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8.7.2.Once the tank is installed,the level of the monitoring fluid 9: OPERATING GUIDELINES may fluctuate due to such things as: • product level • groundwater fluctuation 9.1.GENERAL • tank filling and emptying 9.1.1.Owner must retain the Installation Manual and Operating • product-temperature variation Guidelines for future reference to operating guidelines. 8.7.3.To establish the proper operating level for monitoring 9.1.2.In addition to this Installation Manual,follow all laws, fluid,decide what type of monitoring probe will be used in order regulations,codes and safety precautions of appropriate to determine the initial starting point for the level in the reservoir. governmental agencies that pertain to underground storage 8.7.4.Observe the following instructions when using a probe: tanks and/or their associated systems. • Do not raise it off the tank to meet the monitoring-fluid level. 9.1.3.Consult supplemental materials(see the Introduction), • Keep the probe upright and in contact with the top of the tank tank brochures,separate product instructions(such as oil/water at all times.See Figure 8-1. separators)and separate accessory instructions,which are available • When using a two-sensor probe(typical probe with a high-fluid upon request from the manufacturing facility that shipped the tank. level and a low-fluid level),the starting point(the proper level Most of these documents forthe monitoring fluid)is midway between the two sensors. are also available at zcl.com and through technical support. • If using something other than a two-sensor probe,use 7 inches [18 cm]from the top of the tank as the starting point forthe 9.1.4.Consult the applicable limited warranty for further operating guidelines and limitations.A copy of our current limited warranty is found monitoring-fluid level. • After determining the starting point,adjust the monitoring fluid at zcl.com.The tank ownershould retain the limited warranty. based on the product level. 9.2.TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR STORED • If the tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 full of product,the proper operating PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS level forthe monitoring fluid is at the starting point. 9.2.1. Each tank is designed to store products and materials • If the tank is between empty and 1/4 full,the proper operating identified in the manufacturer's applicable limited warranty. level forthe monitoring fluid is about 1 inch[3 cm]below the starting point. NOTICE • If the tank is between 3/4 full and full,the proper operating Products and materials must be stored in the tank appropriate level for the monitoring fluid is about 1 inch[3 cm]above for the specific product or material.Failure to follow this notice the starting point. could result in damage to the tank and/or surrounding property. • Add or remove monitoring fluid to reach the proper operating NOTICE level forthe monitoring fluid. Storing products and materials other than those identified in the Figure 8-1 manufacturer's applicable limited warranty will void the tank manufacturer's obligations under the limited warranty and could Top Slab(By Others) result in tank failure and/or damage to surrounding property. 9.2.2.The temperature of stored products and materials must not exceed the temperature specified in the manufacturer's applicable limited warranty. Street Box and NOTICE Vent Electrical Hookup Introducing or storing a product or material into a tank in Reservoir/Standpipe (By Others) excess of the allowable temperature could damage the tank. (By Others) Standpipe(By Others) Failure to follow this notice could result in damage to the tank and/or surrounding property. Probe Cable(By Others) NOTICE Reservoir Probe(By Others) Care should be taken not to allow accumulation of water inside the containment sumps,as it can freeze during winter Monitor-Fluid Level conditions and result in damage to tank and property. Float Tank Rib 9.3.ENTERING TANKS (Cut Away for Sensor Placement) 9.3.1. Do not allow anyone to enter the tank unless it has been properly emptied and vented,and unless the person entering the tank has been trained in confined-space entry procedures and applicable OSHA regulations or appropriate Canadian federal 8.7.5.If a TRUCHEK test is required after installation,follow the and provincial regulations. procedures in the TRUCHEK brochure. • After this test,reset the monitoring-fluid level to a position based A WARNING on the product level. Improper tank entry could cause fire,explosion or asphyxiation, and could result in death or serious injury. 27