SPEL Vortceptor, Installation Manual

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CONTENTS
Installation Checklist 3
A. Handling and Preparation 5
B. Site Preparation 5
C. Anti Floatation Ballast FRP Wetwell 5
D. Bed and Backfill 6
E. Wetwell Installation with a 7
Fibreglass Underground Tank
F. Piping Penetrations / Fittings 7
G. Invert 7
H. Top Pad 8
Trafficable Manhole Installation 9
J. Wet Hole Installation 11
Table 1 12
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Vortceptor
SAFETY
These instructions should not be interpreted in any way
to put one’s health at risk, or to harm property and/or
the environment. The following definitions will serve as
a guide when reading this manual:
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which
if not avoided could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may result in minor or
moderate injury.
• A caution without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation,
which if not avoided may result in property
damage.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Proper installation of each wetwell is essential:
•
To ensure the safety of all the individuals involved
in the installation.
• To prevent wetwell damage and/or failure, which
could lead to product loss and environmental
contamination.
• To validate the wetwell warranty.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WARNING
Wetwells are a confined space per OHS
guidelines. Follow proper confined space safety
procedures.
SPEL fibreglass wetwells are designed for
installation with concrete top pad and bottom
slabs. The following instructions reflect the
approved methods for installing wetwells. Follow
all OHS, Federal, State or Local, safety and
environmental codes and regulations
WETWELL WARRANTY ACTIVATION
• These instructions must be followed.
• The Wetwell Installation Checklist must be
properly completed and signed by the owner’s
representative and the installing contractor.
• The Wetwell Installation Checklist, these
instructions, and any correspondence related to
the wetwell installation must be retained by the
owner and provided to GA to validate any future
warranty claim. The warranty in effect at the time
of delivery will apply and is available from SPEL
Environmental.
SAFETY
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INTRODUCTION
These instructions, while using the word “wetwell”, will
pertain to all wetwells, lift stations, vertical pump vaults
and basins.
INTRODUCTION
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