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5.2.12.Use the tops of the ribs to establish longitudinal level. 5.2.18.If secondary backfill material is to be used on the perimeter <br /> Establish lateral level by placing the level across the top of a fitting of the installation,it must be placed and compacted at the same time <br /> ora manway. as the primary backfill material. <br /> NOTICE 5.2.19.During the backfilling process,it is good practice to continue <br /> Do not place straps between ribs(not applicable for 4-foot- to check tank deflection. <br /> diameter tanks).Failure to properly place straps could result <br /> in damage to the tank. NOTICE <br /> Thoroughly hand-tamp backfill to eliminate all voids under the <br /> 5.2.13.If anchor straps are to be used,install them at this time. tank.Do not allow the tank to shift during the backfill procedure. <br /> See section 1 and follow these instructions: If there are voids under the tank and/orthe tank has shifted once <br /> • The locations for anchor straps are marked on tank ribs by the backfilling has commenced,itwill be necessaryto remove and reinstall <br /> arrow head symbol(on the tank itself on 4-foot-diameter tanks). the tank.Failure to follow this notice could result in damage to the <br /> • All marked anchor strap locations must have straps. tank and other property damage. <br /> • Place a strap on each marked location and install anchoring <br /> hardware.See section 1. 5.2.20.After backfill has been brought to the top of the tank,take <br /> • Tighten each anchor strap until it is snug over the rib(over the tank another tank diameter measurement.Record it as Measurement#3 <br /> itself on a 4-foot-diameter tank),but does not cause any deflection in the Tank Installation Checklist,and determine whether tank deflection <br /> of the tank.Straps must be uniformly tight. is within the allowable limits. <br /> • Al2-inch-thick[30 cm]bedding is required underthe tank, 5.2.21.All UL-label,ULC-label and potable water tanks must be <br /> even when low-profile deadmen are used. pressure tested after backfill is brought close to the top of the tank. <br /> • After the straps have been installed and tightened,take a tank diameter <br /> measurementto checktank deflection,and record itas Measurement#2 5.2.22.If additional testing(postinstallation testing for pressure- <br /> on the Tank Installation Checklist. testable tanks or optional hydrostatic testing)is to be done,perform <br /> those tests now.See section 6 for instructions. <br /> NOTICE <br /> Overdeflection of the tank could result in damage to the tank. 5.2.23.Typically,installers choose whether the tank should <br /> be ballasted at this time.See section 5.5 for instructions. <br /> 5.2.14.Install bottom fittings and bottom piping on water/wastewater <br /> tanks at this time.See section 5.4. 5.2.24.If piping and/or venting needs to be installed, <br /> 5.2.15.Place approximately 12 inches[30 cm]of primary backfill around complete this work now.See section 7 for instructions. <br /> the bottom of the tanks between the ribs(if present)and underthe end 5.2.25.If containment sumps need to be installed,do that <br /> domes. now.See section 7 for instructions. <br /> • Use a nonmetal tamping rod long enough to reach beneath the tank 5.2.26.Continue to backfill to grade,or to subgrade if concrete <br /> to push material under the tank body and domes until solid resistance or asphalt is to be installed. <br /> is felt.All voids must be filled and the tank must be fully supported. <br /> See Figure 5-1. 5.2.27.When the tank has been backfilled to subgrade <br /> (but before placement of slab),take the last required tank <br /> diameter measurement. <br /> Hill • Record it as Measurement#4 and determine whethertank <br /> RIGHT VIII WRONG VIII= deflection is within the allowable limits shown in Table 1-6. <br /> III—VIII �/ III—VIII • Subtract Measurement#4 from Measurement#1 and record it <br /> VIII— i VIII— as the Deflection Measurement on the Tank Installation Checklist. <br /> IIII—VIII IIII=VIII 5.2.28. Install reinforced or unreinforced concrete/asphalt, <br /> if used,at this time.See section 1. <br /> NOTICE • The cover depth must meet the appropriate minimum specified <br /> Do not use metal probes.Failure to follow this notice could result in section 1. <br /> in damage to the tank. • All backfill that is to be compacted must be compacted with <br /> a hand-guided,vibrating-plate,mechanical compactor. <br /> NOTICE NOTICE <br /> Do not strike the tank with the tamping rod.Failure to heed Do not use rammer-type compactors over the top of the tank. <br /> this notice could result in damage to the tank. Failure to follow this notice could result in damage to the tank <br /> 5.2.16.Repeat point 5.2.15 with a second lift of approximately and/or surrounding property. <br /> 12 inches[30 cm]of primary backfill. <br /> 5.2.29. If the tank has a monitoring system,after backfilling <br /> 5.2.17.After the second lift of material has been placed and is completed and after top slab is in place(if used),perform necessary <br /> worked under the tank,bring the backfill to the top of the tank. monitoring checks.See section 8. <br /> • Place backfill material evenly on opposite sides of the tank 5.2.30.Complete the Tank Installation Checklist. <br /> so that the tank does not shift. <br /> 21 <br />