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INTRODUCTION
<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 Underground installation manual. It is the installer's responsibility to comply with ,
<br /> Storage Tank Failure to follow these instructions will void the tank all safety precautions,codes and regulations. No instructions or
<br /> warranty and may cause tank failure,serious personal injury,or procedures presented in this manual should be interpreted as to
<br /> property damage.The Xerxes warranty applies to a tank installed put at risk any person's health or safety or to harm any property
<br /> according to these instructions.Since Xerxes does not control or the environment. Keep the Installation Manual available at the
<br /> the parameters of any installation,our sole responsibility in any installation to refer back to safety procedures as needed.The
<br /> installation is that presented in our warranty. following definitions will serve as a guide when reading the Instal-
<br /> Use the Tank Installation Checklist,found inserted in this manual, lation Manual:
<br /> as the installation proceeds. Retain a copy of the checklist,along DANGER:indicates immediate hazards which,if not avoided,will
<br /> with any deviation —authorization letters,certification etc. cause death,serious personal injury or significant property damage.
<br /> in your files and any other project files.Consult your Xerxes repre- WARNING:indicates hazards which,If not avoided,could cause
<br /> sentative or distributor for a supply of additional checklist forms. death,serious personal injury or significant property damage.
<br /> Comply with all applicable regulations and standards,such as: CAUTION:indicates hazards which,if not avoided,may cause
<br /> •national,state and local construction,health,safety and personal injury or property damage.
<br /> environmental codes Working in excavations is dangerous and is regulated by both
<br /> •National Fire Protection Association standards(e.g.NFPA 30, federal and state safety codes.Careless activity or operation of
<br /> 30A&31) . equipment can cause severe personal injury or death.
<br /> •industry standard practices(e.g.PEI/RP100,API RP1615&
<br /> EPA"Doing It Right") 1. PREPARATION
<br /> For additional information,contact your state,-county and city Although the corrosion-resistant Xerxes tanks are rugged,care
<br /> storage tank authorities,including health,fire or building depart-
<br /> ments,and environmental agencies.All work must be performed delivery,unloading and handling on the job site.
<br /> according to standard industry practices and OSHA regulations.
<br /> A Xerxes requirement will never take precedence over a require- WARNING:The tanks are heavy and have a large surface area.The
<br /> ment imposed by any federal,state or local code or regulation. In tanks will roll on sloped surfaces and can be blown about by the
<br /> all cases,any such requirement takes precedence over any provi- wind.Uncontrolled movement of the tanks can cause death,
<br /> sion of the Xerxes manual. serious personal injury and property damage.
<br /> Xerxes must authorize any variation to,or deviation from,these Before the tanks are unloaded or relocated on the job site:
<br /> Instructions.This authorization must be made in writing,prior to •be sure that all equipment used to lift the tanks is rated to
<br /> the tank installation. handle the load(Refer to the installation supplement'Tank
<br /> DEFINITIONS:Throughout this text,these definitions will apply: Handling Data'for tank weight),
<br /> •prepare the unloading and/or storage she by removing all
<br /> •Service fitting:a fitting,either on a manway or on the tank shell, rocks and debris,
<br /> which opens into the primary containment vessel,where the •arrange for sandbags or tires to be used as chocks.
<br /> tank's contents are normally stored; Use the lifting lug(s)when hoisting the tank.Do not wrap chain .
<br /> •Monitor fitting:a fitting,located on the tank shell,which opens or cable around the tank.Tanks larger than 12,000 gallons have
<br /> into the secondary containment vessel,which is the normal multiple lifting lugs. Use all of the lugs to move the tank.(See Fig.
<br /> monitoring location on the tank. 1-1).Use guy ropes to guide the tank when needed.Do not move
<br /> For additional terminology,see Figure 01. the tank by rolling.
<br /> LIFTING LW SERVICE FITTING
<br /> MRIVAY VITM FITTI WS MONITOR FITTING
<br /> 36°
<br /> MIN.
<br /> RIE
<br /> FIGURE 01
<br /> If you have any questions or encounter any situations not covered
<br /> in these installation instructions,contact the Xerxes Technical
<br /> Service Department at 612-8871890.
<br /> FIGURE I1
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