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Spel 

Filter®

Cartridge Filter For Tertiary Stormwater Treatment

Operation &  
Maintenance Manual

Summary of Contents for Spel Filter

Page 1: ...spel com au Spel Filter Cartridge Filter For Tertiary Stormwater Treatment Operation Maintenance Manual ...

Page 2: ...SPEL Filter Contents Introduction 3 Features 4 Sizes 6 System Configuration 7 Health and Safety 8 Maintenance frequency 10 Maintenance Procedure 11 General Cleaning 12 Cartridge Recycling and Replacement 13 Standard Drawings 14 Site Exit Clean Up 16 ...

Page 3: ...eavy metals nitrogen and phosphorus from stormwater runoff The filters can be housed in either a concrete or fibreglass structure that evenly distributes the flow between cartridges Flow through the filter cartridges is gravity driven and self regulating which makes the SPELFilter system a low maintenance high performance stormwater treatment device This Guide will provide the necessary steps that...

Page 4: ... are removed via reaction with the media in addition to the removal of Total Suspended Solids sediment SPELFilter Media Self Backwash feature A one way air release valve located at the top of the filter cartridge allows air to escape as the cartridge fills up with water This creates a siphonic flow condition as the air is completely evacuated from inside the SPELFilter cartridge Siphonic flow cond...

Page 5: ...and thereby avoid blocking the inlet ports to the SPELFilter from sediment buildup It is for this reason that SPEL recommended the sediment buildup not exceed 150mm above the vault floor so as to avoid blocking the inlet ports of the SPELFilter Blockage of the inlet ports due to sediment accumulation in the vault floor will cause the SPELFilter to go into bypass and be ineffective Hence it is impo...

Page 6: ...ond for the half height cartridge model No SF 15 EMC M and full height cartridge model No SF 30 EMC M respectively Full Height SF 30 EMC M Half height SF 15 EMC M SPELFilter total height 874mm 560mm SPELFilter Diameter 726mm 726mm Minimum Head required 850mm 450mm Treatment flow rate 2 83 L s 1 47 L s Height of inlet ports above vault floor 240mm 240mm Filtered water collection pipe diameter 50mm ...

Page 7: ...s commonly referred to as vaults The vault selection and configuration are based on site characteristics and or constraints computational stormwater quality modelling and selected SPELFilter models Typical SPELFilter system configurations are shown below In line SPELFilter Configuration Off line SPELFilter Configuration Bypass Inlet Inlet Outlet Outlet ...

Page 8: ...tilising the adequate safety equipment is vital to reducing potential hazards Personal protective equipment safety equipment in this application includes Eye protection Safety apron Fluorescent safety vest Form of skin protection Puncture resistant gloves Steel capped safety boots Ear muffs Hard hat s Sunscreen C Confined space In the event access is required into the vault confined space permits ...

Page 9: ...9 visit www spel com au for detailed data sheets on our products ...

Page 10: ...looding impacts at the request of the owner Cartridge Replacement Stormwater treatment is dependent on the effectiveness of the SPELFilter cartridge system As the SPELFilter ages pollutants will inundate the cartridge and ultimately reduce the treatment flow rate At this point a SPELFilter flow test apparatus will be utilities to determine if replacement cartridges are required Based on the site c...

Page 11: ... must be erected Area in which work is to be carried out must be clean safe and hazard free Refer to figure 4 2 Set up Gantry Tri pod above Manhole Assemble and position the gantry above the manhole safely and as practically as possible Attach the winch or chain block to the gantry for lifting the SPEL Filters Perform safety procedures ie Attach harnesses etc if confined space 3 Open manhole lid O...

Page 12: ...the area is safe to operate in you can proceed to open the manhole lid using lid lifters 4 Conduct Gas tests If tank is classed confined space Once the lids have been removed to a safe distance to prevent tripping you must then proceed to conduct gas tests Perform necessary gas tests according to the confined space regulations 5 Once confined space has been deemed safe to operate in enter tank saf...

Page 13: ...e gantry for lifting the SPEL Filters Perform safety procedures ie Attach harnesses etc if confined space 3 Open manhole lid Once you have sent up the Gantry and ensured that the area is safe to operate in you can proceed to open the manhole lid using lid lifters 4 Conduct Gas tests If tank is classed confined space Once the lids have been removed to a safe distance to prevent tripping you must th...

Page 14: ...14 SPEL Stormwater Installation Operation Manual SPEL Filter Standard Drawings Full Height ...

Page 15: ...15 visit www spel com au for detailed data sheets on our products Standard Drawings Half Height ...

Page 16: ... site to pre existing conditions Steps included but limited to are Ensure all access covers are securely inserted back into their frames Remove and dispose collected pollutants from the site in accordance with local regulator authorities Retrieve all traffic control measures and maintenance tools and Return all exhausted and or damaged SPEL products to SPEL Stormwater to begin recycling program ...

Page 17: ...2 8705 0255 Fax 02 8014 8699 Email sales spel com au spel com au SPEL Stormwater accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage resulting from any person acting on this information The details and dimensions contained in this document may change please check with SPEL Stormwater for confirmation of current specifications ...

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