Geotech PRC, Installation And Operation Manual

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Section 3: System Maintenance
With proper maintenance, the Geotech PRC will provide years of reliable service. When
emptying the canister, these simple maintenance steps can be taken to assure its
reliability.
1. Inspect the product skimmer assembly for signs of physical damage. Scrapes or
dents in the screen intake may cause the skimmer to take on water. If such
damage is found, a new replacement intake assembly may be necessary.
2. Inspect the tubing coil for physical damage or obstructions, such as kinks.
Replace the tubing coil as necessary.
3. Inspect the collection canister for physical damage such as cracks. Replace as
necessary.
4. To clean the intake assembly screen intake, use a very soft bristle paint brush
and fresh diesel fuel or the type of product being recovered. Typically, this type of
maintenance should only be performed when the screen is obstructed with
emulsified product or other debris. Take care not to dent or scratch the screen
intake.
5. Use diesel fuel or similar hydrocarbon to saturate the screen portion of the
intake. The optimum fluid would be the down well hydrocarbons to be recovered.
Take care to avoid damaging the screen intake.