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Al.SECTION A - All Single and Double Wall Tanks <br /> HANDLING/PREPARATION FOR ROTATED TANKS <br /> These procedures apply to tanks, including Oil/Water ♦ Lift with slings (minimum 4" wide nylon or polyester) <br /> Separators. ♦ Use minimum of 2 slings. <br /> ♦ The customer is responsible for rigging,unloading and ♦ Use spreader bar to separate slings per this table. Use <br /> securing the tank. wider sling spacing as needed to balance the tank. <br /> ♦ All Single-Wall(SWT),Double-Wall(DWT)and Triple- so-so' sling, <br /> TANK TOTA MINIMUM SPREADER chain, <br /> Wall (TWT) tanks must be mechanically unloaded. sling or <br /> They may not be self-unloaded by the driver. CAPACITY BAR WIDTH cable <br /> ♦ For temporary storage of tanks at job site: SWT DWT TWT Min.sling <br /> ❑ Read Placement Instructions In the shipping Thru 30K 8' 8' 8' length <br /> (� PP� 9 8'dia-22' <br /> p cket) prior to unloading tanks. 31 K to 40K 8' 8' 12' 10'dia-28' <br /> ❑ S�t on smooth ground(no protruding rocks,or hard 12'dia-31' <br /> objects) or on the shipping pads. Over 40K i 8' 1 16' 22' <br /> ❑ Chock with sandbags provided. ♦ Lift tank from trailer with slings and set tank on shipping <br /> ❑ If high winds are anticipated, tie the tanks down to pads or on a surface free of rocks or other objects <br /> prevent damage. which may damage tank or ribs. <br /> ❑ When the tank must be rolled for air/soap test, roll <br /> only on shipping pads or smooth surface free of • Rotate the tank to upright position. <br /> protruding rocks or hard objects. Ensure fittings ♦ Lift tank using ALL lift lugs provided on the tank. <br /> and/or collars do not come in contact with the NOTE: While not recommended, rotated tanks may <br /> ground(see'Testing"in Section A3 of Pub.No.INST. be lifted and rotated from the trailer using all lift lugs. <br /> 60101). This should only be done by personnel experienced <br /> NOTE: In freezing conditions, protect collars from in this practice and all liability for damage is the <br /> water accumulation. Freezing water may cause freeze responsibility of unloading person ne Vcompany. <br /> damage. <br /> For further information contact CSI: 1-800-537-4730. <br /> LIFTING TANKS <br /> DO A2. BED AND BACKFILL <br /> ♦ Use ONLY lifting equipment to move tanks. The use of approved backfill material is critical to long <br /> ♦ Ensure that all lifting equipment used is rated to handle term tank performance. Failure to use approved backfill <br /> the load before lifting. may result in tank failure. <br /> ♦ Lift tank using ALL lift lugs provided on the tank. DO <br /> FIGURE 1 ♦ Replace all excavated native soil with approved backfill <br /> --- of proper size and gradation. Use backfill which meets <br /> ASTM C-33 for quality and soundness. See approved <br /> materials, below. <br /> Angle ♦ Require your backfill supplier to certify that the backfill <br /> 600-900 meets this specification. <br /> ♦ Keep backfill dry and free of ice in freezing conditions. <br /> ♦ Use only approved backfills. <br /> FIGURE 2 <br /> DO NOT <br /> ♦ Drop tank as this could damage the tank. <br /> ♦ Use chains or cables around tanks, as this could f/4 <br /> damage tank. <br /> ♦ Allow fittings, collars, manways, reservoirs, or any <br /> accessory to contact ground during rotation. 3/4 <br /> ♦ Allow metal lift hardware to contact the tank. 1t2 <br /> I- l 1/4 <br /> DO NOT stand on or under tank while tank is being <br /> lifted. Is could result In personal;injury or death. <br /> 4 <br />