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INSTA-BERM

(Frame)

OPERATIONS

MANUAL

2018

VERSION

Summary of Contents for Insta-Berm

Page 1: ...INSTA BERM Frame OPERATIONS MANUAL 2018 VERSION D ...

Page 2: ...TIONS MANUAL Version D Issue Date September 2018 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING SEI INDUSTRIES LTD 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta B C Canada V4G 1H3 Phone 604 946 3131 Fax 604 940 9566 E Mail seisales sei ind com Website www sei ind com COPYRIGHT 2018 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA ...

Page 3: ...n 7 RainDrain Specifications 8 Section 3 Safety 9 Safety Precautions 9 Handling Chemicals and Fluids 9 Handling of Petroleum Fuels 9 Personnel Safety 9 Section 4 Installation 10 Installation Procedures 10 Selecting a Site 10 Preparing the Site 10 Assembling the Berm 11 High Wind Precautions 22 Section 5 Maintenance 23 Maintenance and Repairs 23 Spill Clean Up 23 Removing Water and Foreign Material...

Page 4: ...Insta Berm System 33 Shipping Instructions 36 Storing the Insta Berm System 36 Section 7 Specifications and Parts 37 Specifications 37 Terra Tank to Frame Insta Berm Cross Reference Chart 39 Repair Kits 40 Mini Repair Pocket Kit REPKM002 40 Mini Repair Pocket Kit REPKM002NG no glue 40 Parts List 41 20 High Berms 41 32 High Berms 42 Section 8 Warranty 43 ...

Page 5: ... available from SEI Industries Ltd A fully collapsible berm the Insta Berm Frame is easy to use and meets EPA regulation 40CFR112 7 It comes in two fabric choices Chem Shield and Arctic Shield fabric which is fully certified by Intertek to meet the CAN ULC S668 12 Class IP and Class IIP standard and is suitable for secondary containment of flammable liquids and combustible liquids in both above gr...

Page 6: ...used for larger applications that require superior environmental protection The prefabricated support frame is constructed of corrosion resistant aluminium pipe and galvanized malleable iron fittings There are two Insta Berm frame models available 20 high and 32 high frames The 32 model has a second set of rails to support the bottom of the liner Fabric Information There are two types of fabric av...

Page 7: ...cohol suitable to 50 F Arctic Shield fabric is not suitable for use with gasoline contact SEI for information on the Desert King Arctic Shield fabric meets U S military specification MI T 52983G and ATPD 2266 An alternative glue for repairs would be 3M DP420 which should be available locally Arctic Shield fabric will provide longer service life due to a higher resistance to abrasion It can also be...

Page 8: ...Section 2 Description Description of the Insta Berm Frame System 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 4 We Engineer Solutions Fabric Chemical Resistance ...

Page 9: ...so available from SEI Industries RainDrain system High wind stakes available only on Arctic Shield berms Groundsheet to protect the bottom of the Insta Berm Track belting to protect the inside of the Insta Berm from tires Carrying bag RainDrain Description The RainDrain system allows operators to continuously gravity drain rain water from secondary containment berms without having to monitor the d...

Page 10: ...will have to be replaced Once that is completed the system is ready for normal operation Important Note The amount of hydrocarbons present in the secondary containment system will determine the frequency in which to replace the filter cartridge Warning In the event of a catastrophic failure of a primary containment tank that is secured within a secondary containment berm and protected by the RainD...

Page 11: ...Section 2 Description Optional Equipment 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 7 We Engineer Solutions RainDrain Installation ...

Page 12: ... Columbia Waste Management Act BC Regulation 168 94 Alaska State AAC 75 075 The RainDrain is designed to produce a discharge of water that does not contain more then 10mg L of free oil and grease as measured by the partition gravimetric method Independent testing has proven the RainDrain exceeds this performance requirement and those results are available upon request Based upon data available to ...

Page 13: ...uels is always a potentially dangerous operation The following rules should be observed Keep the fueling site free of debris and flammable materials such as dry grass etc Observe all normal safety practices e g a strict no smoking rule Collect all intentional spillage in a container and discard safely Keep all unnecessary personnel off site Use grounding devices where applicable Have fire extingui...

Page 14: ...mensions For best operating conditions the slope of the site selected should not exceed one degree in any direction Any slope will reduce the capacity of the berm However if the site has a slope in only one direction it can result in better draining of the berm Preparing the Site The surface of the ground should be smooth and firm If the berm is to be installed on a paved surface the surface shoul...

Page 15: ...erm from settling after filling otherwise the berm liner may stretch and rupture The ground must also be firm enough to prevent the frame support legs from sinking should the berm fill with liquid A groundsheet is recommended to protect the bottom surface of the berm from sharp objects available from SEI Industries An inside chafing liner is also available Assembling the Berm Move the crate to the...

Page 16: ...er is folded for easy return to the container 6 If the berm is to be equipped with a groundsheet spread the groundsheet out first The ground sheet must be at least 2 3 larger then the berm itself 7 Place the groundsheet at one corner of the site 8 Unfold the groundsheet and centre it along one edge of the site Important Note If the berm is equipped with an optional groundsheet the groundsheet will...

Page 17: ...Solutions 9 Unroll the groundsheet across the site 10 The groundsheet should now look like this 11 Pull the edges of the groundsheet to remove any wrinkles Flapping the edge to release trapped air will make it easier to pull flat Warning Do not drag the berm without a barrier to protect the fabric from the ground ...

Page 18: ... need to adjust its position to align the long and short sides 14 To adjust the alignment of the berm lift the berm by pulling on each end and move it into the cor rect position For larger berms re roll the berm and place the crate liner material under the berm to slide it to the correct position Important Note The berm liner can be moved by having personnel at opposite sides of the liner lifting ...

Page 19: ...s 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 15 We Engineer Solutions 15 Unfold the berm liner ensuring the align ment is correct as shown and pull the berm liner flat to ensure there are no wrinkles 16 Unroll the berm liner across the site ...

Page 20: ...nual Version D 16 We Engineer Solutions 17 Fold back each side and end until a natural corner is formed This creates space to assemble the frame 18 Locate the four corner posts with fittings attached 19 Attach the 16 long legs to the corner post Forming a natural corner Corner posts ...

Page 21: ...me Operations Manual Version D 17 We Engineer Solutions 20 Tighten the leg set screws with the supplied Allan wrench to 29 ft lb 39 Nm 21 Locate the side posts and attach legs in the same manner as the corner posts Tightening the leg set screws Corner posts Side posts ...

Page 22: ...ocedures 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 18 We Engineer Solutions 22 Place the completed corner posts at each corner 23 Place side posts approximately 5 apart along each side Corner post in position Side posts in position ...

Page 23: ...Solutions 24 Place the 5 1500 mm rails in between the posts on each end and both sides One rail for each section of 20 high berms and two rails for each section of 32 berms 25 For a 20 high berm slide the rails into each pocket around the berm Rails laid along the side of the berm Sliding rails on a 20 high berm ...

Page 24: ... Engineer Solutions 26 For a 32 high berm slide the rails into both the top and bottom pockets around the berm 27 Starting with one corner insert the lower rails Tighten the set screw on the corner post to 29 ft lb 39 Nm Slide top and bottom rails into pockets Lower rails in place and tighten set screw ...

Page 25: ...closest side post to the starting corner and attach the other end of the top rail onto the side post Tighten the set screw 30 Continue attaching the rails around the entire berm until you return to your starting point If sufficient personnel are available two teams can work in opposite directions from the starting corner 31 The completed berm should now look like this Tightening the top rail Attac...

Page 26: ...sandbags should also be placed on the corners of the liner 2 High wind stakes should also be installed available only on Arctic Shield berms Warning When using the Insta Berm system near a helicopter or in high wind areas it must be secured with tie downs or sandbags to prevent the helicopter downwash or wind from lifting the liner Helicopters can create enough downwash to lift an unsecured empty ...

Page 27: ...ilitate the pumping of water from inside the berm each berm should be equipped with a manually operated pump The pump should be located at the lowest point in the berm An automatic pump should not be used as it would pump out any spillage in the berm If the Insta Berm is installed on a grade the liner can be un hooked from the top pipe on the downhill side to allow the water to drain Re install th...

Page 28: ...will help extend berm service life When moving the liner it should not be dragged or abraded The folds should be made at different places each time the liner is moved Be particularly careful with fork lifts as the liner should be rolled onto the forks rather than sliding the forks under the tank Spilled fluids should be removed promptly from the liner or tubes The site should be arranged so the li...

Page 29: ...ehicles are intended to enter exit the berm track belt ing is recommended Track belting Important Note If the berm is equipped with the optional track belting it should now be spread out evenly inside the berm If sharp or abrasive equipment is to be placed inside the berm plywood panels can be laid down to protect the fabric ...

Page 30: ...ue and patch are not properly placed air bubbles will be created between the glue and patch The patch should be weighted down for 8 12 hours The repaired item should not be used before the glue has set Important Note Try a test repair before attempting to repair the item It is much harder to fix a repair once a failed attempt has been made as the hardened glue is difficult to remove Important Note...

Page 31: ...ome the high humidity problem raise the temperature of the patch area This can be accomplished with a warm air fan Applying the Glue Small scrapes damaged fabric coating or pinholes which are not leaking can be repaired with glue only They do not require a patch A small scrape is defined as damage to the outer fabric coating only A pinhole is defined as a small puncture that is not leaking However...

Page 32: ...e a piece of masking tape on the back side of the item being repaired 3 Paint the damaged area with glue Use a thick coat of glue overlapping the edges of the repair by 1 25 mm Be sure that the edges are well coated A damaged coating should be given two coats of glue Apply the second coat within four hours of the first coat Apply masking tape on the backside of tear Squeeze glue around tear and sp...

Page 33: ...cing fabric or scrim and the coating 1 Support the damaged area on a flat solid platform If the item is drained the damaged area should be supported above the rest of the item This allows residual liquid to drain away from the dam aged area This platform should be strong enough to support the fabric flat and allow the patch to be rolled once it is in place 2 Scrub the damaged area with an abrasive...

Page 34: ...ery direction from the damaged area A round patch is recom mended but if a rectangular patch covers the damage better then round all corners 2 Clean the patch by scrubbing with a pad dampened with solvent Rub vigorously to remove the gloss from the fabric Clean both sides of the patch as it is easy to get the patch turned over during installation The patch should also be cleaned on the outside sin...

Page 35: ...ch is rolled down do not let it lift up This will prevent air from getting under the patch which causes a weak bond 3 If the item is sloped during the repair tape the patch in place while holding it down This stops the patch from sliding away from the damaged area 4 Weight the patch down Place a plastic cover sheet over the patch followed by a weight bag for 12 hours at room temperature The item c...

Page 36: ...e as all 495 glue must be removed before applying Dura Seal 2 The other glue option is 3M s 420 glue which has the advantage of creating a more permanent repair If using this glue follow the same instructions in this manual as for Dura Seal adhesive Warning Loctite 495 carries the following warning Irritating by inhalation Eye irritant Combustible liquid Contains cyanoacrilate ester which may caus...

Page 37: ...Shipping and Storage Repacking the Insta Berm System The following procedure is recommend for folding a liner 1 Empty all liquids from the liner 2 Clean the berm liner with a pressure washer using a mild soap and water solution through the RainDrain system Allow the berm liner to dry completely 3 Remove all rails from the posts and the liner pockets Removing rails from posts ...

Page 38: ...ions Manual Version D 34 We Engineer Solutions 4 Collapse the sides towards the centre Remove all rails and posts from the area 5 Ensure the berm liner is com pletely flat 6 Begin folding the berm liner as shown Sides collapsed towards the centre Berm liner laid flat Folding the berm liner ...

Page 39: ...tion 6 Packing and Storage Repacking Shipping and Storage 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 35 We Engineer Solutions 7 Continue folding the berm liner as shown 8 Finished folding procedure ...

Page 40: ...rdy well padded crate Storing the Insta Berm System For the best storage life the system should be stored inside the carrying bag or shipping crate in a cool dry location that is out of direct sunlight Warning Do not pack and ship containers with fuel residue inside Important Note If hazardous chemicals were stored there may be restrictions on the method in which the berm can be transported Please...

Page 41: ...Section 7 Specifications and Parts Specifications 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 37 We Engineer Solutions Section 7 Specifications and Parts Specifications ...

Page 42: ...Section 7 Specifications and Parts Specifications 2018 Insta Berm Frame Operations Manual Version D 38 We Engineer Solutions ...

Page 43: ...S202020 3000 USG IBFS202020 3600 USG IBFS202020 IBFS202032 4000 USG IBFS203020 IBFS202032 4800 USG IBFS203020 IBFS203032 5000 USG IBFS203020 IBFS203032 6000 USG IBFS303020 IBFS203032 7500 USG IBFS303020 IBFS303032 9000 USG IBFS304020 IBFS303032 10000 USG IBFS304020 IBFS303032 12000 USG IBFS404020 IBFS303032 15000 USG IBFS404020 IBFS304032 18000 USG IBFS405020 IBFS304032 20000 USG IBFS505020 IBFS40...

Page 44: ...ibility of the dealer and end user to ensure that the importation of glue is allowed in the country of use PART DESCRIPTION QTY REPM102 FABRIC REPAIR FLYER 1 REPP001 POUCH FOR REPAIR POCKET 1 PP504 ABRASIVE PAD 2 PP525 ADHESIVE DURA SEAL 1 oz see note above 1 PP513 SCISSORS 1 REPP140 REPAIR PATCH FOR CHEM GUARD 24 OZ 3 REPP120 REPAIR PATCH FOR CHEM GUARD 30 OZ 3 REPP142 REPAIR PATCH FOR PETROSHIEL...

Page 45: ...ion D 41 We Engineer Solutions Parts List 20 High Berms 1 2 3 4 5 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 IBMF001 Fitting elbow 3 way 90 degrees Galv 1 1 2 IBMF044 Rail section 1 x 58 Alum 1 3 IBMF002 Fitting long tee Galv 1 1 4 IBMF033 Corner or side post 1 x 18 Alum 1 5 IBMF032 Foot tube 1 X 15 7 8 1 ...

Page 46: ... 1 6 1 7 4 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY 1 IBMF001 Fitting elbow 3 way 90 degrees Galv 1 1 2 IBMF044 Rail section 1 X 58 Alum 1 3 IBMF002 Fitting long tee Galv 1 1 4 IBMF040 Corner or side post 1 X 33 Alum 1 5 IBMF011 Fitting cross straight 4 way Galv 1 1 6 IBMF032 Foot tube 1 x 15 7 8 Alum 1 7 IBMF010 Fitting side outlet 90 degrees 4 way Galv 1 1 ...

Page 47: ...pection with all transportation and duty charges prepaid g The warranty does not extend to any product that has been accidentally damaged abraded altered punctured abused misused or used for a purpose which has not been approved by the company h This warranty does not apply to any accessories used with the product such as pumps filters hoses etc that are not supplied by the company and any warrant...

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