SCS

Battle Creek, MI 49015 (USA)

Phone: (800) 252-0202
FAX: (269) 441-7631

What is Vacu-Boom?

• An innovative and practical waste water capture system to prevent run-off from washing operations indoors and outdoors.
• A highly effective spill containment system for many hazardous materials.

The Vacu-Boom system is engineered to be used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial applications where chemicals and fluid waste must be contained and/or captured and removed from the site.

The Vacu-Boom is a hollow, flexible tube five inches in diameter that is placed directly on a hard surface to form a downslope side dam or to completely encircle the wash or containment area. The boom has a C shaped cross section with the open side down. There are small liquid inlet openings on the water side of the boom at the bottom edge. During use, the boom is connected by a 25 ft. vacuum hose to the portable wet vacuum recovery unit.

How does Vacu-Boom work?

When containing highly toxic materials or flammable liquids that should not be drawn into the vacuum unit, the vacuum is used only to create a tight seal between the boom and the surface. The liquid is not extracted through the boom and vacuum.

Where can Vacu-Boom be used?

What are some of the features of Vacu-Boom?

Can Vacu-Boom be used in my environment?

Many questions that you may have about using the Vacu-Boom equipment have already been answered for our customers. Reading the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about Vacu-Boom (Below) will help you understand how you can use Vacu-Boom productively in your environment.

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What is included in a complete Vacu-Boom system?

• Vacu-Boom (see information on sizes and configurations to follow).
• 25 ft. long 2" vac hose with Cam-Lever quick coupler.
• Heavy duty portable wet vac.
• Automatic pump-out system (inside the wet vac).
• 25 ft. long 1 1/2" discharge hose with Cam-Lever quick coupler.

Vacu-Booms can be assembled into a variety of configurations. The basic element of a boom is a 5 foot long section. The sections are joined together by devices called clips to form various lengths and shapes. Special fittings called end caps are used as end closures and vac hose connection points. Other fittings called center taps and square corners are available for certain configurations.

Standard Models for Outdoor Use

VB20-VR1B $3,090.00	20 ft. Vacu-Boom system with 202 CFM vacuum recovery unit. All other features are the same as VB20-VR1A system. For use on rough surface applications or to allow for use of longer boom lengths in the future.
VB40-VR1B $3,990.00	Same as VB20-VR1A but with 40 ft. long Vacu-Boom instead of 20 ft. long boom and 202 CFM vacuum recovery unit.
Optional boom lengths available in increments of 5 ft.

Standard Models for Indoor Use

VB-CL12-VR1B $3,810.00	Closed loop Vacu-Boom system to form a 12 ft. diameter circle. Complete with 202 CFM vacuum recovery unit, automatic pump out system, hoses and fittings.
VB-CL15-VR1B $4,256.00	Same as VB-CL12-VR1B, but for a 15 ft. circle.
VB-CL18-VR1B $4663.00	Same as VB-CL12-VR1B, but for a 18 ft. circle.
Optional sizes available in any diameter (minimum 12 ft.).

Other Configurations

Vacu-Boom systems are available in virtually any length or shape using standard components. Examples are straight lines, arcs or semicircles, full circles, elipses, squares and rectangles. Contact Pressure Power Systems, Inc. sales department for application recommendations and pricing.

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What does a Vacu-Boom system look like when set up for outdoor operation?

1. Can I operate the boom with another portable vac unit other than the one that is part of the Vacu-Boom system?

Yes, however there are four considerations that you need to be aware of:

1. The airflow and vacuum pressure of the vac unit must be properly matched to the boom requirements.
2. The vac unit must have an automatic pump out system built into it, otherwise the operator will have to stop very frequently to manually empty the vac.
3. The vac unit must be very strong and durable to run for long periods of time under the heavy load created by the Vacu-Boom. Most ordinary vacs in the market do not meet this requirement.
4. The vac unit that is part of the system comes with special suction and discharge hoses, cam lever quick couplers for rapid assembly and disassembly and a special trash filter.

It has been our experience that most people are much better off getting the complete Vacu-Boom system.

2. I have a large capacity vac truck. If I use it with the Vacu-Boom will it collapse the boom?

Vac trucks produce much higher suction pressures and airflow than are needed by the Vacu-Boom; however the booms are equipped with adjustable air bypass valves. These valves can be adjusted to allow boom operation with any high volume vac system.

3. Can I get different lengths of boom or larger diameter closed loops than your listed standard sizes?

Yes. The boom is made up of 5 ft. sections that can be joined together to form virtually any length or circle diameter. However, the longer the boom, the more air flow (CFM) is required.

4. I need to wash a lot of trucks parked in one area and I don’t think a 20 ft. or 40 ft long boom system will be big enough. What can I do?

In most cases, you can place a 20 ft. or 40 ft. boom in the run off flow path behind the pressure washer. As you move the pressure washer to new positions, you also move the boom. The boom can be easily moved in a few seconds.

5. The parking lot that I need to work on is flat. Do I need to have the boom go all the way around a truck or vehicle?

All outdoor paved areas are made with at least a slight slope for rainwater drainage even though they may look flat to the eye. A 20 ft. or 40 ft boom on the down slope side is the way to do it.

6. Your standard vac discharge hose from the pump out system is 25 ft. long. Can I get a much longer one?

Longer discharge hoses are available to 150 feet or more. The total vertical rise is limited to 15 ft.

7. Can I get a suction hose from the boom to the vac that is longer than 25 ft.?

No. The suction hose between the boom and vac must not be longer than 25 ft. Use a longer discharge hose. (See number 6 above.)

8. Can I leave the vac unit up in my truck to operate the boom down on the surface?

No. For proper operation the vac recovery unit must be at or below (down slope) the elevation of the boom.

9. How long does it take to set up and take down the boom system?

Normal set up or takes down time for a 20 ft or 40 ft. boom is 4 minutes or less.

10. What are the power requirements for operating the Vacu-Boom system?

Small vac unit (for booms up to 25 ft. long)	10.5 amps/120 volt
Large vac unit	17 amps/120 volt

11. I don’t have power available. How can I use the Vacu-Boom system?

Use a portable generator. The minimum size would be as follows:

20 ft. system (VB20-VR1)	3 KW (3000 watts)
40 ft. system (VB40-VR1)	5 KW (5000 watts)
All closed loops	5 KW (5000 watts)

12. I have an application where I must completely surround a piece of machinery inside a building and I can’t efficiently use a circular shaped boom. What can I do?

There are special fittings available including square corners which allow rectangular shapes and other configurations. For assistance, contact Pressure Power Systems, Inc. Application Engineering Department.

13. Does the Vacu-Boom meet all EPA requirements?

Yes. EPA laws are enforced at state and local levels and this system has been widely accepted by regulators throughout all 50 states and most foreign countries to include Australia, Canada, Europe and Japan.

14. Can the Vacu-Boom be used on rough surfaces?

Yes. The boom is designed to seal over rough surfaces such as asphalt or concrete that is in disrepair.

15. Can I get replacement parts if I need them?

Yes. Parts are readily available from factory stock and can be shipped by U.P.S. or Fed Ex overnight if necessary. Pressure Power Systems has been in business 27 years and guarantees immediate availability of parts.

16. How long can I expect the boom system to last?

The boom system is made to be very durable. The life depends on the way they are used, handled and maintained. The first systems were put into service in 1993 and most are still going strong.

17. What do I do with the wastewater after I pick it up?

EPA laws prohibit wastewater from being discharged onto the ground or storm drains. In most cases the wastewater is collected at the job site and subsequently discharged into a sanitary sewer connection (wash sinks, toilets, etc. that are connected to a sewage treatment plant). The level of contaminants must be below certain limits for sanitary sewer discharge. If the contaminants are too high, the wastewater must first be pretreated before sanitary sewer discharge. Pressure Power Systems, Inc. offers an economical filter system for use with the Vacu-Boom system when necessary. Contact Application Engineering Department for information.

18. I have an existing oil/water separator or water treatment unit. How can I use a Vacu-Boom along with it?

The Vacu-Boom system is compatible with most oil/water separators and treatment units and can be directly connected to the inlet of the treatment unit.

19. How much leakage do you normally get past the boom?

None. The boom forms an absolute watertight seal.

20. How much wastewater will the system pick up?