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UP-FLOTM FtLTER OPERAT10N AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL II\lSPECTIOI-J PROCEDURES 1. Set up any necessary safety equipment (such as traffic cones) around the access port or grate of the Up-FloT:'" Filter. Safety equipment should notify passing pedestrian and road traffic that \vork is being done. 2. Remove the grate or lid to the manhole or vault. 3. Without entering the vessel, look down into the chamber to inspect the inside. Make note of any irregularities. See Figure 4 for a typical Inspection View. 4. Without entering the vessel, use the pole with the skimmer net to remove f10atables and loose debris from the chamber. 5. Using a sediment prohe such as a Sludge Judge', measure the depth of sediment that has collected in the sump of the vessel. 6. On the Maintenance Log provided by Hydro International, record the date, unit location, estimated volume of floatables and gross debris removed, and the depth of sediment measured. Also note any apparent irregularities such as damaged components or blockages. i. Securely replace the grate or lid. 8. Take do\'\'n safety equipment. 9. Contact Hydro International to discuss any irregularities noted during inspection. STANDING WATER LEVEL 15 NO HIGHER TriAN Tf;E BASE OF THE FILTER MODULE BYPASS SIPHON SiTS EVENLY ON OUTLET MODULE FILTER t.,''lODULE LIDS ARE CLOSED Figure 4: Ins/x.C1ion \"iC'\'\' oj Ihe IIp-FI</M fi/lt'r FLOATABLES Ar~D SUMP CLEAN OUT A commercially or municipally owned sump-\1tlc is used to remove captured sediment and floatables (Figure 5). FlocJtablcs and loose debris can also be netted with a skimmer and pole. The access port located at the top of the manhole provides unobstructed access for a vactor hose and skimmer pole to be lowered to the base of the sump. SCHEDULING . Floatables and sump c1eanout may typically be done during any season of the year . F10atablcs and sump c1eanout should occur as soon as possible following a spill in the contributing drainage area RECOMMEI-JDED EQUIPMENT . Safety Equipment (traffic cones, etc) · Crow bar to remove grate or lid . Pole with skimmer or net (if only f10atables are being removed) · Sediment probe (such as a Sludge Judge' ) . Vactor truck (flexible hose preferred) . Hose, pressure "vasher, or other screen-cleaning device . Hydro International Up-Flo,.\l Filter Maintenance Log \. . Y Distributed by Kristar Enterprises, lac (800) 579-8819 1219 Briggs Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401