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<br /> It is important to follow the procedures and instructions in this Before beginning the tank installation,read through the entire
<br /> manual in order to safely and properly install a Xerxes installation manual. It is the installer's responsibility to comply
<br /> Underground Storage Tank.Failure to follow these instructions with all safety precautions,codes and regulations.No instructions
<br /> will void the tank warranty and may cause tank failure,serious or procedures presented in this manual should be interpreted as
<br /> personal injury,or property damage.The Xerxes warranty applies to put at risk any person's health or safety or to harm any
<br /> to a tank installed according to these instructions.Since Xeres property or the environment.Keep the Installation Manual
<br /> does not control the parameters of any installation,our sole available at the installation to refer back to safety procedures as
<br /> responsibility in any installation is that presented in our warranty. needed.The following definitions will serve as a guide when
<br /> Use the Tank Installation Checklist for all Single Wall Tanks(SWT), reading the Installation Manual:
<br /> Double Wall Tanks(DWT),Oil Water Separator(OWS)and Multi J\ DANGER:
<br /> Compartment Tanks(MCT)found inserted in this manual,as the
<br /> installation proceeds.Retain a copy of the checklist,along with any indicates immediate hazards which,if not avoided,will cause
<br /> deviation—authorization letters,certification etc.in your files and any death,serious personal injury or significant property damage.
<br /> other project files.Consult your Xerxes representative or distributor WARNING:Zt
<br /> for a supply of additional checklist forms.
<br /> Comply with all applicable regulations and standards,such as: indicates hazards which,if not avoided,could cause death,
<br /> e national,state and local construction,health,safety and serious personal injury or significant property damage.
<br /> environmental codes :
<br /> • National Fire Protection Association standards(e.g.NFPA indicates hazards which,if not avoided,may cause personal
<br /> 30,30A&31) injury or property damage.
<br /> o industry standard practices(e.g.PEI/RP100,API RP 1615&
<br /> EPA"Doing It Right") Working in excavations is dangerous and is regulated by both
<br /> For additional information,contact your state,county and city federal and state safety codes.Careless activity or operation of
<br /> storage tank authorities,including health,fire or building depart- equipment can cause severe personal injury or death.
<br /> ments,and environmental agencies.All work must be performed
<br /> according to standard industry practices and OSHA regulations. °° °` • 'lime 11201°
<br /> A Xerxes requirement will never take precedence over a Although the corrosion-resistant Xeres tanks are rugged,care
<br /> requirement imposed by any federal,state or local code or must be taken that they are not dropped or damaged during
<br /> regulation. In all cases,any such requirement takes precedence delivery,unloading and handling on the job site.
<br /> over any provision of the Xerxes manual. WARNING:
<br /> Xeres must authorize any variation to,or deviation from,these
<br /> instructions.This authorization must be made in writing,prior to The tanks are heavy and have a large surface area.The tanks
<br /> the tank installation. will roll on sloped surfaces and can be blown about by the
<br /> DEFINITIONS:Throughout this text,these definitions will apply: wind.Uncontrolled movement of the tanks can cause death,
<br /> ® Service fitting:a fitting,either on a manway or on the tank serious personal injury and property damage.
<br /> shell,which opens into the primary containment vessel, Before the tanks are unloaded or relocated on the job site:
<br /> where the tank's contents are normally stored; ® be sure that all equipment used to lift the tanks is rated to
<br /> ® Monitor fitting:a fitting, located on the tank shell,which handle the load(Refer to the installation supplement'Tank
<br /> opens into the secondary containment vessel,which is the Handling Data"for tank weight),
<br /> normal monitoring location on the tank. ° prepare the unloading and/or storage site by removing all
<br /> For additional terminology,see Figure 0-1. rocks and debris,
<br /> ® arrange for sandbags or tires to be used as chocks.
<br /> Use the lifting lug(s)when hoisting the tank.Do not wrap chain or
<br /> LIFTING LUG SERVICE FITTING cable around the tank.Tanks larger than 12,000 gallons have
<br /> multiple lifting lugs. Use all of the lugs to move the tank.(See Fig.
<br /> MANNAY WITH FITTINGS MMITOR FITTING
<br /> 1-1).Use guy ropes to guide the tank when needed.Do not move
<br /> the tank by rolling.
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<br /> If you have any questions or encounter any situations not
<br /> covered in these installation instructions,contact the Xeres
<br /> Technical Service Department at 612-887-1890. FIG 1®1
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