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Guide Specificatioll Double-Wall FRP Alks for Fuel Storage
<br /> D Gauge Plates—Gauge plates shall be installed under Sizes Standard Other Sizes
<br /> each service fitting and manway opening. Outlet 4"
<br /> E Heating Coils Vent 4"
<br /> 1 Optional heating coils shall be installed in a Extra 4"
<br /> separate 22"manway and shall be the standard I
<br /> item supplied by tank manufacturer. 4.Strength—NPT fittings shall withstand a iimum
<br /> 2 Location is shown in Dimensional Data on pages 7-9. of 150 foot-pounds of torque and 1,000 foot-
<br /> pounds of bending, both with a 2:1 safety fac,,or
<br /> F Optional Ladders—Ladders shall be the stanqard H. Monitor fittings—Each monitor fitting shall c sist of
<br /> ladder as supplied by tank manufacturer a 4" NPT fitting on the secondary tank.
<br /> (aluminum, carbon steel or fiberglass).
<br /> G NPT Threaded Fittings Part III: Execution
<br /> I All threaded fittings shall be a material of construc- 3.01 Installation
<br /> tion consistent with the requirements of the U.L. Contractor shall be trained by the tank manufacturer,
<br /> label. the state or other approved agency.
<br /> 2 All standard threaded fittings shall be half 3.02 Testing
<br /> couplings and shall be 4"in diameter. Reducers are
<br /> to be used for smaller sizes where shown and provid- Tanks shall be installed and tested according to current
<br /> ed by contractor. double wall installation instructions provided with the
<br /> 3 Sizes Standard Other Sizes tank. (Refer to current publication and include as part of
<br /> specification.)
<br /> Fill 4" Part IV: Warranty
<br /> Gauge 4" 4.01 Warranty shall be manufacturer's current
<br /> Inlet 4" standard warranty. (See below).
<br /> Limited Warranty
<br /> Petroleum or Alcohol Fuels Storage for Double Wall Underground Petroleum Storage Tanks
<br /> with Resin Specified for Expanded Fuels
<br /> Xerxes Corporation ("Xerxes")warrants to("Owner") that our underground storage tanks. if used in accordance with Xerxes'published specifications
<br /> and operating guidelines, and if installed in the United States according to Xerxes' published installation instructions and all applicable laws and regula-
<br /> cons 1) Will not fail for a period of thirty(30)years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to natural external corrosion.
<br /> 2) Will not fail for a period of thirty(30)years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to internal corrosion, provided the tank is used solely. with
<br /> or without tank water bottoms, to store the following producm
<br /> a Gasoline, jet fuel, aviation gasolines, motor oils, motor vehicle waste oils, kerosene, diesel fuels. or fuel oils at temperatures not to excpei�
<br /> 1501F
<br /> b Alcohol.alcohol-gasoline blend,and oxygenated motor fuels stored at ambient temperature.
<br /> I Ethanol and Ethanol Blends
<br /> 100%EthylAJcohol
<br /> Gasohol 190%gasoline and 10%ethyl alcohol).
<br /> 2 Methanol and Methanol Blends
<br /> . 100%Methyl Alcohol
<br /> - M85 185%Methanol and 15%gasoline)
<br /> Oxinol-50'waiver(90 5%gasoline and 9.5%Oxinol-50'comprised of a 4 75%methanol and 4 75%GTIBA mixture)
<br /> - Dupont EPA waiver(gasoline with 5%methanol and a minimum of 2.5%cosolvent-the blend may contain a maximum concenve.
<br /> tion of up to 3.7%weight percent oxygen in the final fuel).
<br /> 3. Other Oxygenated Fuels
<br /> Gasoline with up to 20%, by volume, of methyl tertiary butyl ether(MTBE), ethyl tertiary butyl ether(ETBE), di-isopropyl ether (DIPE).
<br /> tertiary amyl methyl ether(TAME),or tertiary amyl ethyl ether(TAEE).
<br /> 3) Will not fail for a period of thirty(30)years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to structural failure, (defined as spontaneous breaking or
<br /> collapse caused by material defects in materials or workmanship).Any post installation repairs or tank alterations must be performed by Xerxes or
<br /> its authorized contractor
<br /> 4) \Aljli meet Xerxes'published specifications and will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 11 i year follow-
<br /> ing date of original delivery by Xerxes.
<br /> if any tank is to be removed from an installation, moved to Owner's new location and is intended for active service at the new location, the tank
<br /> must oe recertified by Xerxes in order to maintain the warranty as originally extended.The foregoing warranty does not extend to tanks damaged due to
<br /> acts of God or tank failures caused, in whole or in part, by misuse, improper installation, storage, servicing, maintenance, or operation in excess of their
<br /> rated capacity or contrary to their recommended use,whether intentional or otherwise,pr any other cause or damage of any kind not the fault of Xerxes
<br /> Xerxes does not warrant any product,components or parts manufactured by others. . (a)repair of the defective tank, (b)delivery of A replacement
<br /> Owner's sale and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty is limited at Xerxes'option to.
<br /> tank to the point of original delivery, or (c) refund of the original purchase price A claimant must give Xerxes the opportunity to observe and inspeci the
<br /> tank prior to removal from the ground or the claim will be barred.AJI claims must be made in writing within one(1)year arter tank failure or Oe forever
<br /> oarred THE FOREGOING WARRANTY CONSTITUTES XERXES'EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND XERXES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION
<br /> EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. WITH RESPECT TO THE TANK OR ANY SERVICE, ADVICE, OR CONSULTATION, IF ANY, FURNISHED TO OWNER BY XERXES OR ITS
<br /> REPRESENTATIVES, WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE, THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THE
<br /> ABOVE WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR BREACH OF ANY OTHER
<br /> COVENANT DUTY, OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF XERXES XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO ANY PERSON OR ENTjTY FOR
<br /> BREACH OF ANY OTHER COVENANT, DUTY OR OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN IT IS EXPRESSUI
<br /> AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR TANK INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL
<br /> COSTS. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION, FIRES, EXPLOSIONS OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES ALLEGEDLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO A BREACH OF WAR.
<br /> RANTY. OR INCIDENTAL. CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION, WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAM OR DAMAGES BE BASED UPON
<br /> WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL XERXES' TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNDER
<br /> EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE TANK WHICH GAVE RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY. 19
<br /> TM Arco Chemical Co
<br /> Effective 1/15/98
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