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1.2.11. If you have questions or encounter situations not covered in this Installation Manual, contact technical support at Xeres Minneapolis, 952-887-1890. 1.3. DEFINITIONS 1.3.1. For terms related to Xeres tanks, see FIGURE 1-1. FIGURE 1-1 2.1. GENERAL 2.1.1. Although Xeres tanks are rugged, the tank owner and/or tank owner's representative must take care so that the tank is not dropped or damaged during delivery, unloading and handling on the job site. 2.1.1.1. Before unloading the tank from the truck, tank owner and/or tank owner's representative must make sure that all tools or other items that may damage the tank during unloading are removed from the trailer bed. 2.1.1.2. When unloading the tank from the truck, tank owner and/or tank owner's representative must make sure that the tank is secured in such a way that it does not roll off the truck. WARNING Do not allow driver to release straps securing the tank to the truck until lifting equipment (such as a crane) is secured to the tank's lifting lug(s). Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. ®WARNING Always chock the tank. The tank is heavy and has a large surface area. The tank will roll on sloped surfaces and could be blown about by the wind. Movement of the tank could result in death or serious injury. 2.1.2. Before the tank is unloaded or relocated on the job site (and before preinstallation testing at job site), tank owner and/or tank owner's representative must complete the following steps: 2.1.2.1. Visually inspect the entire exterior surface of the tank to make sure that no shipping or handling damage has occurred. Look particularly for holes, cracks or deep scrapes. 11 2.1.2.2. Sign the shipping papers accepting the tank as delivered. 2.1.2.3. Be sure that all equipment used to lift the tank is rated to handle the load. Refer to the Tank Handling Data section at the end of the Installation Manual to determine the weight of the tank and to select the proper lifting equipment. 2.1.2.4. Select a solid, level area to place the tank, and clear that area of all rocks, trash and debris. 2.1.3. When hoisting the tank, follow these instructions: (See FIGURE 2-1 and FIGURE 2-2.) 2.1.3.1. When the tank is not rotated (the tank is uptight), use all lifting lugs to unload and install the tank. (See FIGURE 2-2.) 2.1.3.2. Some tanks are rotated on the truck for shipping purposes. These tanks have extra lifting lug(s) to aid in the loading/unloading process. (See FIGURE 2-2.) 2.1.3.2.1. To unload these tanks, use the lifting lugs that are situated on top of the tank in its rotated position. To install the tank, carefully rotate the tank to its upright position and then use all lifting lugs situated on top of the tank in its upright position. (See FIGURE 2-2.) FIGURE 2-1 Top of tank in rotated position on truck Lifting lugs to be Lifting lugs to be used when tank is t used when tank is in upright position in rotated position Top of tank in upright position Lifting lugs to be used when tank is in upright position FIGURE 2-2 2.1.3.3. Do not wrap chain or cable around the tank. 2.1.3.4. Use guy ropes to guide the tank when needed. ;7