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Fiberglass Tank Intended Use B. Governing Standards: <br /> Fiberglass petroleum storage tanks are designed for the storage of 1. ASTM Specification D4021. Glass Fiber Reinforced Polyester <br /> gasoline, alcohol blended gasoline (with up to 100% methanol or Belowground Petroleum Storage Tanks. <br /> ethanol), jet fuel, av-gas, motor oil, kerosene, diesel fuel, oxygenated 2. UL 1316 Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., Glass Fiber Reinforced <br /> fuels (up to 20% MTBE), or potable water at ambient underground Plastic Belowground Storage Tanks for Petroleum Products. <br /> temperatures.Fuel oil may be stored at temperatures not to exceed 150°F. <br /> 3. National Fire Protection Assoc. (NEPA 30) Flammable and <br /> The storage of other liquids may result in tank failure. Before Combustible Liquids Cade and (NFPA 31) Standards for <br /> storing liquids other than those listed above, contact Tank Installation of Oil Burning Equipment. <br /> Technical Support. 4. General Services Administration, Public Building Service Guide <br /> Installation Overview Specification,PBS:1568. <br /> Fiberglass underground tanks must be installed in accordance with the 1.03 Submittals: <br /> installation instructions (Containment Solutions Pub. No. INST 6001). A. Shop Drawings:Contractors shall submitcopies of shop <br /> This document should be part of your tank specifications. Some key drawings for each tank. Drawings shall include all critical <br /> installation steps are highlighted below. See the published installation dimensions and show locations of all fittings and accessories, i.e., <br /> instructions for complete details. manways,ladders,hold-down straps,heating coils,etc.Materials of <br /> All tanks must be vented and are intended to be operated with fluid in the construction shall be in accordance with Section 1.02 of this <br /> tank no higher than the tank top. Fiberglass tanks are designed for specification. <br /> operation at atmospheric pressure only, except when using vapor B. Catalog Data: Contractor shall submit copies of <br /> recovery systems, provided the pressure or vacuum does not exceed 1 manufacturer's literature. <br /> psi maximum on the primary tank. Overpressurizing of the primary tank C. Certification Plate:UL labels shall be affixed to each tank. <br /> will result in tank failure. D. Installation Instructions: Contractors shall submit <br /> Failure to install the tank and its accessories in accordance with the copies of manufacturer's latest installation instructions. <br /> " v Containment Solutions'installation instructions will void the warranty. E. Calibration Charts: Contractors shall submit copies of <br /> " " manufacturer's latest calibration charts. <br /> Properly installed, fiberglass underground petroleum storage tanks can pari II Products <br /> LL a provide extended service in storing petroleum products without <br /> corrosion-caused leaks and without maintenance. 2.01 Fiberglass Belowground Storage Tanks <br /> A. Loading Conditions—Tank shall be designed to meetthe following <br /> S m Containment Solutions maintains a list of independent contractors who design criteria: <br /> have received educational materials from Containment Solutions covering <br /> the proper installation of underground fiberglass tanks. On request, we 1. External hydrostatic pressure: Buried in ground with 7' of over <br /> can provide names of educated contractors. burden over the top of the tank,the hole fully flooded and safety <br /> factor of 5:1 against general buckling. <br /> SHORT FORM SPECIFICATION: FIBERGLASS TANKS FOR FUEL 2. Surface loads: When installed according to manufacturer's <br /> STORAGE installation instructions, tanks will withstand surface H-20 axle <br /> Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative. loads(32,000 lbs./axle). <br /> The contractor shall provide UL labeled model fiberglass underground 3. Internal load: Primary and secondary tanks shall withstand 5 psi <br /> storage tanks in sizes and with fittings as shown on the drawings. The air pressure test with 5:1 safety factor. <br /> tanks shall be manufactured by Containment Solutions, Inc. 4. Tanks shall be designed to support accessory equipment such as <br /> Tanks shall be tested and installed with pea gravel or approved alternate heating coils, ladders, drop tubes, etc. when installed according to <br /> backfill material according to the current installation instructions manufacturer's recommendations and limitations. <br /> (Containment Solutions Pub.No. INST 6001) provided with the tank. 5. Tank laminate shall include silica treated with silane. <br /> LONG FORM:SECTION 13200 GUIDE SPECIFICATION B. Product Storage Requirements: <br /> Containment Solutions Fiberglass Reinforced Polyester Belowground 1. All primary tanks must be vented. Tanks are designed for <br /> Storage Tanks operation at atmospheric pressure only,except for use with vapor <br /> Auto-cad drawings are available through your local sales representative. recovery systems at a pressure or vacuum of approximately 1 psi. <br /> Part I General 2. Tanks shall be capable of storing liquids with specific gravity up to <br /> 1.1. <br /> 1.01 Related Work Specified In Other Sections 3. Maximum temperature:Tank shall be capable of storing gasoline, <br /> A. Cast-in-Place Concrete:Section 03300 alcohol blended gasoline(with up to 100% methanol or ethanol), <br /> B. Anchor Bolts:Section 05501 oxygenated fuels (up to 20% MTBE), av-gas, jet fuel, motor oil, <br /> C. Plastic Pipe:Section 15064 (new or used), kerosene, diesel fuel or potable water at ambient <br /> D. Liquid Level Gauges:Section 15174 underground temperatures not to exceed 150°F at the tank interior <br /> E. Other Related Work—such as Excavation and Boiler Equipment surface. <br /> 1.02 Duality Assurance 4. Tanks shall be chemically inert to petroleum products. <br /> A. Acceptable Manufacturers: Containment Solutions, Inc., Conroe, <br /> Texas. <br /> 32 <br />