Bat media support frame apparatus and method

Abstract

An apparatus and method for cleaning, inspecting and maintaining media disposed within a biological aeration treatment media support frame. The apparatus consists of a frame connected to legs, x shaped cross-members, lifting hooks, lock bar supports and lock bars. The x shaped cross-members are mounted to the sides and bottom of the frame for the support of media as well as contributing to the strength of the frame thus protecting it from external forces. The lifting hooks permit the operator of the biological aeration treatment support frame to remove the frame in an effortless manner when cleaning, maintaining and inspecting the media. The lock bars are supported by the lock bar supports, which, in turn, maintain the media within the frame hence not allowing the media to float around in the wastewater treatment compartment. The lock bar support handle can also be used as a lifting hook. The lock bars are swivel mounted on the lock bar support to allow easy access to the media. This access will allow the operator to easily remove the media from the frame for cleaning, maintaining or inspecting the media when the removal of the entire apparatus is not required.

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