Catch basin baffle insert

摘要

A baffle insert is disclosed for a catch basin having a sump, a plurality of walls defining a passage to the sump, and an outlet. The insert comprises a ramp for positioning in the passage to partially occlude the passage and direct inflowing fluid downwardly and toward a wall of the basin. A grate is positioned below the ramp to intercept fluid falling from the ramp and direct it toward the basin outlet. The grate forms a barrier above the sump and has a plurality of apertures for permitting fluid to communicate with the sump. The ramp and the grate mounted to an post that rests on the bottom of the sump. The post is extendible to adjust the heights of the ramp and the grate above the sump.

主权项

1. A baffle insert for a catch basin with a sump, a plurality of walls defining a passage to said sump, and an outlet, the insert comprising:
a downwardly-sloping ramp for positioning in said passage to partially occlude said passage with a lower edge of said ramp proximate a first one of said walls and direct inflowing fluid toward said first wall; a grate positioned below said ramp to intercept fluid falling from said ramp and direct said falling fluid toward said outlet, said grate having a plurality of apertures for permitting fluid to communicate with said sump therethrough; said ramp and said grate mounted to a post for supporting said ramp and said grate by resting said post on the bottom of said sump, said post extendible to adjust the heights of said ramp and said grate above said sump.