MAJOR COMPONENT INSIDE TO BE READILY SERVICED WITHOUT DISCONNECTING THE UNIT FROM THE TOILET OR THE REST OF THE PLUMBING SYSTEM. The Saniaccess3® upflush macerating plumbing system from SFA Saniflo U.S.A. comes equipped with not just one, but two easy-to-open panels atop the unit, providing ready access to the internal components for servicing. Periodic maintenance can be accomplished quickly and easily without having to disconnect the unit from either the toilet or the rest of the plumbing system. "This critical, dual-access feature is what makes the new-generation Saniaccess3 macerator a truly unique and superior solution for remodelers and plumbing installers," says Regis Saragosti, CEO of SFA Saniflo, which invented upflush macerating plumbing technology in Europe in the late 1950s, bringing it to the United States in the 1990s. "Our half-century of experience in this field has enabled us to create a system that requires less time on the job site. That means a lower overall cost for the homeowner and higher productivity for the contractor." Full and Ready Access Two service panels provide direct access to different segments of the macerating unit, allowing easy inspection and servicing of all major components: Through one opening, the installer can access the electrical components as well as the level sensor mechanism of the pump. The second panel provides ready access to the basket area around the macerating blades for easy removal of any large objects that may have been accidentally flushed. "Every single component can be serviced or replaced without disconnecting the entire system," says Regis Saragosti. "That's a huge time- and money-saver for service techs, enabling them to finish their work and get on to the next job that much faster." Macerator and plumbing can be concealed behind wall, using Saniflo extension pipe. The new Saniaccess3 features a pair of easyto-open panels at top of unit, allowing quicker access to major components for servicing. High Performance Features connects to the main plumbing system in a home or a commercial building. The macerator has a vertical pumping distance of up to 15 feet when installed below the sewer line; and nearly 150 feet horizontally – or a lesser combination of these two distances. An integral check valve on the discharge pipe conveniently rotates 360 degrees without any special tools to accommodate different installations. Operates quietly: Sound-absorbing "silent blocks," made of rubber and strategically placed around the motor and at the base of the Saniaccess3, reduce the amount of vibration transmitted through its walls to outside surfaces. Anti-vibration studs at the bottom of the macerator lift the unit slightly above the floor, further reducing the transmission of vibrations. The end result is the quietest macerator on the market, with a noise level nearly 10 decibels less than that of the older upflush plumbing systems – or comparable to that of a conventional toilet re-filling. In addition to the benefit of ready access, the Saniaccess3 incorporates the same high-performance features found in Saniflo's popular Saniplus upflush macerating unit, which is also intended for residential applications. Accommodates a full bath: Using the two-inch inlets located at the base and on either side of the macerator, the Saniaccess3 can handle wastewater not only from a toilet, but also from two additional fixtures, such as a sink and a bathtub or shower. "This feature permits the installation of not just a water closet or a powder room," Regis Saragosti explains, "but a complete and fully functioning bathroom where no below-floor drainage currently exists." Powerful cutting action: Water and waste entering the macerator are quickly reduced to slurry by stainless-steel blades that rotate at 3,600 rpm (revolutions per minute). The centrifugal force drives the reduced solids through a grill to an impeller mounted beneath the pump motor, which then ejects the effluent through discharge piping connected to the top of the macerator. "The patented blades in our macerators have been proven performers over fifty years in a wide variety of applications," says Regis Saragosti. "Contractors and their customers can therefore be confident that they will never need to be replaced." Connects easily: The Saniaccess3 discharges effluent through a 3/4-inchdiameter pipe, usually made of PVC, that For more information about the Saniaccess3, contact Saniflo at 1-800-571-8191. Or visit the Saniflo website at www.saniflo.com. SANI For more information circle 85 3