First Flush Basic

Installation and Specification Guide

PRODUCT DETAILS Code Size Country

Protect your rainwater quality by diverting the most WDDP01 90mm
Australia
contaminated water that washes off your roof with WDDP02 100mm
the first few millimetres of rainfall with a first flush
diverter. WDDS99 3" USA

80mm
This First Flush Diverter is the original in our range WDDP201 New Zealand
100mm
and is a great way to get started with first flush
diversion. WDDP02 110mm South Africa

WDDP02 110mm UK

105mm
WDDP602 EU
110mm

WDDP02 110mm India

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Installation
WHAT'S IN THE BOX? TOOLS/MATERIALS YOU MAY REQUIRE

Ball Seat 90mm or 100mm pipe (for diversion chamber)

Flow Control Valves x 8 Tape measure
Plastic Filter Screen Marker pen
Pipe/wall Bracket x 2 Saw
Tee Junction Sealant
Sealing Ball Solvent weld glue
Screw Cap, Hose Connector & Socket Screws
Drill or screwdriver

INSTALLATION

1 - Determine the length of pipe required for your first flush diversion chamber. As a rough guide, 1 metre
of 90mm pipe holds approximately 5.7 litres of water (3 feet of 3” pipe holds approximately 1.5 gallons),
and 1 metre of 100mm pipe holds approximately 8.8 litres (3 feet of 4” pipe holds approximately 2
gallons) of water. Ensure all cut edges are clean and smooth.

2a - Attach the threaded coupling to your diversion chamber pipe applying solvent weld glue to the
socket of the coupling and pipe, then push together and hold until the glue sets.

2b - For 100mm
To attach the threated coupling to your diversion chamber pipe, insert a length of male 100mm pipe
inside the threaded coupling and glue in place using an appropriate sealant. Glue the other end inside
your diversion chamber pipe. Attach the threaded coupling to your diversion chamber pipe applying
solvent weld glue to the socket of the coupling and pipe, then push together and hold until the glue sets.

3 - Select the appropriate flow control washer and fit it into the hose connector with the side marked
“TOP” showing. Start by using the Control Washer with the smallest gauge hole (lowest number). Try a
larger gauge Washer if experiencing blockages. Save the remaining washers for possible future use.

4 - Insert the plastic filter screen in through the base of the screw cap with O-ring seal and secure by
attaching the hose connector and flow control washer.

5 - Attach the screw cap with O-ring seal (and assembled components) to the threaded coupling.

6 - Measure your existing downpipe and cut to create space for the T-junction. The outlet of your diverter
must sit at least 150mm from the ground when fully assembled, so select your installation point and
measure and cut accordingly. Ensure all cut edges are clean and smooth.

7 - Connect the T-junction to the existing downpipe and install with solvent weld glue in the same manner
as step 2.

8 - Place the ball inside your first flush unit through the upper end of the diversion chamber pipe.
 9 - Insert the ball seat into the T-junction, with the narrow end of the seat facing down.

10 - Apply glue to the T-junction and upper end of the diversion chamber pipe and insert the pipe into the
junction and hard up against the ball seat, holding until the glue sets.

11 - Position your assembled first flush diverter in place and attach to the wall using the supplied brackets,
supporting the unit until it is fully secured. The upper bracket must sit directly under the T-junction, where
it will hold the weight of the unit.

POLLUTION FACTORS

The following factors can be used as a guide to determining the volume of water to be diverted.

POLLUTION FACTOR FOR THE ROOF

MINIMAL POLLUTION SUBSTANTIAL POLLUTION

DIVERT 0.5L PER M2 DIVERT 2L PER M2
(0.0125 GALLONS PER FT2) (O.05 GALLONS PER FT2)

Open field, no trees, no bird droppings, clean Leaves and debris, bird droppings, various
environment animal matter, e.g., dead insects, skinks, etc.

The above quantum are the results of preliminary testing. Individual site analysis and field testing is
required to more accurately assess the quantum to be diverted in each individual case.

DIVERSION FACTOR FOR A FIRST FLUSH WATER DIVERTER

MINIMAL POLLUTION SUBSTANTIAL POLLUTION

M2 (or FT2) ROOF AREA X POLLUTION FACTOR

=
LITRES TO BE DIVERTED

Example for a minimal polluted roof of 100m2 Example for a heavily polluted roof of 100m2
100m2 x 0.5 = 50 litres to be diverted 100m2 x 2 = 200 litres to be diverted

Example for a minimal polluted roof of 1000ft2 Example for a heavily polluted roof of 1000ft2
1000ft2 x 0.0125 = 12.5 gallons to be diverted 1000ft2 x 0.5 = 50 gallons to be diverted
REFERENCE CHART

Fitting to an existing Wall Mounted In-Line Wet System

under eaves Downpipe (side view) (front view) (front view) (right at tank)

Assembled end cap with

Optional Primary Screen

1 Diverter Chamber 7 Chamber Inlet 12 Pipes/Wall Brackets

2 In-feed from the roof 8 Chamber Outlet 13 Plastic Filter Screen

3 To the tank 8b Elbow 14 Socket

4 Diverter Chamber 9 Ball Seat 15 ‘O’ Ring Seal

5 Sealing Ball 10 Screw Cap 16 Hose Connector
6 Tee Junction 11 Flow Control Valve
Product Specifications
First Flush Basic

Country Code A B C D E F

WDDP01 90 F 90 F 146 121 131 14

Australia
WDDP02 100 F 100 F 212 163 174 14

USA WDDS99 3" SCH40 F 3" SCH40 F 5.75" 4.76" 5.16" 0.55"

80 F 80 F 196 146 157 14

New Zealand WDDP201
100 F 100 F 212 163 174 14

South Africa,
WDDP02 110 F 110 F 212 163 174 14
UK & India

105 F 105 F 254 184 195 14

EU WDDP602
110 F 110 F 212 163 174 14

All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated.

Fitting guide:
F = Female / Socket Fitting
M = Male / Spigot Fitting (Pipe size)
IP = In-Pipe Fitting

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Maintenance
It is important to ensure that your first flush diverter outlet remains clear of any debris. If your outlet becomes
blocked, the chamber will not empty and the first flush of water will not be diverted when it rains.

To ensure the flow of water through your diverter’s outlet, periodically unscrew the outlet to allow debris to fall
out. If the diversion chamber is full of water, take care as it empties. Remove the hose connector, flow control
washer, and filter screen and hose or wash the screen with clean water. Check the flow control washer for any
blockages and remove and clean as necessary.

For best results and minimal maintenance, we recommend installing rain heads such as our Leaf Eater rain
heads on all your downpipes to limit the volume and number of leaves and debris that reach your first flush
diverter.

A common misconception about collecting rainwater is that all you need is a

roof, a tank and some rain. This ‘tanking’ approach cannot always be relied on to
deliver the volume – or quality – of water that you require. That is where we can
help.

With some thought, your rain harvesting system can provide you with cleaner
water and lots of it. Whether you’re completely reliant on tank water or wanting
to keep the garden green, our simple steps will help you achieve your goal.

The Rain Harvesting approach to rainwater collection involves using tested and
proven products to make quality rainwater available for use in and around your
property. You don’t need much to get started and you will be surprised how
easy it is to get the most out of your rainwater system.

How can we help you?

COMPLIANCE

AS/NZS 4020:2005 - Testing of products for use in contact with drinking water

DISCLAIMER This product specification is not a complete guide to product usage. Further information is available from Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd and from the installation and Operating
instructions. This specification sheet must be read in conjunction with the installation and Operating Instructions and all applicable statutory requirement. Product specifications may
change without notice. © Rain Harvesting Pty Ltd

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