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Fiberglas Hold-down SOW Installation
<br /> Fiberglas hold-down straps are available for all tanks. These FIBERGLAS UNDtRGHOUND TANKS MUST BE INSTALLED
<br /> straps are pre-shaped to the contour of the tank ribs. The IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
<br /> strap length is'shown in the following table. (Owens-Corning Fiberglas publication 3-PE-6304). This
<br /> docurnnnt should he a part of your lank specifications. Some
<br /> key installation slops ate set forth below. For additional steps,
<br /> Model Tank Diameter Strap Length see the installation instructions.
<br /> D-5 4' 7' 3-112" Fiberglas tanks must be pressure tested to 5 psi on tanks of 4'
<br /> D-6 6' 9' 10" through 10' diameters and to 3 psi on tanks of 12' diameters
<br /> G-6 8' 14' 2" with fittings soaped, before installation. Pressure testing helps
<br /> D-3, 10' 18' insure that Fiberglas tanks will provide years of dependable
<br /> D-3. D-6 12' 20' 4" performance.
<br /> Installation is related to the procedure for steel tanks, following
<br /> NFPA 30 and 31 practices. The difference is backfill. Owens-
<br /> Number Number Corning requires washed pea gravel type material—a
<br /> Gallon Straps Gallon Straps naturally-rounded aggregate 114" nominal size, ranging from
<br /> Capacity Required Capacity Required 1/8" to 314" diameter.
<br /> 550, 1000 2 25,000 B If pea gravel is not available in a specific area, washed stone
<br /> 2,000, 4,000, 6,000 2 30,000 10 crushings 118"-1/2" diameter, meeting ASTM C-33 may be us-
<br /> 8,000, 10,000 4 40,000 12 ed with satisfactory results. Other backfill materials must not
<br /> 12,000, 15,000 4 48,000 (D-6) 15 be used without consulting Owens-Corning Fiberglas.
<br /> 20,000 6 48,000 (D-3) 16
<br /> Tanks must not be installed on timbers, beams or cradles. A
<br /> Guides located on the strap secure strap over rib. Guides minimum 12" approved backfill bed is required between the
<br /> located on top of the strap accommodate cables used in tank and hole bottom or concrete pad.
<br /> deadman-type anchoring procedures. Black arrows on tank Adequate backfill support is essential to the performance of a
<br /> wall ► -4 identify ribs on which hold-down straps must be Fiberglas tank. Fiberglas underground tanks are designed to
<br /> installed, if required. (See pages 4 through 10 for strap derive up to 90% of their support from highly compacted
<br /> locations.) Do not use straps or cables between ribs on tanks. backfill, under certain stress conditions. Thousands of
<br /> The anchor points on a four foot diameter tank should not be installations have shown that pea gravel or crushed stone
<br /> less than 5' apart; on a six foot diameter tank should not be provides the necessary support when pushed under tank
<br /> less than 8' apart; on an eight foot diameter tank not less than ends and sides.
<br /> 10' apart; on a ten foot diameter tank not less than 12' apart; Correctly installed, Owens-Corning Fiberglas underground
<br /> and on a twelve foot diameter tank not less than 14' apart. tanks mean virtually unlimited service in storing many types of
<br /> Anchor points, turnbuckles and cable clamps are not supplied. petroleum products. Without corrosion-caused leaks. Without
<br /> maintenance. And at less cost over the life of your storage
<br /> system than with steel tanks.
<br /> Warranty—Standard Tank for Petroleum Products
<br /> We warrant that our underground tanks, if installed
<br /> $ANFORD-ALESSI A36wAT Sr
<br /> Mechanical Engineerir underground with proper backfill and otherwise installed in
<br /> t accordance with our instructions:
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<br /> No Exceptions Taken ❑ Area d 6 Resubm.:. 1. Will meet our published specifications and will be free from
<br /> ❑ Make corrections Noted p42�"Rkjg�eIc,AMeravei material defects in materials and workmanship for a period
<br /> is review is only for gen a1 5`AkYe"�YaCP; u w of one (1) year following date of original delivery by us,
<br /> r the contract docum s.andia Aral 116•grade 2. Will not fail for a period of thirty(30)years from date of
<br /> f v the contracto responsibility original purchase due to external corrosion; and
<br /> to of the
<br /> mems, applicable codes and 3. Will not fail for a period of thirty (30)years from date of
<br /> regulations.
<br /> Concrete d original purchase due to Internal corrosion, provided the
<br /> tank is used solely for gasoline, gasohol (90% gasoline and
<br /> 10% ethanol mixture), av gas,jet fuel, diesel fuel,
<br /> kerosene or potable water at ambient underground
<br /> temperatures; or used for fuel oilat temperatures not to
<br /> Minimums per anchor location exceed 150°F.
<br /> Tank Diameter 6' or less 8' or more Our liability under this warranty shall be limited to, at our
<br /> Wire rope (recommended 6 X 19 improved plow steel) option, (i) repair of the defective tank, (ii)delivery of a replace-
<br /> Diameter 3/8" 1/2" ment tank to the point of original delivery, or (iii) refund of the
<br /> Turnbuckle diameter original purchase price, and we shall not be liable for any
<br /> Hook Type 3/4" 1-114" labor, other installation costs, indirect or consequential
<br /> Jaw or Eye Type 1/2" 314" damages or other damages in connection with such tanks.
<br /> THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES OUR EXCLUSIVE
<br /> OBLIGATION AND WE MAKE NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
<br /> WARRANTIES, OR ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANT-
<br /> ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE
<br /> WHATSOEVER, EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE.
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