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Maintenance
5
5.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
Table below provides a recommended schedule of maintenance and inspection to
ensure trouble-free operation of the separator.
Note: Refer to 4.1 Entering the Separator (pg 13) before maintenance is undertaken.
Measures
What must
be done?
Who should
do it?
Interval
Visual Inspection &
Maintenance
■
Check proper functioning of self-
actuating closure and coalescence
unit in the separator
■
Measuring thickness and volume
of oil layer separated out at top of
separator
■
Measuring height of sludge layer in
sludge trap
■
Empty and clean separator
as required (see disposal
requirements)
■
Remove any coarse floating material
■
Inspect all components of alarm
system (if used)
■
Immediately rectify any faults
identified
■
Report findings and any work
carried out in operating
Properly
Qualified
Operative
Maximum every 6 months
and immediately after any
large oil spill incident and/
or excessive rainstorm.
Disposal Service
The separator must be emptied when:
■
80% of the maximum oil storage
volume has been reached, and/or
■
50% of the max sludge trap volume
has been reached
Properly
Authorized
Disposal
Company
As required, but at least
every year.
Observe local municipal
and environmental
requirements.
General Inspection
■
Separator must be emptied and
contents properly disposed of
■
Inside of separator must be cleaned
■
Check proper functioning of self-
actuating closure
■
Check water-tightness of the system
■
Check condition of installed devices and
interior surface condition
Properly
Qualified
Technician
Prior to initial use and then
every five years.