Observations Grid

To add an observation record, complete the following steps:

1. Right-click in the grid and select Add Record. The following window will appear:

   

2.  Enter the distance from the edge of the manhole to the observation (in feet).  This is the only required field. 
3. In the Defect field, select the type of defect observed.
4. Record the defect observed and its location in the pipe.
5. Indicate the Defect Start/End.

   Note: The Defect Start and Defect End fields have a special function.  These fields can be used if you have a problem that extends through a long stretch of pipe.  The data for the starting and ending points will be housed in separate records (one for each point).  By including a unique identifying code in the Defect Start field and matching that code in the Defect End field of a separate record, the system will calculate values in the Summary/Custom tab of the defect ending record.  There should only be one record with an ending defect that matches a starting defect.  Additionally, to ensure accurate calculations, the footage in the ending defect record should be greater than that in the starting defect record.

6. Indicate the defect rating on a scale of 1-5. One is the least severe; five is the most severe.
7. In the Observed (gpm) field, record the flow rate observed during the inspection.
8. Record additional details in the fields provided.
9. Enter the data on the Summary/Custom tab.

   Note: The following fields must be populated for the system to calculate the read-only fields in the Summary/Custom tab and the Summary fields at the bottom of the Observations grid: Defect field, Observed (gpm) field, and the % I/I Removed field (in the Summary/Custom tab).

10. Click to save the observation.
11. Click to exit Add Mode.
12. Click to close the window and return to the Service Lateral Inspection window.

To view, edit, or delete an existing record in the grid, Right-click on the record and select View Record, Edit Record, or Delete Record.