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TENT WATER BAGGING
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UPDATED:
02/23/21 |
The recommendations, requirements, terms or conditions given in this
document apply to any use of AEG equipment, rentals or services and are
part of POLICY-SOP. These
requirements are in addition to and not exclusive of other terms,
conditions and policies in the AGREEMENT. AEG is the "PROVIDER"; the
equipment renter or services user is the "USER". The definition of words
herein is as given in
POLICY-DEFINITIONS.
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WATER ACCUMULATION or RETENTION (also known as PONDING or
WATER BAGGING) on the top of a tent is a dangerous situation. This can
occur if a local downpour is heavy enough so that water does not shed
fast enough on its own and the top is weighed down beneath the water shedding slope
line. This can start slowly but once it starts will continue to stretch the
top so it holds more an more water. Eventually the top will hold enough
water to cause the entire structure to fail!
This is even more
serious when its ice or snow that is accumulating. PONDING
can occur anytime - NO
installation is immune. Ponding typically starts near the outside edge
of the tent as a pooling of water (ice or snow) that does fall off the
tent top on its own.
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---WHAT WAITING TOO LONG LOOKS LIKE!--- |
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The USER is solely responsible for shedding
this
during their rental and keeping the installation safe and secure. To
remove water, prop up the bagged area(s) using the head of a garage
broom (lifting by the broom stick). DO NOT USE a pole, pipe, board or stick - the pointed or
narrow end can puncture and damage the tent top. A pump can also be used to remove
water on larger tents. In serious cases a small hole must be punched in
the top with an ice pick but remember the USER is responsible for all
damage and repair costs so it is best not to let ponding begin!
Take
action to clear the water (ice or snow) immediately and submit a DEFNOTICE immediately if you are having water
ponding issues. Do not wait!
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