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PLASTEEL@ELUTRONO Double-wall INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Tank I. GENERAL may set and securely anchor the ELUTRON® tank on the pad The PLASTEEL° ELUTRON° underground tank is a with a minimum of 6"of backfill between tank bottom centerline and U.L. Listed Jacketed tank providing corrosion protection and 360° the pad. Upon AHJ approval, you may set and securely anchor theELUTRON®tank directly on the smooth, flat pad taking care to secondary containment per U.L. 1746 and 58. place a 12" wide x 1" thick piece of felt between the entire tank ELUTRON®underground tanks must be installed according to bottom centerline and the pad to minimize damage during placement. these installation instructions, the latest issue of the Flammable and Consult factory for other anchoring techniques. Combustible Liquids Code,N.F.P.A.30 for underground tanks and the Authority Having Jurisdiction(AHJ). VI. TESTING The installer and/or owner must read and be familiar with the entire PRE-INSTALLATION: Aboveground, prior to replacement of installation instructions and Appendix A prior to installing the tank in excavation, precisely follow one of the three testing options ELUTRON® tank. To activate the PLASTEEL® cited in Appendix A attached.Do not deviate from theseprocedures.If ELUTRON®Tank Warranty, a completed and signed Certificate the ELUTRON® tank is delivered with a vacuum on the of Installation for the PLASTEEL® ELUTROW interstice,refer to Option#2 of Appendix A. Underground Tank must be returned to the manufacturer. For additional installation references,consult the current editions of: CAUTION: IF OPTION #3 IS USED, DO NOT APPLY ANY — Petroleum Equipment Institute,RP-100 PRESSURE TO THE INTERSTICE BEFORE THOR- - American Petroleum Institute,RP-1615. OUGHLY UNDERSTANDING AND FAITHFULLY If tank will be stored above ground more than 30 days,consult the FOLLOWING THE PROCEDURES CITED IN manufacturer for procedures. OPTION#3 OF APPENDIX A. DAMAGE TO TANK MAY OCCUR IF YOU DEVIATE FROM THE PRO- Products stored in the ELUTRON®tank must not exceed 150° CEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS. (66° Q. The ELUTRON®tank shall be maintained per API RP 1621,Appendix D. POST-INSTALLATION:Complete the backfill procedures to the top of the tank. Complete all piping and connections ensuring that II. VISUAL INSPECTION unused openings are secured tight with threaded steel plugs.Apply a 5 Prior to setting tank in hole, inspect exterior for damage. If tank PSIG pressure test in the primary tank and check for tightness of pip- exterior is damaged, call factory regarding correct repair procedures. ing connections and tank manhole covers. Gauge should be checked Exterior damage is indicated when the blue color of the FRP prior to testing for accuracy and have a maximum limit of 15 PSIG. laminate has shown a white fractured pattern. CAUTION: THE PRIMARY TANK TEST PRESSURE SHALL III. HANDLING NOT EXCEED 5 PSIG. DAMAGE TO TANK MAY OCCUR. ISOLATE PIPING FROM TANK Good construction engineering practice, common sense and safety BEFORE TESTING THE PIPING AT HIGHER must prevail during this phase. ELUTRON® tanks are not to be PRESSURES. dropped or rolled off of the delivery vehicle onto the ground or into the hole.The lifting hook or hooks provided must be used in combination The interstice(annular space)will be tested using option#2 or#3 with the proper capacity unloading equipment. It is the responsibility in Appendix A. of the owner to provide the qualified personnel and safe, proper OPTION: Request Appendix B for procedures to perform the unloading equipment,with specific consideration given to tank weight Interstitial Vacuum Test that has been third party and reach distance to set tank in excavation.The preferred lifting cable evaluated to meet the EPA tank tightness test included angle is 60°and must never exceed 120°.A spreader bar may protocol. be used to achieve this angle. IV. EXCAVATION DEPTH, VII. VENTING BEDDING AND BACKFILL The primary tank must be vented to atmospheric pressure except Follow all applicable local regulations and codes. When excavat- for use with a vapor recovery system,provided the pressure or vacuum ing,allow a minimum clearance of 6"for backfill around the tank.For does not exceed I psi (6.9 kpa). Compliance is required for under- minimum burial cover,consult N.F.P.A.30.If burial cover over top of ground tank venting in N.F.P.A. 30. The interstitial space does not tank exceeds five(5)feet,consult factory.Backfill materials should be require venting.It is recommended that the interstice be sealed air tight. clean, debris free, sand or pea gravel. Hydrocarbon exposed sand or CAUTION: DO NOT MANIFOLD VENT FROM PRIMARY pea gravel may be re-used if approved by the AHJ. Native sand may be used if approved by the tank manufacturer and the AHJ. Allow a TANK TO VENT FROM INTERSTITIAL SPACE. minimum of 12"of backfill between traffic slab and all appurtenances VIII. PLASTEEL® SEALING that are attached to the tank. Damage to tank may occur if surface traffic loads are transmitted directly to tank. PROCEDURES V. ANCHORING SYSTEMS These procedures must be performed prior to completion of back- CAUTION: The decision to use an anchoring system is the fill and AFTER TESTING. To ensure complete corrosion protection, responsibility of the owner. Damage to the tank may the following instructions must be followed: occur if the tank is subjected to movement. a. General instructions for working with fiberglass resin Consult the factory for number, size and type of holddown By carefully performing the following steps, your ELUTROW assemblies required when using a concrete pad under the tank.You tank will be fully protected from corrosion.The kit includes materials