Section 5: Maintenance
Maintenance and Repairs
2018 Insta-Berm (Frame) Operations Manual
(Version D)
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Extending the Service Life of the Insta-Berm System
As with any equipment, the service life of the Insta-Berm system can be extended with proper care. Various
factors affect portable berms:
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Ultra-violet radiation
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Folding
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Abrasion
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Moisture
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Temperature
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Type of liquid stored
An Insta-Berm system used in shady, dry, cool conditions and not moved frequently will provide longer
service life.
The following suggestions will help extend berm service life:
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When moving the liner it should not be dragged or abraded. The folds should be made at
different places each time the liner is moved. Be particularly careful with fork-lifts as the
liner should be rolled onto the forks rather than sliding the forks under the tank.
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Spilled fluids should be removed promptly from the liner or tubes.
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The site should be arranged so the liner or tubes will not be sitting in water. A ditch
around the berm will allow water to collect below the berm pad.
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Fabric berms are affected more by some liquids than by others. Contact SEI Industries
for information on the liquid you intend to store.
Important Note
Check the setscrews annually for tightness. Tighten to 29 ft-lb. (39 Nm).
