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6-150.07 UNDJND TANKS Page 5 of 13 A. MATERIALS: STI-P3 Steel storage tanks as supplied by the Owner are to be installed by Contractor in accordance with the plans and specifications and manufacturer's instructions. B. NEW TANK INSTALLATION, TANK RUUVAL, AND RM TRANSFER COORDINATION: The Contract shall coordinate and perform the work as follows: 1) 2,000 gallon diesel, 230 West Elm Street - New tank; no removal or fuel transfer; 2) 12,000 gallon unleaded, 230 West Elm Street - Install new tank; transfer fuel from existing 18,000 gallon tank; abandon 18,000 gallon tank; 3) 5,000 gallon diesel, 1331 South Ham Lane - Removal fuel (tank will be used such that remaining fuel is less than 500 gallons; remove tank; install new 5,000 gallon tank; 4) 2,000 gallon regular, 1331 South Ham Lane - New tank, no removal or fuel transfer; 5) 10,000 gallon unleaded, 1331 South Ham Lane - Removal fuel (tank will be used such that remaining fuel is less than 1,000 gallons; remove tank; install new 10,000 gallon tank; 6) 2,000 gallon waste oil, 1331 South Ham Lane - Install new tank; transfer waste oil from existing 500 gallon tank; abandon 500 gallon tank. 6-150.08 HANDLING OF TANKS A. LIFTING & MOVING: When lifting or moving tank, always use properly sized equipment and lift by lifting lug(s) . On large tanks, greater than 8' diameter, use a spreader bar to ensure a lift angle of at least 45 degrees at each lifting lug. B. HANLDING: The Contractor is responsible for off-loading the tanks from the delivery vehicle. A crane (or backhoe) of sufficient lifting capacity must be used. The weight of the 12,000 gallon double wall steel tank is approximately 23,400 lbs. 1. Never roll or use cables or chains around tank. Set on smooth ground, free of rocks and foreign objects. Exception: Tank can be rolled up to 90 degrees on a smooth clean surface when performing the "pre-installation" pressure test. C. CHOCKING: Tanks are to be chocked in accordance with manufacturer's reco7mnendation until ready for installation. If windy conditions exist or are expected, anchor tanks using minimum 1/2" nylon or hemp rope over each tank and secure to stakes of adequate size to prevent movement of the tanks. D. OPENINGS: All tanks are shipped with dust covers in each opening. Dust covers are to remain in each opening until ready for the pre-installation pressure test. Replace dust covers after this test has been completed. E. DAMAGE: If tank is damaged, do not attempt repairs. Owner's Representative is to be notified and will determine the course of action that will be followed.