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i Test Protocol i.1,. i'Exarnine thearea,under,an.daround;theLConVault(pavement, drip pan, soil) for signs of movement or settlement that could lead to system performance problems. 2. Examine the area under and around the ConVault for signs of spills and if any are found,document the location relative to the ConVault tank: S. Examine the exterior(sides and bottom) of the ConVault noting any cracks and/or damage to the concrete outer layer. 4. During the inspection of the ConVault exterior pay particular attention to any signs of fuel or oil leaks that may manifest as staining on the exterior of the concrete or dirt,dust or soil that may adhere to spilled fuel or oil.Document the location and nature of any signs of fuel or oil on the exterior(sides and bottom). 5. Fuel or oil spills on the side of a ConVault emanating from the top of the tank will be addressed in later sections of this -- – — --- document. 6. .If fuel or oil is found in specific areas of the side or bottom of the ConVault the owner/user should be notified immediately. I. Inquire as to the time frame the owner/user first noticed the spill. ii. Note whether any fuel or oil has accumulated on the surface under the ConVault which can be specifically related to the location of fuel or oil present on the exterior(side and bottom). If any fuel or oil is noted on the surface under the ConVault,the owner/user should be notified immediately and the owner/usershould take immediate steps to notify any appropriate governing authorities. If no evidence of leakage is noted on the exterior of the concrete containment layer then the inspection report indicate so. 7. Examine the top of the ConVault.Note: Examination of the top of the ConVault may involve persons walking on top of the tank and appropriate safety precautions should be implemented to insure the safety of the inspector from falls or injury related to tripping upon hardware.If appropriate a second person should be utilized to assist. 8. While inspecting thetop of the tankfirst locate and notethe location,configuration,condition and types of any plumbing, meters and dispensing equipment. I. Minor fuel spillage on top of the ConVault is not uncommon and may make it difficult to determine the actual source of leaks.Any leaks directly related to the plumbing,meters,dispensing equipment or other hardware used to load or dispense fuel should be noted.Rust or other deterioration should also be noted. ii. Closely inspect the interfaces between the steel connections protruding from concrete.Note any areas that should be resealed to prevent the introduction of rainwater into the system. a. Consult with the tank manufacturer or call 1-800-965-3227 for recommendations. iii. Note the condition of the concrete surface.The surface should be relatively clean and smooth without cracks, holes or other deteriorations.Afunctioning layer of sealant(waterproof) paint should be present across the entire surface of the concrete top. . a. Use only recommended products to re-coat the top of the ConVault after thoroughly cleaning with bio-degreaser and light pressure cleaning.