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XERXES INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING GUIDELINES Read all instructions and operating guidelines before installation. These instructions,which are based on successful experiences in a wide variety of situations, are issued as a guide for the installation of Xerxes underground storage tanks. Compliance with the procedures and instructions contained in this Installa- tion Manual are necessary for the proper installation of Xerxes tanks. Failure to comply will void the limited warranty for the tank(s)and may cause tank failure. To Installer:Before installation,read and understand the Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subsequently referred to as Installation Manual).After installation,give the Installation Manual with the completed Tank Installation Checklist(back of manual)to the tank owner. To Owner:After installation, retain the Installation Manual for future reference to operating guidelines and checklist. 1. INTRODUCTION NOTICE 1.1. SAFETY NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical 1.1.1.Before beginning the tank installation,read through the injury. entire Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subse- 1.1.6. Keep this Installation Manual available at the installation - quently referred to as Installation Manual). It is the responsibil- site to refer to safety procedures as needed. ity of the owner,installer and operator to understand and follow all requirements contained in this Installation Manual. AWARNING 1.1.2.Work must be performed according to standard industry Follow OSHA regulations for tank excavations.Collapse of practices that may apply to all aspects of tank installations excavation walls could result in death or serious injury. and operations. 1.1.7.Working in and around excavations is dangerous.The 1.1.3.Comply with all applicable federal,state and local regu- Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)has lations and standards,such as: specific requirements that must be followed.Prior to begin- • federal, state and local construction, health,safety and ning work at the site,the installer must read and understand environmental codes OSHNs Standard, Part 1926, Subpart P(Excavations),650- • National Fire Protection Association standards(for 652.A copy of this standard is available free of charge at example, NFPA 30,30A and 31) www.osha.gov. - • industry standard practices(for example, PEI RP100, 1.1.8. Careless activity or reckless operation of equipment can API RP1615) cause death,serious injury or property damage. • EPA reference materials(for example,"Doing It Right"). 1.1.9. Federal,state and local codes and regulations always NOTE:A U.S.federal law(the Resource Conservation and take precedence over a Xerxes requirement. Recovery Act(RCRA),as amended(Pub. L.98-616))requires 1.1.10.No instructions or procedures presented in this Installation owners of certain underground storage tanks to notify des- Manual should be interpreted so as to put at risk any person's ignated state or local agencies by May 8,1986,of the exis- health or safety,or to harm any property or the environment. tence of their tanks.Notifications for tanks brought into use after May 8,1986, must be made within 30 days.Consult 1.2. GENERAL EPA's latest regulations to determine if you are affected by 1.2.1. It is important to follow the procedures and instructions this law. in this manual in order to safely and properly install a Xerxes 1.1.4.For additional information,contact relevant state, underground storage tank and accessories.Failure to follow county and city storage-tank authorities, including health,fire these instructions will void Xerxes' obligations under the lim- - or building departments, and environmental agencies. ited warranty,may result in tank failure or property damage, - and could cause serious personal injury or death. 1.1.5.The following definitions will serve as a guide when reading the Installation Manual: 1.2.1.1.The presence of aXerxes representative does not relieve the installer of responsibility for proper installation of the tank. WARNING 1.2.2.The Xerxes limited warranty applies only to a tank in- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not stalled according to these instructions.Since Xerxes does not avoided,could result in death or serious injury. control the parameters of any installation,Xerxes'sole responsi- bility in any installation is that presented in the limited warranty. CAUTION 1.2.3. It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to al- Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not ways follow the operating guidelines set forth in Xerxes'appli- avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury. cable limited warranty and SECTION 18 of this Installation Manual. It is the responsibility of the owner to retain this Instal- lation Manual for future reference to operating guidelines. � 1