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5.3 OIL/SLUDGE DISPOSAL
Maximum levels for emptying the
separator are when:
80% of maximum oil storage has been
reached, and/or
50% of maximum sludge trap volume
has been reached.
The identification plate shows
maximum thicknesses of each layer (the
identification plate is located inside the
separator).
Even if levels remain below these limits,
the separator should be emptied at least
every year.
Contents of the separator must be
disposed of by an authorized disposal
company.
Care must be taken not to damage
inside walls and internal equipment of
the separator.
Rinse down walls and the base of the
separator using hot water to loosen
hardened solids and suction out left-
over slurry.
Refill the separator with clean
cold water, following initial set-up
procedure (See 3.2 Filling Separator
System on pg. 12).
5.4 GENERAL INSPECTION
Prior to initial use and thereafter at
regular five-year intervals, a properly
qualified technician* must inspect
the separator to ensure it is in good
condition and operating properly.
The separator must be completely
emptied and cleaned before general
inspection can be carried out.
An integral part of every general
inspection is a water-tightness test carried
out in accordance with EN 858-2.
1. Close inlet & outlet pipes.
2. Fill the separator with water until full.
3.
Check for changes in water level
indicating possible leaks.
4. Investigate/repair/replace as required.
* "Properly qualified technician" is
defined as equipped staff of independent
companies, independent experts, or other
institutions with certified special technical
knowledge on the operation, maintenance
and testing of the separators described
here.