Plumbing/ Drainage/ Gas

FITTING YOUR WASHING MACHINE

Each laundry has a tub with an under bench unit adjacent to the washing machine opening. Holes have been pre drilled to the side of the unit to allow the waste and water supply hoses for your machine to feed into the under tub unit, and connect to the washing machine cocks and to the waste stub on the trap beneath the tub. It is important you connect your waste hose to the stub that has a temporary cap on it, as this has been drilled out to allow water into the drain.

Please ensure you fasten the hose tightly with a hose clamp secured tightly as otherwise your waste hose may come off and cause major damage to your unit and possibly others below

Correct connection:

Incorrect connection:

TOILET SEATS

Tightening your toilet seat is something that needs to be monitored, please click the link below to view a video shows you how to tighten the toilet seat:

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WATER SERVICE

WATER SAVING TIPS

Tips to save water which help the environment and reduce your utilities bill include:

• Taking shorter showers – aim for 4 minute showers;
• Washing a full load of dishes in the dishwasher generally uses less water than hand washing in the sink. Most dishwashers don’t need dishes to be pre-rinsed to work effectively and selecting an economy cycle will contribute to further water savings;
• Washing a full load of clothes or adjusting the water level to fill only to the required level;
• Promptly repair leaking taps or pipes;
• Using the half flush function on the toilet;
• Switching off the tap when brushing your teeth and shaving;
• When installing fixtures or appliances that use water such as taps, toilets, dishwashers or clothes washers, look for products with high water efficiency ratings. A high rating indicates lower water use saving you money on your water bill. See www.waterrating.gov.au;
• Place a little food dye in the cistern of your toilet from time to time and check for small continuous leaks down the back of the pan;
• Use a plugged sink to rinse dishes and clean vegetables rather than rinsing each item separately.

To aid water conservation, and in accordance with planning regulations, flow restrictors, dual flush toilets and pressure-controlled showerheads have been installed. To ensure that the balance of the building’s hydraulic system is not compromised, a licensed plumber must be engaged to locate and fix any fault with the water supply, or fix or replace any fitting such as a tap or shower head.

HOT WATER

Hot water plant is located on ground level outside of the northern wall.

The system is a flow and return system with Individual hot water meters located in the riser cupboards in the hallways on each level and is connected to the red pipe.

The shut off control valve for hot water is located in the riser cupboards in the hallways on each level.

Each units hot water usage is monitored remotely.

COLD WATER

Individual units cold water meter are located in the riser cupboards in the hallways on each level.

The isolation valve is located in the riser cupboards in the hallways on each level and is attached to the black pipe.

Remember though that the hot water valve in the riser cupboards in the hallways on each level is independant and will also need to be isolated.

THERMOSTATIC MIXING VALVES

Each unit has a thermostatic mixing valve to control hot water temperature to a maximum of 50 degrees celsius. All thermostatic mixing valves are located under the laundry or vanity units and should not be tampered with.

LAUNDRY FLOOR WASTES

To ensure the water seal in the laundry floor waste does not dry out and let odours escape, simply run your laundry tap on a regular basis.

Should soapsuds come up through the floor waste, we recommend changing your wash powder to a ‘low suds’ variety.

BACKFLOW DEVICE

There are two backflow devices on this project: one is located in the fire pump room, and one in the refuse room.

Testing is required every 12 months by a plumber licensed to test backflow devices. The test certificate to be sent to the Brisbane City Council.

A copy of the current test certificate is available in the Subcontractor Certification of this page.

GAS

The 50MI natural gas service is located in the alcove to the right hand side of the pump room.

The Gas meter and shut off valve is located in the alcove to the right hand side of the pump room.

The gas service supplys the common hot water plant and apartment gas cooktops.

FIRE SYSTEM

The buildings fire hydrant and hose reel system is connected to the hydrant booster and fire pump located within the Pump Room to the left hand side of the driveway at the building entry.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

Once activated, diesel fire pumps will not shut down until they are shut down manually. If at any time you notice the fire pump is operating please contact the building manager immediately as without being shut down expensive damage will be done to the pump.

NOTE: TURNING ON OF HYDRANT VALVES WILL ACTIVATE THE DIESEL FIRE PUMP.

HYDRANT VALVES SHOULD ONLY BE USED BY QUEENSLAND FIRE SERVICE.

FIRE PUMP MUST BE MAINTAINED BY LICENSED TESTER ON A MONTHLY BASIS.

AIRCONDITIONING

The ducted air-conditioning units in each units ceiling space take moisture out of the air as part of the heating and cooling process. This water is discharged to the stormwater and sewer systems through pipework leading away from the unit location. Where it is discharged to the sewer system, a device called a tundish is provided, which creates an air-gap to stop water backing up, and ensure that the water is continually flowing.

These tundishes are either located under the laundry sinks or under the vanities inside the units.