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•i �l • SPACER BARS (2 PROVIDED) U-BOLT ASSEMBLIES (8 REQUIRED) EQUIPMENT PLATFORM SIDE MEMBER EQUIPMENT PLATFORM FOOT (2 REQUIRED) TANK TIE-DOWN U-BOLT (WITH LOCK WASHERS LUG AND HEX NUTS) ® EQUIPMENT PLATFORM END Q MEMBER (2 REQUIRED) BOLT, LOCK WASHED AND HEX NUT (16 REQUIRE❑) Figure 5 9 load Capacity of 600 lbs Refer to the assembly drawing shown In Figure 5.9 for assistance in part identification and assembly information 5 9 2 Position the equipment platform structural components as shown in the assembly drawing on the ground Using the fasteners provided, assemble the equipment platform and tighten the fasteners on the ground When all fasteners have been properly installed, positron the equipment platform on the tank with appropriate lifting equipment (when properly installed the platform feet should be locked behind the tank tie-down lugs) Using appropriate safety equipment, position the spacer bars appropriately to connect the tank equipment requiring support to the spacer bars and tighten U-bolts to secure the spacer bars in place Other support pieces may be necessary to connect the tank equipment to the spacer bars and will have to be provided by the customer for the specific application SI1 recommends use of the cable style"wind/seismic tank restaint system"when using this style of equipment platform to support motor driven equipment The cable will go through the platform feet restraining all equipment to the floor 510 EQUIPMENT PLATFORMS (102"AND 120") 5 101 Equipment platforms are designed to provide structural support for tank fittings, piping, mixers, etc The platforms relocate the load caused by tank accessories to the tank wall for maximum tank support These equipment platforms have a rated load capacity of 600 lbs Refer to the assembly drawing shown in Figure 5 10 for assistance in part identification and assembly information 5102 Position the equipment platform structural components as shown in the assembly drawing on the ground Using the set screws provided,assemble the equipment platform and lightly lock the tubes in place When all fasteners have been properly Installed, position the equipment platform on the tank with appropriate lifting equipment and secure one mounting leg to one of the tank's lifting lug sets with 1 ea attachment tube, 4 ea 1"flat washers, and 2 ea 3116"x 2" plated cotter pins Loosen the set screws and slide the other mounting legs into position Secure each of the mounting legs with attachment tubes, washers, and cotter pins as stated previously Center the 27