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XERXES INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING GUIDELINES
<br /> Read all instructions and operating guidelines before installation.
<br /> These instructions,which are based on successful experiences in a wide variety of situations,are issued as a guide for the
<br /> installation of Xerxes underground storage tanks.Compliance with the procedures and instructions contained in this Installa-
<br /> tion Manual are necessary for the proper installation of Xerxes tanks. Failure to comply will void the limited warranty for the
<br /> tank(s)and may cause tank failure.
<br /> To Installer.Before installation,read and understand the Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subsequently referred
<br /> to as Installation Manual).After installation,give the Installation Manual with the completed Tank Installation Checklist(back of
<br /> manual)to the tank owner.
<br /> To Owner.After installation,retain the Installation Manual for future reference to operating guidelines and checklist.
<br /> 1. INTRODUCTION CAUTION
<br /> 1.1. SAFETY A Caution without the safety alert symbol indicates a poten-
<br /> 1.1.1. Before beginning the tank installation, read through the tially hazardous situation,which,if not avoided,may result
<br /> entire Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subse- in property damage.
<br /> quently referred to as Installation Manual). It is the responsibil- 1.1,6. Keep this Installation Manual available at the installation
<br /> ity of the owner, installer and operator to understand and site to refer to safety procedures as needed.
<br /> follow all requirements contained in this Installation Manual.
<br /> 1.1.2.Work must be performed according to standard industry 0 WARNING
<br /> practices that may apply to all aspects of tank installations Follow OSHA regulations for tank excavations.Collapse of
<br /> and operations. excavation walls could result in death or serious injury.
<br /> 1.1.3.Comply with all applicable federal, state and local regu- 1.1.7.Working in and around excavations is dangerous.The
<br /> lations and standards,such as: Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)has
<br /> • federal,state and local construction,health,safety and specific requirements that must be followed.Prior to begin-
<br /> environmental codes ning work at the site,the installer must read and understand
<br /> OSHA's Standard, Part 1926,Subpart P(Excavations),650-
<br /> • National Fire Protection Association standards(for 652.A copy of this standard is available free of charge at
<br /> example, NFPA 30,30A and 31)
<br /> www.osha.gov.
<br /> • industry standard practices(for example, PEI RP100,
<br /> API RP1615) 1.1.8.Careless activity or reckless operation of equipment can
<br /> • EPA reference materials(for example,"Doing It Right"). cause death,serious injury or property damage.
<br /> NOTE-A U.S.federal law(the Resource Conservation and 1.1.9.Federal,state and local codes and regulations always
<br /> Recovery Act(RCRA),as amended(Pub.L.98-616))requires take precedence over a Xerxes requirement.
<br /> owners of certain underground storage tanks to notify des- 1.1.10.No instructions or procedures presented in this Installation
<br /> ignated state or local agencies by May 8,1986,of the exis- Manual should be interpreted so as to put at risk any person's
<br /> tence of their tanks.Notifications for tanks brought into use health or safety,or to harm any property or the environment.
<br /> after May 8,1986,must be made within 30 days.Consult
<br /> EPA's latest regulations to determine if you are affected by 1,2. GENERAL
<br /> this law. 1.2.1. It is important to follow the procedures and instructions
<br /> 1.1.4. For additional information,contact relevant state, in this manual in order to safely and properly install a Xerxes
<br /> underground storage tank and accessories. Failure to follow
<br /> county and city storage-tank authorities,including health,fire these instructions will void Xerxes'obligations under the lim-
<br /> or building departments,and environmental agencies. ited warranty,may result in tank failure or property damage,
<br /> 1.1.5.The following definitions will serve as a guide when and could cause serious personal injury or death.
<br /> reading the Installation Manual: 1,2,1,1.The presence of a Xerxes representative does not relieve
<br /> Q WARNING the installer of responsibility for proper installation of the tank.
<br /> Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not 122•The Xerxes limited warranty applies only to a tank in-
<br /> avoided,could result in death or serious injury. stalled according to these instructions.Since Xerxes does not
<br /> control the parameters of any installation,Xerxes'sole responsi-
<br /> 0 CAUTION bility in any installation is that presented in the limited warranty.
<br /> Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not 1.2.3. It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to al-
<br /> avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury. ways follow the operating guidelines set forth in Xerxes'appli-
<br /> cable limited warranty and SECTION 18 of this Installation
<br /> Manual. It is the responsibility of the owner to retain this Instal-
<br /> lation Manual for future reference to operating guidelines.
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