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INTRODUCTION days after date of installation or 90 days after the shipment date to jobsite,whichever comes first. Proper installation is essential to the expected product life and performance of Modern's "GS 1746" Underground Storage "Safety Always"-Safety is of utmost importance.Always follow Tank. This tank must be installed in accordance with these OSHA guidelines for tank excavations. installation instructions, the latest issue of N.F.P.A. 30 and 31 pamphlet, the PEURP-100 and local authorities having TANK HANDLING, UNLOADING, jurisdiction over underground tank installations and codes. LIFTING AND LOWERING Underground tank burial is a specialized skill, which requires The customer is responsible for properly unloading tank. practical experience combined with careful adherence to Tanks may not be unloaded by the driver delivering the tank. recognized good practices and procedures. If you do not have proper experience in tank installations,contact a contractor who Extreme caution shall be used when handling the tank. Do not does. drop or roll the tank. The presence of a Modern Welding Company representative at Equipment to lift and lower the tank shall be of sufficient installation sites does not in any way relieve the installing capacity to do so without dragging or dropping the tank. contractor of the responsibility to follow the published The tank shall be lifted and lowered using the lifting lugs or installation instructions. lifting device provided. Cables or chains used shall be of For the Modern "GS1746" Underground Storage Tank adequate length to provide the proper angle of rigging to warranty to be initiated, the Installation Checklist must be prevent undo stress on tank at lifting lugs. Maximum angle of properly filled out by the installation contractor and tank owner. the sling shall be 60 degrees. No circumstances warrant the use The checklist must be returned to the Modern Welding of chains or slings placed around the tank shell. This will Company subsidiary from which the tank was fabricated. A damage tank's exterior coating. copy of the Installation Checklist must be kept by the tank owner and installing contractor to validate any future warranty INSPECTION claim. The Installation Checklist must be returned within 30 Visually inspect the tank exterior for damage at time of delivery. Any extreme gouging or abrasion should be carefully reviewed, noted and appropriate corrective action taken. Note on the delivery "Bill of Lading" any damage so the Modern Welding Company driver representative, can confirm damaged area. Contact the "Modern" subsidiary from which the tank was purchased for notification of damage and proper repair procedure. c TANK STORAGE If tank is stored on site prior to installation,a secure area shall Not more than 60° be chosen. Special attention shall be considered in selecting the storage location to assure the absence of rocks and foreign objects that might cause damage to the tank's exterior.