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Before you begin: • Read, understand and follow these instructions. • Barricade the tank area until job is completed. • Complete the installation checklist (Pub No. 15 -PE -8894). A copy of the properly completed installation checklist must be retained by the tank owner and/or installation contractor to validate any future warranty claim. • Check with local authorities for final precision testing requirements, if any. • If you have questions on other installation details, such as specific procedures for adding tanks to an existing installation or alternate installation techniques, contact your local Fiberglas Tank Sales Representative. If he or she is not available call the Fiberglas Tank Installation Manager, Toledo, Ohio, 419-248-7371. • If you have other questions regarding tank modifications, such as adding fittings or manways, or a tank repair, contact a Field Service Supervisor at one of the following locations: Eastern Region Field Service Supervisor Mt. Union, PA 814-542-8520 Central & Western Region Field Service Supervisor Bakersfield, CA 800-366-2440 Ext. 138 Field Service Department Toledo, OH 419-248-7371 Al. Handling • The customer is responsible for rigging, unloading and securing the tank. • All Single -Wall and Double -Wall Tanks must be mechanically unloaded. They may not be self -unloaded by the driver. • For temporary storage of tanks at job site: ❑ Read Placement Instructions (in the shipping packet) prior to unloading tanks. ❑ Set on smooth ground (no protruding rocks, or hard objects). ❑ Single -Wall — chock with sandbags provided. ❑ Double -Wall — use the bumper pads and sandbags provided. ❑ If high winds are anticipated, tie the tanks down to prevent damage. Lifting Tanks DO • Use ONLY lifting equipment to move tanks. • Check capacity of lifting equipment before hoisting or moving tanks. • USE ALL LIFT LUGS PROVIDED to lift tank. • Guide the tanks with guide lines. Angle 60°-90° DO NOT • Roll or drop tank as this could damage the tank. • Use chains or cables around tanks, as this could damage tank. • Stand on tank while it's being lifted. This could result in personal injury. A2. Bed and Backfill • The use of approved backfill material is critical to long term tank performance. Failure to use approved backfill may result in tank failure. DO • Replace all excavated native soil with approved backfill of proper size and gradation. Use backfill which meets ASTM C-33, paragraph 7.1 for quality and soundness. See approved materials, below. • Require your backfill supplier to certify that the backfill meets this specification. • Keep backfill dry and free of ice in freezing conditions. DO NOT • Mix gravel with sand or native soil. • Backfill in layers with sand or native soil. • Use unapproved backfills. • Use of unapproved backfill materials as these could result in tank failure.