Parson Odoreater Manhole Insert Spec

SPECIFICATION FOR PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERTS

1. SCOPE
1.1 Contractor shall furnish PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERTS as called for
      in the specification.
1.2 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT shall effectively reduce or
      prevent odors from being emitted through manhole covers. The device shall
      also prove effective in keeping surface water inflow, grit, sand, salt, chemical
      spills, foreign objects, road oils, etc. from entering the
      manhole and collection system lines through the manhole cover.
1.3 PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERTS shall be manufactured by Parson
       Environmental Products, Inc., P.O. Box 4474, Reading, PA 19606,
      1(800) 356-9023.

2. MATERIAL & DESIGN
2.1 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT and related components shall be
       manufactured from corrosion proof material suitable for atmospheres and
       conditions commonly found in wastewater collection systems.
2.2 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT body shall be manufactured from
      a "durable" High Density Polyethylene Copolymer material that meets ASTM
      Specification Designation D-1248 Class A, Category 5, Type III. This material
      shall have superior stress crack resistance, combined with high impact
      strength. The carbon canister shall be
      manufactured from PVC and corrosion resistant components.
2.3 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT shall be manufactured to
      dimensions provided by the purchaser to allow easy installation within the
      manhole frame.
2.4 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT shall have a corrosion resistant polypropylene strap.
       installed for easy removal and re-installation into the manhole frame.
2.5 The carbon shall be STX-1 (activated carbon impregnated with potassium
      hydroxide) and be non-hazardous according to the definition for
      "health hazard" and "physical hazard" provided in the OSHA Hazard
      Communication Law (29 CFR Part 1910).

3. MEASUREMENT
3.1 The PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT shall be manufactured to fit the
      manhole frame rim upon which the manhole cover rests. Exact measurements
      shall be required from the purchaser.
3.2 Instructions and measuring diagrams will be made available to the purchaser,
      to insure a proper fit of the PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT within the
      manhole frame.

4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Remove the manhole cover and clean the frame rim of all dirt and debris
      before placing the PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT upon the rim.
4.2 Place the PARSON ODOREATER MANHOLE INSERT, without the canister, onto
      the manhole frame rim.
4.3 Install the carbon canister through the hole in the insert.
4.4 Remove the canister lid and pour the activated carbon into the canister.
4.5 Replace the canister lid.
4.6 The manhole cover is replaced as before, and the installation is complete.

5. REMOVAL AND/OR REPLACEMENT
5.1 Remove manhole cover
5.2 Remove canister lid from canister body.
5.3 Grab stainless steel bucket type handle within canister.
5.4 Lift canister from insert body (Carbon may be removed from canister before
      the canister is lifted from the insert body.)
5.5 Remove manhole insert body, if necessary.
5.6 Dispose of spent carbon as non-hazardous waste.
5.7 Reinstall canister through hole in insert
5.8 Refill canister with new carbon .
5.9 Replace canister lid.
5.10 Replace manhole cover.

6. ACCEPTANCE
6.1 Completed installations must meet engineer's approval.