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Specifications
<br /> Accessories Warranty D. Liquid Level Gauges:Section 15174
<br /> All double-wall tank accessories and monitoring equipment are warranted to be free from E. Other Related Work—such as Excavation and Boiler Equipment
<br /> material defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one(1)year following date of 1.02 Quality Assurance
<br /> original delivery by Containment Solutions. A. Acceptable Manufacturers:Containment Solutions,Inc.,Conroe,Texas.
<br /> Containment Solutions'liability under this warranty shall be limited,at our option,to(i)repair B. Governing Standards:
<br /> of the defective unit,(ii)delivery of a replacement unit to the point of original delivery,or(iii) 1. ASTM Specification D4021. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester Underground c o
<br /> refund of the original price.CSI shall not be liable for any labor or other installation costs and Petroleum Storage Tanks. a 0
<br /> shall not be liable for any special,indirect,consequential or other damages except as stated 2. UL 1316 Underwriters Laboratories,Inc.,Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic Underground 10 M
<br /> above in connection with such tanks,including,without limitation,costs,expenses or liabilities Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products. 0
<br /> associated with environmental contamination,fires,explosions or any other consequences 3. National Fire Protection Assoc.(NFPA 30)Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code a r
<br /> allegedly attributable to a breach of the warranty or damages under deceptive trade practices and(NFPA 31)Standards for Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. g
<br /> or similar consumer protection acts. THE FOREGOING CONSTITUTES OUR EXCLUSIVE 4. General Services Administration,Public Building Service Guide Specification,PBS 1568. o
<br /> OBLIGATION AND CSI MAKES NO EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES,OR ANY WARRANTY „
<br /> OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, 1.03 Submittals:
<br /> EXCEPT AS STATED ABOVE. A. Shop Drawings:Contractors shall submit copies of shop drawings for each
<br /> Failure to install the tank accessories or monitoring equipment in accordance with the tank.Drawings shall include all critical dimensions and show locations of all fittings and
<br /> Containment Solutions'installation instructions will void the warranty. accessories,i.e.,manways,ladders,hold-down straps,heating coils,etc.Materials of
<br /> construction shall be in accordance with Section 1.02 of this specification.
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<br /> Fiberglass Tanks Intended Use B. Catalog Data:Contractor shall submit copies of manufacturer's literature.
<br /> Fiberglass petroleum storage tanks are designed for the storage of gasoline,alcohol blended C. Certification Plate:UL labels shall be affixed to each tank.
<br /> gasoline(with up to 100%methanol or ethanol),jet fuel,av-gas,motor oil,kerosene,diesel D. Installation Instructions:Contractors shall submit copies of manufacturer's
<br /> fuel, oxygenated fuels (up to 20% MTBE), or potable water at ambient underground latest installation instructions.
<br /> temperatures.Fuel oil may be stored at temperatures not to exceed 150°F. E. Calibration Charts: Contractors shall submit copies of manufacturer's latest
<br /> The storage of other liquids may result in tank failure.Before storing liquids other than calibration charts.
<br /> those listed above,contact Tank Technical Support. Part 11 Products
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<br /> Installation Overview 2.01 Fiberglass Underground Storage Tanks
<br /> Fiberglass underground tanks must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions A. Loading Conditions—Tank shall be designed to meet the following design criteria:
<br /> (Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001).This document should be part of your tank 1. External hydrostatic pressure:Buried in ground with 7'of over burden over the top •
<br /> specifications.Some key installation steps are highlighted below.See the published installation of the tank,the hole fully flooded and safety factor of 5:1 against general buckling.
<br /> instructions for complete details. 2. Surface loads:When installed according to manufacturer's installation instructions,
<br /> Single-wall tanks must be mechanically unloaded from the delivery truck using a backhoe or tanks will withstand surface H-20 axle loads(32,000 lbs./axle).
<br /> crane(using all lift lugs provided to lift the tank). 3. Internal load:Primary and secondary tanks shall withstand 5 psi air pressure test
<br /> with 5:1 safety factor.
<br /> All tanks must be vented and are intended to be operated with fluid in the tank no higher than 4. Tanks shall be designed to support accessory equipment such as heating coils,
<br /> the tank top.Fiberglass tanks are designed for operation at atmospheric pressure only,except ladders,drop tubes,etc.when installed according to manufacturer's recommendations and
<br /> when using vapor recovery systems,provided the pressure or vacuum does not exceed 1 psi limitations.
<br /> maximum on the primary tank.Overpressurizing of the primary tank will result in tank failure. 5. Tank laminate shall include silica treated with silane.
<br /> For additional details,request Underground Tank Installations(Containment Solutions Pub. B. Product Storage Requirements:
<br /> No. INST 6001). Properly installed, fiberglass underground petroleum storage tanks can
<br /> provide extended service in storing petroleum products without corrosion-caused leaks and 1. All primary tanks must be vented.Tanks are designed for operation at atmospheric
<br /> without maintenance. pressure only,except for use with vapor recovery systems at a pressure or vacuum
<br /> of approximately 1 psi.
<br /> Containment Solutions maintains a listing of over 2,000 independent contractors who have 2. Tanks shall be capable of storing liquids with specific gravity up to 1.1.
<br /> received educational materials from Containment Solutions covering the proper installation of 3. Maximum temperature:Tank shall be capable of storing gasoline,alcohol blended
<br /> underground fiberglass tanks.On request,we can provide names of educated contractors gasoline (with up to 100% methanol or ethanol), oxygenated fuels (up to 20%
<br /> Fiberglass Tanks For Fuel Storage MTBE),av-gas,jet fuel,motor oil,(new or used),kerosene,diesel fuel or potable
<br /> water at ambient underground temperatures not to exceed 150°F at the tank interior
<br /> Specification: Short Form surface.
<br /> Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative. 4. Tanks shall be chemically inert to petroleum products.
<br /> The contractor shall provide UL labeled model fiberglass underground storage tanks in sizes
<br /> and with fittings as shown on the drawings.The tanks shall be manufactured by Containment C. Dimensional Requirements:
<br /> Solutions,Inc. (refer to Containment Solutions literature on gallonage):
<br /> 1. Nominal capacity of the tank shall be gallons.
<br /> Tanks shall be tested and installed with pea gravel or approved alternate backfill material 2. Nominal outside diameter of the tank shall be feet.
<br /> according to the current installation instructions(Containment Solutions Pub.No.INST 6001)
<br /> 3. Nominal overall length of the tank shall be_feet.
<br /> provided with the tank.
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<br /> Long Form: Section 13200 Guide Specification Containment D. Monitoring Capabilities:
<br /> 1. Tanks shall have a space between the primary and secondary shell walls to allow for
<br /> Solutions Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Underground Storage Tanks the free flow and containment of all leaked product from the primary tank.
<br /> Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative 2. The following continuous monitoring conditions shall be compatible with the cavity
<br /> Part I General between the inner and outer tanks:
<br /> 1.01 Related Work Specified In Other Sections Vented to atmosphere
<br /> A. Cast-in-Place Concrete:Section 03300 Vacuum—5 psi maximum
<br /> B. Anchor Bolts:Section 05501 Positive air pressure(5 psi maximum)
<br /> C. Plastic Pipe:Section 15064 External hydrostatic pressure—7'maximum groundwater head pressure over tank top
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