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1. 23 4 5 1 Inspectror and ACON 23 4 6 26 26 4 8 Draining the Transmission Main 34 List of additional documents A SDMO Generator Operation Manual E May 2015 1 0 INTRODUCTION This document serves as a guide to operating and maintaining all system components in the Bbanda Distribution Systems BDS The overview of the system is shown in Figure 1 Distribution Tank po Tap Stand Valve Vault Distribution Pipe Transmission p Pipe Power to Well Pump Well t Borehole Well Nr gt Ground Water s S eo Generator House Figure 1 Simplified Drawing of the Bbanda Distribution System The system operates as follows diesel generator in the generator house powers a pump in the borehole e The pump moves water up the transmission main to the tank e Water flows by gravity through distribution line to the tap stands e Residents fill jerry cans at the tap stands These are the components covered by the Operations and Maintenance Manual 3 May 2015 2 0 ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 2 1 System Personnel Water System M anager The Water System Manager is the Water Board member responsible for day to day oversight of system operation The Water System Manager shall e Oversee the work of the Maintenance Dire2. 3 2 19 JO 24 2 12590 D dei fang 24 25010 O st 10021240 Ap IAOU 0 128107 jou OG ade 2 nsed sursn ang jo sayseyds arp HON 125 811812425 510111615 2 124 ST ear au pue see ou 19 YY de sume JI 01 syreds 10 sour poxeu 30119 10 2xours jou OG suonrpuoo Wez ur jenquioa 2200159015 qee e sr 191 2q sur e do SL 19 STOT NU SUA 12434 Ang pue por pepeerng 121 Jaysem 142 sumeep 12402 1423 MOU jr UAUA 1 YY Woy 12409 MOWA pue popearg ju Sur o15su T7 34 Cleaning the Oil Filter 7 3 Cleaning the oil filter diagram E 1 Changing the motor oil Extract filter 1 after loosening the 10 mm mounting bolt 2 Chean the filter with diesel or petrol Dry the filter then refit in the reverse order to removal Tighten the filter mounting bolt Fill the motor with the required quantity of oil Q switch on the generating set Check ther
3. May 2015 If any valve is difficult to open or close by hand the valve wrench can be used as shown in Figure 4 1 Slide the valve wrench s short handle 1 over the valve handle 2 Using the upper handles 2 turn the valve wrench a quarter turn counter clockwise to open or clockwise to close the valve 2 Upper Handles Lu Valve Wrench 1 Short Handle m P m Valve in valve vault Figure 4 Valve Wrench to assist opening and closing large valves 3 2 Fillingthe Tank Generator House Site Responsibility Maintenance Director 3 2 1 Transmission Main Drain Valve in Generator House A pipe branches off of the transmission main and passes through the generator house back wall into the surrounding fields The valve on this pipe is used to drain the transmission main see Section 4 8 for the correct operation During regular operations the valve should be CLOSED 3 2 2 Fuel Safety Follow the safety measures below at all times 9 May 2015 Read and follow all safety precautions in the Generator User Manual attached prior to fueling the generator All diesel for the generator is kept in the locked room separated from the generator Lock both doors to the generator house when not in use to protect the diesel and the generator The Maintenance Director Water System Manager and Water Board Chairman will have the keys and be responsible for the contents of the structure Be careful n
4. Maintenance Director Count the number of points from the top of tank level indicator down to the pointer flag See Figure 2 This number represents the amount of water required to fill the tank A chart in the generator house relates the number of points to the pumping time in hours Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 The tank is full Do The tank is 6 bars away The tank is 4 bars away not run the generator from full Use table to from full Use table to determine pumping time determine pumping time Figure 2 Examplesfor Reading the Tank Level Indicator 6 May 2015 Figure 2 b Tank Level Indicator Pump Timing Chart 3 1 2 Open Valvesat the Tank Responsibility Maintenance Director At the beginning of each day open the valve on the distribution main where it leaves the tank See Figure 3 as follows 1 Unlock the valve vault for the distribution line 2 Open the distribution main valve by slowly turning the handle a quarter turn as shown in Figure 3 When open the valve handle is in line with the pipe 3 Verify the valve on the transmission main 15 half open as shown in Fig 3 When half open the valve handle is at 45 degrees relative to the pipe This valve should never be closed 4 Lock the valve vault 7 2015 Distribution Pipe with Valve Flow Meter Transmission Pipe with Valve keep this valve open Figure 3 Distribution Main Valve at Tank
5. Turn off all taps 2 Unlock and open the access panel with the key supplied by the Water Board 3 Turn the valve handle a quarter turn to the OFF position so it is perpendicular to the pipe 4 Close and lock the access panel 3 4 Flow Meters Responsibility Maintenance Director and Tap Stand Monitors At each tap stand the transmission main generator house and distribution main tank site there is a flow meter to measure the amount of water passing through At the end of each day the Maintenance Director shall record the flow meter readings at the tank and in the generator house When collecting water fees the Maintenance Director shall record the flow meter reading at each tap stand and the Tap Stand Monitors shall confirm that the reading is correct The Maintenance 14 2015 Director shall collect water fees from the Tap Stand Monitor based on these reading The following figures demonstrate how to read flow meters Figure 8 Flow MetersLocated in the Tap Stands The flow meter measures the volume of water in cubic meters m The four black numbers to the left of the m sign represent the number of cubic meters that have passed through the flow meter The red number indicates 1 10 of a cubic meter The circular gauges below the m sign represent 1 100 1 1 0007 and 1 10 000 of a cubic meter corresponding to the uppermost gauge middle gauge and lowermost gauge M May 2015 XXXX m R
6. 11 Consult a hazardous waste disposal company if the diesel spill exceeds two jerry cans At the time of writing this manual the following companies in Kampala perform waste disposal 2015 Array Services Ltd P O Box 16125 Kampala 0701840969 Epsilon U Ltd Plot 1413 Mboga Rd P O Box 12647 Kampala 0414252076 Green Label Services Ltd P O Box 40303 Kampala 0414532235 4 4 Tap Stands 4 4 1 Inspection and Action The Maintenance Director shall inspect the tap stands daily Some possible defects and required actions are listed in Table 4 The Maintenance Director shall record the inspection findings and actions taken in the Maintenance Log Bog and report these to the Water System Manager Table 4 Tap Stand Inspection Elements Element Defect Action Required Tap stand structure Cracked or loose bricks Contact a mason to repair Tap stand piping Leaking pipe or corroded G I Replace pipe or G I fittings fittings inside the structure Broken Replace spigot Tap stand area Overgrown muddy or dirty Instruct Tap Stand Monitor to keep area clean Correct overflow drainage if necessary Damaged or missing locks Replace immediately 4 5 Valve Vaults 4 5 1 Inspection and Action The Maintenance Director shall inspect the valve vaults every three months Some possible defects and required actions are listed in Table 5 The Maintenance Director shall record the inspection findings and actions taken in the M
7. These levels should be checked daily e Expense Form This form is provided to assist the Treasurer to track funds for the BDS All debits and credits should be recorded in the form and the balance of the account should be adjusted accordingly 4 2 Money Tracking The Treasurer 15 responsible to track all funds that are dispensed and collected The Expense Form is provided to record all transactions made by the Water Board The Treasurer shall present the finances to the Water Board at each meeting to provide a review of funds For the first year of the BDS the Expense Form should be sent to EWB USA NEU to provide an additional review of Water Board funds
8. and repairs For repairs that are under the approval of the Chair or the Treasurer of the Water Board is needed Any expense over needs to be approved by the Chair and two other Water Board Members The Treasurer shall dispense the necessary funds for maintenance or repair to the Maintenance Director The Maintenance Director shall then provide a receipt to the Treasurer to be recorded on the Expense Form 3 3 Fueling Costs There will be extra jerry cans filled with diesel inside the generator house stored behind the fire wall The Maintenance Director is responsible to ensure the generator is powered whenever needed This means periodically checking generator fuel tank and jerry can levels to determine if more diesel is needed The Treasurer shall dispense the necessary funds for diesel to the Maintenance Director The Maintenance Director shall then provide a receipt to the Treasurer to be recorded on the Expense Form 4 0 Reporting Process 4 1 Forms Tap Stand Collection Form This form is provided to assist the Maintenance Director to collect water fees from Tap Stand Monitors on a daily basis The flow meter reading will be recorded daily the difference of the flow meter reading from the current day and previous day will be used to determine money owed e Water Storage Tank amp Borehole Form This form is provided to assist the Maintenance Director to record the flow meter readings at the Tank and at the source borehole
9. Contents 1 0 Introduction 3 20 ZXdmmistrattve NOMAN ssis 4 V cud O MEN 4 POSEE C 5 3O OPT A NS ps sec ware wc ae Tae a a i Te Se Se a es aa Te ea 6 SA EE 6 3 1 1 Determine Pumpin TT rT et 6 31 2 Open Valves atthe 7 5 2 Filling the Tank Generator HOUSE serevenenesananeueunnseananauauuenicnencnms 9 32 Transmission Main Drain Valve in Generator House 9 E 9 3 2 3 LAL Or NN Tm 10 2 4 Goenerator and Pomp Operations ressens rinn n nn nnn RER RE EER RER EE R R R E NEEN 10 Starting the Generator 11 12 20 O ee E 12 3o _ RET 13 3 3 1 SIAN PRI __6 6 6__ EEEE 13 RR 14 OO asso ER 14 Dmm 17 CHE OTIC consue monem E OEC 17 d2 RUIT 18 4 2 1 Inspection and Action ccccccsccccccccccccceceaaaessssssssseeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeasaesesseseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaags 18 BDDC AMINO die 19 4 3 Generator House ener TENENTEM 21 4 3 1 l specion and A COD PR 21 LN AEN MITC Eo 22 ICE ____ __ _____ 23 4 4 Inspection and Action 23 A ci br m
10. aintenance Log Bog and report these to the Water System Manager ET May 2015 Table 5 Valve Vault nspection Elements Element Inspection Required Action Taken in an Extreme Case Vault structure Cracked or loose bricks Contact a mason to repair arrange damaged lid for lid repair as appropriate Valve and piping Leaks or valve will not turn Repair or replace as necessary Security Damaged or missing locks Replace immediately Figure 11 and the list below provide the locations of all valve vaults 1 South of Lubira Road Crossing by Bbanda RC a 2 5 Ball Valve b Shuts off the flow of water to Tap Stand 1 2 Valve off the Tee at Lubira Road a 1 5 Ball Valve b Near the borehole Will be used to construct and isolate branch in system expansion 3 2 Valves at Buzibazi Road Crossing North of Bbanda Parents a 2 5 Ball Valve 2 b One valve for isolating system expansion One valve acts as the distribution line drain 4 Tap Stand 2 at Town Center a 4 Ball Valve b Shuts off the flow of water to Tap Stand 2 5 Tap Stand 3 at Pentecostal Road a 2 5 Ball Valve b Shuts off the flow of water to Tap Stand 3 6 Tap Stand 0 at Umea School a 0 75 Ball Valve b Shuts off the flow of water to Tap Stand 0 7 Tap Stand 4 to Anglican in Umea School Yard a 1 5 Ball Valve b Shuts off the flow of water to Tap Stand 4 8 Tee near Tap Stand 1 a 1 5 Ball Valve 2 b One valve to shut off flow to Tap Stand 1 O
11. airs must be recorded in following Maintenance Log Book Table 1 Inspection Schedule for Bbanda Distribution System Component Frequency of nspectior Action Valve Vaults Every three months Pump If not operating properly Gener ator Per Manufacturer s recommendations Flush Transmission Contamination entering the tank or pipes After Distribution Main any repaired leaks aunjeusis uonoy pasinbay 5 1494 9313 e oxn o esigee19 A 3 5 3 eMppesezo iq3 IZ9MWOZ 2 Bbanda Water Distribution System Cash Management Plan Prepared by e LLIN Nap ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS USA NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CHAPTER Contact Information With support from Village in Focus 1 0 Definition of Roles This section details responsibilities of Water Board personnel for handling funds collected at tap stands 1 1 Tap Stand Monitor e Collect water fees at the rate set by the Water Board e Turn over 80 percent of collected water fees or funds to the Maintenance Director Funds to Maintenance Director Change in Flow Meter Reading Rate Set by Water Board 0 8 1 2 Maintenance Director e Collect funds from each Tap Stand Monitor at least twice per week or as directed by the Water Board o Record the am
12. bbude Mika 2 lt Esoma L IE mu Meter Ssente za N Bodi REEL A e CMikaYamazzi Esoma L Mika Yamazzi Esoma m 1000 o B 1000 o 1001 0 100 1000 D Enkyukakyuka mu Meter Meter Ngabwesoma Kati yawulako Meter NagabChange in Liters 100 75 251 o D C 5 1 2015 C 4 30 2015 25 100 75 e Ssente za Wotta Bodi UGX Enkyukakyuka mu Meter 20 Enkyukakyuka mu Meter 0 04 E D 0 04 o 100 UGX 25 0 04 x 100 0 8 2 2 Banking Deposits Once funds are collected they will be deposited into a bank account created and monitored by the Treasurer When a deposit is made into the bank account the Treasurer should receive a deposit slip from the bank for documentation This slip should be given to the Treasurer so he she can record the transaction on the expense sheet 3 0 Cash Payments 3 1 Staff Wages Staff wages will be paid on a schedule determined by the Water Board These staff wages are considered an expense and must be recorded on the Expense Form by the Treasurer Staff wages of Bbanda Distribution System BDS personnel include Tap Stand Monitor Funds remaining after turning over 80 percent of collected water fees to the Maintenance Director e Security Maintenance Director 3 2 Outsourced Repairs When the BDS is in need of routine or unplanned maintenance the Maintenance Director is responsible to arrange for materials
13. commendations Flush Transmission Contamination entering the tank or pipes After Distribution Main any repaired leaks M May 2015 4 2 Tank Tank Site Responsibility Maintenance Director Tank Level Indicator Access Hatch Overflow Drain Pipe Drain Valve Vault r ee PVT re Urainage Overflow Basin Figure 10 Schematic of Tank Site 4 2 1 Inspection and Action The Maintenance Director shall inspect the tank and tank site weekly Some possible defects and required actions are listed in Table 2 The Maintenance Director shall record the inspection findings and actions taken in the Maintenance Log Bog and report these to the Water System Manager 18 May 2015 Table 2 Tank T ank Site nspection Elements Element Defects Required action Leaks Any leak is a cause for concern Report to Water Board If large leak do not refill the tank until resolved Cracks loose bricks or Contact a mason to repair masonry without Drainage drainage pit Overflow basin Clogged Remove hard core clean and restore Complete at least once every two years Clear weeds within 5 m of tank Tank exterior Spalling concrete exposed Contact a mason to repair reinforcement cracked or loose brick brick lining lids not operating properly 4 2 2 Cleaning the Tank Draining the Tank Determine the pump is off and remove t
14. ctor e Approve the training of any new personnel to operate the system e Conduct periodic inspections of BDS facilities to assure operations and maintenance are in accordance with the requirements of this manual e Fulfill all of the Maintenance Director s tasks if the Maintenance Director is unavailable aintenance Director The Maintenance Director shall e Conduct daily operation and oversight of the system which includes to O O O O Q fill the water storage tank Section 3 1 and 3 2 open main system valves check all valve vaults and structures are kept locked while not in operation check all components are functioning inspect for leaks e Complete each inspection or troubleshooting activity required by this manual on the appropriate schedule as well as complete and sign the Maintenance Log Book to document results These activities are to O O O O O 0 O O Inspect the tank and tank site Section 4 2 Clean the water storage tank Section 4 2 2 Inspect the generator house area Section 4 3 Manage diesel spills Section 4 3 2 Inspect tap stands and valve vault areas Section 4 4 and 4 5 Contact Davis amp Shirtliff for problems with the pump or generator Section 4 6 Perform routine maintenance the generator Section 4 7 Drain the system Section 4 8 e Complete repairs for small maintenance issues and contact professionals to repair large problems e Collect water fees f
15. e are no leaks and top up the oil if necessary 33 Phone Number M obile Water Board Priests at Catholic Rectory Davis amp Shirtliff Contractors Gentex To call from the US to Uganda replace the first O and dial 011 256 landline not mobile number For example to call Godfrey from the US dial 011 256 777 504 751 4 8 Draining the Transmission Main Occasionally the entire BDS will need to be drained of water This will occur if there is any known contamination blockages leaks in the pipe or certain maintenance on the system If there is concern about contamination in the system contact the Mityana District Water Engineers for assistance in decontamination EWB USA NEU is available for further assistance if required 34 Bbanda Water Distribution System Maintenance Log Book Date Range Prepared by gt I ENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS USA NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY CHAPTER Contact Information With support from Village in Focus M aintenance Schedule The Maintenance Director is responsible for the inspection of system components according to the schedule presented in Table 1 When repairs are required the Maintenance Director conducts the repair or arranges for the appropriate professional to conduct the repair All maintenance inspections and rep
16. eadinga 0000 2518 m Reading b 3672 4741 m P Figure 9 Examples of Flow M eter Readings If a dial on the flow meter is near a digit the operator must look at the next dial down as well If the next lower dial 15 just above 0 record the number that the needle is pointing at If the next lower dial 15 just below 0 record a number one less than what the needle is pointing at For example in the meter on the left in Figure 9 the needle in the green circle reads 5 and the needle in the blue circle reads about 2 Therefore record the 1 100 place as 5 To record the dial reading at the blue circle note that the pink circle is at 8 therefore reduce the reading by and record the 1 1 000 place as 1 for this dial This leads to the overall measurement of 0000 2518 16 May 2015 40 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Inspection Schedule The Maintenance Director is responsible for inspection of system components according to the schedule presented in Table 1 When repairs are required the Maintenance Director conducts the repair or arranges for the appropriate professional to conduct the repair All maintenance inspections and repairs must be recorded and signed off in the Maintenance Log Book Table 1 Inspection Schedule for Bbanda Distribution System Component Frequency of Valve Vaults Every three months Pump If not operating properly Generator Per manufacturer s re
17. erflow runs towards the Umea school latrines or Umea school buildings construct a berm to direct water down the center of the hill If this situation occurs regularly correct the pump timing chart in the generator 12 2015 3 3 Tap Stand Operation Responsibility Tap Stand Monitor The Tap Stand Monitors shall complete the following activities The Maintenance Director shall periodically check or help them with their work A typical tap stand 15 shown in Figure 7 3 3 1 Opening Tap Stand To open a tap stand for business the Tap Stand Monitor shall 1 Inspect the tap stand and surrounding area to ensure the taps operate properly there is no damage to the structure and the area is neat 2 Unlock and open the access panel with the key supplied by the Water Board 3 Turn the valve handle a quarter turn to the ON position so it is in line with the pipe 4 Turn on the taps to test the water if the flow is too high partially close the valve If the flow changes over the course of the day adjust the valve appropriately 5 Close and lock access panel 6 Allow residents to fill their jerry cans after collecting the water fee js May 2015 ACCESS PANEL amp TAP Brick Tower Jerry Can Concrete TAP STAND OPERATION ON OFF Figure 7 Typical Tap Stand 3 3 2 Closing Tap Stand Tap Stand Monitors shall shut off and lock tap stands at the end of each day or whenever they are not present 1
18. fuel See guidance below Security Damaged or missing locks doors Repair or replace immediately or gates not operating properly Plumbing Leaks in the above ground Shut off pump drain transmission fittings main repair or replace pipe and or fittings as needed Generator house area Overgrown Keep the area around the generator house and 2 m outside of the fence area clear of all weeds 4 3 2 Diesel Spills In the event of a diesel spill 1 Ifitis safe to do so shut off the generator 2 Keep generator house doors open 3 Stop the source of spill If the generator is leaking consult Davis amp Shirtliff for assistance Do not restart the generator 4 Ifa diesel jerry can is leaking pour any remaining fuel into another jerry can Follow all Ugandan laws concer ning disposal or treatment of contaminated materials 6 Pour sand over the spill Wait several minutes for the sand to soak the diesel Remove sand e into a container and repeat until it is no longer absorbing diesel 7 Scrub the spilled area with water and strong soap Rinse area with water 9 Dispose of the diesel and sand in a designated area within the tank site fence This designated area must be at least 50 feet away from the tank and the sand must be laid on a plastic sheet or tarp 10 Once per week for four months mix the pile of diesel and sand with a shovel At this point the sand is no longer contaminated and can be moved to another location
19. h mixture from Step 4 Take special care to clean corners and hard to reach areas 6 Avoid inhaling bleach fumes Leave the tank immediately if feeling dizzy or nauseous 7 Exit the tank close the sedimentation outlet valve and run the pump for approximately 15 minutes 8 Use the water at the bottom of the tank to rinse walls of the tank 9 Drain the bleach solution to the drainage pit by opening the sedimentation outlet valve 10 Fill the tank and resume system operations If there was concern with contaminated water prior to cleaning contact the District Water Engineers for assistance in verifying that the system is now clean 4 3 Generator House 4 3 1 Inspection and Action The Maintenance Director shall inspect the generator house weekly Some possible defects and required actions are listed in Table 3 The Maintenance Director shall record the inspection findings and actions taken in the Maintenance Log Bog and report these to the Water System Manager is May 2015 Table 3 Generator House Inspection Elements Element Defects Action Taken in an Extreme Case Masonry Cracked or loose bricks Contact a mason to repair Roof Damaged wooden supports from Replace the damaged supports termites or weather Building ventilation Blocked Clear any debris soil plants sticks from the gaps in the ventilated brick masonry Building foundation Cracked or settling foundation Report to the Water Board Diesel stor age Spilled
20. he generator key to prevent it from being turned on while cleaning the tank Lock the generator house and fence Normal tank operation If water quality is good drain the tank through normal usage at tap stands Contaminated water supply If there is concern that water in the tank was contaminated drain the tank and distribution line in accordance with the following procedure 1 Open the valve on the distribution line at the tank you must drain the tank to drain the distribution line 2 Open the valve at the Buzibazi Road Crossing that points into the ditch gt Let all water drain 4 Close both valves Once the tank is drained below the distribution line outlet e Close the distribution line valve 19 2015 Open the sedimentation outlet in the valve vault near the overflow pipe to allow remaining water to drain into drainage pit Leave the sedimentation outlet valve open to allow some air flow during the cleaning operation Precautions Before and During Tank Entry A tank is a confined space and can accumulate dangerous fumes Safety precautions are required before and during tank entry l 2 Verify the vent 15 clear Whenever someone enters the tank two additional people must remain outside the tank and be in constant contact with the person inside the tank Anyone inside the tank must leave immediately if experiencing dizziness lightheadedness disorientation or any uncomfortable feelings Concent
21. n Table 6 Generator M aintenance Schedule whichever of the two interv als _ 13 Teached first 1 injection system Cheek 1 Battery Chek 1 These operations should be conducted by Davis amp Shirtliff or another qualified diesel mechanic 26 May 2015 275 2015 STOT gg UMS STOT uon eauuo yeg 109419 5 Engine Oil 7 4 Renewing the motor oil diagram B Change the oil when the engine is still warm to ensure that drainage is rapid and complete Remove the filing plug gauge 1 and the dram plug 2 and drain the oil into suitable container on completion screw up again and tighten the drain plug 2 e Fill the engine oil sump with the recommended oil then check the level pur in pisce and tighten the filling plug gauge 1 Check that there is no oil leak after filling o Wipe off any trace of oil with clean cloth 30 May 2015 STOT Ies ou are 2124 42242 pue dej pry 9240 o st SUIT JO 42292 2 Aq 5 st amsue pue zurdid ay 01 1211 MU yay Jeurejuoo o quims ur ang au 1240594 JOY pue zurdid y uo ong WOY sdip zugunour oq
22. ne valve to shut off flow to future system expansion 9 Tank Distribution Transmission Main 4 distribution and 2 5 transmission Ball Valve b Shuts off water flowing from the tank and into the transmission main 10 Sedimentation Outlet a 2 Ball Valve b Allows drainage of the tank into the soak pit next to the tank E May 2015 LUBIRA BUZIBAZI SYSTEM BOREHOLE GENERATO HOUSE BBANDA PARENTS ANGLICAN SCHOOL 4 dm MITYANA 0 CENTER MOSQUE MAWA ANGLICAN CHURCH UMEA E gad 10 TANK PENTECOSTAL CHURCH KUKISAAWE eae d BBANDA HILL ELEV 4150 SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH KANONI KIKANYAMAGULU rums 4 Figure 11 Valve Vault Locations 95 2015 46 Pump The pump is maintenance free If the pump stops working report the failure to the Water Board and contact Davis and Shirtliff to inspect and repair Refer to Table XX on page XX for Davis and Shirtliff contact information 4 7 Generator The Maintenance Director shall perform routine maintenance to the generator according to the schedule in Table 6 More information about generator operations and maintenance can be found in the attached manual If the generator stops working report the failure to the Water Board and contact Davis and Shirtliff to inspect and repair Refer to Table XX on page XX for Davis and Shirtliff contact informatio
23. ot to overfill the generator fuel tank If any spillage does occur wipe up small amounts with a rag and put the rag outside the building For any sizable spills see Section 4 3 2 Never leave fuel soaked rags in a pile or inside the generator house 3 2 3 Fuel in Generator Fill the generator fuel tank with diesel from the storage room Observe the following safety precautions during this process Do not open the fuel tank while the generator is operating Return all full and empty fuel cans to the store room before starting the generator Clean up any spilled diesel prior to starting the generator See Section 4 3 2 Diesel Spills Discard and replace a damaged or gouged jerry can immediately to avoid the risk of a leak Only use diesel from Mityana Do not use diesel from Bbanda or Kanoni Do not let the generator run out of fuel to prevent an air lock in the fuel line 3 2 4 Generator and Pump Operations Running Time The Maintenance Director shall keep track of the generator and pump operation time He she shall determine operation time based on the measurement of the tank level indicator at the tank site and the conversion table in the generator house and set a timer on their phone or other timing device before starting the generator The Maintenance Director must turn off the pump and generator immediately after the elapsed time 16 2015 Starting the Generator 1 Open the fuel tap 14 in Figure 5 a 2 T
24. ount of funds on the standardized account sheet e Turn over funds to the Treasurer 1 3 Treasurer e Collect water fees from the Maintenance Director at least twice per week or as directed by the Water Board o Record the amount of funds on the standardized account sheet e Dispense funds for all approved system costs such as staff wages outsourced repairs and fueling costs e Obtain prior approval from the Water Board Chairman for expenditures greater than UGX amount to be set by Water Board e Keep records of deposits and withdrawals from the Water Board s bank account Maintain records of all monetary transactions o Save receipts for all transactions 2 0 Collection of Water Fees The Tap Stand Monitor shall collect a fee for all water dispensed at the tap stand The current water fee is 100 UGX per 20 liter jerry can but may be modified by the Water Board The tap stand monitor shall turn over 80 percent of the collected water fees or funds to the Maintenance Director but this percentage may be modified by the Water Board The Maintenance Director shall then turn over 100 percent of these funds to the Treasurer to deposit into the Water Board bank account as soon as possible 2 1 Records Prepared forms will be used to record the flow meter reading at the end of each day The forms shall be completed as follows Funds to be turned over are calculated as Bbanda Distribution System Stand _ Ennaku zomewzi amp O
25. rated bleach vapors can be harmful Follow the procedure described below while cleaning the tank Interior Cleaning Procedures Equipment list rubber boots rubber gloves unscented household bleach push broom bucket dish Soap long handle stiff bristle brush Jerry can filled with water o note this jerry can is for tank cleaning only do not use it for diesel storage ae May 2015 Clean the tank as follows Note that clothing and cleaning requirements are set to protect people entering the tank and to prevent contamination of water 1 All cleaners entering the tank shall wear rubber boots and gloves 2 All cleaners shall wash their hands and boots before entering the tank Add a small amount of dish soap to the bucket and fill with water mix well and use to wash hands and boots 3 After draining the tank in accordance with the steps provided remove all silt and sediment from the bottom of the tank Allow water to drain out the sedimentation outlet and remove all solids silt or debris through the hatch and dispose of them at a location designated by the Water Board If silt cannot be removed with a bucket use a broom to sweep it through the sedimentation outlet 4 Fill a 20 liter bucket with water and add 500 ml of household bleach It can become dangerous if more than this is added Do not substitute commercial bleach or bleach powder 5 Use the long handle stiff bristle brush to scrub all internal surfaces with the bleac
26. rom Tap Stand Monitors at least twice per week or as directed by the Water Board as well as record the amount of funds in the Tap Stand Log 2015 o Turn over collected funds to the Treasurer or deposit collected funds into the Water Board bank account and provide the Treasurer documentation of the transaction Tap Stand M onitor The Tap Stand Monitors shall e Unlock and lock their tap stand at the beginning and end of each day o If they are unavailable the tap stand monitors must find a trained replacement e Collect water fees at the rate set by the Water Board e Provide the agreed upon amount of water fees to the Maintenance Director at least twice per week or as directed by the Water Board e Maintain the tap stand area neat and clean at all times e Promptly report any problems with the tap stand operation to the Maintenance Director 2 2 Keys The Maintenance Director Water System Manager and Water Board Chairman shall have a set of spare keys for all parts of the system and be fully trained to operate and maintain the system in the absence of the Maintenance Director ns May 2015 3 0 OPERATIONS Only qualified and trained personnel should conduct the operations described in this manual The Water System Manager must approve the training of any personnel prior to their performing any tasks 3 1 Filling the Tank Tank Site Responsibility Maintenance Directo 3 1 1 Determine Pumping Time Responsibility
27. urn the starter key in Figure 5 b clockwise to position C and hold it there until the motor starts 3 Release the key 4 Do not hold the key in position C for more than 10 seconds If the generator does not start release the key wait 15 seconds and try again 5 Letthe generator run for three minutes before starting the pump On Off Switch 17 Decompression Lever Figure 5 a Location of the Fuel Tap b Engine Switch Starting the Pump 1 Turn the circular dial on the control box clockwise 2 Press the green button on the control box Turning off the Pump 1 Press the red button on the control box 2 Turn the circular dial on the control box counter clockwise edd May 2015 Figure 5 Control Box Turning off the Generator Wait two minutes after turning off the pump Turn the key in the engine switch to the off position and ensure the generator turned off Close the fuel tap Lock the door to the generator house when leaving d a n Go to the tank site to ensure the tank 1s adequately filled 3 25 Tank Under Filled If the tank has not filled enough to provide water for the day record the tank level indicator reading and repeat the process of filling the tank If this situation occurs regularly correct the pump timing chart in the generator house 3 26 Tank Overflowed If the tank overflows immediately shut off the pump and generator in accordance with the above procedures If any water ov
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