APPLICATION: The vacuum systems must be equipped with a Hydro excavator. Providing the ability to find and verify the location of utilities, to prevent accidental utility damage. The hydro vac system will be used for the clean-up of directional boring slurry and clean-out of valve boxes, catch basins, underground vaults, with a high-pressure water system so operators can quickly pothole to determine the exact location of the bore-head or nearby buried utilities. The unit shall have a cleanout to assist with trapped debris. Hydraulic Boom shall be provided. Boom shall be equipped with a rotation boom braking system. No exceptions. A front boom rest shall be installed. The optional high-pressure water system shall be capable of loosening hardened deposits. VACUUM SYSTEM: Trailer mounted tank shall be equipped with a spoils vacuum system and high-pressure water system. It will be utilized for various projects which can include: Directional Boring Mud Clean-up, Potholing, VACUUM SYSTEM: (Cont.) Clean up of Drilling spoils, Catch basin cleanout Will be utilized in general clean up on applicable worksites. POWERHEAD: Single engine driving both vacuum system and high-pressure water system through V-belt drives. 49 HP Tier 4 final Kubota Diesel engine with electric start and redundant pull recoil to assist if battery or charging system fail. To include an 18-gallon fuel tank. The unit is to come with a Variable flow pick-up wand which is a 4” PVC pipe with holes drilled in the side that is used for vacuuming up mud. The holes can be covered or exposed simply by moving a rubber sleeve over the holes to allow for more airflow to circulate through the Vacuum blower. Suitable for use with 4” vacuum suction line (hose). The vacuum system shall utilize a Positive Displacement pump equipped with an absorption silencer. Positive displacement blower rated at 860 CFM and 15” Hg. High pressure water system. Pump driven via electromagnetic clutch. 3000 PSI @ 4.0 GPM. Triplex plunger pump. 500 - gallon clear polyethylene water tank.
