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SECTION A - All Single and Double <br /> Al. HANDLING/PREPARATION FOR ROTATED TANKS <br /> These procedures apply to tanks,including Oil/Water • Lift with slings(minimum 4"wide nylon or polyester) <br /> Separators. • Use minimum of 2 slings. <br /> • The customer is responsible for rigging,unloading and • Use spreader bar to separate slings per this table. Use <br /> securing the tank. wider sling spacing as needed to balance the tank. <br /> • All Single-Wall(SWT),Double-Wall(DWT)and Triple- 60-90° sling, <br /> ANKTOTAL MINIMUM SPREADER ,chain, <br /> Wall (TWT) tanks must be mechanically unloaded. sling or <br /> They may not be self-unloaded bythe driver. CAPACITY BAR WIDTH cable <br /> • For temporary storage of tanks atjob site: SWT DWT TWT Min.sling <br /> a Read Placement Instructions In the shipping packet) Thru 30K 8' g' g length <br /> C PP 9 P ) IT dia-22' <br /> prior to unloading tanks. 10'dia-2e' <br /> L3 Set on smooth ground(no protruding rocks,or hard 31 K to 40K 8' 8' 12' 12'dia-31' <br /> objects)or on the shipping pads. Over40K 8' 16' 22' <br /> ❑ Chock with sandbags provided. • Lift tank from trailer with slings and set tank on shipping <br /> ❑ If high winds are anticipated, tie the tanks down to pads or on a surface free of rocks orotherobjects which <br /> preventdamage. may damage tank or ribs. <br /> ❑ When the tank must be rolled for air/soap test, roll <br /> only on shipping pads or smooth surface free of • Rotate the tank to upright position. <br /> protruding rocks or hard objects. Ensure fittings and/ • Lift tank using ALL lift lugs provided on the tank. <br /> or collars do not come in contact with the ground NOTE: While not recommended, rotated tanks may <br /> (see"Testing"in Section A3 of Pub.No. INST.6001). be lifted and rotated from the trailer using all lift lugs. <br /> NOTE: In freezing conditions, protect collars from This should only be done by personnel experienced <br /> water accumulation. Freezing water may cause in this practice and all liability for damage is the <br /> freeze damage. responsibility of unloading personnelicompany. <br /> LIFTING TANKS Forfurther information contact CSI: 1-800-537-4730. <br /> DO A2. BED AND BACKFILL <br /> • Use ONLY lifting equipment to move tanks. <br /> ♦ Ensure that all lifting equipment used is rated to handle The use of approved backfill material is critical to long <br /> the load before lifting. term tank performance. Failure to use approved <br /> backfill may result in tank failure. <br /> • Lift tank using ALL lift lugs provided on the tank. DO <br /> FIGURE 1 ♦ Replace all excavated native soil with approved backfill <br /> of proper size and gradation. Use backfill which meets <br /> ASTM C-33 for quality and soundness. See approved <br /> materials,below. <br /> Angle <br /> 600.900 ♦ Require your backfill supplier to certify that the backfill <br /> 17meets this specification. <br /> ♦ Keep backfill dry and free of ice in freezing conditions. <br /> ♦ Use only approved backfills. <br /> DO NOT FIGURE 2 <br /> • Drop tank as this could damage the tank. <br /> • Use chains or cables around tanks, as this could _ <br /> damage tank. 1! <br /> • Allow fittings, collars, manways, reservoirs, or any f <br /> accessory to contact ground during rotation. <br /> • Allow metal lift hardware to contact the tank. 814 <br /> ' 114 <br /> DO NOT stand on or under tank while tank is being <br /> lifted. This could result in personal injury or death. <br /> 4 <br />