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Knock out the 4 inch plug on lid if your pump has a center discharge pipe or an opening can be drilled anywhere you wish. For pedestal pumps, like that pictured at right, you can cut out the “U” shaped section on the top cover. Conventional sump pumps are simply placed on bottom panel or atop a brick, if you wish to avoid silt accumulation in base. Attach pump securely to lid, side and/or bottom panel with wire strapping to insure smooth operation of the cut-off float by avoiding chance of tipping over.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: It is your obligation to determine whether this product is suitable for the intended use and particular application. Consult your building officials to insure compliance with all building codes and requirements. These step-by-step instructions provided reflect mechanical assembly only. Additional information may be necessary to insure proper results for all applications. Consult with professionals to determine special soil conditions and structural requirements.
In populated areas, storm water regulations often apply to any project disturbing more than an acre of Earth. Construction site runoff sediment control can be addressed with drywells, as pictured above. Storm water is directed through a series of drywells for construction site sediment containment (erosion control). Discharge is effectively cleaned/filtered of larger particles before entering the street, thus protecting local storm sewers, ditches and gutters.
2 foot diameter, 2 foot tall, with a 4-3/4 inch lid Three interlocking side panels, heavy duty lid, coupler, riser, and surface vent grate, sanitary tee fitting for bringing liquid into the lid, geotextile filter fabric to keep soil from entering the gravel layer around your drywell .
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