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1.2.3.1.A copy of the applicable Xerxes limited warranty is 1.3.1.11.hand shovel found in the shipping documents that accompany each tank 1.3.1.12. lifting sling(s) when delivered. 1.3.1.13.soil compacting equipment(if necessary). 1.2.3.2.A copy of the applicable Xerxes limited warranty is - alsofoundinsomeoftheapplicableproductbrochures,at 2. HANDLING AND STORING TANKS www.xerxes.com and upon request from the Xerxes customer service coordinator. 2.1. GENERAL 1.2.4. Use the Tank Installation Checklist(back of manual)for 2.1.1.Although Xerxes tanks are rugged,the tank owner t' must take care so that the _ mu a all single-wall tanks S double-wall tanks(DW),oil/water and/or tank owner's representative separators(OWS)and multicompartment tanks(MC)as the in- tank is not dropped or damaged during loading, unloading, stallationP roceeds. handling and storage at the iobsite. 1.2.5. Relevant information for each tank installed must be 2.1.2. Move tanks by lifting and setting only. Do not move recorded on the Tank Installation Checklist found at the back tanks by rolling or dragging. of this manual.Consult the Xerxes customer service coordina- 2.1.3.Always lift tanks by using the lifting lugs provided with for if additional checklist forms are needed. the tank. Distribute the lifting load evenly between the lifting 1.2.6.The tank owner should retain a copy of the completed lugs.Use spreader bars and equal length slings as required. Tank Installation Checklist in order to facilitate any warranty NOTE:Larger tanks may be provided with guide lugs for at- claim. tachment of guide ropes during lifting and positioning oper- 1.2.7.Xerxes recommends that the installing contractor also ations.Do not use guide lugs for lifting. keep a copy of the completed Tank Installation Checklist. NOTICE 1.2.8.Xerxes must authorize—in writing and prior to tank in- Never roll,drag or drop the tank.This may result in damage stallation—any variation to,or deviation from,the instructions to the tank. in the Installation Manual. 1.2.8.1.All correspondence regarding variations must be re- 2.2• UNLOADING AND HOISTING TANKS tained for any warranty claim to be valid. 22.1.Before the tank is unloaded or relocated on the job site(and before preinstallation testing at the jobsite),tank owner and/or tank 1.2.9. For any questions regarding the interpretation of these owner's representative must complete the following steps: instructions or for any other technical inquiries,contact techni- cal support at Xerxes Minneapolis, MN. 2.2.1.1.Visually inspect the entire exterior surface of the tank to make sure that no shipping or handling damage has oc- 1.2.10.All contact information applicable to installation is curred. Look particularly for visible damage,cracks or deep found on the back cover of this manual. scrapes. 1.3. EQUIPMENT 2.2.1.2.Sign the shipping papers accepting the tank as deliv- 1.3.1.The following list is to be used as a guide for the equip- ered.Any damage observed must be noted in these papers. ment recommended for installing Xerxes tanks: 2.2.1.3. Be sure that all equipment used to lift the tank is rated 1.3.1.1.excavation equipment capable of producing a level to handle the load. bottom hole and placing backfill material at any point in the 2.2.1.4.Select a smooth,solid,level area on which to place the excavation tank,and clear that area of all large rocks,trash and debris. 1.3.1.2.suitable lifting equipment capable of lifting and placing 2.2.1.5.Make sure that all tools and other items that may dam- the tanks and associated tank anchors age the tank during unloading are removed from the trailer bed. 1.3.1.3.spirit level or transit 2.2.2.When unloading the tank from the truck,tank owner 1.3.1.4.50-foot tape measure and/or tank owner's representative must make sure that the 1.3.1.5.tamping rod(s) tank is secured in such a way that it does not roll off the truck. NOTE:A long wooden shovel handle is satisfactory. ® WARNING 1.3.1.6, pipe wrenches and appropriate pipe joint compound Do not release straps securing the tank to the truck until lift- ing equipment(such as a crane)is secured to the tank's lift- 1.3.1.7.a test manifold for each air-testable tank or compart- ing lug(s)and until anyone in a position to be injured by the ment—see FIGURE 3-2 tank's movement is in a safe location.Failure to do so could result in death,serious injury or property damage. 1.3.1.8.source of pressurized air capable of 6 psig 2.2.3.When hoisting the tank,follow these instructions—see 1.3.1.9.soap and water solution(during freezing conditions, a FIGURE 2-1 and FIGURE 2-2: suitable solution such as windshield wiper fluid may be added to the soap and water mixture) 2.2.3.1.Choose suitable lifting sling(s)for the tank being installed. 1.3.1.10.soft cloth,brush or hand-held pneumatic sprayer 2