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accumulates at the site. Field inspections of catch basins will determine if this product is appropriate for each respective storm drain. Regulatory Permits Required for Installation No regulatory permits are required for the installation of this product. Maintenance Requirements For best performance of the DrainPac'm United Storm Water recommends cleaning by means of industrial vacuum (usually does not require confined space entry) once during the dry season (June-September) and as often as monthly during the wet season (October-May) for effective filtration and to prevent the possibility of flooding. Average number of cleanings is three to four per year. Cleaning is particularly important prior to the wet season and after the first storm event of 314° of rain to prevent the possibility of flooding. Actual scheduling will be based on United recommendations and customer approval based on county stormwater management ordinances and the storm drain flows and loads subjected to the site. Per the local Stormwater Management and Discharge Control Ordinance, BMPs at manned facilities must be inspected by the discharger before and following predicted rain events, and BMPs at unmanned facilities must be inspected by the discharger at least once during the rainy season and at least once between each rainy season. For best performance of the DrainPac"I United Storm Water recommends inspections as often as once during the dry season (June-September) and in the wet season (October-May) between or during scheduled cleaning events (depending on actual established schedule). Average number of separate inspections is three per year. Actual scheduling will be based on United recommendations and customer approval based on county stormwater management ordinances and the storm drain flows and loads subjected to the site. Inspection services will ensure that the product is functioning properly and will aid in establishing/changing cleaning schedules accordingly. Any items in need of repaldreplacement should be performed as soon as it is safe to do so. If failure of the product indicates that it is inappropriate or inadequate to the circumstances, the product must be modified or upgraded to prevent any further failure in the same or similar circumstances. Durability The DrainPacTI" is constructed from high quality materials that can withstand normal wear and tear. Any damage that may be caused by fire, sharp objects, vandalism, or other forms of product mistreatment can be repaired by replacing the filter liner and/or support basket as needed utilizing the original frame. The durability of this product will in no way be affected by external factors such as street sweeping and car parking. United Storm Water is not aware of any incidents of vandalism of the product and may be due In part to the need of special tools for removing traffic grates and/or manhole covers in order to access the product. Replacement Parts & Life Expectancy Any damage that may be caused by fire, sharp objects, vandalism, or other forms of product mistreatment can be repaired by replacing the filter liner and/or support basket as needed utilizing the original frame. Not only are our standard rates for new filters economical, yet filter replacements (filter liner and support basket material) that may be required due to normal wear and tare can be provided at 50% of the cost of a same size new DralnPac"". No other replacement parts are required. Life expectancy of the DrainPacTm is dependent on the flows to the site. Average life of a properly maintained unit is three to five years for the filter liner before requiring liner change-out, and the stainless steel frame it reusable for liner replacement which is generally only required due to mishandling/abuse of the product. Warranty Coverage United Storm Water agrees to repair and or replace the frame assembly of this product at no cost to the purchaser for a period of ten (10) years from the date of delivery should failure occur during normal use. The purchaser of this product must be aware that the filter cloth and support basket may become damaged or torn due to retention of items such as sharp objects, corrosives, or enflamed items. Such damage falls outside of the coverage of this p. 5