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* G-1 Iionarc c li Tn116 Installation Instructions Modern Glasteel Underground Storage Tanks 1. Tanks installed in areas that will be subjected to vehicular traffic shall be protected to either 18" of com- pacted soil plus 6" of reinforced con- crete, or 8" of asphalt paving extended at least one foot from the tank in all directions, or by a mini- mum of 3 feet of soil. 2. The excavation of underground tanks that will not be subjected to vehicular traffic shall be done to pro- vide a minimum cover of 2 feet of soil, or one foot of soil under a rein- forced concrete pad not less than 4" thick. 3. The foundation for the tanks should be suitably graded, level and have 6" of clean sand or 6" of pea gravel. the tanks shall be encom- passed by clean sand, pea gravel, or compacted soil free from stones and other foreign matter. 4. If testing of your GLASTEELII tank is required at the jobsite, the PRIMARY TANK shall be air tested at a pressure no greater than 5 PSIG. The SECONDARY TANK shall be vacuum tested. Special care must be taken not to over tight- en or cross -thread test plugs. J. The backfill material must be capable of being 95% compacted. (Cradles, saddles, or chocking blocks should not be used, as they may cause tank failure due to stress concentrations). Glasteel II Limited Warranty Modern Welding Co., Inc. 6. Remove all thread or flange pro- tectors from the unused openings. Then close off these openings with steel pipe plugs or gaskets using proper joining seal. Install lifting lug covers according to directions on the tank using cover supplied with tank. 7. In the event a tank may "float" or become buoyant due to flooding or a rise in the water table, anchor pre- cautions, such as holddown straps, should be considered. Check with local authorities concerning regula- tions in your area. Refer to NFPA #30, UFC Article 79, and PEI RP - 100 for further information. We warrant that our Glasteel tanks, if installed underground with proper backfill and otherwise installed in accor- dance with our installation instructions: A. Will meet our published specifications and will be free from defects, material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following date of original delivery by us; B. Will not fail for a period of thirty(30) years from the date of original purchase due to external corrosion, cracking break up or collapse resulting in tank failure; C. Will not fail for a period of thirty(30) years from the date of original purchase due to internal corrosion, providing the tank is used solely for gasoline, gasohol, jet fuel, diesel fuel or methanol at ambient underground temperatures ; or used for fuel oil at temperatures not to exceed 150° F. Our Liability under this warranty shall be limited to the original owner with the tank at the original tank installation location only and, at our option (1) repair of the defective tank; (2) delivery of a replacement tank to the point of original delivery; or (3) refund of the original purchase price, and we shall not be liable for the failure of pip- ing system connected with the tank, nor shall we be liable for any labor or installation cost, indirect or consequential damages in connection with such tanks. The foregoing constitutes our exclusive obligation and we make no express or implied warranties or any warranty or merchantablility or fitness for any particular purpose whatsoever, exept as stated above. Regional Shipments reduce shipping costs! Contact Modern Welding's plant nearest you for price and delivery Augusta, GA 30901 Houston, TX 77020 Orlando, FL 32806 Fresno, CA 93722 300 Prep Phillips Drive 715 Sakowitz Street 1801 Atlanta Avenue 4141 N. Brawley Avenue Phone: (706)722-3411 Phone: (713)675-4211 Phone: (407)843-1270 Phone: (209)275-9353 Fax: (706)724-8133 Fax: (713)673-4062 Fax: (407)423-8167 Fax: (209)275-4381 Newark, OH 43055 Burlington, IA 52601 Owensboro, KY 42303 72 Waldo Street 2818 Mt. Pleasant Road 1450 E. Parrish Avenue Phone: (614)344-9425 Phone: (319)754-6577 Phone: (502)663-5323 Fax: (614)344-6018 Fax: (319)754-6428 Fax: (502)683-5323