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vacuum SEPTIC TANK

SAFE WORK PROCEDURE: 
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​HAZARDS
  • Heat / cold
  • Electricity
  • Cuts / laceration
  • Pinch / Crush
  • High Pressure
  • Biological Waste
EMERGENCY RESPONSE PLAN
Follow Country Pump Outs ERP Procedure
PPE REQUIRED
​PRE-START CHECKS
  1. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as listed above
  2. Ensure all personnel are trained and competent to perform the task at hand
  3. Ensure personnel are fit for duty
​SAFE WORK PROCEDURE
  1. When arriving at the job site, position the truck appropriately and set any required safety signals or barriers.
  2. Do not enter customer buildings with truck.
  3. Do not back up to air exchangers or intakes
  4. Always use a spotter when required to back up.
  5. Start the engine and allow all systems to warm up.
  6. Do a walk around of the truck to ensure there are no leaks, everything is in good visual condition, and you are clear of anything that would interfere with the operation of your unit such as a tree branches or overhead powerlines.
  7. Deploy hoses and carefully connect to the septic tank
  8. Check the oil levels in the pump or blower and hydraulic tank.
  9. Make sure that the hydraulic tank valve is open and check the system pressures. The pressures on the pressurized hydro tank must be at least 3psi.
  10. Before engaging; the PTO requires at least 90psi of pressure. Be sure to set PTO before the cruise control.
  11. Once the PTO is engaged let the oil circulate before operation of the unit.
  12. Start the vacuum pump by engaging the hydraulics slowly.
  13. Check the standby gauge for pressure.
  14. Engage the pump or blower in vacuum or pressure mode as required.
  15. Recheck the standby gauge to ensure the proper pressure, based on the type of pump or blower you are operating.
  16. Open the desired valve to load or unload the tank. When the unit is in pressure mode the pressure relief valve will act as a backup safety device. When the unit is in vacuum mode it is necessary to watch the sight glasses and the gauges to ensure a proper load is maintained.
  17. Watch the needle indicator for the tank full or empty status.
  18. Shut off the pump or blower and close the valve when the tank is filled or emptied as required.
  19. When the tank is full it is necessary to shut off the actuators to stop fluid from going through the piping and into the pump or blower.
  20. Drain all canisters daily and flush the systems daily when unit is in operation.
  21. Check the oil in the blower sight glasses daily before start up and check the drive end for oil leaks.
  22. Listen for changes in sounds that may indicate a problem. These changes could range from a chattering noise (air blockage) to change in pitch (pump working too hard or RPM is high or low).
  23. Operate the vacuum system, monitoring pressure gauges and other controls to maintain safe and efficient performance.
POST-JOB PROCEDURE
  1. Perform a visual inspection of truck and job site for any damage or signs of wear, reporting any issues to the appropriate personnel.
  2. Properly clean and stow hoses, tools and any other equipment used.
  3. Disengage the PTO and vacuum systems, ensuring the vehicle is ready for normal driving.
  4. Document the completed job, recording volume of materials collected/purged,
  5. Record any issues if necessary.
  6. Complete a final walk around before leaving site.
COLD WEATHER POST-JOB PROCEDURE (less than °0)
  1. Remove hoses put on caps
  2. Idle truck down
  3. With vac on suck position open up and flush diesel
  4. Put vac in neutral
  5. Shut pump off
  6. Turn PTO off.