Om Stop Logs
Om Stop Logs
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
STOP LOGS
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equipment.
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CONTENTS
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INSTALLATION
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GROUT SPECIFICATION
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OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS
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MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
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INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
HANDLING AND STORAGE
If chains or slings are used for handling purposes, the unit should be protected with
cloth sacking or similar material.
NEVER USE HOOKS UNLESS EYEBOLTS ARE FITTED
Stoplog frames should be stored in the horizontal position with the stoplogs
removed.
NOTES
1. Pressure of any locating jacks must be spread evenly using timber. AVOID point
loading to any part of the unit.
2. Due to civil work tolerances, mounting of the unit must be affected by grouting
between the wall and frame, without any part of the frame actually touching the
wall, thus avoiding the possibility of distortion. DO NOT attempt to seal the frame
to the wall by means of mastic or other resilient compounds, as this will only result
in future problems.
3. The anchor bolts are of stainless steel construction. Anchor bolts should ALWAYS
be tightened up, using a torque wrench to the correct setting. Please refer to the
Liebig anchor bolt manufacturers literature for specific recommendations.
4. All units leave the factory with the stoplogs separate from the frames. It is very
important that the seals are checked and prior to installation.
5. Before grouting it is essential that a feeler gauge non-acceptance test of
0.05mm be carried out on all sealing faces. As these are resilient seals only light
pressure should be applied to the feeler gauge.
INSTALLATION SEQUENCE
The installation of stoplogs, avoiding distortion and consequent leakage, is not
difficult providing these recommendations are followed.
Prior to commencing installation, check civil work is correct to all appropriate
drawings and that there is no an obvious obstruction or undulations on concrete
surfaces.
CHANNEL MOUNTED FRAME LOCATION
1. Support the unit in its required position, relative to the flow, in the prepared
recess making sure that the invert of the frame is flush with the final invert of the
channel.
2. Locate the unit its correct final position by wedging the frame in the recess
using jacks and packing pieces, of suitable thickness. Carefully check for plumb
and level in all directions and check that the invert to coping dimension is correct
(where relevant).
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OPERATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Operation of the Stop logs is simple and straightforward providing the installation
recommendations have been carried out correctly.
1 The seals on a stop log frame are flexible and after being put into operation may
take an initial compression set. This will not detract from the correct operation of
the unit.
2 Stop logs are not designed to be drop tight and, therefore, a leakage tolerance
has to be applied, and this is:
Up to 6.0m head is 1.25 litres per minute of individual log periphery.
3 When inserting stop logs using lifting poles or a lifting beam into the frame,
lower evenly to avoid crabbing. Before releasing the top log ensure that it has
seated on the invert, or on the top of the previous stop log.
4 When removing stop logs from the frame lift evenly to avoid crabbing.
MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
The Stop Logs should give years of trouble-free operation, providing the
following simple inspection procedures are adopted.
THE FREQUENCY OF INSPECTION SHOULD BE BASED ON THE PARTICULAR
REQUIREMENTS OF THE INSTALLATION.
1. Clean the unit by hosing down to remove any grit or debris.
2. Check for leakage between the frame and civil structure and the frame logs and
also the inter-log seals.
3. Check the tightness of the bolts and nuts. (Wall mounted units).
HEALTH AND SAFETY - SAFE OPERATION
The equipment supplied by Waterfront Engineering Services Ltd has been designed
to ensure safe operation when the equipment is used for the purpose for which
it is intended.
To ensure safety in operation these Instructions should be read by those who
will operate and maintain the equipment.
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