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Installation InstructioWTurbine Enclosure (AWodels) G1. General Ste'#1—Sand and Clean Mating Surfaces Wipe the mating surfaces clean. The turbine enclosure provides housing for a submersible pump and also Using the supplied sandpaper,sand the bottom 3"of the turbine rovides a termination point for double-wall piping systems.The secon- enclosure interior surface.Then sand the outside surface of the adhesive ary containment collar provides containment of spilled liquids and a channel on the secondary containment collar.All surfaces must be location for the leak monitoring sensor. sanded until they appear"white"in color. When there is concern regarding the ingress of water,the turbine Step#2—Position Turbine Enclosure on Collar enclosure may be cemented(using the optional adhesive kit)at the job- When positioned on the collar,the turbine enclosure fit will be snug.Use site,to the secondary containment collar,which is factory installed to the rubber mal let,if necessary,to seat the turbine enclosure on the collar. tank polyethylene and lid is all then ping aced over connections,the Before mixing or applying the adhesive,confirm that the surfaces inside polyethylene top and lsigne t prevent water run-off from entering the adhesive channel are dr and clean. polyethylene top is designed to prevent water run-off from entering the Y turbine enclosure.However,if groundwater rises to the polyethylene top, Step B3—Mix and Apply the Adhesive water will infiltrate the turbine enclosure. Thoroughly mix the two-part adhesive in accordance with the detailed For high groundwater conditions at or above subgrade,a sealed turbine mixing instructions contained in the adhesive kit.See the Adhesive enclosure should be used to prevent water infiltration. Application Guidelines. WARNING:TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD,0/C Apply the adhesive with the supplied putty knife.Fill the adhesive channel TANKS RECOMMENDS AIR-DRIVEN TOOLS WHENEVER POSSI- from inside the turbine enclosure.Adhesive can be applied either before BLE.DO NOT USE ELECTRIC POWER TOOLS WHERE FLAM- or after backfilling around the turbine enclosure. MABLE VAPORS OR LIQUIDS EXIST.ALSO,WHEN ELECTRIC WARNING:ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES AND GLOVES HAND TOOLS ARE USED,BE AWARE OF POTENTIAL SHOCK WHEN MIXING AND APPLYING ADHESIVE.THE ADHESIVE HAZARDS;WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EYE MATERIALS ARE FLAMMABLE.KEEP THE ADHESIVE MATERIALS PROTECTION. AWAY FROM SPARKS AND IGNITION SOURCES. O Sand these G2. Handling surfaces first, HDPE placeturbine Wear gloves to manually lift the turbine enclosure.Do not roll or drop.Set Top enclosure onto on smooth ground.If high winds are anticipated,the contractor is respon- Turbine collar,then sible for tying down to prevent damage from being moved by high winds. Enclosure applyadhesive into the adhesive Adhesive I channel. G3. Inspection Adhesives Turbine Before installation,visually inspect the turbine enclosure for potential Channel I Enclosure shipping damage.If damage is found,contact the O/C TAN KS Field Service office nearest you.Phone numbers are listed in section Al 9. Collar Collar �G4. Tank Burial Depth Step 84—Curing Before installing the turbine enclosure,measure the length to be sure it is Allow the adhesive to cure 24 hours minimum.The mating parts must not long enough for the intended burial depth.Turbine enclosures are be moved before the adhesive is fully cured. available in lengths of one foot increments to accommodate deeper burial For outside ambient temperatures below 60°F,supplemental heat is depths. required to initiate the adhesive curing process(see Adhesive Applica- If the turbine enclosure is too long,it can be trimmed to length before or tion Guidelines). after it is installed on the collar.If cut to length at the jobsite,cut the upper portion of the turbine enclosure.To assist in field cutting,cut lines are marked in 3"increments at enclosure top.if the bottom portion of the Adhesive Application Guidelines turbine enclosure is trimmed,it must be evenly cut within t l/4".Acarbide Since the adhesives system tem erature sensitive,use the follow- tippedbladeormasonrysawisrecommendedforcutting.To adjust the Y P Sealed Turbine Enclosure for the final burial depth,see section G11. Ing guidelines to mix and apply the adhesive based an the outside ambient temperature. When required for the FRP coupling,the recommended method for supplemental heat is a hand-held heat gun(maximum output temperature G5. Mounting Turbine Enclosure to 200°F) Collar When required for the turbine enclosure adhesive,the recommended method for supplemental heat is to transfer warm air to the turbine Prior to mounting the turbine enclosure to the collar,if necessary,rotate enclosure,while keeping ignition sources away.Typical heat sources the manway cover to align the tank fittings and submersible pump with include a salamander heater,radiant heater,etc.A heat gun(maximum the intended piping layout.Whenever the manway cover is removed, output temperature 200°F)can be used as supplemental heat,for the inspect the manway gasket for damage,and replace if necessary. turbine enclosure adhesive,it the outside temperature is at least 45°F. The turbine enclosure may be cemented in place using the optional WARNING:THE ADHESIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS ARE FLAM- adhesive kit(kit-AD)supplied by O/C TANKS to prevent the ingress of MABLE.TO PREVENT FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD,IFA HEAT water.The joint is not designed to store product. GUN(OR OTHER IGNITION SOURCE)IS USED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL HEAT,FIRST EVACUATE FLAMMABLE VAPORS WHICH MAY ACCUMULATE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TURBINE ENCLOSURE. COLD AND COOL WEATHER(temperature less than 60°F) Toadjustforthe (Recommended methods include allowing the temperature of the burial depth,trim f adhesive to increase gradually In a warm room until the 65°•75° the top of thetur-2 I temperature is reached.) bine enclosure. —!I —Turbine Enclosure A.Before mixing,preheat the adhesive to 65-75°F temperature. B.Before applying the adhesive.add supplemental heat inside the assembled turbine enclosure to raise the temperature of the collar and ---------- enclosure to 60°F minimum,150°F maximum. • - C.Alter applying the adhesive,continue to apply supplemental heat to the I adhesive until it hardens 30 minutes minimum. 11 Sand and clean all ( ) joint areas prior to WARM WEATHER(temperature between 6l°F and 85°F) applying adhesive. A.Supplemental heat is not required.The an will harden in about 30 minutes. —Collar HOT WEATHER(temperature above 85-F) -ter A.Apply the adhesive more rapidly;it will harden in about 15 minutes. B.As an alternate,cool the adhesive to 60 OF to slow down the chemical reaction and increase the allowable application time. 14