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The Vacuum Service Industry is a well-established sector of the service industry that cleans underground tanks, sewers and catch basins. Costs to clean a Stormceptor® will vary based on the size of unit and transportation distances. The depth of oil in the interceptor can be determined by inserting a dipstick tube in the 150 mm (6") oil inspection/cleanout pipe ("disc"design), or in the 914 mm (36") central access way ("spool" design), or in the 100 mm (4")cleanout pipe ("inlet"design). Similarly, the depth of sediment can be measured from the surface without entry into the Stormceptor via a dipstick tube equipped with a ball valve (Sludge Judge). This tube would be inserted in the central opening ("spool" design) or in the 610 mm (24") opening("disc" design), or in the 100 mm (4") cleanout pipe ("inlet" design). Maintenance should be performed once the sediment depth exceeds the guideline values provided in Table 3. For the "spool" design Stormceptor maintenance is performed through the large central 914 mm (36") diameter opening for both the oil and the sediment. In the "disc" design, oil is removed through the 150 mm (6") oil inspection/cleanout pipe and sediment is removed through the 610 mm (24") diameter outlet riser pipe. Alternatively, oil could be removed from the 610 mm (24") opening if water is removed from the lower chamber to lower the oil level to the level of the drop pipes. For the "inlet" design, maintenance is performed through the 305mm (12") inlet drop pipe for the sediment, and oil can be removed from the 100 mm (4")oil/inspection cleanout pipe. We recommend the following procedure to clean out the Stormceptor: 1. Check for oil (using a dipstick tube) 2. Remove any oil separately using a small portable pump 3. Decant the water from the unit to the sanitary sewer using a portable pump (prior approval is. required from the sewer authority/municipality) 4. Remove the sludge from the bottom of the unit using a vacuum truck 5. Re-fill the Stormceptor with water where required by the local jurisdiction How Often Is Maintenance Required? Generally, annual maintenance is recommended but the required maintenance frequency will vary with the amount of pollution on your site (number of hydrocarbon spills, amount of sediment, etc.). It is recommended that the frequency of maintenance be increased or reduced based on local conditions. If the sediment load is high, maintenance may be required semi-annually. Conversely once the site has stabilized, maintenance may be required less frequently. Maintenance should be performed immediately after an oil spill or once the sediment depth in Stormceptor reaches the value specified in Table 3 based on the unit size. In the "disc" design and "inlet" design, any potential obstructions at the inlet can be observed from the surface. The "disc" insert has been designed as a platform to facilitate maintenance of the Stormceptor and the storm drain system. Stormceptor