Table of Contents Section 1: System Description ................3 Function and Theory ..................3 System Components ..................3 Section 2: System Installation and Operation ..........4 Section 3: System Maintenance ................. 6 Section 4: System Troubleshooting ..............7 Section 5: System Specifications ..............9 Section 6: System Schematic ................
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The skimmer assembly collects free product and passes it through a coiled hose to the collection canister. Recovered product is evacuated by removing the PRC from the well and opening the drain on the bottom of the device.
(Geotech can provide you with a variety of Interface Probes for all applications). Typically, the PRC is set so that the intake assembly is placed at the midpoint of its travel to allow for water table fluctuation in both directions (see Section 6: System Schematic for an example of a PRC in the well).
Section 3: System Maintenance With proper maintenance, the Geotech PRC will provide years of reliable service. When emptying the canister, these simple maintenance steps can be taken to assure its reliability. Inspect the product skimmer assembly for signs of physical damage. Scrapes or dents in the screen intake may cause the skimmer to take on water.
Solution: Drain the collection canister completely, allow the screen intake to dry, re-prime the screen, and then reset the PRC so that the water level fluctuation is within the travel range of the intake assembly. If the water level has risen above the travel range of the intake...
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Problem: The canister vent is blocked. Solution: Make sure that the holes in the suspension fitting are clear of debris. The PRC will not operate if these holes are plugged. Problem: The intake assembly is obstructed or the coiled product hose is kinked.
Section 5: System Specifications Overall Dimensions Size Volume (L) Dimensions 43.5”L (110cm) x 1.75” OD (4.4cm) 0.125 0.25 49.0"L (149cm) x 1.75" OD (4.4cm) 2" 59.5"L (151cm) x 1.75" OD (4.4cm) 82.5"L (210cm) x 1.75" OD (4.4cm) 43.5”L (110cm) x 1.88” OD (4.8cm) 0.125 2"...
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Part numbers for the Standard 4” PRC Skimmer Assembly (3 & 4 Liter) Item # Parts Description Parts List ASSY,CABLE,SUSPENSION,PRC,25FT 56650305 ASSY,BUOY,SKIMMER,4"100 MESH 56650310 ASSY,DRAIN VALVE,SKIMMER,4" PR4, 56650307 SHAFT,SS,SKIMMER,24.5" 2065 REV A 26650305 HOSE,COILED,PR4 16650312 CAP,PVC,TOP,PRC4 16650313 COUPLER,PVC,PRC4 16650316 SCREEN,PVC,PRC4...
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Corrected table title in Section 5: System specifications. 1670 6/29/2018 Corrected weight for .125 volume – StellaR Added PRC Accessories and updated figures 7-1, 7-2, 7-3 2093 to include the stainless steel crimp and low profile 10/27/2020 adjustable clamp – StellaR...
Geotech agrees to repair or replace, at Geotech’s option, the portion proving defective, or at our option to refund the purchase price thereof. Geotech will have no warranty obligation if the product is subjected to abnormal operating conditions, accident, abuse, misuse, unauthorized modification, alteration, repair, or replacement of wear parts.
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