Contech Filterra User Manual

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Maintenance Checklist
DrainageSystem
Failure
Problem ConditionstoCheck ConditionthatShouldExist Actions
Inlet
Excessive
sedimentortrash
accumulation.
Accumulatedsediments
ortrashimpairfreeflow
ofwaterintoFilterra.
Inletshouldbefreeof
obstructionsallowingfree
distributedflowofwater
intoFilterra.
Sedimentsand/ortrash
shouldberemoved.
MulchCover
Trashand
floatabledebris
accumulation.
Excessivetrashand/or
debrisaccumulation.
Minimaltrashorother
debrisonmulchcover.
Trashanddebrisshould
beremovedandmulch
coverrakedlevel.Ensure
barknuggetmulchisnot
used.
MulchCover
“Ponding”of
wateronmulch
cover.
“Ponding”inunitcould
beindicativeofclogging
duetoexcessivefine
sedimentaccumulation
orspillofpetroleumoils.
Stormwatershoulddrain
freelyandevenlythrough
mulchcover.
Recommendcontact
manufacturerand
replacemulchasa
minimum.
Vegetation
Plantsnot
growingorin
poorcondition.
Soil/mulchtoowet,
evidenceofspill.
Incorrectplantselection.
Pestinfestation.
Vandalismtoplants.
Plantsshouldbehealthy
andpestfree.
Contactmanufacturer
foradvice.
Vegetation
Plantgrowth
excessive.
Plantsshouldbe
appropriatetothe
speciesandlocationof
Filterra.
Trim/pruneplantsin
accordancewithtypical
landscapingandsafety
needs.
Structure
Structurehas
visiblecracks.
Crackswiderthan1/2
inchorevidenceofsoil
particlesenteringthe
structurethroughthe
cracks.
Vaultshouldberepaired.
Maintenance is ideally to be performed twice annually.
ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS
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Revised6/22/2015

Contech Filterra Specifications

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Brand	Contech
Model	Filterra
Category	Water Filtration Systems
Language	English