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OPERATION &MAINTENANCE MANUALFORDURATRENCH™LINEAR DRAINSYSTEMSEric’sons Inc.296 Industrial Way N.Dallas, GA 30132(770) 505-6575 Message
TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Contact Information ..............................22 Operating Procedures ...........................23 Inspection ...............................................2i. Concrete ...................................2ii. Frames .....................................2iii. Body ........................................2iv. Grates ......................................2v. Outlets ......................................34 Maintenance ...........................................3i. Cleaning ....................................3ii. Concrete repairs .....................3iii. Sealant ....................................35 Repairs ...................................................3OPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DURATRENCH™ LINEAR DRAIN SYSTEMS1 of 3 770-505-6575info@eric-sons.comwww.duratrench.com
1. Contact InformationIn the unlikely event that the linear drain system should need repair or cause an emergency situation contact Eric’sons at 770-505-6575.2. Operating ProceduresThe linear drain system functions with no moving parts and therefore does not require any outside input to properly function.3. InspectionInspection of the dierent aspects of a trench drain are necessary on a periodic basis to ensure that the trench will not fail under trac. The time between inspections will vary with the amount of trac or cyclic loading to which the system is subjected. In most applications an annual inspection is all that is required.i. ConcreteInspect the surrounding concrete for cracking or signs of deterioration. If the concrete appears to be failing it can cause the trench drain to take unnecessary abuse that the system was not designed to take.ii. FramesInspect the frames to ensure that none of the frames have dropped or recessed from the concrete. If they have recessed a repair may be in order. Frames should also be inspected for extensive corrosion. If extensive corrosion is present then the frames in that area may need to be replaced.iii. BodyInspection of the trench body is best done by removing the grates, however, it can be done with the grates in place. The trench body should be inspected for signs of cracking, abrasion, buckling, etc. If any wear is noticed, repair may be needed. Joints may require periodic sealant. If the sealant appears to be worn out it should be replaced.iv. GratesGrates should be checked for signs of corrosion or cracking which could be detrimental to the load bearing capability of the system. If gratings show excessive signs of wear they should be replaced. Grates should also be checked for clogged openings that will cause the liquids to not enter into the system. If the grating is clogged then it should be cleaned to open the grate back to it’s original service condition.2 of 3 770-505-6575info@eric-sons.comwww.duratrench.comOPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DURATRENCH™ LINEAR DRAIN SYSTEMS
v. OutletsThe outlet pipes should be checked to ensure that they are not plugged and are owing properly. A visual inspection is generally sucient, however, a bucket of water or water hose can be used to determine if the trench outlets are owing properly. If they are not, cleaning of the outlet connection or outlet piping is needed.4. Maintenancevi. CleaningThe linear drain system should be cleaned on a regular basis to ensure that it functions properly. The grates can be cleaned with high pressure water. The channels can be cleaned with a shovel and/or high pressure water. The outlet pipes can generally be cleaned with high pressure water or a sewer snake.vii. Concrete repairsCracked or spalled concrete should be repaired using a structural repair product specically designed for that purpose. In some cases, exposed cracks can be ground down and sealed. However, concrete repair is outside the scope of this document, and you should consult a concrete repair specialist before starting any repairs.viii. SealantThe joints in the trench body may need occasional resealing. If resealing is required, the original sealant needs to be removed. The joint needs to be cleaned, usually by grinding. Then a new sealant can be installed. The sealant selected needs to be resistant to the type of materials that are entering the linear drain system.5. RepairsIf your linear drain system requires repairs, it’s usually best to contact a professional. For assistance in nding a qualied expert, please call Eric’sons at 770-505-6575.3 of 3 770-505-6575info@eric-sons.comwww.duratrench.comOPERATION & MAINTENANCE MANUAL FOR DURATRENCH™ LINEAR DRAIN SYSTEMS
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