Visio-EBS-WKI-200 Install Inlet Protection.vsd

Document Number: EBS-WKI-200 Revision Number: 3
Approved By: Kip P. Dernovich
Description of Last Change Added step for taking before and after replacement photos
Document Title:
Equipment and Building Services – Inlet Protection Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
7.1, 7.5, 8.2.3 and 8.2.4 in ISO 9001:2008 & 4.4.6, 4.5.1 in ISO 14001:2004, 4.4.6 in OHSAS 18001:2007 4.4.6
Effective Date:
05/15/13
Inlet
Protector
Purpose: This procedure provides instruction for Curb Companion TM Inlet Protection
Systems Installation.
Scope: All City of Dallas Environmental Specialist.
Responsibility and Authority: Equipment and Building Services.
Safety: Follow all applicable safety guidelines associated with service. Wear
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Environmental: Follow Administrative Directive 3-73 Environmental Management
Programs and/or 3-74 for Spill Response Procedure.
Notes:
1. Take photos of before and after replacements.
Inspect the storm
drain inlet
protector.
Complete the
Monthly
Inspection of Inlet
protectors form
(EBS-FRM-411)
Does the inlet protector
need to be repaired or
replaced
No
Visually inspect the
device for loose
debris.
Inspect the device
after every rainfall of
2" or more.
Yes
See note 1
Is it a hardware
cloth
Yes
Does the storm inlet
drain protector need to
be repaired or
replaced
Yes
See note 2
Follow the removal
procedures
No
No
A
2. Take photos of before and after repair or replacement. The removal processes are as
follows:
a. Loosen the brackets and remove the device.
b. Clean the area surrounding the storm drain inlet protector.
c. Check the filter fabric to see if it needs to be replaced.
d. Box cutter/scissors
e. Foam mat (optional)
f. Cordless drill and ratchet
g. 9/16 socket
3. Unit assembly instructions/installing the unit:
a. Collapse the Curb Companion inlet protector by using the drill.
b. Place the Curb Companion inlet protector into the throat of the inlet.
c. Open the brackets to secure into the curb inlet opening using the drill with a 9/16 socket.
d. Apply tension with the ratchet to secure in the throat of the inlet on each bracket.
e. If the drill is used, final torque adjustments will be needed with a hand ratchet to secure
the fit to the throat of the inlet.
f. Using the cordless drill or ratchet, expand each mechanical bracket to a secure fit.
g. The bracket or the unit must not protrude past the curb opening.
4. Practice safety first with the installation location. Consider potential street or pedestrian
traffic. Follow local guidelines and procedures for temporarily diverting foot or road traffic
where applicable.
Clean and remove
debris as needed.
Inspect the device
once a month for
loose brackets.
Tighten as needed.
End of Process
See note 3
Complete the unit
assembly
instructions/
installing the unit
See note 4
Practice safety
guidelines
See note 5
Have tools ready
See note 6
5. The following tools should be on site for the job:
a. Brush/broom and dustpan (for cleaning out the mouth of the inlets)
b. Tape measure
c. Bolt cutter
d. Box cutter/scissors
e. Foam mat (optional)
f. Cordless drill and ratchet
g. 9/16 socket
6. Remove any existing inlet protection. Clear any debris away from the mouth of the inlet
using the brush/broom.
7. Verify the measurement of the curb inlet with a tape measure. Measure the inlet width from
side to side where the unit will expand to the curb opening which varies by curb
size/design. Measure the height of the inlet opening. Verify the width measurement of the
Curb Companion Inlet Protector expansion rod and cut to size with the bolt cutters
if necessary.
Get a clean start
8. If the inside of the inlet slopes heavily, installation of the unit should ensure that the bottom
has to be higher up on the slope than the top.
See note 7
9. Position the unit 2 to 3 inches from the edge of the filter material and measure 2-3 inches
from the end of the unit to allow for the cloth to fold over.
Verify
measurements
References:
EBS-FRM-411 Monthly Inspection of Inlet Protectors
End of Process
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Document Number: EBS-WKI-200 Revision Number: 3
Document Title:
A
Description of Last Change
Approved By: Kip P. Dernovich
Added step for before and after replacement photos
Equipment and Building Services – Inlet Protection Systems Monitoring and Maintenance
7.1, 7.5, 8.2.3 and 8.2.4 in ISO 9001:2008 & 4.4.6, 4.5.1 in ISO 14001:2004, 4.4.6 in OHSAS 18001:2007 4.4.6
Effective Date:
05/15/13
Follow the
landscaping cloth
procedures below.
Prepare to Install
the unit.
Does the storm drain
inlet protector need to
be replaced
Yes
See note 2
Follow the removal
procedures.
See note 3
Complete the unit
assembly
instructions/
installing the unit.
No
Place foam mat on
the ground in front
of the unit.
Move the unit into
place 2-3" into the
opening of the inlet.
See note 8
Ensure the proper
placement of the
unit.
End of Process
Roll out the cloth
on a flat surface.
Place unit on top of
cloth with
expansion poles
down.
Open the brackets
the measurements
of the height of the
curb inlet opening.
See note 9
Position unit and
measure.
Cut the fabric
barrier cloth with
the box cutter or
scissors.
Remove the rubber
tube from the
expansion poles.
Fold the cloth over
the expansion
poles.
Replace the rubber
tube.
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