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PLASTEEL C MP SITE° INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS I. GENERAL with a minimum of 6"of backfill between tank bottom centerline and the pad. Upon AHJ approval, you may set and securely anchor the The PLASTEEL COMPOSITE'underground tank is a PLASTEEL' tank directly on the smooth, flat pad taking care U.L. Listed composite tank providing corrosion protection per to place a 12" wide x 1" thick piece of felt between the entire tank U.L. 1746 in double-wall and single-wall designs. bottom centerline and the pad to minimize damage during placement. PLASTEEL COMPOSITE'underground tanks must Consult factory for other anchoring techniques. be installed according to these installation instructions,the latest issue VI. TESTING of the N.ERA. 30 and the authority having jurisdiction(AHJ). The installer and/or owner must read and be familiar with the entire PLASTEEL*tanks are designed for atmospheric service.Test installation instructions prior to installing the PLASTEEL'tank. procedures shall be in accordance with these instructions,N.F.P.A.30, To activate the PLASTEEL COMPOSITE' Tank and the AHJ.Insert and tighten steel plugs in unused pipe connections. Warranty, a completed and signed Certificate of Installation for the Test pressure shall not exceed 5 psi.When pressure testing the piping, PLASTEEL COMPOSITEO Underground Tank must be the tank must be isolated and not subjected to the higher pressures. returned to the manufacturer. For additional installation references, consult the current editions of: DOUBLE-WALL:Test inner tank at a maximum of 5 psi.Do NOT — Petroleum Equipment Institute,RP-100 pressurize interstice (volume between tanks) by itself. If outer tank — American Petroleum Institute,RP-1615. must be tested,use a tee fitting to pressurize inner tank and interstice If tank will be stored above ground more than 30 days,consult the simultaneously. After test, release simultaneously. Never allow manufacturer for procedures. interstice pressure to exceed primary (inner) tank pressure. For Products stored in the PLASTEEL'tank must not exceed additional instructions,consult factory. 150'(66o Q.The PLASTEEL'tank shall be maintained per API CAUTION: Damage to tank may occur if pressure in primary RP 1621,Appendix D. tank exceeds 5 psig or pressure in interstice exceeds pressure in primary tank. II. VISUAL INSPECTION The tank may be delivered with an interstitial vacuum established Prior to setting tank in hole, inspect exterior for damage. If tank at the factory. The delivery document will state the vacuum gauge exterior is damaged,call factory regarding correct repair procedures. reading required for acceptance at the delivery location. Record the Exterior damage is indicated when the blue color of the FRP laminate vacuum gauge reading on the delivery document when the tank is has shown a white fractured pattern. delivered.If the vacuum gauge has decreased from the vacuum gauge reading listed for acceptance on the delivery document,call the factory III. HANDLING for further instructions. If an interstitial vacuum is to be established at Good construction engineering practice,common sense and safety the installation, follow the instructions in Appendix B, Interstitial must prevail during this phase. PLASTEEL'tanks are not to be Vacuum Test. DO NOT apply a vacuum to the primary tank, DAM- dropped or rolled off of the delivery vehicle onto the ground or into AGE MAY OCCUR. the hole.The lifting hook or hooks provided must be used in combi- OPTION: See Appendix B for a final installation tightness test nation with the proper capacity unloading equipment. It is the respon- that complies with E.P.A. leak tightness test protocol. sibility of the owner to provide the qualified personnel and safe,prop- er unloading equipment, with specific consideration given to tank VII. VENTING: weight and reach distance to set tank in excavation.The preferred lift- DOUBLE-WALL TANK ing cable included angle is 60°and must never exceed 120 A spread- er bar may be used to achieve this angle. The primary tank must be vented to atmospheric pressure except for use with a vapor recovery system,provided the pressure or vacuum IV. EXCAVATION DEPTH, does not exceed 1 psi (6.9 kpa). Compliance is required for under- BEDDING AND BACKFILL ground tank venting in N.F.P.A. 30. The interstitial space does not Follow all applicable local regulations and codes.When excavating, require venting.It is recommended that the interstice be sealed air tight. allow a minimum clearance of 6" for backfill around the tank. For CAUTION: DO NOT MANIFOLD VENT FROM PRIMARY minimum burial cover,consult N.F.P.A.30.If burial cover over top of TANK TO VENT FROM INTERSTICE. tank exceeds five(5)feet,consult factory.Backfill materials should be clean, debris free, sand or pea gravel. Hydrocarbon exposed sand or VIII. PLASTEEL® SEALING pea gravel may be're-used if approved by the AHJ. Native sand may PROCEDURES be used if approved by the tank manufacturer and the AHJ. Allow a minimum of 12"of backfill between traffic slab and all appurtenances These procedures must be performed prior to completion of back- that are attached to the tank. Damage to tank may occur if surface fill and AFTER TESTING. To ensure complete corrosion traffic loads are transmitted directly to tank. protection,the following instructions must be followed: V. ANCHORING SYSTEMS a. General instructions for working with fiberglass resin By carefully performing the following steps, your CAUTION: The decision to use an anchoring system is the PLASTEEL' tank will be fully protected from corrosion. responsibility of the owner. Damage to the tank may The kit includes materials for covering and protecting the unused tank occur if the tank is subjected to movement. connections, tank handling hooks, and each of the pipe Consult the factory for number, size and type of hold-down connections on top of the tank. The PLASTEEL®kit contains assemblies required when using a concrete pad under the tank. You hazardous materials. Read the enclosed material safety data sheets may set and securely anchor the PLASTEEL' tank on the pad before proceeding to work with PLASTEEL® kit materials.