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PLASTEE'&'.@ELUTR0r*1' Double-Wall INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tank 0 I. GENERAL may set and securely anchor the ELUTRON" tank on the pad with a minimum of 6" of backfill between tank bottom centerline The PLASTEEL°ELUTRON® underground tank is a and the pad.Upon local implementing agency approval,you may set U.L. Listed Jacketed tank providing corrosion protection and 360° and securely anchor the ELUTRON' tank directly on the secondary containment per U.L. 1746 and 58. smooth, flat pad taking care to place a 12" wide x I" thick piece ELUTRON®underground tanks must be installed according of felt between the entire tank bottom centerline and the pad to to these installation instructions, the latest issue of the Flammable minimize damage during placement. Consult factory for other and Combustible Liquids Code, N.F.P.A. 30 for underground tanks anchoring techniques, and the authority having jurisdiction. The installer and/or owner must read and be familiar with the VI. TESTING entire installation instructions and Appendix A prior to installing the PRE-INSTALLATION: Aboveground, prior to replacement of ELUTRON' tank. To activate the PLASTEELx tank in excavation, precisely follow one of the three testing options ELUTRON'Tank Warranty,a completed and signed Certificate cited in Appendix A attached.Do not deviate from these procedures. of Installation for the PLASTEEL' ELUTRON' If the ELUTRON® tank is delivered with a vacuum on the Underground Tank must be returned to the manufacturer. For interstice,refer to Option#2 of Appendix A. additional installation references,consult the current editions of: CAUTION: IF OPTION #3 IS USED. DO NOT APPLY ANY — Petroleum Equipment Institute,RP-100 PRESSURE TO THE INTERSTICE BEFORE — American Petroleum Institute, RP-1615, THOROUGHLY UNDERSTANDING AND FAITH- I1. VISUAL INSPECTION FULLY FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES CITED IN OPTION #3 OF APPENDIX A. DAMAGE TO Prior to setting tank in hole, inspect exterior for damage. If tank TANK MAY OCCUR IF YOU DEVIATE FROM exterior is damaged,call factory regarding correct repair procedures. THE PROCEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS. Exterior damage is indicated when the blue color of the FRP POST-INSTALLATION: Complete the backfill procedures to laminate has shown a white fractured pattern. the top of the tank. Complete all piping and connections ensuring that unused openings are secured tight with threaded steel plugs. AM. HANDLING Apply a 5 PSIG pressure test in the primary tank and check for tight- Good construction engineering practice,cowman sense and safety ness of piping connections and tank manhole covers.Gauge should be checked prior to testing for accuracy and have a maximum limit must prevail during this phase. ELUTRON' tanks are not to be dropped or rolled off of the delivery vehicle onto the ground or into of 15 PS IG. the hole.The lifting hook or hooks provided must be used in combi- CAUTION: THE PRIMARY TANK TEST PRESSURE SHALL nation with the proper capacity unloading equipment. It is the NOT EXCEED 5 PS1G. DAMAGE TO TANK responsibility of the owner to provide the qualified personnel and MAY OCCUR. ISOLATE PIPING FROM TANK safe,proper unloading equipment,with specific consideration given BEFORE TESTING THE PIPING AT HIGHER to tank weight and reach distance to set tank in excavation. The PRESSURES. preferred lifting cable included angle is 60° and must never exceed The interstice(annular space)will be tested using option#2 or#3 120°.A spreader bar may be used to achieve this angle. in Appendix A. IV. EXCAVATION DEPTH, OPTION: See Appendix B for procedures to perform the BEDDING AND BACKFILL Interstitial Vacuum Test that has been third party evaluated to meet the EPA tank tightness test Follow all applicable local regulations and codes. When protocol. excavating,allow a minimum clearance of 6"for backfill around the tank.For minimum burial cover,consult N.F.P.A.30. If burial cover VII. VENTING over top of tank exceeds five (5) feet, consult factory. Backfill The PRIMARY (inner) tank must always be vented to materials should be clean, debris free, sand or pea gravel. atmosphere. The interstitial space does not require venting. Hydrocarbon exposed sand or pea gravel may be re-used if approved However, local codes may require such interstitial venting. Comply by the AHJ. Native sand may be used if approved by the tank man- with N.F.PA. 30. ufacturer and the AHJ.Allow a minimum of 12"of backfill between traffic slab and all appurtenances that are attached to the tank. CAUTION: DO NOT MANIFOLD VENT FROM PRIMARY Damage to tank may occur if surface traffic loads are transmitted TANK TO VENT FROM INTERSTITIAL SPACE- directly to tank. VIII. PLASTEEL®SEALING V. ANCHORING SYSTEMS PROCEDURES UTION: The decision to use an anchoring system is the These procedures must he performed prior to completion of responsibility of the owner. Damage to the tank may backfill and AFTER TESTING. To ensure complete corrosion pro- occur if the tank is subjected to movement. tection.the following instructions must be followed: Consult the factory for number, size and type of holddown a. General instructions for .working witli fiberglass resin assemblies required when using a concrete pad under the tank. You By carefully performing the following steps,your ELUTRON'