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FIBERGLASS r UBLE-WALL SUMP INSTALLAT' V INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE D-4 Monitoring Fluid Fill Kit(Model - MFFK)Contents: • (1) 1'/2" PVC threaded fill fitting with 2 short hoses Proper Improper and barbed hose connectors. Backfill Installation Backfill Installation " (1)siphon gun. Sump $' Sump (1)8' long %" OD by Y," ID plastic tubing. • (1)4' long W OD by 1/4" ID plastic tubing. Bakifill • Backfill ` V FIGURE F-1 Sump Bottom o $ Sump Bottom . A1r Vold!ya R o a Right. ' ` " wrong • Position transition sump on tank fitting adapters, continue to backfill under the transition sump fiberglass bottom. • Complete manufacturers installation of tank fitting To siphon gun To monitoring fluid adapters. (connect 4'tube) (connect 8'tube) • Before standing in sump or seating lid, place approved backfill between the tank top and sump PVC Fill Fitting bottom. Ensure there will be no backrill voids under the sump. E. PRE-INSTALLATION TEST (OPTIONAL) • The annular space may be pressure tested if desired at a maximum of 3 psig during the installation. Perform the preparation in the following order: • Prior to pressurizing the sump, install a 15 psi air 1. Remove the permanent 1'/"reservoir plug from gauge with 1/4 or 1/2 Ib. increments. sump reservoir and set aside for later use. • After pressurizing, apply a soap and water solution to 2. Install and hand tighten the 1'/" PVC fill fitting into the entire surface area on the inside and outside of the sump reservoir coupling. No thread dope or the tank sump. Teflon tape is required (see Figure F-1). • Carefully inspect for leaks as indicated by continuous 3. Connect the 8' plastic tubing to the monitoring formation of bubbles. fluid tubing barb and place the opposite end of the • Maintain test pressure and continue inspection for 30 tubing in a bucket of monitoring fluid. Temporarily minutes. attach the tubing to the bucket to keep the end positioned at the bottom of the bucket. • Monitoring the annular space with continuous 4. Connect the 4' plastic tubing to the siphon tubing positive air pressure is not permitted. barb and connect the opposite end to the siphon connection on the siphon gun. F. ANNULAR SPACE MONITORING 5. Connect the siphon gun to an air compressor. HYDROSTATIC MONITORING Regulate the supplied air pressure to not exceed 100 psi. Typical air consumption is 13.7 scfm at Monitoring solution with biodegradable green tint 100 psi. • Brine (non-toxic)-30% calcium chloride in water Fill the sump in the following order: • Propylene Glycol Solution in water(60%). 1. Prepare the required gallons of monitoring fluid for each tank sump. Always wear safety glasses and protective clothing when Gallons of Monitoring Fluid Required Tank Sump handling brine or propylene glycol solution. Total Height 42" 48" Round or Polygon Round or Polygon 4' 6 8 5' 7 9 ' 8 10 7' 9 12 7