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FIBERGLASS DOL E-WALL SUMP INSTALLATION STRUCTIONS <br /> 2. Press and hold the siphon gun trigger to begin Figure G-1 <br /> fluid filling. PEA GRAVEL CRUSHED STONE <br /> 3. As the fluid level drops in the bucket, add fluid as <br /> needed to keep fluid level above the hose end. <br /> 4. When the monitoring fluid reaches the fill line on 3/4" <br /> the reservoir, release the siphon gun trigger. 1s mm <br /> ( ) 2 mm) <br /> 5. When the vacuum is stopped,the fluid level in (12 <br /> the reservoir will drop as the sump walls stabilize. <br /> Manually top off reservoir with monitoring fluid to Maximum Size Maxmum sze <br /> the fill line as indicated on the reservoir. <br /> 6. Wait until the fluid level in the sump stops <br /> changing (24 hours is recommended)and then top <br /> off the reservoir. The desired final monitoring fluid 3a" <br /> level is 1'/s" in depth measured from the inside <br /> bottom of the reservoir. This level is also indicated <br /> on the reservoir label. <br /> 7. Remove the PVC fill fitting, insert the single point <br /> float sensor and re-install the 1'/," permanent <br /> reservoir plug. Be sure the reservoir plug has at Pea Gravel: Crushed Stone or Gravel: <br /> least a %"diameter hole in the top of the plug or Clean naturally-rounded Washed,with angular <br /> around the wire for venting of the reservoir. Do not aggregate with particle particle sizes no larger <br /> caulk or otherwise seal the vent space between sizes no larger than'/ than%"with no more <br /> the wire and the fitting hole. with no more than 5% than 5%passing a <br /> VACUUM MONITORED ANNULAR SPACE passing a#8 sieve. #8 sieve. <br /> Dry density must be a Dry density must be a <br /> • Vacuum monitoring may be used on the CSI double- minimum of 95 pounds minimum of 95 pounds <br /> wall sump utilizing the factory installed fitting. per cubic foot. per cubic foot. <br /> - Maximum continuous vacuum level shall not <br /> exceed 5 psig (10.2"Hg). Note: If material which meets these specifications <br /> Is not available, contact Tank Technical Support for <br /> G. BED & BACKFILL information on approved alternate materials and <br /> installation instructions. Using other backfill without <br /> The use of approved backfill material is critical Containment Solutions' prior written approval will <br /> to long term sump performance. Failure to use void the tank warranty and may result in tank failure. <br /> approved backfill may result in sump failure. ALTERNATE BACKFILL <br /> • Replace all excavated native soil with approved - If the tank is installed in pea gravel,crushed stone,or <br /> backfill of proper size and gradation. Use backfill other porous backfill,a continuous layer of geotextile <br /> which meets ASTM C-33 for quality and soundness. fabric must be installed at the tank top prior to backfilling <br /> • Require your backfill supplier to certify that the backfill sumps with sand. Refer to INST 6001 for specific <br /> meets this specification. requirements on geotextile fabric. <br /> • Keep backfill dry and free of ice in freezing conditions. • All sand must be compacted to a minimum 90% <br /> • Use only approved pea gravel or crushed stone standard proctor density. Sand should be compacted <br /> (see Figure G-1). in maximum 12 inch lifts. Compaction may be <br /> accomplished by the use of hand-held compaction <br /> equipment, such as mechanical plate vibrators <br /> operating at 2,000 to 3,000 vibrations per minute. <br /> Prior to placement of at least three feet of cover over the <br /> tank, no vehicular traffic or surface loads imposed by <br /> vehicle compaction equipment are allowed. <br /> 8 <br />