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Assmann Corporation of America TANK INSTALLATION AND USE GUIDELINES FOR BULK STORAGE TANKS General Information for acceptance regardless of whether it is Assmann Assmann polyethylene storage tanks are manufactured to give Corporation's truck or a contract carrier.Look inside the tank you the toughest,most reliable and economical vessels for fittings or accessories that may have been shipped loose. offered for storing industrial strength chemicals such as sulfuric acid,sodium hydroxide,sodium hypochlorite and Failure to document damage or incompleteness of the many other corrosives. Our unique process utilizing uniform vessel becomes the responsibility of the purchaser. walls and air-cooling gives us an advantage over any other polyethylene tank manufactured today. However,these Contact Assmann Corporation for information on which party vessels are not immune to damage. Precautions must be taken is responsible for filing the claim for damaged equipment. while off loading,handling,installing,and using to protect your investment. Off Loading Polyethylene Tanks These handling and installation instructions are only Assmann rotationally molded tanks are by far the toughest recommendations and do not relieve the purchaser of the polyethylene tanks offered to the industrial market. However, responsibility to inspect the tank upon delivery and to the fittings and tanks are susceptible to damage if improperly properly handle and install the vessel. Any damage that is the handled. DO NOT ALLOW THE TANK TO ROLL OVER result of improper handling or installation will be the sole INSTALLED FITTINGS. Whenever possible,use a crane responsibility of the purchaser. Failure to comply with or other suitable lifting devices to remove the tanks from handling and installation instructions will void all warranties, the truck. Because the stability of the tanks can be affected expressed or implied. Misuse or undocumented applications by wind,the party responsible for off loading the tank shall are the burden of the purchaser. secure the tank to keep total control of the vessel while handling. See figure#I and#2 for suggestions on how to Preparing The Tank Site handle the tanks when off loaded. Complete bottom support of all polyethylene tanks must Figure#1 always be maintained. Using an overhead Assmann Corporation recommends that all tanks be placed on lifting device,make a a concrete foundation capable of supporting the weight of the choker collar and grasp tank with accessories and its intended service(chemical). top one-third of the tank Vertical tanks over 6500 gallon capacity require a reinforced while gently raising. concrete foundation. Tanks from 6500 gallon and below that Lower onto permanent cannot be placed on a concrete foundation must be placed on site.Use caution to an area that is compacted,level,smooth,and free of any prevent the tank from foreign objects that may damage the vessel. slipping on the foundation. Assmann Corporation also recommends that at least six(6) layers of roof felt be placed between the tank and its intended foundation. This will allow the tank to move without Figure#2 restriction. Assmann Corporation is not responsible for damage due to improper tank base preparation. Insert wooden n b x 4-in. beam Receiving Your Polyethylene Tanks through the tap of the manway,lift and deliver to permanent At the time of delivery the purchaser shall be responsible for site. Units over inspecting the tank and accessories for shipping damage 400 Ib. may require before off loading. If damage has occurred,it must be noted steel I-beam in place on the driver's shipping papers/bill of lading prior to signing of the wooden beam. 1