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Read all instructions and operating guidelines before installation. To Installer: Before installation,read Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines.After installation,give Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines to owner. To Owner: After installation,retain Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines for future reference to operating guidelines. 1. INTRODUCTION underground storage tank and accessories.Failure to follow these instructions will void the tank warranty and may cause 1.1.SAFETY tank failure,serious personal injury or property damage. 1.1.1.Before beginning the tank installation,read through the entire Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines 1.2.2.The Xerxes warranty applies only to a tank installed (subsequently referred to as"Installation Manual").It is the according to these instructions.Since Xerxes does not control responsibility of the owner,installer and operator to follow all the parameters of any installation,Xerxes'sole responsibility in requirements contained in this Installation Manual and to comply any installation is that presented in our warranty. with all federal,state and local safety regulations that may apply to tank installations and operations. 1.2.3.It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to always follow the operating guidelines set forth in Xerxes'applicable 1.1.2.No instructions or procedures presented in this Installation warranty and SECTION 18 of this Installation Manual.A Xerxes Manual should be interpreted so as to put at risk any person's warranty is found in each product brochure or is available upon health or safety,or to harm any property or the environment. request from the UST coordinator at the Xerxes plant nearest you.It is the responsibility of the owner to retain this Installation 1.1.3.The following definitions will serve as a guide when Manual for future reference to operating guidelines. reading the Installation Manual: 1.2.4.Use the Tank Installation Checklist(included in this manual) WARNING for all single-wall tanks(SWT),double-wall tanks(DWT),oil/water separators(OWS)and multicompartment tanks(MCT)as the Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not installation proceeds.Retain a copy of the completed Tank avoided,could result in death or serious injury. Installation Checklist,and any correspondence,certification,etc., related to the tank.Each tank requires a separate Tank Installation CAUTION Checklist.Consult your Xerxes representative or distributor if Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which,if not additional Tank Installation Checklist forms are needed. avoided,may result in minor or moderate injury. 1.2.5.The tank owner should retain a copy of the Tank Installation Checklist to facilitate any warranty claim.Xerxes CAUTION recommends that the installing contractor also keep a copy. A Caution without the safety alert symbol indicates a 1.2.6.Comply with all applicable regulations and standards, potentially hazardous situation, which,if not avoided,may such as: result in property damage. federal,state and local construction,health,safety and 1.1.4.Keep this Installation Manual available at the installation environmental codes; site to refer to safety procedures as needed. National Fire Protection Association standards(for example, NFPA 30,30A and 31); A WARNING • industry standard practices(for example,PEI RP100,API RP1615); Follow OSHA regulations for tank excavations.Collapse of EPA reference materials(for example,"Doing It Right"). excavation walls could result in death or serious injury. 1.2.7.For additional information,contact your state,county and 1.1.5.Working in and around excavations is dangerous.The city storage-tank authorities,including health,fire or building Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)has departments,and environmental agencies.All work must be specific requirements that must be followed. Prior to beginning performed according to standard industry practices and OSHA work at the site,the installer must obtain a copy of OSHA's regulations. Standard,Part 1926,Subpart P(Excavations),650-652.A copy of this standard is available free of charge at OSHA's Web site: 1.2.8.Federal,state and local codes and regulations always www.osha.gov. take precedence over a Xerxes requirement. 1.1.6.Careless activity or reckless operation of equipment can 1.2.9.Xerxes must authorize—in writing and prior to tank cause death,serious injury or property damage. installation—any variation to,or deviation from,these Installation Manual instructions. 1.2.GENERAL 1.2.1.It is important to follow the procedures and instructions in 1.2.10.All correspondence regarding variations must be this manual in order to safely and properly install a Xerxes retained for any warranty claim to be valid. 2