2018 Insta-Berm (Frame) Operations Manual
(Version D)
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Introduction
1
Overview of the Insta-Berm (Frame) ............................................................................1
Section 2: Description
2
Description of the Insta-Berm (Frame) System ............................................................2
Fabric Information ...........................................................................................2
Chemically Resistant Insta-Berm System .......................................................3
Fabric Chemical Resistance ...........................................................................4
Standard Equipment .....................................................................................................5
Optional Equipment ......................................................................................................5
RainDrain Description .....................................................................................5
RainDrain Performance ..................................................................................6
RainDrain Installation .....................................................................................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 Materials .......................................................23
Extending the Service Life of the Insta-Berm System ..................................24
Repairs .......................................................................................................................26
Using Glue ....................................................................................................26
Repairing in High Humidity ...........................................................................27
Applying the Glue .........................................................................................27
Gluing with Patches ......................................................................................29
Cutting the Patch ..........................................................................................30
Applying the Patch ........................................................................................31
Using Other Glues ........................................................................................32
