Forterra Bio Clean ARS Manual

Bio Clean ARS
A Stormwater Trash Capture Solution
A Forterra Company
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
5796 Armada Drive Suite 250 | Carlsbad, CA 92008 | 855.566.3938
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MAINTENANCE
The Bio Clean ARS requires minimal preventative maintenance. Regular street sweeping will prevent
debris from building up in front of the unit thereby obstructing storm water from entering the catch
basin curb opening. The Bio Clean ARS is specially designed with flow control blades that will open
during larger rain events to prevent flooding regardless of trash build up in front of the unit.
Pressure-washing the unit may be necessary if street sweeping is unavailable.
Yearly Maintenance Schedule:
Inspections consist of visually inspecting the unit from street level and performing an opening-
closing function check.
Visual Inspection:
1. Built-up debris and foreign object debris can hinder the unit’s operation. Remove any visible
debris that may be on, in front of, and nearby the unit.
2. Look for any visible signs of vandalism or damage that may compromise the unit’s ability to
properly function. Attempted vandalism and slight damage should be inspected closely to ensure no
future damage may result.

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Opening-Closing Function Check:
1. Manually push on the blades at the bottom from the front of the catch basin. Perform this at the
center and at each end of the device Please ensure all appropriate traffic control has been set up
and all appropriate safety procedures are followed based on local and state regulations, if required.
2. Observe if the tension is appropriate on the blades and that the return to the close position. Note
if any or all of the blades to not return to the close position.
3. Observe if the blades which are interconnecting work together. The blade being pushed on
should open the most and the adjacent blades should open slight less in an outward pattern as
shown below. Please note if any blades are moving or not moving outside of this pattern.
5. Check to see if the tensioner and cable/spring is properly connected behind each blade. Note any
issues related to the cable/spring not being connected.
Blades Maintenance/Adjustment/Replacement:
1. Verify which Blade is damaged and plan which faceplate is easiest and most efficient to remove.
2. Remove Faceplate from brackets and remove tension spring from back of unit.
3. Slide each blade off until damaged blade has been reached. Replace damaged blade or blades.
4. Feed tensioner spring through all the back clips and attach faceplate to top bar.
5. Secure tensioner spring on back of unit and secure faceplate to mounted bracket
LA-ARS Locking Screen: Torsion Spring and Adjustment Knob System Maintenance
1. Verify unit does not have damage blades and working properly
2. Check the status of the locking system making sure the system can tighten by first releasing the
unit by pressing on the releases on each side of the unit. If unit releases, proceed to next step
3. Check the status of the tension knob by clicking it tighter to make sure the unit tightens with
each click of the tightening knob. If unit tightens, maintenance is complete.
4. If unit does not tighten or release, remove faceplates from bracket and remove torsion spring
system. Both Torsion Spring and Adjustment knob units will need to be replaced.
5. Screw new torsion spring and adjustment knob system into place and place metal wire into
plastic holding system on back of each blade.
6. Test unit by tightening and releasing the locking system. If unit is working properly, reinstall
unit.

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Replacement Schedule:
All components on the on the Bio Clean ARS are made from 304 or 316 stainless steel parts with the
exception of the flow control blades which are made of structural polymer. Replacement of
individual blades is quick and easy. If during maintenance inspection it is observed the unit is
damaged or vandalized to the point at which the opening-closing function is not operating
correctly, the unit should be repaired. Bio Clean Environmental should be notified if a replacement
parts or repair work is needed.
For Maintenance Services
Please Contact Us At:
760-433-7640
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