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Man-Out-of-Hole (MOH) Straps Instructions 1.GENERAL 2.3.1.2. If using deadmen other than Xerxes deadmen,check align- 1.1.These instructions for installation of anchors and straps do not ment of all anchor points to insure that they are within a tolerance of require a person to enter the hole while installing the anchor straps. ±1 inch. They supplement the Anchoring Tanks Section of the Xerxes Note:The anchor point must be a minimum of 3 inches over Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subsequently referred the top of the deadmen to accommodate the strap hook. to as"Installation Manual"). 2.3.1.3.Always provide sufficient clearance to allow the deadmen to 1.2.Before beginning the tank installation and installing tank hold- be set outside of the tank"shadow."See Tank Spacing subsection in down straps,read through the entire Installation Manual. Installation the Excavation Parameters section of the Installation Manual.(See instructions are also laminated onto each tank. FIGURE 2-1.) 1.3.It is the responsibility of the owner,installer and operator to comply with all federal,state and local laws,regulations,codes and safety precautions. 1,4.It is important to follow the procedures and instructions in the Tank Installation Manual in order to safely and properly install a Xerxes ---MOH strap underground storage tank and accessories. Failure to follow those instructions will void the tank warranty and may cause tank failure, death,serious personal injury or property damage. an s eAncno ofnt 1.5.Xerxes must authorize, in writing and prior to tank installation, a p; si as any variation to,or deviation from,the Installation Manual and the a- eaaman Man-Out-of-Hole Straps Instructions. 1.6.All correspondence regarding variations must be retained for any warranty claim to be valid. 1.7.If you have questions or encounter situations not covered in FIGURE 2.1 these installation instructions,contact technical support at Xerxes 2.3.1.4. The top of the deadmen should be aligned to the bottom of Minneapolis,952-887-1890. the tank. 2.ANCHORING TANKS 2.3.3. Position the deadmen so they are parallel with the centerline CAUTION of the tank.(See FIGURE 2-2.) Failure to follow this document's instructions on proper place- Load binder went of hold-down straps,deadmen and anchor slabs may dam- —� assembly I I I I- �I age the tank,cause property damage and void the tank warranty. I I 2.1.Hold-Down Straps —VIII I=VII 2.1.1.Only Xerxes straps may be used when anchoring a Xerxes tank. Ill=III str°P I IIII 2.1.2.The only allowed locations for hold-down straps on each tank I I 1 ,� III—III I are marked on the tank by the arrowhead symbols ►�. IIII I 11;€ 2,1.3. Straps must be used on all marked hold-down locations. —I IIII I II m- II II CAUTION I—IIII $� hook ;%. IIII 8'°� d aEBoq.•°°•°�e`B`°`°'°`°°"°`°'°`&o0 08 n d °..866886888:8°8°"988 t7 bed °88=6 Do not place straps between ribs(except on 4-faot-diameter I 115 8868 8888 88H•8o8aFe686°.°. 4^8=.�e8d �— � — � tanks).Failure to properly place straps may result in tank damage. 2.2.Backfill Material FIGURE 2-2 2.2.1.Xerxes tanks must be installed with backfill material as 2.3.4. Place backfill between deadmen,and level backfill so it is 12 described in the Backfill Material Section of the Installation Manual. inches deep. 2.2.2. Using other than approved backfill material without prior writ- 2.3.5.When setting the tank,make sure that the tank is aligned with ten authorization from Xerxes will void the tank warranty. the deadmen. 2.3.headmen 2,4.Anchor Slab 2.3.1.Align the deadmen with the tank. 2.4.1. If an anchor slab is used,align(within a tolerance of±1 inch) 2.3.1.1. If using Xerxes deadmen,align(within a tolerance of±1 inch) the anchor points on the anchor slab with the marked arrowhead all anchor points with the marked arrowhead symbols►t on the tank. symbols ►J on the tank. AEMES® CORPORATION 7901 Xerxes Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55431-1288 a (952)887-1890 ■ Fax(952)887-1882 ■ wvvw.xerxescorp.com 2007 Xerxes Corporation xmhl 1/07ih