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10.4.3 Equipment Monitoring
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10.4.3 Equipment Monitoring

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If the village installs a wastewater treatment system that includes any pumps or blower systems, this equipment will be connected to a control panel. The control panel should be designed to include an hour meter and event counter that records the hours and the number of times a piece of equipment operates. This information is important to track the use of the equipment and to detect if the condition of the equipment changes. For example, if a pump becomes clogged, the flow rate through the pump will be reduced and the pump will need to operate for a longer duration to convey the same volume of water. The operator should monitor these meters on a regular basis so that they are familiar with the normal operating conditions and can detect when conditions change, which would indicate the need for maintenance or repair of the equipment.

 

If float switches are used to control any equipment, the floats should be checked at least quarterly to make sure they function properly. The design life of a float switch varies from 1 to 5 years, depending on the quality of the switch.

 

The system operator should maintain an equipment log book where the operator can write down the meter readings and record when equipment was tested, serviced or replaced.

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