20130320 STEP System Design 12032013 S.T.E.P. SYSTEM DESIGN
PROPONENT:
MT. TERRACE BUILDERS
CONTACT: TONY TRUNK
6524 CROMWELL BEACH DRIVE N.W.
GIG HARBOR, WA. 98335
PH: (253) 310-5078
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PREPARED BY:
Larson & Associates
La�d Surveyors and Engineers, Inc.
4401 South 66th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
(253) 474-3404
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The"Yelm Apartments" proj ect is located in the NE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 24,
Township 17 North, Range 1 East of the Willamette Meridian in the City of Yelm in
Thurston County, Washington. The proposal consists of construction of(2) 8 unit
apartment buildings for a total of 16 proposed units and associated parking/access and
open space areas onsite. The property is approximately 1.14 acres in size located at the
site address of 304 Longmire St. on parcel #21724410200. Surrounding properties
consist of a golf course to the south and existing Multi-Family complexes. This site will
be served by the City of Yelm for water and sanitary sewer. Additional utilities include
Puget Sound Energy for power and Qwest Communications for telephone.
EXISTING SOIL CONDITIONS
Per the S.C.S. soils map, on-site soils consist of Spanaway gravelly sandy loam which
will very conducive to infiltration of stormwater for proposed improvements onsite.
Pacific Geo Engineering, LLC performed an onsite soil investigation on August 6, 2013
at (9)test pit locations onsite to approximate depth of 11 feet and performed field
percolation testing at (3) of these (9)total test pit locations. It was determined from there
testing that an"in field" infiltration rate of 12 in/hr exists onsite within the native soils.
We have taken this information and applied a factor of safety of(2) for a design
infiltration rate for onsite infiltration trench facilities of 6 in/hr which we utilized for our
Final Stormwater Quantity Control design.
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEMS
The (2)proposed apartment buildings will each discharge via 6" building sewer lines @
2.0%(min.) to a respective 6,000 gal. fiberglass reinforced STEP tank and then continued
conveyance via 6"building sewer line @ 2.0%(min.) to a"joint" 6,000 gal. fiberglass
reinforced STEP tank containing (1) duplex Orenco pump package or approved equal.
The duplex pump will be controlled with panel located on the side of building "A" fitted
with a transfer switch model DT 323 URK as mfg. by Culter Hammer and a male plug,
model 70530 MBWP as mfg. by Bryant. Pumped discharge will leave the "joint" STEP
tank via a 2" discharge STEP pressure line routing flows out to the existing 2" STEP stub
located at the entrance to the project provided for connection. Flows will then enter the
existing 4" STEP main in Longmire St. for continued conveyance. See STEP Tank
Sizing,pressure main calculations and pump and tank specifications attached to this
report for additional information.
S.T.E.P. TANK SIZING CALCULATION FOR "RIVER RUN
APARTMENTS"
DESIGN FLOW= 65 GAL./PERSON/DAY (PER TABLE 2 OF YELM DESIGN
MANUAL)
DESIGN OCCUPANCY OF APARTMENT UNIT= 2.2
PEAKING FACTOR=4.25 (PER FIGURE Cl-1 OF D.O.E. DESIGN MANUAL)
DEPARTMENT OF EGOLOGY FROM CRITERIA FOR SEWAGE WORKS DESIGN
MANUAL ("ORANGE BOOK") SIZING FACTOR= 1.5
(65 GAL./PERSON/DAY) * (2.2 PEOPLE/APMT. L1NIT) = 143 GAL./APMT.
UNIT/DAY
(143 GAL./APMT. LJNIT/DAY) * (8 tINITSBLDG.) = 1,144 GAL./APMT.
BLDG./DAY
(1,144 GAL./APMT. LTNIT/DAY) * (4.25) =4,862 GAL/APMT. BLDG./DAY
("PEAK")
4,862 GAL./APMT. BLDG./DAY (PEAK) * (1.5) = 7,293 GAL.BLDG. (REQUIRED
DETENTION VOLUME)
PROVIDED:
(1) 6,000 GAL. FIBERGLASS REINFORCED TANK PER BUILDING AND (1)
JOINT 6,000 GAL. FIBERLASS REINFORCED TANK HOUSING DUPLEX
PUMP PACKAGE. (TOTAL TANK VOLUME PROVIDED PER BLDG. =9,000
GAL. ) (A TOTAL OF (3) 6,000 GAL. FIBERGLASS TANKS WILL BE
PROVIDED FOR THE S.T.E.P. SYSTEM)
(TOTAL DETENTION VOLUME BELOW "PUMP OFF ELEV." PROVIDED >
7,293 GAL.) ("OK")
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Source: Fair,G.M.and Gayer,J.C. Water Q design average 4+� j
Supply and Wastewater Disposal, Q peak hourly = Maximum rate of wastewater flow(peak houriy flow)
First Ed.,John Wiley and Sons,Inc., Q design average = Design average daily wastewater flow i
New York(1954),p. 136. P = Population in thousands
Figure C1-1. Ratio of Peak Hourly Flow to Design Average Flow
C 1-3.3.3 Infiltration/Inflow
Use of the per capita flows (see Table G2-1) and the peaking factor(see
C1-3.3.2) is intended to cover normal I/I for systems built with modern
construction techniques. However, an additional allowance should be made for
I/I with existing conditions such as high ground water, older systems, or a
number of illicit connections. I/I allowances for existing systems should be
made from actual flow data to the greatest extent possible.
C1-3.4 Design Factors
The design engineer shall utilize current design criteria. At a minimum, the design of
gravity sanitary sewers will include the following:
• Peak sewage flows from residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial
sources.
• I/I.
• Topography and depth of excavation.
• Treatment plant location.
• Soils conditions.
• Flow impacts from upstream pump stations, if applicable.
• Maintenance. ?J.
TABLE 2 - ESTIMATED DAILY SEWER FLOWS
Type of Establishment Gallons Per Person Per Day
(Unless Otherwise noted)
Airports (per passenger) 5
Apartments - multiple family (per resident) 65
Bathhouses and swimming pools 10
Camps:
Campground with central comfort stations 35
With flush toilets, no showers 25
Construction camps (semi-permanent) 50
Day Camps (no meals served) 15
Resort camps (night and day) with limited plumbing 50
Luxury camps 100
Cottages & small dwellings with seasonal occupancy 50
Country clubs (per resident member) 100
Country clubs (per non-resident member present) 50
Dwellings:
Boarding houses 50
additional for non-resident boarders 10
i ences and e s 150
Multiple family we ings (apartments)
ooming hou s
Single family dwellings 75
Factors (gallons per person, per shift, exclusive of
industrial wastes) 35
Hospitals (per bed space) 250 +
Hotels with private baths (2 persons per room) 60
Hotels without private baths 50
Institutions other than hospitals (per bed space) 125
Laundries, self-service (gallons per wash, i.e., per
customer 50
Mobile home parks (per space) 250
Motels with bath, toilet, and kitchen wastes
(per bed space) 50
Motels (per bed space) 40
Picnic Parks (toilet wastes only) (per picnicker) 5
Picnic parks with bathhouses, showers, and flush
toilets 10
Restaurants (toilet and kitchen wastes per patron) 10
Restaurants (kitchen wastes per meal serviced) 8
Restaurants additional for bars and cocktail lounges 2
Schools:
Boarding 100
Day, without gyms, cafeterias, or showers 15
Day, with gyms, cafeterias, and showers 25
• " Day, with cafeteria, but without gyms, or showers 20
" •' � Service stations (per vehicle served) 10
� � Swimming pools and bathhouses 10
�' Theaters:
Mbvie (per auditorium seat) 5
'• Drive-in (per car space) 5
. Travel trailer parks without individual water and sewer
� .', hook-ups (per space) 50
. Travel trailer parks with individual water and sewer . ;
, hook-ups (per space) 100 • -
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DIPSTICK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK DIPSTICK
READING GALLONS READING GALLONS READING GALLONS READING GALLONS READING GALLONS READING GALLONS
42 1/8 2749 49 1/8 3373 56 1/8 3987 63 1/8 4570 70 1/8 5101 77 1/8 5557
42 1/4 2761 49 1/4 3384 56 1/4 3997 63 1/4 4580 70 1/4 5110 77 1/4 5565
4 3/8 2772 49 3/8 3395 56 3/8 4008 63 3/8 4590 70 3/8 5119 77 3/8 5572
42 1/2 2783 49 1/2 3407 56 1/2 4019 63 1/2 4600 70 1/2 5128 77 1/2 5579
42 5/8 2794 49 5/8 3418 56 5/8 4030 63 5 8 4610 70 5/8 5137 77 5/8 5586
42 3/4 2805 49 3/4 3429 56 3/4 4040 63 3/4 4620 70 3/4 5146 77 3/4 5593
42 7/8 2818 49 7/8 3440 56 7/8 40 1 63 7/8 4630 70 7/8 5154 77 7/8 5601
43 2827 50 3451 57 4062 64 4639 71 5163 78 5608 � (p�bOCf C7A L
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4 1/4 2850 50 1/4 3473 57 1/4 4083 64 1/4 4659 71 1/4 5181 78 1/4 5622 ..rA�_
43 3/8 2861 50 3/8 3484 64 3/8 4669 71 3/8 5189 78 3/8 5629
43 1/2 2872 50 1/2 3495 57 1/2 4104 1 4679 71 1/2 5198 78 1/2 5636 ±���6A�
43 5/8 2883 50 5/8 3506 57 5/8 4115 64 5/8 4689 71 5/8 5206 78 5/8 5642 � y�. $�,��,
43 3/4 2894 50 3/4 3517 64 3/4 4699 71 3/4 5215 78 3/4 5649
43 7/8 2905 50 7/8 3528 57 7/8 4136 64 7/8 4708 71 7/8 5224 78 7/8 5656 ��?.4�11.T'p LEU�
44 2916 51 3539 58 4147 65 4718 72 5232 79 5663
44 1/8 2928 51 1/8 3550 58 1/8 4157 65 1/8 4728 72 1/8 5241 79 1 8 5670
44 1/4 2939 51 1/4 3561 58 1/4 4168 65 1/4 4738 72 1/4 5249 79 1/4 5676
44 3/8 2950 51 3/8 3572 58 3/8 4178 65 3/8 4747 72 3/8 5258 79 3/8 5683
44 1/2 2961 51 1/2 3583 58 1/2 4189 65 1/2 4757 72 1/2 5266 79 1/2 5690
44 5/8 2972 51 5/8 3594 58 5/8 4199 65 5/8 4767 72 5/8 5274 79 5/8 5696
44 3/4 2983 51 3/4 3606 58 3/4 4210 65 3/4 4776 72 3/4 5283 79 3/4 5703
44 7/8 2995 51 7/8 3617 58 7/8 4220 65 7/8 4786 72 7/8 5291 79 7/8 5709
45 3006 52 3628 59 4231 66 4796 73 5299 80 5716
45 1/8 3017 52 1/8 3639 59 1/8 4241 66 1/8 4805 73 1/8 5308 80 1/8 5722
45 1/4 3028 52 1/4 3650 59 1/4 4252 66 1/4 4815 73 1/4 b318 80 1/4 5729
45 3/8 3039 52 3/8 3660 59 3/8 4262 66 3/8 4824 73 3/8 5324 80 3/8 5735
45 1/2 3050 52 1/2 3671 59 1/2 4273 66 1/2 4834 73 1/2 5332 80 1/2 5741
45 5/8 3061 52 5/8 3682 59 5/8 4283 66 5/8 4843 73 5!8 5341 80 5/8 5748
45 3/4 3073 52 3/4 3693 59 3/4 4294 66 3/4 4853 73 3/4 5349 80 3/4 5754
45 7/8 3084 52 7/8 3704 59 7/8 4304 66 7/8 4862 73 7/8 5357 80 7/8 5760
46 3095 53 3715 60 4314 67 4872 74 5365 81 5766
46 1/8 3106 53 1/8 3726 60 1/8 4325 67 1/8 4881 74 1/8 5373 81 1/8 5772
46 1/4 3117 53 1/4 3737 60 1/4 4335 67 1/4 4891 74 1/4 5381 81 1/4 5778
46 3/8 3128 53 3/8 3748 60 3/8 4346 67 3/8 4900 74 3/8 5389 81 3!8 5785
46 1/2 3139 53 1/2 3759 60 1/2 4356 67 1/2 4910 74 1/2 5397 81 1/2 5791
46 5/8 3151 53 5/8 3770 60 5/8 4366 67 5/8 4919 74 5/8 5405 81 5/8 5796
46 3/4 3162 53 3/4 3781 60 3/4 4377 67 3/4 4928 74 3/4 5413 81 3/4 5802
46 7/8 3173 53 7/8 3792 60 7/8 4387 67 7/8 4938 74 7/8 5421 81 7/8 5808
47 3184 54 3803 61 4397 68 4947 75 5429 82 5814
47 1/8 3195 54 1/8 3814 61 1/8 4407 68 1/8 4956 75 1/8 5436 82 1/8 5820
47 1/4 3206 54 1/4 3824 61 1/4 4418 68 1/4 4965 75 1/4 5444 82 1/4 5826
47 3/8 3218 54 3/8 3835 61 3/8 4428 68 3/8 4975 75 3/8 5452 82 3/8 5831
47 1/2 3229 54 1/2 3846 61 1/2 4438 68 1/2 4984 75 1/2 5460 82 1/2 5837
47 5/8 3240 54 5/8 3857 61 5/8 4448 68 5/8 4993 75 5/8 5467 82 5/8 5843
47 3/4 3251 54 3/4 3868 61 3/4 4459 68 3/4 5002 75 3/4 5475 82 3/4 5848
47 7/8 3262 54 7/8 3879 61 7/8 4469 68 7/8 5011 75 7/8 5483 82 7/8 5854
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48 1/2 3318 55 1/2 3933 62 1/2 4519 69 1/2 5057 76 1/2 5520 83 1/2 5880
48 5/8 3329 55 5/8 3944 62 5/8 4530 69 5/8 5066 76 5/8 5528 83 5/8 5886
48 3/4 3340 55 3/4 3954 62 3/4 4540 69 3/4 5075 76 3/4 5535 83 3/4 5891
48 7/8 3351 55 7/8 3965 62 7/8 4550 69 7/8 5084 76 7/8 5543 83 7/8 5896
49 3362 56 3976 63 4560 70 5093 77 5550 84 5901
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XERXES Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Tanks—Working Capacities
This chart was generated under guidance from Glen Lindbo(IWTJ,local distributor for XERXES tanks. The inlet depth was
pulled off a Xerxes inlet chart, based on tank diameter and pipe size. Glen stated that to be conservative, and guarantee
the selection for an adequately sized tank, that the outlet depth be 3 inches lower than the inlet depth. Then,f�om Dipstick
Calibration Charts received directly from XERXES,pick off the working capacity(in gallonsJ for the respective OUTLET
depth.
4—inch Diameter 6—inch Diameter
Tank Size Inlet Outlet Working Inlet Outlet Working Actual Tank Actual Tank
Diameter (Gallon) Depth Depth Capacity Depth Depth Capacity Diameter Length
4 600 40 37 504 34 31 417 4'—1/2" 6'—11-7/8"
4 1000 40 37 842 34 31 697 4'—1/2" 11'—3-7/8"
4 1500 40 37 1208 34 31 999 4'—1/2" 16'—0"
6 1500 63 60 1629 59 56 1534 6'—3 1/2" 10'—7-1/4"
6 2000 63 60 2166 59 56 2039 6'—3 1/2" 13'—5-3/4"
6 3000 63 60 2704 59 56 2543 6'—3 1/2" 16'—4-1/4"
6 4000 63 60 3746 59 56 3521 6'—3 1/2" 21' 11-1/8"
6 5000 63 60 4585 59 56 4309 6'—3 1/2" 26'—5"
6 6000 63 60 5391 59 56 5066 6'—3 1/2" 30'—8-3/4"
8 2000 83 80 2088 79 76 2015 8'—0" 9'—1/2"
8 3000 83 80 3096 79 76 2980 8'—0" 12"—3"
8 4000 83 80 3978 79 76 3825 8'—0" 15'—1/2"
5000 83 80 4860 9 8'—0" 17'—8-1/2"
8 6000 83 80 5716 79 76 5490 8'—0" 20'—6-1/2"
8 7000 83 51 8'—0" 23 —1"
8 5000 83 80 7454 79 76 7156 8'—0" 26'—1/2"
8 9000 83 80 8310 79 76 7976 8'—0" 28'—9"
8 10000 83 80 9192 79 76 8821 8'—0" 31'—6-1/2"
8 11000 83 80 10074 79 76 9666 8'—0" 34'—4"
8 13000 83 80 12234 79 76 11735 8'—0" 41'—2"
8 14000 83 SO 13116 79 76 12581 8'—0" 43'—11-1/2"
8 15000 83 80 13998 79 76 13426 8'—0" 46'—9"
10 10000 111 108 10140 107 104 9884 10'—4" 21'—5-1/4"
10 11000 111 108 10903 107 104 10625 10'—4" 22'—9-3/4"
10 12000 111 108 11573 107 104 11276 10'—4" 24'—1/4"
10 13000 111 108 12428 107 104 12107 10'—4" 25'—6-3/4"
10 14000 111 108 13191 107 104 12848 10'—4" 26'—11-1/4"
10 15000 111 108 14601 107 104 14218 10'—4" 29'—5-3/4"
10 16000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 17000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 18000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 19000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 20000 111 108 19177 107 104 18666 10'—4" 37'—8-3/4"
10 21000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 22000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 23000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 24000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 25000 111 108 24630 107 104 23965 10'—4" 47'—6-3/4"
10 26000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 27000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 28000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 29000 111 108 107 104 10'—4"
10 30000 111 108 29206 107 104 28412 10'—4" 55'—9 3/4"
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rank is. i�ag tanlcs—as well as other Iiquids, such as leachate, chemfcals,
potable�vater, 6re-prorec[ion water, irrigarion water, gray water,
For decades,Xerxes has lieen�vell-knowi� as a major tanit suppli- rain water, stormwate��and emergeitry-supply warer. Each tizne a
er to the petroleuin industry, w�i�h n.iore dian 150,000 tanks X.erxes Eiberglass underground taok is delivered�o a customer,the
ins�alled.i'\%tac�y oFche w�rld's largest oil companies rely on Xerxes same perforinance s�andard has been iner — a. vessel for safe
�o suppli-envirornT�entally safe undergrotind tanks for storage of undergraur�d storage of liquid and careful protection of the envi-
gasoline at their retail se��vice stations.Throtaghout �he neighbor- ron�nent.
Tanks Designed & ��n�fa�tured by � C.ong-Time Ind�s�r� ���der
Xerxes is a leader in the design and manufacrure of higli-qual- At Xerxes, excellence in service is as highly valued as excellence
iry, cosc-effecrive products that help prorect rhe fragile rela- in product design and tnanufacturing.�ierxes' four stracegicall}'
tionship berween humans and rheir eirvir�nment. Each Xerxes located manufacruring faciliries in the Uniree� Stares provide
wastewarer tank represents decades of innovation and proven custoiners«�ith prompr, econoinical delivery and qualiry serv-
experience developing and fabricating fiberglass storage canks ice. That gives Xeraes canks one inore advantage — t11ey are
for underground storage of liquids. readily available to customers throughout the country.
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Watertigh�t Tanks Fe�tc�ring the M�ny Ber��fits of Fiber�lass
A fiberglass wascewater tank,by virtue of its matraials and dcsign,
is inherently the superior choi�e for safe, lon�-term storage an�l �,� � " � ~' z�,
treannent of wastewater tor a wide range of applications.The best • '��a � ��':�� °�"` T`° , '-��;� '"�`°�' �
srorage system for �vastewacer is strucrurally stron�, corrosion- � �,"�,�
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resistanc, watertight, easi(y installed and cost-effective. All these t;�,
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Xeixes Eiberglass wastewater�tanlc. �>
Xerxes uses only high-��uality resin and glass in tl�e manufacture
of its fiberglass ranlcs. For added scz•ucrural sr�-engrh,}�erKes canl:s
are designed with integral ribs. Because the integral ribs an.d tank
.�re made oF the sarne rnaterials and are. rnanufaccured sirnulcane- �� Y
ously, che Xerxes cank is a vcry robust tank. I� is designed co ����� "����a rF
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accomrnodate heavy craffic loads and high watc�r-cable conc{icions �° � �,�
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when properly inscalled. Fiberglass canks availal�le from smallei "� � s� `� �`,�, s� � �, ��t� ��� ,�
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fabricators may also ucilize ribs, buc they may noc be designed for
tralfic environments and do not have the same robusc desi�n lea- ceptible ro leaking, causing eicher groundwacer contarciinacion or
tures of a Xerxes tank.�Jhile concrete tanks are widely viewed as groundw:�ter infiltrating into the tank, requiring the systern to
sn-ucturally strong, many are not designed for the heavy loading processcs groundwater along �vich septa�e. A structurally strong,
conditions that vehicle traffic a.nd groundwa.ter can rresent. watertight fiberglass tank eliminates both of thcse problems.
Since wacer by nacure can create a corrosive environment, rust can Qualicy inanufaceurin�, is ke�. to producing a strong, waterti�;ht
be a major weakness in sorne une�erground wastewater storage sys- tank.Whcn it comes to the environmenc, Xcixes knows that toc�
tems. The materials used to construct Xerxes fiberglass tanks are much is at stalce to manufacture anything less chan a superiar
inherently rustproof and corrosion-resistant. Concrete tanks, underground storage tank. Xerxes maintains hi�;h standards of
whether precast or poured-in-place, are susceptible to rust if the qualiry in the manufacture of each cank.The qualiry control steps
steel reinEorcement is exposed throttgh cracics in the concrete. are applied in a tighdy controlled manufacturing environment.
Exposure to hydrogen sultide gases, present in wastewater tanl:s, On the other hand, the same level ot quality control may not bc
can also cause corrosio��damage to a concrete cank and steel rein- mainraineci in siruations where tanlcs are asse�nbled, in parr or in
iurcemenc, thereLiy limiting che cank's useful liFe. Since was�e- whole, in tl�e field an.d ��li.ere wea�her eonclitions may not allow
water tanks can be.cxposed to highly corrosive condicions, selecz- carcful quality control proccdures.
ing a Xerxes wascewater cank gives system owners and desit;ners
th�assurance thac rust or corrosion will not eause•a leak or struo-
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; Featu��es af X�rx�s Was�ewater Tar�ks
_Aside fr��m bcing rustproof and corrosion-resistant,a kerYCS tank � I
is also drsi�;ned to be watcni�;hc Easily eyuipped for on-sice pres- % +� Construcced of rustprooF, long-lasting fibcrglass �
sure testing hefi�re or afcer installation, Xerxes wascewater tanks i p Mat�ufac�ured co meer c��sCOmers' functional requiremenxs ,
give ownet:s the contidence that the tank is wacertighc from che � �
day ir. is installed. This feature is of growing importance with i • Designcd tivith integral ribs for added strength �
today's stringent re�ulacions, many ree�uiring watertight systems, i • Desigr�ec{For H-20 load condi�ions ;
For more tl�an 28 yeat•s Xerxes has been n�anufacturing thausands � �
i � Easy to ship and inscall �
ot underground tanks fi�r use in the petroleum industry,where a �
zero leak rate is che acccpted induscry scandard."I'hese Fuel tanks I � Can be purchased�vith accessories chat allow�for both %
must be leak-free,noc only upon inscallacion,but for decades,l�er- ; pre-iiistallaciori or pc�sc-installatiori pressure tcsting I
i(ied by periudic, precisiun-ccsting practices chat arc roucine for i � Manufacaired to applicable requiree��ents of Undenv�-iters I
gasuline canks. i
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Le•�ilcing concrete tanks are one of the reasons thac Xerses tanks have ' � f�ble to be reinscalled after recertificacion by Xerxes
becc�me such a popular choice For �vasec�t�ater applicatiuns. !
Concrete, by its nature, is vulnerable c�� cracking. In mosr cases, � m Available in single-wall, de,uble-w•all aiid triplc-�vall tnodels i
recasc concrete tanks rcl on sealants or adhesives co seal che seams !
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dcsi ned inro the�ank.When the rround around�he�ank shifts or � 1
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settles,or when the cank is improperly installed,these seams are sus- i....._._ _... ..... . .. ......... _........... _ ... . .'
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The Desic�n of Xerxes Wastevvater Tanks Offers (�1�ny Advar�t�g��
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geometry of the tai�k icself. The Xerxes tank has a c5�lindrical can be manufactured in sizet from 6�0 gallons to in excess of
shape aod is do�i�ed at boch ends, which offers major benefirs in 60,OQ0 gailons, with multiple comparcments, and in single-wall,
terms of both operation and maintenance.The shape af�a Xerxes double-wall and triple-wall models.Whatever the application and
tank nlaximizes the natural flo��of liquids through a vessel,allo�v- wl�atever the size,each Xerxes fiberglass wascewater tanlc offers che
ing for che smoorli Elow of liquids rliro�agh the tank and maxi- sa�7�e benefits: lC is watertighc, ruscproof; corrosion-resistanr and
rnum use oF the tanlc's iu[crior. lightweight. A Xerxes carik is easy to install, easy to operate and
easy to ►naincain.
A domed, c��liudrical tank minimizes pockets or "dead° spots in.
�rhich scum or sludge can acc.umula�e."I"he sinooth, rounded sur- A.11 in all, from delivecy to opera�ion, Xerxes offers ctascotne.rs a
Eace.s of the tanl:'s int�rior provade a sigraificant advancage whcn superior option for all their�vast�water tank nceds.
pumpit�g out scum and sludge.Tanks designed wich squared cor-
ners and sharp angles can have pockcts and"deac{"spots, crea[ing __. ... ......._._ _......... _._... . _.._... ___ __..._.......;
rwo rnajor disadvantagcs — dirriinishec{ volumc and spaccs iri Typica6 W�st�w�t�r Applic�tians
��-hich scum and sludgc setdc. ;
� Housing developrnencs
Vv'hen a Xcrxcs was�ewacer tank is delivered to an installation site,
aIl it nceds ro bc read�� for operacic�n is conncccion of the pipir�ig � Municipalitic�s
and installat�ion of the risers,which;allo�v for casy access t�o the tank � Public parks
for maintenance and deaning from above �;ra�le�. Septic syscems � Kural �levelopments
manufacture�l of other materia(s may be delivered in tnultipli•.
pieces and rzquire field assembly.That not only makes installation � Sar�itary stations
more difEiculr.and time-consuming, ic a.lso increases rhe possibili- �, kest areas and cruck stops
ty of le.akage once the system is in operation.The installar.ion and.
pruper curing of casr-in-place tanl<s can be very time-consuming, i �► Privatc• RV parks
ral:ing days or weelcs, as opposed to che one-day inscallation rypi- I � }Zesorts
cal Eor a Xcrxcs fiberglass tanlc.
I � Schools and recreacion centers
Xerxes canks fit a variery of wastewater applicacions."['hey can be
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used as sep�ic canks,recircul��rion Cailks,dosix�g ranlcs,pucnp rat�ks,
holding tanlcs and tanks using prepacka�ed trcanncnt svsceins. ___........... _.._...._.... _........... . .. ...... ... __.... _ _........_ '
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Du�1-Compartn�en�t Se�tic Tar�k Applications
When an application _ , �,,�-,. W _ �...,: ,
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compartment, other sys- �� � ` � ;�,,,f ' � ��> '�s �� �„��
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tems may use a number ��� ' � ,� �� � �
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of separare tanlzs, W}11C�1 �T��. ��F �t�m�s�� �'I������ �h3�
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increases the p�ssibility X ���������°�s ���€<* �� �F ' '�� � �
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of failed connections. �
This is an example of a definite advancage that custoiners have requi.rernents. Rec.ent Xesxes installations of.�dual-compaztmecrt
wich Xerxes dual-coinpartment septic tanks. Comparttnenc sizes septic tanks are residential sepric syscenas in rhe desert,and sepcic
can be configurcd in a variery of arrangements to meet design systems in small business parks and schools.
�arge Commercia! Septi� Tank Applications
�'hen a custonaer needs � �� � ;� `°W -�
a large commercial sep-
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build-in-place or multi � � ' ��a� ������; �
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ple-ta�1k sj�stems, which ��� � P �
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smaller tanks to create a �� '�� � �
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large syscem. Xerxes � `��* �� f � � • � �,_„,;���
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Thr Xerses large com-
mercial septic tank is a good fit for hotels and resorts where open lon/day treatment system for a resort communiry in the moun-
green space i�limi�ed. Since Xerxes tanks are desi�;ned for �-�-20 cains and a 4�,000-gallonlday treatnient syscem For a conference
load conditions,they can be insta.11ed under parking space.Keceot center in r.he I�4id�vest.
installations of this type of Xerxes tank includ.e a 150,000-ga1-
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�ecirculatian Tank Applicatians
Orre way of[reating rhe ���as�e `"� ' �` 3� :�m' °�'
srream is by rccirculaein� the
efiluent through a fltcr(bravel,
sand or peat,ti7r inscance).The
common denominator in such ,,�
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seconc�ary treatment systems is v,,��
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a recirculation tank. A X.erxes � �11�°ii',' I ;�
wastewater tank can be used in �����i'I�����I �
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any system r.hat requires recir- � � ;�k
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culation of the waste stream. � ;
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tomer is installing a new,.rystem �' �Y� U ,<�, �
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or is rerroficting an exisring sys � 2 ����1� ��
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tem, a Xerxes recirculation � x� !Vy rl �59���' *�'��" �'` � ,����''' ,
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tank, in which all waste liquids i ,��, :'_ ��,'.'�'� '"`��', r � �
3� j b:, F rv
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can be stared in one cank, is a j � y � � ,. � � �;
superior option. Installing a � < � , . ���
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eliminate the need to instal] a ���� '� � � ��� �����''���� �� ���
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whole new septic iystem.
Recirculation tanks can be designed and manufactured to fii spe- Xerxes also manufactures bottom sumps to meet this rec�uirement.
ciEic requirements for splitter valves and pumping equipment. A rypica) example of a Xerxes recirculation tank application is a
Whether the system has a hanging pump chamber or a submerged recently� installed 10-foot-diameter, 30,000-gallon recirculation
pump mounted on a pump placform, Xerxes can provide a recir- tanlc at a trailer parlc that previouslv had a concrete sepcic systei��
cularion tank and accessories to fit a cusromer's specific require- chat needed upgrading because of nzw regulatians pertainitlg �o
men�s. if an application requires use of the enzire tanlc capacity, existing secondary treatmeni syste«is.
�osing T�nk Applications
Certain wastewacer systemi
require a dosing tank.!1 Xerxcs
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receive che wastewater Ecom a N � .. `'�,, s� ���5�:
septic tank at two points in the n � ��
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process — after primaty treat ;T; �,���
tnent and/or aftez secondaiy "'��
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treaunent — and then das- �. � �
pense of tlie ef.fluezrt for final � � '�"��'
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dispersal and/or disinfectiori. �
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allows for the stozage aE�surge I �� ,e�,
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capacicy in the systeni and �� �,;
periodic dispersal of doses of �` � �. � '
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Each Xerxes tank is manufac � � y ,�� s� x �y,� ?
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tured with the same structural ����1 �'� yf , � 4 ��� �s� �3����e'`� ni�y ���
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integrtty designed to handle � °
che pressures of conrinuous tilling a��d eniprying of the tank at fiberglass tank is an e.xcellent chaice as a dosing tank rn a waste-
specified burial d.ept(�s. t1 watertight, corrosion-resistanc Xerxes waccr system.
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Prepackaged Treatment �ysterr� Applications
Many ti•aste��ater projcc�s today are designed wi�h an erigineered �-"�" �"""��" ��� „�u
��t
prepacka�rd creatmrnt systecn. These systeins have a variery of �
designs, but all require a waccrcighc, struaurally strong, corro-
sion-resistant scorage vessel. Xerxcs offers all �he options in tank ��
� &.
design needed to accommodate most trcamicnt systems.Whether ��Y,,
the engineered:ryscem is a sequenced batd�reactor(SI3R),aerobic.
treatinent unit (ATU), metnbrane bio-reactor (M13K} or other
technology,Xerxes offers a range of a.dva.ntages aod flexible d.esign
�
options. One oF tl�ese advantages is provid..ing the customer with �
a produc� assetnbled in the plan� and shipped to the project site '
as a com��ete sysCeln. � `
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Xez��es installation of creatment coinponents in the plaot reduces �°�
or eliminates che requiremenx Fi�r tanlc e�itry in the field, thereb}>
saving considerable installacion tiine and expense. A confined
space entry can be a costly step for the installer of the systetn � � f �,.
Also, because Xeraes assembles chese components in a factory ,�,,, <�°��
controllcd envirocimcnt, the customer can receive a highcr-quali ; �, �'�� , �:�, ,_ -�
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ty finished product than wich the many variables created by field '
assembl}%and ins�allation.Additionally,the use of Xer.ces tanks lor worked closely tivith many s}�stern suppliers to provide u�lique.
collection and disposal alon�;«�ith Xerxes tanks fi�r treatment pro- tank solucions for engineered prepackaged systerns going to
vides the designer and/or owner wich an entire system that is nacional park sites, housing drvelopmencs, manuf�cturing lacili-
�vatertight and corrosion-resistant. tn recent years, Xerxes has ties and sc�iool�.
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Lightwei�ht, watertig}at and c�rrosion-resistant fiberglass tanlcs Addirional examples of recent Xerxes wastewarer tanl� installa-
are idealll�suiced to a variety of wastewater projecrs,whether they rions are: 1) a�vaste�vater holding systcm f�r an arn}�hitheacer in
are in a rural cornmunic}%, a rec7iote locarion or the rniddle of a Was}iington state; 2) a recirctilating, sand-filter wastewater trea�-
city. Each?�erses wastewater cank is desigilcd and rtianufactured inenc systen��i for a Minnesota hc,usiiig developmenc; 3) surgc
to meet a cusiomer'.s specific reyuiremcnts. Today, many Xcrxes tanks, settlinb tanks and lift sratian/pump canks for a city sewer
tanks are findin�;cheir way into neighborhoods as septic tanks for syscem in Missouri; and 4) 62,000-�;allon tanks for a wascewatcr
singl�-family homes. (See photo above.) treatment system Eor a desert housing development in Arizona.
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Qptiar�al T�nk Accessories to Fi�t a Variety o� Wastewater Applications
One of rhe ways Xerxes continues to mecc the changing needs ot range of its�vastewater tanks. Shown here are just a few of these
the marketplace is to meet the funccional reyuiretnents of�system accessories, includin�; aceess openin�;s, piping connections, baf-
designeis and owners. When it comes to the wastewater market, tles/�arcition walls, sumps, risers and deadmen.
Xerxes has develo}�ed a line of accessories to complernent t11e full
Access Openings Internal Baffles/Partitian W�IIs
Xerx�s offcrs a Ir� „� i,a� Xerxes' intemal bafiles �
varicn�of fibcrglass � �, and parcicion walls can �
acce�s opcnings Cor �
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in rs serve a varietv � �"�' �� ��
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of purposes,includ- � � time of wa.ste. These
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ing as inspeaion fiberglass accessories
openings and as are designed and man-
openings for eftlu- utactu.red with the
ent filters (vaults). appropriate penetra-
"T'hey are available tinns to fit the needs of
in a range of sizes, frorn 2� i�iches to !8 inchcs in diunecer speciFic applications.
and can include incernal flanges to support pump vaults. k�
Piping Cannections Q�her wastewater tank accessories
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To tit a variery of
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acccss riscrs (pho�o ro ,t�
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ri�hc), larbe dianieter h, � �
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N�' bottom sumps (photo � � ^
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fiberglass hold-down � ��
I)epending on the application,wastewater tanks require a variery szraps and fiberglass or n 'y �� ' ��" �����'�'���' '
of accessories for piping connections. Xerxes offers, in either . ` ' "�" �' '° "�� ' ''
alum�num ladders.
1'VC or FRP,inlet and oudet piping,and intluent or effluent san-
itar�= cees. These conneaions are ma»ufactured. co The size �' "tiK�' ���''?�,I �'P 'I�il�U''��'"�p��19 � ��'"
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required for each applicacion. � ��,�s,�� ��� :" � i �' I
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Pump Platforms
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llepending on the type
of system design, a
Yerxcs wastewater tank
may require a submerged
puznp.Among the acces-
saric:s Xerscs offers arc
pump platfarms designed
to support submerged _ '
pumps located in the
bottom of d1e tank. � �'�~�-- -.�� � �
�m �.� ��•�... ���
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Singl�-Wall Tank C�ata
Nominal Capacity Actual Capacity Nominal NominaE Shipping Number of Hold-Down
(gallons} (gallons) Tank Length Weight (pounds} Straps Required
4-Faot-piarneter Tanks
600 602 6'-11 7/8" 500 2
1,000 1,009 11'-3 7/8" 700 2
1,500 1,449 16'-0" 1,000 2
6-Foa�-Diameter Tanks
1,500 1,779 10'-7 1/4" 800 Z
2,000 2,376 13'-5 3/4" 1,000 Z
3,000 2,973 16'-41/4" 1,Z00 ' Z
4,000 4,131 21'-11 1/8" 1,600 z
5,000 5,064 26'-5" 1,900 4
6,000 5,960 3G'-8 3/4" 2,200 4
8-Fflot-di�meter T�nks
�,000 2,189 9'-1/2" 900 2
3,000 3,271 12'-3" 1,200 2
4,000 4,218 15'-1/2" 1,400 2
5,000 5,165 17'-8 1/Z" 1,700 2
6,000 6,084 20'-6 1/z" 2,Q00 2
7,000 6,946 23'-1" 2,200 4
8,000 7,950 26'-1/2" 2,500 4
9,000 8,869 28'-9" 2,700 4
10,Q00 9,816 31'-6 1/Z" 3,000 4
11,000 10,763 34'-4" 3,200 4
12,000 11,682 37'-1/2" 3,500 4
13,000 13,081 41'-2" 4,000 6
14,000 14,028 43'-1 1 1/2" 4,200 6
15,000 ?4,975 46'-9" 4,500 6
1 Q-Foot-Di<�meter TankS
10,000 10,563 21'-5 1/4" 3,200 4
11,000 11,364 22'-9 3/4" 3,400 4
12,000 12,068 24`-1/4" 3,600 4
13,000 12,966 25'-6 3/4" 3,800 4
14,000 13,767 26'-1 1 1/4" 4,000 4
15,000 15,248 29'-5 3/4" 4,500 4
20,000 20,055 37'-8 3/4" 5,700 6
22,000 22,580 4Z'-3/4" 6,600 8
25,000 25,783 47`-6 3/4" 7,900 $
30,000 30,590 55'-9 3/4" 9,400 10
35,000 35,397 64`-3/4" 10,500 12
40,000 41,004 73'-8 1/4" 12,100 14
12-FooC-Diameter T�nks
2Q,000 20,781 29'-4" 9,200 6
25,000 25,5a 1 35'-7"� 10,600 8
30,000 31,253 43'-1" 12,500 10
35,000 36,013 49'-4" 13,900 12
40,000 39,821 54'-4" 15,000 12
48,000 48,389 65'-7" 17,700 18
SO,OOQ 50,Z93 68'-1" i 8,30Q 18
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��ide Specifications — Single-1l�l�l� FRP T�nks for 5eptic �)s�
Sf"lOC't FOCPl1: 2. Resin used in tank and accessories shall be premium
The contractor shall pravidc a single-wall fberglass reinforced ���>phch�lic polyester.
plastic (TRP) undcrground storagc tank as sho��✓n on thc draw- T�.�r�r�k I3in��erisic}ns;Rc�ter i:o�Xeixc^s Eiterari�r�<�c��i,allos�age.}:
ings. Sizes and fitcings shall be as shown.The tank shall be a l.Tank shall have nominal capacicy c�f gallons.
fiberglass tank as manuf�ctured by Xerxes Corpora�ion. :'..Tink sh��ll have nominal��utside diamccer of
feet.
Tank shall be tes�ed and installed according co the Xerxes z.02 Accessories
Inscallation Manual and Operating Guidelizies in effece at time ��� �'ip�r�g�
of installation. i. Schedule 40 PVC or FRP pipe sh:ill be uscd for inlet
and outicz piping.
Long Form: z.��i,�n 317vC pire is affixed to the cank,a fiherglass
Pr�rt I: Gener�{ lay-up is used.
�.O1 Quality Assurance 3. All piping shall be factory-sealed to enable tield tight-
ness testing with at least one pipe opening provided
`t ;�cc.c��tal,Ee�'Iar�tx!<ac;�rr�::r:;Yc�xe>(.:vrpci.atic,r� with a threaded fittin�for conneeting a pressure-test
I�,. Gavcr��iif�ag:St�xidards,e;s<k}��(�lic.:i���(.�: m�nifold.
l.Tank rnanufacturer shall L�e in the business of nianu- I.3.Acct:�s O}�enin�;s:
faccttring[anks to Underwriters Laboratories,Inc. 1.,qll access openings 24 inc6es iu dia�neter or(arger
(UL) Standard ]31 C. shall be manufactured af FhP.
2.Tank manufarcurer shall be in che business of rnanu- 2. j.,ocation(s)sliall he as shown on tank drawings.
fac�uring�anks contorming to the requirements of
r1NSI/AWWA D120`I�herrnosectinb Fiberglass- 3. Optional riser extensioris shall be FRP or PVC.
Reintorced Plastic"Ianks. 4. Wi�h canks designed for�n-sice tighcness tcsting,all
P�rt il: €�rodu[t5 access openings shall Lie factort�-sealed to enablc tield
tlghmess testing.
2.01 Single-Wall Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP)
Underground Storage Tanks: ��'. t)pcional Artcf�or Scrap:�:
;1. €..aading Conditions-----Standaccl tar7(z de°sine� sha.11 �neet l. Straps shall he PRP anehor straps as supplied by tank
tlle�i�llo«�ing criter,i�:-
xnanufaccurer.
L Tnternal Li�ad—Tank shall he designed to�vithstand �• Vumber anil locat�ion of seraps shall be speciFied in
a 5- yi=air-_ressttre tcst 3 si r tor a I 2'-diameter current lirerature by tank manuEacturer.
p� �, F' �� P• �,
tank)wich a>:1 safecy factor.When tank is desi�ned T). t.)��t:ional l..aci.dc:rs:
ior on-site ccsting, conCraczor shall individu��lly cest 1. Ladders shall be the standard ladder as supplied by
c�nk for lcakagc prior co installation. Maxirnurn cest tank manufacturer.
prc�ssure is 5 psig(3 psig f��r a 12'-diamecer tarik;. j;;, (�)E�F:ion��l Fitcic�€;s:
2. Surface Loads—Tank shall withsCand surface H-20 l.All threaded f.ittings shall be constructed ot carbon
axle•loads when properly iristall��d according co tank steeJ or PRI?
manufaccurer's current Installation Manual and
Operating Guidelines. 2.All standard threaded firti�ags shal( be half-couplings
and shall be 2",�" or G' in diameter. Reducers are To
3. External Hydrosta�ic Pressure—Tank shall bc�capa- he tised for smaller sizes�vhere s}aowi�and provided
Lile of being buried in ground w�ich?' of overburden hy contraccor.
over the top of the c;nk, the hole fully flooded and a
safery facror of 5:l against general buckling. 3.All FRP and PVC nozzles shall be flat-faced and
flanged,and.s(iall confortt�co ANSI B16.5 t50#
4.Tank sha11 support accessory equipment—such as bolting�attern.
inlet and outlec pipin�,effluent Filter charnber,lad-
dcrs and baffles—w}aen iustalled accordin�to tazik �'• ��I,�z°t'�ll liarernal Purnp P1atEorsns:
tnanufacturer's currecat installacion Manual and 1. Pump E�latforins shall be FRI'.
Operating Guidelioes. �. Contacc tank manufaccurcr with pump dczails,such
F�. Produc�Srora�re: as dimensions and weight
1.Tank shall bc capable of storing was�ewatcr products Part IIl: Testing and lnstallation
limited to the collectian and scorage of huuran solid 3.01 Testing
or liquid organic sewage. A.'C'e�tin�;Tai3k shall be tested according to d1e`.�erxes
2.Tank shall be venced co atmospheric pressure. Insta(lation Manual and C:)perating C;uidelines in ef{ect
3.Tank shall he capable of storing products identificd in at time of installation.
chc rnanufacxurcr's currenc standard litnited warranty.
E'�. Opcional Tesci.ng—Prior�o installacion,a tank-ti�haiess
C'. 1��lateria(s: cesr consisting of a 5 psig air pressure/soap test shall be
1.Tank shall be manufactured with 100�ii�resin and pr.rfonned(3 pslg for l 2-fooc-diameter canks) per che
�;lass-fiber reinforcement. No sand fillcrs. tanlc[esting procedures outlined in [he Xerxes
9 ��
�uide Specifica�tior�s — 5ingle-V�la�l F�P T�r�ks far Septic Use
Installacion Manual and Operating(Tuidelines in effect i3.Tank shall be inscalled according ro r6e Xersces
at cime�of insrallation. Installation Manual and Operating C�uidelines in effecz
at time of installacion.
3.02 Installation
A. Contractor shall be tr�uned in proper instc�llation proce- N=�r��t IV: WaYi��9rl�ty
dures by the tank manufacturer, the state or other 4.01 Warranty
approved agency. A.�Y/arranty shall be manuFacturer's standard liinited tvarrancv
For underground septic tanks in effect ac titne of purchase.
Linr�ited Vtl���ranty
Underground Septic Tanks
Xerxes Corporation ("Xerxes")warrants to ("Owner")tnat our underground septic tanks, and ail Xerxes manufactured septic tank
accessories, if installed, used and maintained in the United States in accordance �vith Xerxes' published specifications, installation
instructions and operating guidelines, all applicable la��vs and reyulations, and the limited septic applications defined herein, Uvill be
free from material defects in materials and workmanship ror a period of one {1)year from date of original delivery by Xerxes. Septic
applications for purposes of this warranty are liir:ited to the collection and storage of solid or liquid organi; sewage and wastewater at
temperatures not to exceed 140° F.
If any;ank is to be removed from an installation, moved to O�vner's new location and is intended for active service at the new loca-
;ion, the tank must be recertified by Xerxes in order to maintain �he w�rranty as originally extended. The forec�oing warranty does nr,t
ex±2nd to tanks or accessories(collectively "Goods") darnaged due to acts of Gad, �var, terrorism, or failure af Gcods caused, iri v�✓hole
or in part, by rnisuse, im�roper installation, storage, servicing, maintenance, or operation in excess af their rated capacity, contrary to
*Iieir recommended use, or contrary to the septic applications defined above, whether intentional ar otherwise, or any other cause or
damage of any kin� not the fauit of Xerxes. Xerxes only warrants rep�irs or alterations performed hy Xe��xes or i�s authorized cantrac-
;ors. Xerxes does not warrant any product, components or parts rnanufactured by others.
X=RXES' OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE NULL AND VOID IF A TANK HAS BEEN USED FOR PRODUCTS CONTAIN-
ING A "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE" AS DEFINED BY THE COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPENSATION AND LIABILI-
TY ACT OF 1980(CERCLA OR "SUPERFUND")VVHICH DESIGNATES CERTAIN CHEMICALS AS "HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES." SEE 42
UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION � 9001 (14).
Cwner's sole and excliasive remedy fcr breach of warranty is limited at Xerxes' option to: (a) repair of the defective tank or accessory,
/,b) delivery of replacement tank or accessory to the point of ariginal delivery, or(c) refund of the original purchase price. A daimant
rnust give Xerxes the opportunity to ebserve and inspect the tank and/or accessory prior to removal from the ground or the claim will
be forever barred. All claims must be made in writing within one (1j year after tank and/or accessory failure or be forever barred. THE
FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITU�iES XERXES' EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND XERXES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR
REPRESENTATION, EXPRE55 OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TU THE TANK OR ANY SERVICE, ADVICE, OR CONSULTATION, IF ANY, FUR-
NISHED TO OWNER BY XERXES OR fT5 REPRES�NTATIVES, WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A FARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, OR OTHERWISE. THE SEILER (XERXES) UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY UF THE GOODS, EXCEPT AS OTH-
ERWISE PROVIDED IN TNIS CUNTRACT, THE SE�LER (XERXES) ASSUMES NO RESPUNSIBILITY THAT TH!� GOOUS WILL B� FIT FOR A!V`!
PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU (OWNER) MAY BE BUYING THESE GOODS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE CON-
TRACT. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THE ABOVE LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON OR
ENTITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR BREACH OF ANY OTHER COVENANT, DUTY, OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF XERXES.
XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR BREACH OF ANY OTHER COVENANT, DUTY, OR
OBLIGA�ION UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS LIMIT-
ED WARRANTY DOES NOT FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PUP�POSE. XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOP COSTS OF INSTALLATION OR
REMOVAL OF GOODS, ENVIROf�MENTAL CONTAMINATION, FIRES, EXPLOSIONS, OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES ALLEGEDLY
ATi�RIBUTABLE TO A BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY DESCR�P-
TION, WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAIM OR DAMAGES BE EASED UPON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR
OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL XERXES' TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNdER EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE FRICE
OF THE GOODS WHICH GAVE RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY.
Consumer Notice: This Limited Wan-�anty gives you (Owner)specific legal rights. You (O�vner) may also have other rights which vaiy
from state to state.
Effective: 1/1/07
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XERXES INSTALLATION MANUAL AND OPERATING GUIDELINES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTI�NS
1. introduction 9. Geotextile Fabric
1.1. Safety........................................................................1 9.1. General......................................................................18
1.2. General......................................................................1 10. Bottom Sumps and Fittings
1.3. Equipment.................................................................2 10.1. General......................................................................18
2. Handling and Storing Tanks 11. Taking Diameter Measurements
2.1. General..........................................................................2 11.1. General....................,.................................................18
2.2. Unloading and Hoisting Tanks.....................................2 11.2. Diameter Measurement without a Standpipe........19
2.3. Storing Tanks................................................................3 11.3. Diameter Measurement with a Standpipe..............19
3. Preinstaliation Inspection and Testing 11.4. Calculation and Comparison...................................19
3.1. General..........................................................................3 12. Ballasting Tanks(Adding Liquidj
3.2. Inspecting the Tank......................................................4 12.1. General......................................................................19
3.3. Pretesting Procedures..................................................4 13. Postinstallation 7esting
3.4. Preparing the Tank for Air Testing...............................4 13.1. General......................................................................20
3.5. Pressurizing the Primary Tank.....................................5 132. Air Testing Tanks.......................................................20
3.6. Pressurizing the Interstitial Space 13.3. Optionai Hydrostatic Testing...................................20
in a Dry Tank.................................................................5 14. Piping and Venting
3.7. Soaping the Tank..........................................................5 14.1. Internal Piping...........................................................20
3.8. Performing Visual Checks on a Tank 14.2. External Piping..........................................................21
with a Wet Interstitial Space........................................6 14.3. Venting Tanks............................................................21
3.9. Releasing Pressure from the Tank...............................6 14.4. Venting Interstitial Spaces.......................................22
4. Preinstallation Testing For Specific Types of 15. Monitoring Tanks
Air-Testable Tanks 15.1. Generai......................................................................22
4.1. Air Testing a Single-Wall Tank...................................6 152. Singie-Wall Tank.......................................................22
4.2. Testing a Wet Double-Wall Tank................................6 15.3. Doubie-Wall Tank.....................................................22
4.3. Testing a Dry-Monitor, Double-Wall Tank with the 16. Installing Containment Sumps
Interstitial Space Under Vacuum...................................7 16.1. General......................................................................23
4.4. Air Testing a Dry-Manitor, Double-Wall Tank.............7 16.2. Final Containment Sump Installation......................24
4.5. Air Testing a Dry-Monitor, Doubie-Wall 17. Adding Tanks at Existing Locations
Multicompartment Tank Not Under Vacuum.............7 17.1. General......................................................................24
5. Installing Tanks 17.2. Preferred Method.....................................................24
5.1. General..........................................................................8 17.3. Alternate Method..................,.....,.............................25
5.2. Dry-Hole Instailation.....................................................8 18. Operating Guidelines
5.3. Wet-Hole Installation..................................................10 18.1. General.............................................,........................25
6. Backfiil Material 18.2. Temperature Limits for Stored Products
6.1. General........................................................................10 and Materials........................................................25
6.2. Primary Backfill...........................................................10 18.3. Entering Tanks..........................................................25
6.3. Secondary Backfill......................................................11 18.4. Filling Tanks(in General)..........................................25
7, Excavation Requirements 18.5. Filling UL-Labeled Tanks.........................................26
7.1. General....................................................................11 19. Limited Warranties
7.2. Excavation and Tank Location ................................11 19.1. General.............,........................................................26
7.3. Depth of Excavation................................................12 20. 5upplemental Materials
7.4. Depth of Cover........................................................12 20.1. General......................................................................26
7.5. Tank Spacing...........................................................13 21. Retention of Installation Manual
8. Anchoring Systems 21.1. General......................................................................26
8.1. General........................................................................14
8.2. Anchor Straps.............................................................14 APPENDICES
8.3. Hardware and Anchor Points....................................15 A. Xerxes Tank Data Chark.....................................................27
8.4. Deadmen.................................................................16 B. Xerxes Primary Backfill Requirements............................28
8.5. Xerxes Prefabricated Deadmen...............................16 C. Xerxes Split Backfill Instructions.....................................29
8.6. Anchor Siabs...........................................................17
8.7. Man-Out-of-Hole(MOH)Straps..............................17 XERXES TANK INSTALLATION CHECKLIST.........30
8.8. Aiternate Wet-Hole Anchoring Method...................17
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XERXES INSTALLATION MANUAL AND �PERATING GUIDELINES
Read all instructions and operating guidelines before installation.
These instructions,which are based on successful experiences in a wide variety of situations, are issued as a guide for the
instailation of Xerxes underground storage tanks. Compliance with the procedures and instructions contained in this installa-
tion Manual are necessary for the proper instaliation of Xerxes tanks. Failure to comply wiil void the limited warranty for the
tank(s)and may cause tank failure.
To Installer: Before installation, read and understand the Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subsequently referred
to as Installation Manual).After installa#ion,give the Installation Manual with the completed Tank Installation Checklist(back of
manual)to the tank owner.
To Owner:After installation, retain the Installation Manuai for future reference to operating guidelines and checklist.
�. �M-ROOUCr�oN CAUTION
�.1. SAFETY A Caution without the safety alert symbal indicates a poten-
1.1.1. Before beginning the tank installation, read through the tially hazardous situation,which, if not avoided, may result
entire Insta�lation Manual and Operating Guidelines(subse- in property damage.
quently referred to as Installation Manual). It is the responsibil- �,1.6. Keep this Installation Manual available at the installation
ity of the owner, installer and operator to understand and site to refer to safety procedures as needed.
foliow all requirements contained in this Installation Manual.
1.1.2.Work must be performed according to standard industry � WARNING
practices that may apply to ali aspects of tank installations Fallow OSHA regulations for tank excavations.Collapse of
and operations. excavation walls could result in death or serious injury.
1.1.3.Comply with all applicable federal,state and local regu- 1.1.7.Working in and around excavations is dangerous.The
lations and standards, such as: Qccupationai Safety and Health Administration(OSHA)has
• federal, state and local construction, health, safety and specific requirements that must be followed. Prior to begin-
environmental codes ning work at the site,the installer must read and understand
OSHA's Standard, Part 1926, Subpart P(Excavations),650-
• National Fire Protection Association standards(for 652.A copy of this standard is availabie free of charge at
example, NFPA 30,30A and 31) WW�,�,.osha.gov.
• industry standard practices(for example, PEI RP100,
API RP1615) 1.1.8.Careless activity or reckiess operation of equipment can
• EPA reference materials(for exampie, "Doing It Right"). cause death, serious injury or property damage.
NOTE:A U.S.federal law(the Resource Conservation and �•�•9• Federal, state and local codes and regulations always
Recovery Act(RCRA),as amended(Pub. L.98-616}) requires take precedence over a Xerxes requirement.
owners of certain underground storage tanks to notify des- 1.7,10.No instructions or procedures presented in this Installation
ignated state or local agencies by May 8, 1986, of the exis- Manual shouid be interpreted so as to put at risk any person's
tence of their tanks.Notifications for tanks brought into use health or safety,or to harm any property or the environment.
after May 8,1986,must be made within 30 days. Consult
EPA's latest regulations to determine if you are affected by �.2. GENERAL
this law. 1.2.1. It is important to foliow the procedures and instructions
1.1.4. For additional information, contact relevant state, �n this manual in order to safely and properiy install a Xerxes
underground storage tank and accessories. Failure to follow
county and city storage-tank authorities, including health,fire these instructions will void Xerxes' obligations under the lim-
or building departments, and environmen#al agencies. ited warranty, may result in tank failure or property damage,
1.1.5.The following definitions will serve as a guide when and could cause serious personal injury or death.
reading the Installation Manual: 1.2.1.1.The presence of a Xerxes representative does nat relieve
� WARNING the installer of responsibility for proper installation of the tank.
lndicates a potentially hazardous situation,which, if not 1.2.2.The Xerxes limited warranty applies only to a tank in-
avoided,could result in death or serious injury. stalled accarding to these instructions.Since Xerxes does not
control the parameters of any installation,Xerxes'sole respnnsi-
� CAUTIQN bility in any instaliation is that presented in the limited warranty.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,which, if not 1.2.3. It is the responsibility of the owner and operator to al-
avoided,may resu(t in minor or moderate injury. ways follow the operating guidelines set forth in Xernes'applr'-
cab/e limited warranty and SECTION 78 af this Installation
Manual, it is the responsibility of the owner to retain this Instal-
.L2 lation Manual for future reference to operating guidelines.
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12.3.1.A copy of the applicable Xerxes limited warranty is 1.3.1.11. hand shovel
found in the shipping documents that accompany each tank 1.3.1.12. lifting sling(s)
when delivered.
1.3.1.13. soil compacting equipment(if necessary).
1.2.3.2.A copy of the applicable Xerxes limited warranty is
also found in some of the applicabie product brochures, at 2 HANDLING AND STORING TANKS
www.xerxes.com and upon request from the Xerxes customer '
service coordinator. 2.1. GENERAL
1.2.4. Use the Tank Installation Checklist(back of manual)for 2•1.1.Although Xerxes tanks are rugged,the tank owner
all singie-wall tanks(SV�, double-wall tanks(DW), oil/water and/or tank owner's representative must take care so that the
separators(OWS)and multicompartment tanks(MC}as the in- �ank is not dropped or damaged during �oading, unioading,
staliation proceeds. handling and storage at the jobsite.
12.5. Relevant information for each tank installed must be 2•1•2• Move tanks by lifting and setting only. Do not move
recorded on the Tank Instaliation Checklist found at the back tanks by rolling or dragging.
of this manual.Consult the Xerxes customer service coordina- 2.1.3.Always lift tanks by using the lifting lugs provided with
tor if additional checklist forms are needed. the tank. Distribute the lifting load evenly between the lifting
1.2.6.The tank owner shpuld retain a copy of the completed lugs. Use spreader bars and equal length siings as required.
Tank Installation Checklist in order to facilitate any warranty NQTE: Larger tanks may be provided with guide lugs for at-
claim. tachment of guide ropes during lifting and positioning oper-
1.2.7.Xerxes recommends that the instailing contractor also ations. Do not use guide lugs for lifting.
keep a copy of the completed Tank Instailation Checkiist. CAUTlON
1.2.8.Xerxes must authorize—in writing and prior to tank in-
stallation—any variation to,or deviation from,the instructions Never roll, drag ar drop the tank.This may result in damage
to the tank.
in the Instaliation Manual.
1.2.8.1.All correspondence regarding variations must be re-
2.2. UNLOADING AND HOISTING TANKS
tained for any warranty claim to be valid. 2.2.1.Before the tank is unloaded or relocateci on the job site(and
before preinstallation testing at the jobsite},tank owner and/or tank
12.9. For any questions regarding the interpretation of these owner's representative must complete the foliowing steps:
instructions or for any other technical inquiries, contact techni-
caf support at Xerxes Minneapolis, MN. 2.2.1.1.Visually inspect the entire exterior surface of the tank
to make sure that no shipping or handling damage has oc-
1.2.10.All contact information applicable to installation is curred. Look particularly for visible damage, cracks or deep
found on the back cover of this manual. scrapes.
1.�. EQUIPMENT 2.2.1.2. Sign the shipping papers accepting the tank as deliv-
1.3.1.The foflowing list is to be used as a guide for the equip- ered.Any damage observed must be noted in these papers.
ment recommended for installing Xerxes tanks: 2.2.1.3. Be sure that all equipment used to lift the tank is rated
1.3.1.1.excavation equipment capable of producing a level to handle the load.
bottom hole and placing backfill material at any point in the 22.1.4.Select a smooth,solid, level area on which to place the
excavation tank,and clear that area of ail large rocks,trash and debris.
1.3.1.2.suitable lifting equipment capable of lifting and placing 2.2.1.5. Make sure that all tools and other items that may dam-
the tanks and associated tank anchors age the tank during unloading are removed from the trailer bed.
1.3.1.3.spirit level or transit 2.22.When unloading the tank from the truck,tank owner
1.3.1.4.50-foot tape measure and/or tank owner's representative must make sure that the
tank is secured in such a way that it does not roll off the truck.
1.3.1.5.tamping rod(s)
NOTE:A long wooden shovel handle is satisfactory. � WARNING
1.3.1.6. pipe wrenches and appropriate pipe joint compound Do not release straps securing the tank to the truck until (ift-
ing equipment(such as a crane)is secured to the tank's lift-
1.3.1.7.a test manifold for each air-testable tank or compart- ing lug(s)and untii anyone in a position to be injured by the
ment—see FIGURE 3-2 tank's movement is in a safe location. Failure to do so could
result in death, serious injury or property damage.
1.3.1.8. source of pressurized air capabie of 6 psig
2.2.3.When hoisting the tank,foliow these instructions—see
1.3.1.9. soap and water solution(during freezing conditions, a FIGURE 2-1 and FIGURE 2-2:
suitable solution such as windshield wiper fluid may be added
to the soap and water mixture) 2•2•3.1.Choose suitabie lifting sling(s)for the tank being installed.
1.3.1.10. soft cloth, brush or hand-held pneumatic sprayer
Zy' 2
2.2.3.2.When using multiple lifting lugs,the angle of the lifting ways take extra care so that the bottom sump or fitting is nat
sling should never exceed 30 degrees—see FIGURE 2-1. damaged by contact with any other object,such as the truck
bed or the ground.
2.3. STORING TANKS
2.3.1.Whenever a tank is temporarily placed above the
� ground at the site, place it on a smooth,solid, levei area that is
clear of large rocks,trash and debris, and then chock it in
piace to prevent rolling. See F(GURE 2-3.
� WARNING
Always chock the tank.7he tank is heavy and has a large
surface area.The tank will roll on sloped surfaces and could
be blown about by the wind. Movement of the tank could re-
sult in death or serious injury.
3o-degree 2.3.2.Tie the tank down if high winds are expected. Do not
maximum use wire rope or chains.See FIGURE 2-3.
2.3.2.1. Never place tie-down straps over collars or reservoirs.
FIGURE 2-1 -- ,, ,,
2.2.3.3.When the tank is not rotated (the tank is upright), use �~� y''�,`�, Tie
all lifting lugs to unload and install the tank.See FtGURE 2-2. �'` 1�> Downs
Fii
2.2.3.4. Some tanks are rotated on the truck for shipping pur- Sandbags f� ,�� Tank `j``� Tires
poses.These tanks have extra lifting lug(s)to aid in the load- � t� ` '`
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ing/unloading process. See FlGURE 2-2. , ,r .
2.2.3.4.1.To unload these tanks, use the lifting lugs that are � ��'�,�, �l%-'�� �
situated on top of the tank in its rotated position. �l ����'� ;;;� ; �
;/' �' . //,! y„; ��,` f�.;
2.2.3.4.2.To instail the tank; carefully rotate the tank to its up- ' �' ''� �
right position and then use all lifting lugs situated on top of the FIGURE 2-3
tank in its upright position.See FIGURE 2-2. 2.3.3.Whenever a tank is temporarily piaced above the
ground at the site,always take extra care so water does not
enter the collar.Xerxes recommends that the tank be rotated
Top of tank in rotated position and/or the collar covered.
Lifting lugs to be � Lifting lugs to be
used when tank is in �used when tank is in CAUTI�N
upright position rotated position �f water enters the coliar, it could freeze and may result in
�����"i � � - damage to the tank and/or coElar.
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;-�/ 2.3.4. Ensure that the tank is UV-protected if it wi!{be stored
1�� above the ground for an extended period of time,typicaily 12
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% months depending on the geographic location of installation.
; Top of tank in upright position
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Lifting lugs to be AND TESTING
used when tank is in
�---°_- 3.1. GENERAL
;.--` -�,, upright position
/�..<,` ,,��
� � WARNtNG
��, Do not conduct preinstallation testing while the tank is on a
`�� trailer. Failure to foUow this warning could result in death or
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serious injury.
FIGURE 2-2 CAUTI�N
2.2.4. Do not wrap chain or cable around the tank at any time, Do not put product in the tank until afl necessary preinstalla-
including when securing the tank on the ground. tion inspection and testing is completed. Failure to follow
this caution may result in property damage.
2.2.5. Use guide ropes to guide the tank when needed.
2.2.6.When handling a tank with a bottom sump or fitting,al-
2� 3
3.1.1.The appiicable inspection and testing procedures set 3.3.2. If the tank being installed is not an air-testable tank,pro-
forth in SECTIONS 3 and 4 must be performed to validate the ceed to SECTION 5.
limited warranty. 3.3.3. See SECTlONS 3.4. through 3.9. for specific instruc-
3.1.2.All tanks are tested and inspected at the factory prior to tions for preinstallation testing procedures.
shipment. However, in order to verify the absence of any dam- 3.3.4.See SECTION 4 for preinstallation testing instructions
age resulting from shipping or handling, prior to installation all for specific types of air-testable tanks.
tanks must also be inspected at the site. Some tanks must
also be tested at the site prior to installation according to the 3.3.5. Someone must be with the tank at all times during air
applicabie procedures. testing.
3.3.6. Prior to the pressure test, remove all plugs, apply
g WARNING sealant, and repiace and tighten plugs.
Always secure the tank before moving, rotating or lifting it.
This is commonly done by connecting a crane or backhoe ta A WARNING
the lifting lugs. Faiiure to follow this warning could result in
death or serious injury. When the tank is under pressure,the manways,access
ppenings and/or fittings may dislodge,or the tank could
� WARNING rupture,and this could result in death or serious injury. Be-
fore beginning the air test, notify all people on the test site
While moving or lifting the tank,do not position any part to remain in a safe location. NEVER LEAVE A TANK UNDER
of your body underneath the tank. Failure to follow this PRESSURE UNATTENDED.Stand clear of manways,fittings
warning could result in death or serious injury. and tank ends during the test.
� WARNING 3.4. PREPARING THE TANK FOR AIR TESTING
Qo not lift or hoist a tank under pressure. Failure to follow 3.4.1.The air test pressure is 5 psig(3 psig for 12-foot-diameter
this warning could result in death or serious injury. tanks).See FIGURE3-7.
3.1.3. Not all tanks are air-testable in the field. if a tank needs � WARNING
to be hydrostatically tested, see SECTION 13.3. po not overpressurize the tank.Position the pressure gauges
3.1.4. If the tank is a water/wastewater tank equipped for op- so that the pressure readings can be ciearly read at all times.
tional preinstallation testing, after inspecting the tank(see The pressure gauge must have a pressure-relief valve that is
SECTION 3.2.),follow procedures in the Xerxes supplement, used and set at 6 psig{4 psig for 12-foot-diameter tanks). Fail-
ure to follow this warning could result in death or serious injury.
Preinsta(lation Testing lnstructions for Water/Wastewafer Tanks
Factory-Equ+pped for Pressure Testing. See SECTfON 20 for II�I_ _
information on how to obtain this supplement. _ I —_
3.1.5. If damage of any kind is detected, contact the plant t��� i =�����
from which the tank was shipped before instailing the tank. ����_
NOTE: Do not attempt unauthorized repairs. IIIII'—I I=ilill
—II Maximum I 'I
3.2. INSPECTING THE TANK 11111=11 I� I(
5 psig
3.2.1.Thoroughly inspect the entire outside surface of the tank -I III �)� _
for signs of shipping or handling damage. Rotate or lift the �����°(� j� _ ���
tank to inspect the bottom of the tank. �� _
3.2.2. If damage of any kind is detected,contact the plant _I III= — _
from which the tank was shipped before installing the tank. _ _ _—_—_—_ _—�!
NOTE:Do not attempY unauthorized repairs. Note:Maximum is 3 psig for 12-foot-diameter tanks.
3.3. PRETESTING PROCEDURES
CAUTION FIGURE 3-1
3.4.2.The tester is responsible for verifying that alf of the test
Do nat install any piping or fittings other than test fittings equipment is in good warking condition, and is properly con-
until all preinstallation testing has been completed. Failure figured and calibrated.
to follow this caution may result in property damage. 3.4.3.Construct a test manifold with two pressure gauges as
CAUTION shown in FIGURE 3-2. Each pressure gauge must have a max-
imum full-scale reading of 15 psig with graduatians in 1/2 psig
Never pressurize a wet interstitial space. Doing so may re- increments,and a pressure-relief valve set at 6 psig(4 psig for
sult in damage to the primary tank and/or tank failure. �2-foot-diameter tanks}.
3.3.1.All U�-labeled tanks, chemical tanks and potable water 3.4.3.1.When air testing multicompartment tanks,a test mani-
tanks must be air tested after backfill is brought ciose to the fold is needed for each compartment. See FIGURE 3-2.
top of the tank.
tCO 4
NOTE: Do not attempt unauthorized repairs.
to air supply -
on interstitia� 3.6. PRESSURIZING THE INTERSTITIAL SPACE
test manito�a IN A DRY TANK
� air-supply valve
air-pressure gauge-- .-- air-pressure gauge
� WARNING
--pressure-relief Never lift or hoist a tank under pressure. Failure to follow
device this warning could result in death or serious injury.
FIGURE 3-2 NOTE: Do not attempt unauthorized repairs.
NOTE:All compartments an a double-wali tank may be man- 3.6.1.Tanks with a dry interstitial space not shipped under vac-
ifolded together and tested simultaneausly,or each com- uum come with a quick-disconnect assembly.See FIGURE 3-3.
partment may be tested separately.
3.4.32.A test manifold is needed for testing the dry interstitial ,�-----------�,
space of an air-testable, double-wall tank.See FIGURE 3-2. Nylon tie � �
� �
NOTE:A test manifold is not required for a tank with an in- ; j
, �
terstice filled with monitoring fluid. '-----------'
,'
3.4.4. During air tests, ambient air temperature can affect ,�'�
pressure-gauge readings. Monitoring access ,'�
,� Quick-disconnect
fitting� _� assembly
� CAUTION -
Allow for pressure variations when tanks are subject to �
abrupt temperature changes. Failure to foliow this caution
may result in minor or moderate injury.
FIGURE 3-3
3.4.5.When testing tanks with wet monitoring, remove the 3.6.2. If the tank is not configured as shown in FIGURE 3-3
reservoir-fitting piug. prior to preinstallation testing,contact the plant from which
3.4.6. If the tank has threaded fittings,it is the installer's re- the tank was shipped.
sponsibility to select a thread sealant that is compatibie with 3.6.3.The quick-disconnect assembly must not be connected
the product being stored.Some sealants cannot be used with to the service fitting when air testing the primary tank. Keep
some stored products. � the nylon tie in piace.
3.4.7. Install permanent plugs in all openings where piping wili 3.6.4. Maintain the pressure in the primary tank.
not be installed.
3.4.8. Make sure all manway bolts are tightened, and fitting CAUTION
plugs are properiy doped and sealed. Do not connect the air supply directly to the interstitial-
space monitoring access fitting. Pressurizing the secondary
3.4.8.1.The tank may be air tested with the factory-supplied tank(interstitial space)by itself may damage the primary
temporary plugs. Redope and tighten temporary plugs if tank or cause tank failure.
needed. 3.6.5. Free the hose from the service fitting by cutting the
3.4.9. Keep one service fitting open in each compartment far nylon tie.
the test manifold. 3.6.6.Insert the hose into the quick-disconnect fitting.This will
3.4.10.Tanks equipped with flanged nozzles may require con- allow air to transfer from the primary tank ta the interstitial space.
tractor-suppiied blind flanges for preinstallation air testing. 3.6.7. Reconnect the air-supply line.Allow the pressure to sta-
3.5. PRESSURIZING THE PRIMARY TANK bilize at 5 psig (3 psig for 12-foot-diameter tanks)by adding or
3.5.1.Instali the test manifold in the open service fitting and con- removing air as necessary.
nect the pressure source to the test manifold.See F(GtIRE 3-3. 3.6.8.Close the air-supply valve on the test manifold and dis-
3.52. If the interstitial space is dry, install the test manifold connect the air-supply line.
and close the valve before pressurizing the primary tank. 3.7. SOAPING THE TANK
3.5.3.Open the air-supply vai�e and pressurize the primary tank 3.7.1.After pressurizing the tank,soap the tank.to check the
to 5 psig(3 psig for 12-foot-diameter tanks).Allow a few min- tank's integrity.
utes for the air temperature in the tank to stabilize,then allow 3.7.1.1.Soap either the fittings, manways and covers or the
the pressure to stabilize by adding or removing air as necessary. entire exterior of the tank,depending on what part of the test-
3.5.4. Hoid and monitor the pressure for a minimum of 1 hour. ing process the tester is at and what kind of tank is being air
3.5.4.1. If the test manifold shows a pressure buiid-up in the tested.See SECTlON 4 instructions for specific types of tanks.
interstitiai space of a dry-monitor, double-wafl tank, contact 3.7.1.2.Watch for active air bubbles.There shauld not be any.
the plant from which the tank was shipped.
� 5
NOTE: During freezing conditions, a suitable solution such CAUTION
as windshield washer fluid may be added to the soap and
water mixture. Never allow the pressure in the interstitial space to be
greater than the pressure in a primary tank. Failure to follow
3.7.2.When doing a soap test, rotate the tank to check the this caution may result in damage to a primary tank and/or
bottom. Do not rotate a tank filled with monitoring fluid. tank failure.
3.7.2.1. Before rotating the tank, place protective material on /,, WARNING
the area on which the tank will be rotated. Make sure the area Never remove the service-fitting plugs when there is pres-
is flat and free of large or sharp objects,such as rocks,which sure in the tank. Failure to follow this warning could result in
may damage the tank. death or serious injury.
3.7.2.2. Rotate the tank slowly and carefully to avoid develop- 3.9.4. Remove the test manifolds and replace the protective
ing too much momentum. Momentum can grow because covers in the service fittings.
manways and fittings on top of the tank make it top heavy.
Make sure the tank's fittings and manways never touch the 4.. PREINSTALLATION TESTING F�R
ground. Do nat rotate the tank more than 120 degrees from SPECIFIC 1YPES OF AIR-TESTABLE TANKS
the initial starting point.
NOTE:When air testing a tank,foflow the procedures out-
3.7.3. If damage is detected, cantact the plant from which the lined here for the specific type of tank being installed. For
tank was shipped. more specific details on these procedures, see the SECTION
NOTE: Do not attempt unauthorized repairs. 3 SECTIONS and SUBSECTIONS to which you are referred.
3.$. PERFORMING VISUAL CHECKS ON A TANK 4.1. AIR TESTING A SINGLE-WALL TANK
WlTH A WET INTERSTITIAL SPACE 4.1.1. Prepare the tank for air testing.See SECTION 3.4.
CAUTION 4.1.2. Pressurize the tank.See SECTION 3.5.
Never pressurize a wet interstitial space. Doing so may 4.1.3. Soap the entire exterior of the tank.See SECTION 3.7.
damage the primary tank ar cause tank faifure. 4.1.4. Hold and monitor the pressure for a minimum of 1 hour.
CAUTION 4.1.5. Carefuily release the air pressure from the tank.See
Never rotate a tank filled with monitoring fluid. Doing so SECTION 3.9.
may result in damage to the tank and/or tank failure. 4.1.6. Remove the test manifoid and replace the protective
3.8.1. Check that the tank has monitoring fluid in the reservoir. covers in the service fittings.
Measure the level of the monitoring fluid in the reservoir. 4.2. TESTING A WET DOUBLE-WALL TANK
NOTE: If the reservoir is less than a third full, contact the
plant from which the tank was shipped.See the back cover CAUTION
of the Installation Manual for contact numbers. Never pressurize a wet interstitial space. Doing sn may re-
sult in damage to the primary tank and/or tank failure.
3.8.2.Visually check the interior of the tank for monitoring
fluid.There should nat be any. 4.2.1. Check the level of the monitoring fluid in the reservair.
See SECTION 3.8. for instructions.
3.8.2.1.When checking a muiticampartment tank, inspect the
interior of each compartment for monitoring fluid. 4.2.2.Visually check the interior and the exterior of each com-
partment for the presence of monitoring fiuid.See SECTION
3.8.3.Visualiy check the exterior of the tank for monitoring 3.8, for instructions.
fluid.(The monitoring fluid is dyed blue to distinguish between
moisture and monitoring fluid.}If monitoring fiuid is found,wipe 4.2.3.If the monitoring fluid is not at the proper level,and/or moni-
the tank dry and verify that the monitoring fluid does not reap- toring fluid is found on either the interior or the exterior of any
pear. Lift the tank to check the bottom. Do not roll the tank. compartment,contact the piant from which the tank was shipped.
3.8.3.1.When checking a multicompartment tank, inspect the 4.2.4. If there is no monitoring fluid on either the interior or the
exterior of each compartment for monitoring fluid. exterior of any compartment, proceed to backfill the tank to
the top of the tank.
3.9. RELEASING PRESSURE FROM THE TANK
3.9.1. if there is an interstitial space to pressurize, open the 4.2.5.After the tank is backfilled to the top of the tank, it must
valve of the test manifold and carefuily release the air pressure be air tested.See SECTlON 13 far instructions.
in the interstitiai space first. 4.3.TESTINGADRYMONtTUR, DOUBLE-WALLTANK
3.9.2. If the tank is a multicompartment tank, carefuliy release WITH THE IMERSTITIAL SPACE UNDER VACUUM
the air pressure in the end compartments first. 4.3.1.A dry-monitor, double-wall tank may be shipped from
the factory with the interstitiai space under vacuum.This op-
3.9.3.Then carefully release the air pressure from the base tank. tion aiiows for monitoring the tank during shipping and han-
diing,and may expedite tank installation by shortening
Z� s
preinstallation testing procedures.The date that the vacuum 4.4.8.Carefully release the air pressure from the tank.See
was applied is on a label by the monitor or on the shipping SEGTION 3.9.
documentation delivered with the tank.
4.4.9, Remove the test manifold and repiace the protective
4.3.1.1.This date may be used as a reference under this pro- covers in the service fittings.
cedure to evaluate the tank's integrity prior to installation, and 4.5.AIR TESTING A DRY MONITOR DOUBLE-WALL
to validate Xerxes' obligations under the limited warranty. �
MULTICOMPARTMENT TANK NOT UNDER VACUUM
4.3.1.2.Xerxes tanks shipped under vacuum must be under
vacuum for a minimum of 7 days. If this requirement is not met, CAUTION
an air/soap test is required.See SECTION 4 for instructions. Do not connect air supply directly to the interstitial-space
4.3.1.3.The tank shipped under vacuum should be instalied monitoring access fitting. Pressurizing the interstitial space
by itself may result in damage ta the primary tank and/ar
and backfilled with the vacuum intact if both of the following tank failure.
two conditions are met:
4.5.1. Prepare the tank for air testing.See SECTfON 3.4.
4.3.1.3.1. instailation of the tank is to begin 7 days or more
after the factory application of vacuum(as indicated on the 4.5.1.1. Install a test manifold in each compartment,that is, in
shipping documents and/or tank labels) the base tank and each end compartment.See FIGURE 4-1.
4.3.1.3.2.the vacuum gauge shipped with the tank reads 12
inches of inercury or more. Typical Liftin
Optional reservoir manway �Ug 9 Typical Monitoring access
NOTE:The vaCUUm-monitoring method is less sensitive and (wet interstitial space) with fittings , service ftting fitting(dry
r interstitial space)
less reliable than the soap test described in SECTION 3.7. Pressure- 1 \ �`,, /
Under certain fieid conditions(such as major changes in relief valve J. ��---' _ _ _`'t
for shi in '
temperature, barometric pressure and/or altitude)and/or �� 9�' %' ; \ �
with certain equipment failure(such as freezing or sticking jc mp2rtment 1 Base tank ;c mpartment f
of gauge mechanism),the vacuum-monitoring method may `` �� ' �� J
not be an accurate enough test.When in doubt,or when ;' `�� `,._Flat
such conditions occur,Xerxes recommends SECTION 4.4.or ! 5eam for base tank �•. �' Rib
4.5. (whichever is applicable)as the preferred preinstaliation Seam for end compartment Seam for end compa�tment
test procedure.
4.3.1.4.After the tank is backfilled to the top of the tank,the FIGURE 4-1
tank must be air tested. See SECTION 13 for instructions. 4.5.2. Pressurize the primary tank.See SECT�ON 3.5 and
FfGURE 4-2.
4.3.1.5. If either or both of the conditions stated in POINTS
4.3.1.3.7. and 4.3.1.3.2. are not met, foUow the procedures of
SECTION 4.4. or 4.5. (whichever is app/icab(e)for the prein- Air Test of Base Tank
staliation test.
o.
4.3.1.5.1. If the gauge reads less than 12 inches of inercury,
perform a visual inspection of the exterior of the tank and the
vacuum gauge fittings to evaluate the tank's integrity,and
contact the plant from which the tank was shipped.
NOTE: Do not attempt unauthorized repairs. FIGURE 4-2
4.5.3. Pressurize the end compartment(s}.See SECTION 3.5.
4.3.1.6. Recard the vacuum gauge reading at the time of in- and FIGURE 4-3.
stallation on ihe Tank lnstallation Checklisf.
4.4.AIRTESfINGADRi(M�OPlfTOR,DOLIBLE WQLLTANK Air Test of End Compartment(s)
4.4.1. Prepare the tank for air testing.See SECTION 3.4.
4.4.2. Pressurize the primary tank.See SECTION 3.5.
4.4.3.Soap ail service fittings and manways.See SECTION 3.7.
4.4.4. Hoid and monitor the pressure in the primary tank for a
minimum of 1 hour.
FIGURE 4-3
4.4.5. Use the quick disconnect assembly to pressurize the in- 4.5.4.Soap all service fittings, manways and covers.See
terstitiai space.See SECTlON 3.6. SECTION 3.7.
4.4.6.Soap the entire exterior of the tank. See SECTION 3.7. 4.5.5. Hold and monitor the pressure for a minimum of� hour.
4.4.7. Hoid and monitar the pressure in the interstitiel space 4.5.6. Use the quick-disconnect assembly to pressurize the in-
for a minimum of 1 hour. terstitial space.See 5ECT/ON 3.6. and FfGURE 4-4.
29 7
Air-test Monitoring of Secondary Tank system (if used)and geotextile fabric(if used). See SECTIONS
(dry interstitial space)
7.2., 7.3. and 7.4.
"° °° 5.2.4.2.When preparing the excavation, ailow for the appropri-
ate depth of cover as specified in SECTION 7.4.
5.2.4.3. If two or more tanks are to be installed in the same ex-
cavation hole, folfow instructions in SECTION 7.5.
FIGURE 4-4 5.2.4.4. If the tank has a bottom sump or fitting, prepare the
4.5.7.Soap the entire exterior of the tank.See SECTION 3.7. excavation hale accarding fo instructions rn SECT/ON 1 D.
4.5.8. Hold and monitor the pressure for a minimum of 1 hour. 5.2.5. Remave all loose material from the excavation.
4.5.9. Carefully release the air pressure from the tank.See 5.2.6.Where necessary, level the bottom of the excavation
SECTION 3.9. using primary backfill material,filling in any low areas.See
SECTION 6 for backfiil requirements.
4.5.10. Remove the test manifolds and replace the protective
covers in the service fittings. 5.2.7. If an anchor siab is needed, install it now. See POlNT
7.5.3.3.and SECTlON 8.6.
�. INSTALLING TANKS 5.2.8. If geotextile fabric is to be used, p�ace it in the excava-
� tion hole at this time. See SECTION 9.
WARNING
5.2.8.1. Geotextile must be placed to separate the primary
If product is used as bailast,exercise special care in han- backfill material from all other in situ soil and/or secondary
dling.Safeguard against sparks,fire or product spilis. im-
proper handling of product couEd cause a fire or explosion backfill material.
and could result in death or serious injury. 5.2.9. If deadmen are used,see SECT(ON 8 for information on
� WARNING deadmen piacement and place them naw.
[}o not use air pressure to test tanks that contain or have 5.2.9.1. If deadmen are used and they are to be placed so that
cantained flammabie or combustible liquids or vapors.The they are in the bedding or below the bottom of the tank, place
fuel and air mixture could explode and cou{d result in death the deadmen before preparing the backfill bedding.
or serious injury.Tanks shouid be air tested before ballast-
ing. See SECTION 12. 52.10. Prepare a 12-inch-thick smooth, level bed of approved
primary backfiii materiai an the bottom of the excavation.See
CAUTION SECTION 6 for backfill requirements.
Adequately ballast the tank(add liquid)in a wet hole or in a CAUTION
dry hale that may become wet(for example,from site runoff)
untii the installation is totally completed. Failure ta do this If anchor straps are used, bedding must be carefully leveled.
may result in damage to the tank andlor surrounding property. Failure to follow this caution may result in straps being too
5.1. GENERAL short or too long,and may resuit in property damage.
5.1.1.Take safety precautions ihroughout the entire installation 5.2.10.1. If the excavation has saft soil conditions or if there
process.See SECTIONS 7.1. and 7.7. might be difficulties controlling water accumulation, it is ac-
ceptable to increase the bedding thickness to 18 inches and
5.1.2. Use only approved backfili material. See SECTION 6. set the tank anchors 6 inches off the bottom of the excavatian
5.1.3. Do not mix approved material together with sand or in (9 inches for 10-foot-diameter tank deadmen).
situ soii. 5.2.11.See SECTION 2 regarding the use of lifting lugs to
5.1.4. Do not use in situ soil as primary backfill material. hoist the tank when unlaading and instaliing it,
5.1,5.Typically,all excavated in situ soil must be replaced with 5.2.12. Place the tank or tanks onto the bed.
primary backfill material. 5.2.12.1.If deadmen are in place,center the tanks between them.
5.2. DRY HOLE INSTALLATION
CAUTION
5.2.1. Before beginning tank installation,take a tank diameter
measurement.See SECT(ON 11 for instructions. Do not set tanks directly onto a concrete slab,timbers,
cradles or in situ soil. Failure to follow this caution may
5.22. Record this measurement as Measurement#1 on the result in damage to the tank.
Tank Instailation Checklist. 5.2.12.2.Align the tanks with anchors for proper piacement of
5.2.3. Locate the excavation site according to rnstructions in anchor straps.
SECTIONS 7.1. and 7.2. 5.2.12.3.As the tank is being placed,slope the tank according
5.2.4. Prepare the excavation according to instructions in to site specifications.
SECTION 7. NOTE:Xences does not require that a tank be sloped.The
5.2.4.1.When preparing the excavation, ailow for an anchoring slope is determined by the tank owner's specifications.
� 8
5.2.12.3.1. Sloping of tanks may affect accuracy of calibration CAUTION
charts.
Do not use metal probes. Failure to follow this caution may
52.12.32. If a double-wall tank is sloped,the monitor should result in damage to the tank.
be at the low end.
NOTE:An object like a long wooden shovel handle is a prac-
5.2.13. Use the tops of the ribs to establish longitudinal level. tical choice as a tamping rod.
Establish lateral level by placing the level across the top of a
fitting or a manway. CAUTION
5.2.14. If anchor straps are to be used, instali them at this Do not strike the tank with the tamping rod. Failure ta heed
time. See SECTION 8.2. this caution may result in damage to the tank.
5.2.14.1.The locations for anchor straps are marked on tank 5.2.17.Repeat POINTS 5.2.16. and 5.2.16.1. with a second lift
ribs by the arrowhead symbol ►�(on the tank itself on 4-foot- of approximately 12 inches of primary backfill.
diameter tanks). 5.2.18.After the second lift of material has been placed and
5.2.14.2.All marked anchor strap locations must have straps. worked under the tank, bring the backfiil to the top of the tank.
CAUTION 5.2.18.1. Piace backfill material evenly on opposite sides of
the tank so that the tank does not shift.
Do not place straps between ribs. Failure to properly place 5.2.19. If secondary backfill material is to be used on the
straps may result in damage to the tank.
perimeter of the installation, it must be placed and compacted
5.2.14.3. Piace a strap on each marked location and install an- at the same time as the primary backfill materiai.
choring hardware.See SECTION 8. 5.2.2Q. During the backfilling process, it is good practice to
5.2.14.4.Tighten each anchor strap until it is snug over the rib continue to check tank deflection.
(over the tank itself in 4-foot-diameter tanks}but causes no
deflection of the tank. Straps must be uniformly tight. CAUTION
5.2.14.5.The elevation of deadmen is critical. If a strap ap- Thoroughly hand tamp backfill to eliminate ail voids under
pears too short or there is not sufficient adjustment in the turn- the tank. Do not allow the tank to shift during the backfill
pracedure. If there are voids under the tank andlor the tank
buckle to make the strap snug,the tank and/or tank anchors has shifted (and the backfill is above one-quarter(1/4)of the
must be repositioned by adding or removing backfill material tank diameter), it may be necessary to remove and reinstall
until the straps are properly installed. the tank. Failure to foliow this caution may result in damage
to the tank and/or property damage.
NOTE: Make sure that the minimum bedding thickness of
12 inches has been maintained. 5.2.21.After backfill has been brought to the top of the tank,
take another tank diameter measurement. Record it as Meas-
5.2.14.6.After the straps have been instalied and tightened, urement#3 in the Tank Installation Checklist, and determine
take a tank diameter measurement to check tank deflection, �r�rhether tank deflection is within the ailowable limits shown in
and record it as Measurement#2 on the Tank Installation TABLE i l-1.
Checkiist.
5.2.22.All UL-labeled tanks, chemicai tanks and potable water
CAUTION tanks must be air tested after backfi!! is brought close to the
Overdefiection of the tank may result in damage to the tank. top of the tank.
5.2.15. On water/wastewater tanks with bottom fittings, piping 5.2.23. If additionai testing (postinstallation testing for air-
needs to be installed at this time. testable tanks or optional hydrostatic testing)is to be done,
perform those tests now.See SECTION 13 far instructions.
5.2.16. Place approximately 12 inches of primary backfili
around the bottom of the tanks between the ribs(if present) 5.2.24.Typically,the tank should be ballasted at this time.See
and under the end domes. SECTION 12 for instructions.
5.2.16.1. Use a nonmetal tamping rod long enough to reach 5.2.25. If piping and/or venting needs to be installed, complete
beneath the tank to push material under the tank body and this work now.See SECTION 14 for instructions.
domes untii solid resistance is felt,all voids are fiiled and the 5.2.26. If containment sumps need to be installed, do that
tank is fully supported.See FIGURE 5-1. now.See SECTION 76 for instructions.
- 5.2.27.Continue to backfill to grade, or to subgrade if rein-
Right ���IIi' Wrong IIIII° forced concrete or asphalt is to be installed.
� ���=���i) ���=����� 5.2.28.When the tank has been backfilled to subgrade(but
' �����- � IIIII- before lacement of reinforced
�--' p concrete or asphait),take the
i���-�;��� ����=����� last required tank diameter measurement. Record it as Meas-
_�����= _ _ _�����= urement#4 and determine whether tank deflection is within
���=�����=�����_�����_-�����. ��=�����-�����-�����-�����
the allowable limits shown in TABLE 11-1.
FiGURE 5-1 ,3l
9
52.28.1.Subtract Measurement#4 from Measurement#1 and record 5.3.8.Proceed with PO�NTS 5.2.73. through 5.2.23. of the dry-
it as the Deflection Measurement on the Tank Instaliation Checklist. hole instailation instructions.
5.229. Instaii reinforced concrete or asphalt, if used,at this 5.3.9. Ballast the tank once the backfill is even with the top of
time.See SECTION 7.4. the tank. See SEC770N i2.
5.2.29.1.The cover depth must meet the appropriate minimum 5.3.10.Proceed with POlNTS 5.2.25. through 5.2.31. of the
specrfred in SECTtON 7.4. dry-hole installation instructions.
52.29.2. For instailations in traffic conditions, ail secondary (�. BACKFILL MATERIAL
backfill used as subgrade backfill must be compacted with a
hand-guided,vibrating-plate, mechanical compactor. fi.1. GENERAL
5.2.3Q. If the tank has a monitoring system, after backfilling is 6.1.1.Xerxes tanks shall be instafled using select rounded
compieted and after top slab is in place(if used}, perform nec- stones or crushed stones as primary backfill material.See
essary monitoring checks.See SECTION 15. SECTlON 6.2, for definition of primary backfill material.
5.2.31.Complete the Tank instaliation Checklist. 6.1.2.Alternatively,Xerxes tanks shall be installed using pri-
mary backfill vertically up to at least 75 percent of the tank di-
5.3. WET HOLE INSTALLATION ameter and secondary backfill above the primary backfill.See
5.3.1.Fol(ow the dry-hole insfallation instructions(SECTION SECTtON 6.3. for definition of secondary backfill and Xerxes
5.2.}with the modifications listed below. Split Backfilf Instructions,APPENfliX C, for more information
5.3.2. Perform PO(NTS 5.2.1. through 5.2.4.4. of the dry-hole regarding this aiternative.
installation instructions. 6.1.3. Using backfill material other than that specified in
5.3.3.Before performing POINT 5.2.5. of the dry-hole installa- POINTS 6.1.1. and 6.1.2. without prior written authorization
tion instructions, pump water from the excavation hole and from Xerxes will void Xerxes' obligations under the limited
continue pumping to maintain minimum water level during Warranty.
tank installation. CAUTION
5.3.3.1.Attempt to maintain the water levef below the top of Using other than specified backfill material may cause tank
the bedding materials until the tank can be fully backfiiled and failure, or may result in damage to the tank and/or surround-
ballasted. ing property.
5.3.4.Proceed with POINTS 5.2.5. through 5.2.9.1. of the dry- b,2. PRIMARY BACKFILL
hole installation instructions. 6.2.1. Primary backfill material must meet the following speci-
5.3.4.1. In high-water conditions,when Xerxes' preferred Man- fications:
Out-of-Hole(MOH)anchoring method is not available or pos- 6.2.1.1. Material is to be clean,free-flowing,and free of dirt,
sible,see SECTlON 8.8. for an alternate method. sand, large rocks, roots,organic materials, debris, ice and
5.3.5.Proceed with POINTS 5.2.10. thraugh 5.2.12.3.2. of the snow. Backfili material shall not be frozen or contain lumps of
dry-hole installation instructions. frozen material at any time during placement.
5.3.6. In high-water conditions,where it is not possible to 6.2.1.2.An important characteristic of good backfill material is
maintain the water level below the top of the bedding material hardness or stability when exposed to water or loads. Most
during the entire installation, partially ballast the tank to firmly materials have no problem meeting the hardness requirement.
seat the tank into the bedding material and to keep it from Materials like soft limestone,sandstone,sea shells or shale
floating. See SECTiON 12 for instructions. should not be used as backfill because they may break down
over time.
5.3.7.The ballast level in the tank must either be lower than
the backfill material or less than 12 inches above the water 6.2.1.3.When using select rounded stones,they must con-
level in the hole.See FIGURE 5-2, form to the specifications of ASTM C 33, size numbers 6;67
_ or 7. See FIGURE 6-i and Xerxes Primary Backfill Require-
IIIII°— Liq�id in tank must not exceed =IIIII ments, APPENDIX B, for additional information on backfill ma-
=����� water in hole by more than 12" ���= terial speCifiCations.
�����_ _
_� �����_
����)=� �=����� Rounded Stone Crushed Stone
-11111 - IIIII°
11=11111
=11111 —— - IIIII-
IIIII-1lI — —_- - — I{= I!I
-=11111 —- 1111=
�����_��� pv ��I�= II� Size numbers 6,67,7 Size numbers 7,8
=�����_ �- — — — _ =
FIGURE 5-2 3,� FIGURE 6-1
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6.2.1.4.When using select crushed stones,they must con- 7. EXCAVATION REQUIREMENTS
form to the specifications of ASTM C 33, size numbers 7 or 8.
See FlGURE 6-1 and Xerxes Primary Backfill Requirements, ,,,A WARNING
APPEND�X B, for additional information on backfiil material Foilow OSHA regulations for tank excavatians.Coliapse of
specifications. excavation walis could result in death or serious injury.
6.22.Xerxes recommends that the supplier of backfill material ],�. GENERAL
provides written certification that the material conforms to 7,1.1.The installing contractor must take all necessary pre-
ASTM C 33,ASTM D 448,AASHTO M 43, and any other appli- cautions in or near a tank excavation.These precautions
cable specifications. shouid include but are not limited to the following:
6.2.3. If primary backfill material which meets these specifications � 7 1.1. Locate and pratect any utility installations near the ex-
is not available,contact technicai support at Xerxes Minneapolis, cavation before opening the axcavation.
MN,for information on alternate materials,installation instructions
for aiternate materiais and the process for approvai. 7.1.1.2. Secure the walls of the excavation.
6.3. SECONDARY BACKFILL 7.1.1.3.Prevent exposure to hazardous fumes from the excavation.
6.3.1. Material is to be cfean,free-flowing,and free of large 7.1.1.4.Avoid hazards associated with water accumula#ion in
rocks, roots,organic materials,debris, ice and snow. Backfill the excavation.
materiai shail not be frozen or contain lumps of frozen material 7,1.1.5. Erect barricades,etc.,to prevent unauthorized vehicie
at any time during installation. or pedestrian traffic.
6.3.2. Material must be compacted to achieve a minimum of 7.1.1.6. Inspect, a minimum of once a day,the excavation and
85 percent standard proctor density. surrounding area during the entire installation process.
6.32.1. Do not use rammer-type compactors over the top of 7.1.2. For additional information on excavation,trenching and
the tank. shoring safety practices,consult OSHA's Standard, Part 1926,
6.3.3. Material must be installed in 12-inch to 24-inch lifts Subpart P(Excavations), 650-652;and"Fail Protection Rules
compatible with the compaction equipment used. and Regulations."
6.3.4. In some conditions,frost heave may be encountered 7.1.3.The minimum clearance dimensians given in this section
when using secondary backfill.Therefore,consider any frost- are important to the successfui installation of a tank.
related probiems that may occur. 7,1.3.1.Additional clearances may be necessary due to fed-
6.3.5. Specifications for secondary backfill material and com- eral, state or local regulations,safety requirements or opera-
paction above the filter-fabric layer may be determined by the tional requirements. Follow ail applicable regulations and
requirements of the piping, surface slab or roadway. safety practices.
6.3.6. Refer to applicable codes or standards for base course 7.1.32. For additianal requirements and specifications,can-
and sub-base course material and compaction requirements. sult all applicable federai, state and locai codes and regula-
6.3.7.The following are examples of acceptable secondary tions.See SECTION 1 for additional information.
backfill material: 7.2. EXCAVATION AND TANK LOCATION
6.3.7.t. clean native backfil! 7.2.1.Xerxes recommends that the tank owner seek the advice of
a local foundation professional engineer to determine the proper
6.3.7.2. coarse sand or gravei. placement of a tank excavation near any existing structure(s).
6.3.8. One hundred percent(100%)of all backfili material must
pass through a 1-inch sieve. CAUTION
6.3.9.instail a layer of geotextile filter fabric over the entire surface �mproper placement of the excavation may result in damage
of primary backfiii material before secondary backfili is placed.See to the tank and/or property damage.
SEGTION 9 for information regarding geotextile fabric. 7.2.2.The tank owner and/or the owner's technical represen-
6.3.9.1.All 'oints in the fiiter fabric must be overla tative is responsible for determining the proper placement of a
1 pped a mini- tank excavation.
mum of 12 inches.
6.3.9.2.Geotextile fabric must overlap onto the tank and exca- 7•2•3. In general terms,the size of the excavatian is deter-
vation surface a minimum of 12 inches. mined by:
6.3.10.See Xerxes Split Backfill Instructions, APPENDIX C, for �•2.3.1.the number of tanks to be installed
more information regarding this alternative. 7.2.3.2.the size of the tanks to be installed.
7,2.4.The location of a tank can be affected by the location af
nearby structures.When selecting a tank site,care must be
taken to avoid undermining the foundations of existing struc-
tures or new buildings to be constructed.See FtGURE 7-i.
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7.3.4. Excavations must allow for 12 inches of backfill be-
tween the bottom of the tank and the bottom nf the excava-
Footing tion or the top of the anchor slab(or any other stabilizing
materiais used). See POINT 7.5.3.3. and SECTION 8.6.
Shadow of ����= °� 11=1 I=1111- I = I_ 7,3.5. If either an anchor slab or other stabilizing materiai is
45-de ree an le °11111.=1IIII__ =11111=11111=11111=111II=11 used, allow additional de
9 9 IIIII=11111=II i1111=Iilli-Iill=IIIII-IIIII' pth in the excavation to accomadate
° ° -I = = I- -I their construction.
:11111-11111=11 IIIII=11111-1111=111I1=1111_
�'�� J=1111=1 —11111=111II-11111=11II—II 7,3.6.T icall p g ' q
=11111=1IIIi illli_IIIII=111i1=1llll' Yp� y, no additional de th of beddin is re uired for
�'� III I I �x� �i "` Ilii- I -11111-1I the use of a deadman anchoring system.
Tank `y�����������K���{�{�; ��� —Ilill IIIII=11111=
�$ - ` °°� °°1-° 7,4. DEPTH OF COVER
� �� ��� �"� �� aia�um=
���� � `� �-� � mu ii
���-, �� ,�"_ ,�� IIIII� � CAUTION
�f. ' N'f� � '� � �_
�% = In both traffic and nontraffic installations, no truck or equip-
���� � � ''`� � �� � '3 ment loads are allowed over the tank until the backfilf is at
-
.,. ..
� � " "` � '� � �� ���' "�'� �`�'� ����' the minimum specified requirements. Failure to follow this
FIGURE 7-1 caution may result in minor or moderate injury,and/or dam-
7.2.4.1. Ensure that downward forces from loads carried by age to the tank.
the foundations and supports of nearby structures(con- 7,4.1.Xences recommends that every site be thoroughly evalu-
structed before or after#ank installation)are not transmitted to ated for the potential of a rise in the local water table or of trapped
the tanks. water(a wet-hole condition).Sufficient overburden and/or an ap-
7.2.5.Typically,the way to check the placement of the tank in propriate anchoring system must be present to offset buoyancy of
relationship to a nearby structure is to do the following: the tank in such conditions.
7.2.5.1. Determine the depth of buriai needed for the tank. CAUTION
72.5.2. Locate the footing of the structure to be considered. Failure to provide sufficient overburden and/or an appropri-
ate anchoring system may cause tank failure,ar may result
7.2.5.3. Determine the line that would fall into the ground from in damage to the tank and/or surrounding praperty.
a 45-degree angie drawn downward from the corner(s}of the
footing of the foundation that is closest to the tank. 7•42.The tank owner or the owner's technical representative
is responsible for determining sufficient overburden and/or ap-
7.2.5.4.The tank must not fall within the"shadow"of the propriate anchoring system.
45-degree-angle line drawn from the foundation's footing.
See FIGURE 7-1. 7.4.3.The minimum depths of cover dimensions given here are
important to the successful installation of a tank.They may not
7.2.5.5. If the tank would fall within this"shadow,"do one of be sufficient to counteract bouyancy in wet-hole conditions.
the following to ensure that the tank does nat fali within the
"shadow": 7.4.3.1.Additionai depths of cover may be necessary due to
federal, state or locai regulations,safety requirements or aper-
72.5.5.1. Move the tank away from the existing buiiding. ational requirements.
7.2.5.5.2. Move the foundation of the building to be con-
structed away from the tank. � WARNING
In a nontraffic installation,ensure that the area above the
72.5.5.3.Deepen the footing of the planned building's foundation. tank is not subjected to traffic or other types of loads,which
7.3. DEPTH OF EXCAYATION could cause damage to the tank,and could result in death
or serious injury.
7.3.1.Typically,the depth of the excavation is determined by:
7.4.4.Tanks not subjected to traffic must have a cover depth
7.3.1.1. groundwater conditions ot 12 inches of backfill.See TABLE 7-1.
7.3.1.2.traffic at the site 7.4.5.Tanks subjected to traffic must have a cover depth of
7.3.1.3.soft or uneven excavation base one of the following:
7.3.1.4, codes and regulations. 7.4.5.1. 36 inches of backfiil
7.3.2.Groundwater must be considered if the level of water in 7•4.5.2. 18 inches of backfill and 6 inches of reinforced concrete
the ground may rise above the bottom of the tank at any time 7.4.5.3. 18 inches of backfill and 8 inches of asphalt.
during the life of the tank.
7.4.6.See TABLE 7-1 for minimum requirements for tanks
7.3.3.Traffic loads are considered to be loadings for highway other than petroleum tanks.
vehicles up to H-20 or HS-20 as defined in the AASHTO Stan-
dard Specifications for Highway Bridges.
!-1
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Depth of Cover 7.5. TANK SPACING
Minimum Requirements for Tanks 7.5.1. GENERAL
Other than Petroleum Tanks 7.5.1.1.The following are minimum spacings and must be in-
No Traffic creased as needed to accommodate deadmen or anchor
• 12"backfili slabs.See SECTION 8.
7.5.1.2.Always provide sufficient clearance to ailow the dead-
Traffic Options men to be set outside of the tank"shadow."See FIGURE 7-2.
• 36" backfill
• 18"backfiil+6"reinforced concrete ��_
• 18"backfill+8"asphalt Tank Shadow
NOTE:The maximum burial depth for standard tanks is 7 _'�I
feet of cover over the top of the tank. f =
TABLE 7-1 II�_(
7.4.7.Tank owner must follow NFPA 30 and 31, as a minimum, �j(_
for petroleum tanks.See TABLE 7-2 for those requirements. —
_ ... .
�a'�i.
Depth of Cover II _i .
Minimum Requirements for Petroleum Tanks —
No Traffic Options 2 x Width
• 24�� backfill Width(See TABLE 8-4)
• 12" backfill+4"reinforced concrete
• 12"backfill+6"asphalt FIGURE 7-2
7.5.2. SPACING IN STABLE IN SITU (NATIVE)
Traffic options SOIL CONDITIONS
• 36" backfill 7.52.1.The minimum spacing between the sidewall or endcap
• 18"backfill+s"reinforced concrete of the tank and the side of the excavation must be 18 inches.
• 18"backfill+8"asphalt See FIGURE 7-3.
NOTE:These are NFPA 30 and 31 requirements. NOTE;All measurements from the tank sidewalis are to be
taken from the outside diameter of the tank ribs.
TABLE 7-2
7.4.8.The maximum burial depth for standard tanks is 7 feet �
of cover over the#op of the tank. However,tanks can be de- —
signed for a deeper burial. �
7.4.8.1. Call your Xerxes representative for a special quotation —
prior to tank purchase if the burial depth is to be greater than —1g" 18" 18"
7 feet. °
7.4.8.2. If you are installing a tank and need to consider a
deeper burial than that given for the tank that was ordered,con- —�� �g. �$„
tact your Xerxes representative to discuss availabie options. -
II� —il = _ —
7.4.8.3. Prior written authorization from Xerxes is required to = Stable 5oi1
deviate from a standard tank's maximum burial depth. —�— = - _ = = Y
7.4.9.Surface asphalt and concrete pads must extend a mini- FIGURE 7-3
mum of 12 inches beyond the tank in all directions. 7.5.2.2.If two or mare tanks are installed in the same hole,aflow
7.4.10. If there is an unattached riser, it must nat transmit load for at least 18 inches between the tanks.See FIGURE 7-3.
from the concrete slab to the tank.A minimum space af 6 7.5.2.3. If two or more tanks are installed in the same hole and
inches must exist between the bottom of the riser and the top deadmen are used,the space between the tanks must be
of the tank. equal to or greater than two times the width af the deadman
7.4.11.Traffic loads from the top slab must not be transmitted or deadmen required between the tanks.See FlGURE 7-2 and
to a containment sump or a riser.A minimum space of 3 TABLE 8-4.
inches must exist between the riser or sump and the slab.See 7.52.3.1. For instance,the space between tanks using dead-
SECTJON 16. men is typically 24 inches for tanks up to a�d including 8-foot-
diameter tanks,36 inches for 10-foot-diameter tanks,and
� 72 inches for 12-foot-diameter tanks.
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7.5.3. SPACING IN UNSTABLE IN SITU 8.2. ANCHtJR STRAPS
(NATIVE SOIL) CONDITIONS $.2.1. GENERAL
7.5.3.1.Xerxes recommends that the tank owner seek the ad-
vice of a local foundation professional engineer if the in situ 8-2•7_7• Oniy Xerxes anchor straps may be used when anchor-
soii is extremely soft or inherently unstable(for example, peat, �ng a Xerxes tank.
quicksand,muck, landfill,soft or highly expansive clay, under- 8•2.�•2•Xerxes has two anchor strap models(not including
ground stream,etc.). man-out-of-hole straps)—D-ring/hook anchor straps and D-
ring/D-ring anchor straps.
7.5.3.2. 1f the soil has less than 750 Ibs./sq.ft. cohesion as
calculated from an unconfined compression test; or in soils 8•2•1•2.1• Depending on which type of anchor strap is being
having an ultimate bearing capacity of less than 3,500 Ibs./sq. used,see either SECTION 8.2.2. or 8.2.3.
ft.;or where soil will not maintain a vertical wail,the excava- 8.2.1.3.The locations for anchor straps on each tank are
tion must allow a minimum space equal to one-half(1/2)the marked on the tank ribs by the arrowhead symbols ►/ (on
diameter of the tank between the excavation wall and both the the tank itself on 4-foot-diameter tanks).
side and the endcap of the tank to enhance lateral resistance. $.2.2. D-RING/HOOK ANCHC}R STRAPS
See F�GURE 7-4.
8.2.2.1.When installing any size tank, and when using Xerxes'
D-ringlhaok anchor straps and Xerxes' prefabricated dead-
men, the deadmen are to be placed so that the top of the
��2 deadmen is even with the bottom of the tank.See FIGURE 8-1
( = Tank
Dia. and TABLE 8-1 for anchor-point dimensions.
18"
_ = IIIII Position strap clip at tank top = IIIII
= IIIII- c IIIII=
, � - 11111 , I- 11111
' IIIII- I IIIII =
1/2 Tank Dia. 112 Tank Dia.
u= _ - 11111 ' II- 11111
Unstable Soil I I I I I = I I I I I I I I _
— 111II _ B III- 11111
IIIII-= III � _
FIGURE 7-4 II III =
7.5.3.3. Stabilizing materials,such as a reinforced concrete = �I I I I _ p A I���— I I I I I
slab, may be required under the tank as a foundation in addi- �I I�I — I I I I I , � I I I I I =
tion to t he required 12-inch bedding in an excavation where _ I I I I I_ '°° 3" _1 2"D e a d m e n .°� I I I I I'= I I I I I
the bottom is unstable. I I I I I= I I I I I= I I I I I _ I I I I I � I I I I I_ I I I I I� I I I I I = I I I I I =
7.5.3.4.The spacing between adjacent tanks is to be at least = I I I I I _ I I I I I == I I I I I __= I I I I I =_ I I I I I�I I I I I�I_ I I I I I
18 inches.See FIGURE 7-4. - -
7.5.3.5. if deadmen are used,follow the spacing requirements FIGURE 8-1
between the tanks given rn PO/NTS 7.5.2.3. and 7.5.2.3.1.
Anchoring Dimensions for FIGURE 8-1
8. ANCHORI NG SYSTEMS Tank Dia. A s c D min. D max.
8.�. GENERAL 4' j 18" 13" g'-g" 27�� g�,�
--...._......._..._........_.t.__._._..............__.._....._._.............._..............._...__........_...__........_............._.._._.........---......................................__....
8.1.1.The tank owner or the owner's technical representative is g� 26" 10" 13'-5" 42" 48��
responsible for determining an appropriate anchoring system. g� 2g�� 20" 17'-1p" 52"
i �,�
8.1.2.Xerxes recommends that every site be thoroughly evalu- �p� � zg° 3q�� 23�_9�� 69�� 75,�
ated for the potentia{of a rise in the local water tabie or of y 2, ; 26„ 43„ 2�,_9„ 87„ g3„
trapped water(a wet-hole condition).Suffioient overburden
and/or an appropriate anchoring system must be present to TABLE 8-1
offset buoyancy of the tank in such conditions. $.2.3. D-RING/D-RING ANCHOR STRAPS
8.2.3.1.When installing any size tank, and when using Xerxes'
CAUTION D-ring/D-ring anchor straps and Xerxes' prefabricated dead-
Failure to provide sufficient overburden and/ar an appropri- men, the deadmen are to be placed so that the top of the
ate anchoring system may cause tank failure, or may result deadmen is even with the bottom of the tank.See FIGURE 8-2
in damage to the tank and/or surrounding praperty. and TABLE 8-2 for anchor-point dimensions.
�
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applicable).Refer to dimension "D"in TABLE 8-1 or TABLE 8-2.
�-= i Position strap clip at tank top Align(within a tolerance of±1 inch)ail anchor points with the
— ��'��_I� �I=— �����
� C I i��i — marked arrowhead symbols ►t on the tanks.
��I I ---I� -
_ Ii _� 8.3.6. Use onl a
;I I I -- - I — I I�I I Y ppropriately sized hardware with the strap
I � ' I eye.See FIGURE 8-3 for dimensions of strap eye.
I,I i I- I ,,:..- ����., , - I I,I I-
— �III�� ' ��I — IIIII �, CAUTION
�; ,
I i I�� i� " ', � �����-- Oversized hardware may damage the strap eye and may result
-- ---�-----;
", ii i: - -
—_ !I I I�— , g I�i _ I I I I I in minor or m o d e r a t e i n j u ry.
�;
���li= �I��� \\`;� ' �i' — �����,
-- ��I�� � � �p A �I�� �I��I Galva�sde Sewaj Eye
�I I I���'i= I��I I ss e `` / a�e� `= I�i I�
8.3.11.Apply the first clip at a distance from the dead end of 8.4. DEADMEN
the wire rope that is equal to the largest width of the clip used. g.4.1.A deadman is typically a reinforced concrete beam and
See FIGIIRE 8-5. should be designed according to the applicabie American
Concrete Institute code.
1`'Clip 3rd Ciip 2^��i;p 8.4.2.The length of a deadman is typically equai to the length
Live End � f� Thimble of the tank.
F �,� 8.4.3. Deadmen may be installed in multiple sections as long
� ,,._. �, ,�,e,�,;� , �*� �,,,, F ,; ,.�� .�� *'" ;}'; as the total length of the assembled deadman is appropriate
,�;. ..,..��.. _�. _ ��....,, • r;>
- '`�' for the installed tank,and as long as each section contains at
�� loop''�°r�
Dead End least two balanced anchor points.
8.4.4.The width and thickness o#a deadman depends on the
FIGURE 8-5 tank diameter,water-tabie height, number of containment
8.3.12. For each clip, apply a U-bolt over the dead end of the sumps and burial depth.
wire rope.See FIGURE 8-5.
$.4.5.See TABZE 8-4 for typical deadmen dimensions for
NOTE: Live end rests in the saddle. Xerxes tanks(other than 10-foot-diameter tanks with a capac-
8.3.13.When only 2 clips are required, apply the second ciip ity greater than 25,000 gallons),given the following scenario:
as close to the loop or thimble as possible.See FIGURE 8-5. an empty tank, a 3-foot burial depth,groundwater to grade,
and one containment sump.
8.3.14.When more than 2 ciips are required,apply the second
clip as close to the loop or thimble as possible,turn nuts on the Typical
second clip firmly,but do not tighten initially.See FtGUF1E 8-5. Tank Diameter Deadman Dimensions
8.3.15.When more than 2 clips are required,space additionai (Width x Depthj
ciips equaliy between the first 2,take up rope slack and 6� 12"x 12"
tighten nuts on each U-bolt evenly. g' 12"x 12"
8.3.16.Tighten a!I hardware uniformly and follow the manufac- �0� 18"x 9"
turer`s torque specifications. Double-check the tightness once
the anchoring system is complete. �2� 36"x 8"
8.3.17. If forming a loop in the wire rope,a splice is required
for connecting the two ends together. TABLE 8-4
8.3.17.1.Standard rigging practice for splicing wire rope calls g,4.5.1. If tanks are installed with any conditions different from
for using twice the number of clips recommended for a singie- those rdentified in POINT 8.4.5, and/or if tanks are 10-foot-
end termination. diameter tanks with a capacity greater than 25,Q00 gallons,
8.3.17.2. Use a minimum of 4 ciips for a 3/$-inch wire rope the instaliation may require either a deeper burial or deadmen
and a minimum of 6 clips for a 1/2-inch wire rope. larger than those shown in TABLE 8-4. Contact technical sup-
8.3.17.3. Place the rope ends parallel to each other and install Port at Xerxes Minneapolis, MN,for further information.
the clips as shown in FIGURE 8-6. 8.4:6. Lay the deadmen in the excavation parallel to the tank
and outside of the tank"shadow."See F1GClRE 7-2.
3/8"Wire Rope 8.4.7. In installations where two or more tanks are installed
t Live End >E Dead End �.;
using deadmen:
�Load �� i 8.4.7.1.a separate anchor point must be provided for each
::�v < < ��_���~`��:�� �: ,�•�,�: anchor strap
` t- �,... �"zr rts, "�—�-
� 8.4.72.the minimum spacing between the tanks must be
jf---Dead End >:� Live End—� equal to or greater than the width of the deadman used for the
tanks
1/2'Wire Rope
8.4.7.3. each tank will have its own set of deadmen, however,
<- �ive End --->-•c -- �eaa end - >; one deadman may be used between twa tanks if the deadman
t—Load
..,;�„I���;.��������,�y��Ez����� �.������:,_ �,^`, is double the width of the single deadman specified for tanks
� �� �"''' �fi �oad —l• ln SECTlQN 7.
It---Dead End �►. Live End -; $•5. XERXES PREFABRICATED DEADMEN
8.5.7.Xerxes-supplied prefabricated deadmen are pre-engi-
neered and sized to the tank ordered.As with any deadmen,
FIGURE 8-6 water-table height, number of containment sumps and burial
depth must be considered.
3$ ,6
8.5.2. For placement of Xerxes prefabricated deadrnen,see
FIGURE 8-1 or 8-2(whichever is applicable)and the Xe�es
supp�ement, Prefabricafed Deadmen lnstallation tnstructions.
Anchor ppint-�
8.5.3.Xerxes prefabricated deadmen are supplied with 3/4-
f;
inch-diameter, galvanized,adjustable anchor points.These ---___ _____ r_____ ______
, _
anchor points protrude up through the slots in the deadmen � j;
and are held up with temporary supports. 12"bedding material � �5"
�i
� WARNING ,.
Only use the anchor points when lifting and positioning the {�'> Concrete siab
deadmen.A spreader bar may be required to lift longer sec- �.�............................ _.................
tions of deadmen. Use guide ropes to guide the deadmen
when lifting. Failure to do so could result in death or serious
injury.
FIGURE 8-7
8.5.4. Use one anchor point per strap end and only one strap
per anchor point. 8,7, MAN-OUT-OF-HOLE (MOH) $TRAPS
8.5.5.The anchor points can be moved and positioned to g.7,1.The Xerxes man-out-of-hole(MOH)strap system is de-
match the anchor strap locations marked by arrowhead sym- signed for use in installations where water is in the excavation
bols ►� on the tank rib(on the tank itself for 4-foot-diameter and/or where personnel may not enter the tank hole.
tanks}.
8.7.1.1.This strap system can be, but need not be, used in
8.5.6.When using these deadmen in man-out-of-hole strap conjunction with Xerxes deadmen.
applications,align the anchor points with the proper ribs be-
fore setting them in the hole. 8.7•2.When using the MOH strap system,the placement of
components is critical. See the Xerxes supplement, Man-Out-
8.5.7. Keep backfill from entering the anchor-point slot until of-Hole(MOH)Straps Instructians.
final adjustment is made.
8.8.ALTERNATE WET HOLE ANCHORING MEfHOD
8.5.8.The deadmen are to be butted together when multiple g g�. In wet-hole installations,when Xences' preferred man-
sections are used.
out-of-hole anchoring method is not available or possible,the
8.6. ANCHOR SLABS following method may be used:
8.6.1.An anchor sfab is a reinforced concrete base and should g.g.1,1. Place the anchor strap between the wire rape and the
be designed according to the applicable American Concrete tank so that the wire rope is never in direct contact with the tank.
Institute.
8.8.1.1.1.The H-shaped positioning clips around the strap are
8.6.2.The total length of the slab must be at leas#the same as designed to accommodate the wire rope on top of the strap as
the length of the tank. shown rn FIGURE 8-8.
8.6.3.The minimum slab thickness is 8 inches.
8.6.4.The width of the siab depends on the tank diameter.The
slab must extend a minimum of 18 inches(12 inches for 4- �����,,.y
foot-diameter tanks)beyond each side of the tank. M��'�:�.,,,� .�,
8.6.5. Provide a separate anchor point for each anchor strap. �
�� `�
���
�
8.6.6.AI{anchor points must be engineered to withstand the �°
tank's buoyancy forces. a�
2 . j
8.6.7.Refer to FIGURE 8-7 for anchor-point height. Refer fo
TABLE 8-1 or TABLE 8-2 for other anchor-point dimensions. ��1 � � 'I `�
8.6.8.When using a concrete anchor slab, aliow sufficien# ,/�, f ��
depth in the excavatian for 12 inches of bedding material be- ��x�`',' ��.�,w.:� �
tween the tank and the anchor slab.See FIGURE 8-7. "" °
8.6.9.Anchor points must extend 3 inches above the bedding.
With a 12-inch bedding,the anchor point is 15 inches above
the siab. FIGURE 8-8
NOTE: if a turnbuckie is used with a 4-foot-diameter tank,the 8•8•1.2. Loop a wire rope around the deadman at each rib
anchor point must be 3 inches below the top of the bedding, marked with an arrowhead symbol ►/ (at each marked loca-
tion on 4-foot-diameter tanks).
8.8.1.3. Secure the termination of the wire rape.
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8.$.1.4. Lower each deadman to the boYtom of the excavation
using the wire rope. �
8.8.1.5. Center each anchor strap on each location marked � ,
with an arrowhead symbol ►/. � ;___ //,�
8.8.1.6. Bring the live end of each wire rope up to the top of F"'>'��� ,.. � ��'°��,
the tank at each marked location. `�'��1%� / ��
'r
�^', /� ,,
8.8.1.7.Take the slack out of each wire rope and splice the
termination af the wire ropes on top of the tank. I� I)
9. GEOTEXTILE FABRIC I`� %'
� �
9.1. GENERAL �� %"�
/�
9.1.1.Geotextile fiabric ailows the passage of water in and out _ '\;, �='
,..:•...:.,•:..,�.. - —- ----
of the excavation but prevents the migration and mixing of in """�" "" " \
eebySa..Di$i't�Ew:",.FS ....�:i.:...
.a••r..,...,-,,:;,.�..... : ;Ja;F4;ap�i�
�y� p �{p ry .,: ,
__........._........._.._.........._...._:�: .... �: .
gllll��!�II_��*=��'<�'liljl;`y��l!�I!E:;.:..._._...................._....._i :::: �,_ :-
situ soil and the select backfill material. Geotextile helps pre- �� °°° - °°
:::._II;;;;:I�II::::�il�l:_;IIIIE:;"i�i,_'''---,_-�,, _
serve the integrity of the select backfili envelope that sur- - ;;' - '�-____ ,.:�:�i:= _ - �jjj
�� -
rounds and supports the tank. ,_;� �
��r: r;!' ��
9.12.The tank owner or the owner's technical representative "�'
+s responsible for determining whether a geotextile or an alter-
nate filtering technique is appropriate for a specifiic installation. FIGURE 10-1
9.1.3. Using geotextile fabric is considered good installation 10.1.4.The required 12 inches of backfill bedding on the bottom
practice and Xerxes recommends using it in any instailation, of the excavation must also be present in the excavation hole in
but especially when the tank is installed in the following condi- which the sump or fitting will be placed.See FIGURE 10-2.
tions:
9.1.3.1.areas with frequently changing groundwater condi-
tions or areas subject to tidal fluctuations �
9.1.32. unstabie soils, such as those cited in SECTION 7.5.3. "'� ` ' ' � �
�!� �„i i;; I � '�
'� ,
�. �� ';i:; ;;; � ; \�
9.1.3.3. water conditions with si l t y i n s i t u s o i l. I I ��; 1
! il;� r; i \�
9.1.4. For further information concerning geotextile specifica- i �I� ;;;j �� i ��I
tions and installation procedures, consult the geotextile sup- I � ;;� ;,; i � i
plier's instailation guidelines or instructions. '' ���I '�' j ;
I 'I !�i� ��' �
9.1.5. Polyethylene fiim is not considered an effective geotex- j ,;� I;'; I ;�
tile material because it may tear or degrade while in service. � ' i; �� � i i�
i) , I;� � �
, ,�, �� � �
10. BOTT'OM SUMPS AND FITTINGS -o°:;���f:°��.��'�:�.�'`�6�`'b�.• � �'```� `:`:.°=�:�;�a�
at� • c�;'--
:% �C•.`a.Cgri»;e�ie:l•'q.g q r:'3;;v�,�"i;�°'>"r'.�r•`s#'�'ir'a�`.&g ir
.... yQQ..�.,?;.,,-,..'.•..;;.,;:
'-i'� �� ::�4� [F� s.
10.1. GENERAL (�"9e,d
��:��:S'::°•a6
•:,480.,'r.:�.a .,t.;.�ni;:i
10.1.1.When handling a tank with a bottom sump or fitting,al- � ' h � '
'�� ���: ;:,
ways take extra care so that the bottom sump or fitting is not � �'
�ii, �, IL���.i�ii
damaged by contact with any other object, such as the truck
bed or the ground. FIGURE 10-2
10.1.2.When installing a large bottom sump in a water or 10.1.5.After setting the tank,fill and tamp the space around
wastewater tank,see the Xerxes supplement, Large Bottom the sump or fitting by using hand tools before continuing the
Sump lnstallation Instructrons. See SECTlC�N 20 for detaiis on backfilling.
where to obtain this supplement.
11 . TAKING DIAMETER MEASUREMENTS
CAUTION 11.1. GENERAL
All connections to the tank must be flexible. Provisions must 11.1.1. Diameter measurements must be taken at various
be made to accommodate movement and misalignment be- stages of the installation process to verify that the process is
tween the piping and the tank. Failure to do this may resuit proceeding correctly.
in damage to the tank and/or surrounding property.
10.1.3.While preparing the backfiil bedding,dig a hole in the 11•1•1.1. It is important that these measurements are taken
bottom of the excavation that is large eno�gh to accommo- and, if needed, appropriate action is taken so that tank deflec-
date the sump or fitting.See FIGURE 10-1. tion is within allowable limits.
�o
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11.1.2. Diameter measurements of the tank must be taken at 11.3.6.Record#he measurement at the appropriate place(as
one or more locatians on each tank or tank compartment. It is Measurement#1,#2,#3 or#4)on the Tanklnstallation Checklist.
preferable to take the deflection measurement near the center
of a tank or compartment if possible. 1 1.4. CALCULATION AND COMPARISON
11.4.1.To get the deflection measurement at any time during
11.1.3.An initiai measurement must be taken before installa- instailation,take a diameter measurement and subtract it from
tion of the tank begins.This first measurement is used as a Measurement#1.
comparison reference for subsequent measurements in order
to check proper backfill placement. 11.42. Compare this measurement to the applicable allowable
deflection shown in TABLE 71-1.
11.1.4.Additional measurements must be taken:a)after apply-
ing anchor straps{if used), b)after backfilling is brought to the
top of the tank,c)after backfilling is brought to subgrade and Tank Diameter Ailowable Deflection
before placement of reinforced concrete or asphalt(if used). 4� i�Z„
11.1.5. Measure the distance from the bottom edge of a tank g� �,4��
fitting to the bottom of the tank immediately below that fitting. 8, 1 1i8��
11.1.6. Described here are two methods using a dipstick to 1 p� 1 ii2,�
measure the internal diameter of the tank—one not using a 12� 1 3/4°
standpipe and one using a standpipe.
11.1.6.1. Similar methods can be used, such as using a tape TABLE 11-1
measure,for exampie. 11.4.3.Vertical deflection in excess of this measurement indi-
cates improper installation.
11.7.7.The deflection measurement can be obtained by using
the same method twice or by using each method once. '�2, gALLASTING TANKS (ADDING LIQUID}
11.1.8. For both methods, drive a small-headed, nonsparking
nail(for example, brass)halfway into a wooden dipstick 1 inch � WARNING
above its base. Inert the tank and use inert gases(not air}to pressure test
a tank that contains or has contained flammable or cam-
1 1.2. DIAMETER MEASUREMENT WfTHOUT bustible liquids or vapors. Failure to fallaw this warning
A STANDPIPE could result in an explosion,and could result in death or
11.2.1. Piace the dipstick into a service fitting.
serious injury.
11.2.2. Measure the distance from the tank bottom to the top ,A WARNING
of the fitting and record this measurement. if flammable or combustible praduct is used as ballast,exer-
11.2.3. Pull the dipstick up until the exposed nail catches on cise special care in handling.Safeguard against sparks,fire
the inside top af the tank. or product spilis. Failure to follaw this warning could result
in a fire or an explosion,and couid result in death or serious
11.2.4. Measure the distance from the tank top(inside)to the injury.
top of the fitting. Subtract the distance from the nail to the
base of the dipstick(1 inch)and record this measurement. � WARNING
112.5.Subtract the second measurement(inside tank top to top The tank must be adequately vented to prevent the develop-
of fitting)from the first measurement(tank bottom to top of fitting). ment of vacuum or pressure when filling or emptying the
tank. Failure to properly vent the tank could cause tank fail-
i 1.2.6. Record the measurement at the appropriate piace{as ure,and could result in death or serious injury.
Measurement#1,#2,#3 or#4)on the Tank lnstallation Checklist. �2.�. GENERAL
1 1.3. DIAMETER MEASUREMENT WITH 12.1.1. In most anchoring systems, a tank is not adequately
A STANDPIPE protected against flotation until the tank is fully backfilled and
11.3.1. Pface the dipstick into a service fitting with a standpipe. the top slab is in place.Therefore, during the instaliatian
11.3.2. Measure the distance from the tank bottom to the top Process,the tank should be bailasted completely after the
of the standpipe and record this measurement. backfill is at least 75 percent of the way up the tank and after
postinstaliation testing has been successfully completed.
11.3.3. Pull the dipstick up until the nail catches on the inside
top of the tank. 12.1.2. Only under wet-hole conditions shouid ballast be
added before the backfill is 75 percent of the way up the tank.
11.3.4. Measure the distance from the tank top(inside)to the See SECTION 5.3.
top of the standpipe. Subtract the distance from the nail to the
base af the dipstick(1 inch)and record this measurement. 12.1.3.Care must be taken so that the use of ballast does not
contaminate the product being stored.This is especiaily im-
11.3.5. Subtract the second measurement(inside tank top to portant for potabie water, chemical and diesei exhaust fluid
top of standpipe}from the first measurement(tank bottom to (DEF)tanks.
top of standpipe).
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12.1.3.1.Contamination can be avoided by doing one of the 13.2.7. Hold and monitar the pressure in the interstitial space for
following: a minimum of 1 hour. If pressure drops in the interstice more
12.1.3.1.1. ballast the tank with a liquid compatible with the than 1 psig,contact the plant from which the tank was shipped.
product being stored,or 13.2.8. Carefully release the air pressure from the tank.
12.1.3.1.2.clean the tank after bailasting to eliminate any con- 13.2.9. Remove the test manifold and replace the protective
taminating product. covers in the service fittings.
13. POSTINSTALLATION TESTING �3.2.10. If the air test was not successful,contact the p�ant
from which the tank was shipped.
� WARNING 13.3. OPTIONAL HYDROSTATIC TESTING
Inerk the tank and use inert gases(not air)to pressure test a 13.3.1.This optionai test is typically used for water or waste-
tank that contains or has contained flammable or combustible water tanks that are not air-testable due to the accessories on
liquids or vapors. Faiiure to faliow this warning could result in the tank.
an explosion,and cauld result in death or serious injury.
13.3.2.These instructions are for an optional hydrostatic test
� WARNING after backfilling is completed to the top of the tanks.
if flammable or combustible product is used as ballast,exer- CAUTION
cise special care in handling.Safeguard against sparks,fire or
product spiils.Failure to follow this warning could result in a fire �f the tank is to be hydrostatically tested,it must be sup-
or an explosion,and could result in death or serious injury. ported by backfill an all sides to the tap of the tank. Failure
13.1. GENERAL to follow this caution may result in damage to the tank
and/or surrounding property.
13.1.1.After backfill is brought close to the top of the tank,
take a diameter measurement. 13.3.3. Seal aff the influent and effluent piping,and any fittings
that are below the tank top with watertight caps or plugs.
13.1.2.Typicaily,tanks should be air tested before ballasting.
13.3.4. Fill the tank with water to a level that is 3 inches into
13.1.2.1. Do not use atmospheric air when testing air-testabie the access openings after the hole is backfilled at least 75 per-
tanks that have held product. Use nitrogen or other inert gas cent of the way up the tank.
when testing these tanks.
13.3.5. Let the water stand in the tank for a minimum of 1 hour
13,2. AIR TESTING TANKS (or longer if required by applicable local codes).
13.2.1. If the tank is a wastewater tank equipped for air test- 13.3.6. If the water level drops,check to see that plugs or
ing,foliow the procedures in fhe Xerxes supplemenf, Preinstal- caps sealing off the piping are tight.Then add more water to
lation Tesfing lnstructions for WaterJWastewater Tanks fill air voids and raturn the water levei back to the standard
Factory-Equipped for Pressure Testing. See SECTION 20 for testing level.See Pornt 13.3.3.
information on how to obtain this supplement.
13.3.7. If the water level does not stabilize, contact the plant
13.2.2.All UL-labeled tanks, chemical tanks and potable water from which the tank was shipped.
tanks must be air tested after backfill is brought close to the
top of the tank. �4. PIPING AND VENTING
13.2.3.To air test a tank, pressurize the primary tank to 5 psig 14,1. INTERNAL PIPING
(3 psig for 12-foot-diameter tanks)using a test manifold(see
FIGURE 3-2). 14.1•1•All piping must conform to all applicabie codes and
standards.
13.2.3.1.Soap all service fittings and manways on the top of
the tank. CAUTiON
13.2.4. If the interstitial space of the tank is filled with monitor- All internal piping must be at least 4 inches from the tank
ing fiuid, check the fluid level and check that there is no moni- bottom. Failure to follaw this caution may result in damage
toring fluid in the interior of all tank compartments. to the tank and/or surrounding property.
13.2.5. If the interstitiai space of the tank was shipped under CQUTlON
vacuum and the factory-supplied vacuum has not been re-
►eased,check that the vacuum gauge shipped with the tank A�� metal fittings and other metal components must be
coated to protect against corrosian. Failure ta do this may
reads 12 inches of inercury or mare. resulf in damage to these parts,the tank and/or surrounding
13.2.5.1. If the vacuum gauge reads less than 12 inches of property.
mercury,contact the piant fram which the tank was shipped. 14.1.2. Far tanks equipped with manways,refer to FiGURE
13.2.6. If the tank is a dry-monitor, double-wall tank with the 74-�atong wifh TABLE i4-i to determine the correct dimen-
interstice not under vacuum, bleed pressure from the primary S�ons for sizing internal piping.
tank to the interstice.
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Ta n ks with Ma nways Dimensions for FIGURE 14-2
Tank Dia. G H i
Single-wall and Double-wall a� aa�� 511/4" s5,�a��
�.,-��-C&� 6' 71 3/8'�....._....._..........._._......._74 3/4'�....................._..._......_._78 3/4��.........._.........
" '�J=� B&E _._......................................._........
8' s�7ia° sa ii2° sa v2°
10' 1191/�" 1221/2" 1261;2"
Single-wall Double-wall
12' 136 5/8" 140" 144"
TABLE 14-2
A B C p E F 14.2. EXTERNAL PIPING
,� WARNING
The tank must be isolated from ali piping when the external
piping is being pressure tested.The test pressures for exter-
NOTES: nal piping could cause tank failure, and could resuit in death
1.All fitting dimensions are measured from the top of a or serious injury.
service fitting to the inside bottom of the tank and include
striker-plate clearance. CAUTION
2.Interior diameters do not inlucde striker-plate clearance. When extending monitoring or vapor-recovery piping to the sur-
face,make sure the at-grade fittings are different from any fili
FiGURE 14-1 fittings and wi11 not accept standard fill hoses.Failure to do this
may result in damage ta the tank and/or surrounding property.
Dimensians for FIGURE 14-1 CAUTION
�
Tank i A g C D E F All connections to the tank must be flexible. Provisions must
Dia. j , be made to accommodate movement and misalignment be-
4� ; as�� as 1i2° 54 1/2�� aa�� 491/2° 541/2° tween the piping and the tank. Failure to do this may result
_.____..........._;.......... _.__............}.__...__.._............_......_.._................................_.__._._._....................._..._..__........ in damage to the tank and/or surrounding property.
6' ; 71 3/8" 73" 78" 70 3/4" 72 1/2" 77 3/4"
s� � 911/4" 93�� ss�� ; so�� 91 3/4�� s��� 14.3. VENTING TANKS
10' � 1191/4" 121" 126" I 118" 1193/4" 125" � WARNlNG
12� ; 1365/8�� 1381/4�� 1431/4° i -- --- --- All underground tanks/compartments shall be adequately
TABLE 14-1 vented to prevent the development of vacuum or pressure
when filling ar emptying the tank. Failure to properly vent a
14.1.3. For tanks equipped with access openings,refer to FIG- tank or compartment could cause tank failure,and could re-
URE 14-2 along with TABLE 14-2 to determine the correct di- sult in death or serious injury.
mensions for sizing internal piping.
14.3.1.The single-wall tank is designed to operate at atmos-
pheric pressure.
Tanks with Access Openings
14.3.2. In the double-waii and triple-wall tanks,the primary
�„
tank is designed to operate at atmospheric pressure.
14.3.3.The tank's venting system must be adequately sized to
ensure that atmospheric pressure is maintained at all times, in-
cluding during filling and emptying of tank.
14.3.4. Whenever installing overfill pratection,such as an
alarm, an automatic shut-off device(flapper valve)or a vent-
restriction device(ball-float vaive),foflow the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the overfill-protection device and
G H � consult the authority having jurisdiction to determine the level
at which the overfill protection should operate.
14.3.4.1. Some jurisdictions do not allow bail-float vaives.
Consult appiicable codes and regulations.
G- internal diameter of the tank
H- distance between the inside bottom of the � WARNING
tank and the internal flange of the access riser
I- distance between the inside bottom of Vent-restriction devices for overfill should not be installed if
the tank and the top of the access opening owner/operator will allaw pump-or pressure-filling of tank.
Failure to follow this warning could cause tank failure,and
FIGURE 14-2 �� could result in death or serious injury.
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14.4. VENTING INTERSTITiAL SPACES 15.3.2.5. For liquid or vapor sensors,the monitoring access
fitting may be vented to atmosphere(independent from the
CAUTION primary tank)or sealed.
All wet monitoring systems must be vented for proper oper- �5.3.3. DOUBLE-WALL TANK WITH
ation. Failure to do this may result in damage to the tank
and�or surrounding property. A WET INTERSTITIAL SPACE
14.4.1.When the tank's interstitial space is fiiled with a moni- 15.3.3.1.A double-wall tank may be shipped with a factory-
toring fluid,the space must be vented. It is sufficient to driil a installed TRUCHEK`�' monitoring system.
1/4-inch-diameter hole in the side or cap of the reservoir 15.3.3.1.1.The TRUCHEK system enables the owner to have
standpipe as supplied by the instafler. If the groundwater level continuous monitoring or to conduct a tank-tightness test.
couid be high enough to enter a drilled vent hole, install a vent TRUCHEK meets the EPA criteria for tank-tightness testing.
line from the standpipe to above high-water level. See the Xerxes TRUCHEK brochure for more information.
14.4.2.When the interstitiai space is dry, it is not necessary to 15.3.3.1.2.When a doubie-wall tank is shipped with the
vent the space to atmosphere. TRUCHEK monitoring system,the interstitiaf space is typically
filled with monitoring fluid at the manufacturing facility.
� 5. MONITORING TANKS 15.3.3.1.3.Some tanks may be shipped with extra monitoring
15.�. GENERAL fluid so the monitoring-fiuid IeveE can be topped off.
15.1.1. It is the responsibility of the tank owner andlor opera- �5.3.3.2.When the tank is delivered and before it is installed,
tor to determine the appropriate monitoring system and check the monitoring-fluid level and record it an the
method if one is to be used. shi in /receivin
pp g g paperwork and Tank Installation Checkiist.
15.2. 51NGLE-WALL TANK See FIGURE 75-1.
15.2.1.Single-wall tank installations may require release de-
tection monitoring,which can include inventory control, auto- Reservoir
matic tank gauging,vapor monitoring or groundwater Monitoring fluid
monitoring.
........
15.2.2. Check with federal, state and local officials for require-
ments in your area.
15.3. DOUBLE-WALL TQNK
15.3.1. GENERAL FIGURE 15-1
15.3.3.3.The required operating level for the monitoring fluid is
15.3.1.1.A double-wall tank has an interstitial space between approximately 1J2 full. If necessary,fiil to the 1/2 full levei with
the wall of the primary(internal)tank and the wall of the sec- the Xerxes-supplied monitoring fluid shipped with the tank,
ondary(external)tank for the detection and containment of
product from the primary tank. NOTE: Do not add monitoring fluid untii after tank burial is
completed and the monitaring system is set up.
15.3.1.2.A double-wali tank, as supplied, wiii have a minimum
of one monitoring access fitting that provides access into the CAUTION
interstitial space. All wet interstitial spaces must be vented to atmosphere.
15.3.1.3. Liquid and vapor sensors are installed through the Failure to foilow this caution may result in damage to the
monitoring access fitting. tank and/or surrounding property. See SECTIDN 14.4.
15.3.1.3.1. Most sensors can be installed after the tank has 15.3.3.4. If monitoring fluid is not in the reservoir, contact the
been backfilled to grade. However,for ease of installation,the Xerxes customer service coordinator.
sensor may be inserted into the monitoring access fitting be- 15.3.3.5.In a tank with the interstice filled with monitoring fluid,
fore installing the monitoring riser pipe to grade. Xeexes recommends using a nonmetalic standpipe in the reservoir.
15.3.2. DOUBLE-WALL TANK WlTH CAUTION
A DRY INTERSTITIAL SPACE
Monitoring fluid should not be present in the standpipe ex-
15.3.2.1.A safe electronic or mechanical monitoring system cept during a TRUCHEK test. Monitoring fluid in the stand-
should be used to detect product and incoming water. pipe may create excessive pressure on the interstitial space
15.3.2.2.The monitoring system should detect product and �nd may result in damage to the tank. See the Xerxes
TRUCHEK brochure for more information.
water at the bottom of the tank.
15.3.3.6.The monitoring-fluid level may fluctuate during ship-
15.3.2.3. If ordered as an accessory, use the factory-installed ping and instailation.
drawstring to facilitate positioning af the monitoring sensor at
or near the bottom of the tank. 15.3.3.7.If a tank is sloped,the reservoir should be at the high end.
15.3.2.4. If a doubie-wail tank is sloped,the monitor should be 15•3.3.8. During the instaliation process,the monitoring-fluid
at the low end. level in the reservoir will rise naturally under various conditions:
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15.3.3.8.7, preinstaliation air test 15.3.4.4. After determining the starting point, adjust the moni-
15.3.3.8.2. rise in groundwater level toring fluid based an the product leve�.
15.3.3.8.3. backfill compaction 15.3.4.4.1. If the tank is between 1/4 and 1/2 fuil of product,
the proper operating levek for the monitoring fluid is at the
15.3.3.8.4. ballasting. starting point.
15.3.3.9.Check and record the monitoring-fluid level during 15.3.4.4.2. if the tank is between empty and 1/4 fuli,the
the installation process.See the Tank installatron Checklrst. proper aperating level for the monitoring fluid is about 1 to 1-
15.3.4. SETTING THE LEYEL OF THE 1�2 inches below the starting point.
MONITORING FLUID 15.3.4.4.3. If the tank is between 1/2 full and full,the proper
15.3.4.1.After backfilling and top-slab placement is com- operating level for the monitoring fluid is about 1 to 1-1/2
pleted, check the level of the monitoring fluid in the reservoir inches above the starting point.
and set the monitoring fluid to the proper level. 15.3.4.5.Add or remove monitoring fluid to reach the proper
NOTE: Failure to set the monitoring-fluid level properly may operating level for the monitoring fluid.
lead ta false alarms. 15.3.4.6. If a TRUCHEK test is required after installation,follow
15.3.4.2. Once the tank is installed,the level of the monitoring fhe procedures in the Xen�es TRUCHEK brochura.
fluid may fiuctuate due to such things as: 15.3.4.6.1.After this test, reset the monitoring-fluid fevel to a
15.3.4.2.1. product level position based on the product level.
15.3.4.2.2.groundwaterfluctuation 16. INSTALLING C(JNTAINMENT SUMPS
15.3.4.2.3.tank filling and emptying 16.1. GENERAL
15.3.42.4. product-temperature variation. 16.1.1.Xerxes containment sumps come in a variety of mod-
15.3.4.3.To establish the proper operating level for monitoring eis and sizes, including single-wafl and double-wall models,
fluid, decide what type of monitoring probe will be used in and round and flat-sided modeis.
order to determine the initial starting point for the level in the 16.1.1.1. Instructions for the different modeis are found in
reservoir. Xerxes' supplemental materials.See SECTfON 20 for informa-
15.3.4.3.1.The typical probe has two sensors(a high-fluid tion on where to obtain suppiemental instructions.
(evel and a low-fluid level).When using a two-sensor probe, 16.1.2.The containment sump provides an enciosure for a
the starting point(the proper level for the monitoring fluid)is submersible pump and a termination point for secondary pip-
midway between the two sensors. ing systems.
15.3.4:3.2. If using something other than a two-sensar probe, 16.1.2.1. It provides containment of product from the pump
use 7 inches from the top of the tank as the starting point for and/or piping connections.
the monitoring-fluid level.
16.1.22. It is designed to be monitored continuously using
NOTE:When using a probe, do not raise it off the tank to electronic sensors.
meet the monitoring-fluid level.The probe must remain up-
right and in contact with the top of the tank at all times. See 16.1.3.Consult federal,state and local cades and regulations
F'1GURE 15-2. to ensure proper monitoring compiiance.
16.1.4.All Xerxes containment sumps must be isolated from
traffic loads.
r Top slab(by others}
� 16.1.5. Before installing the containment sump, perform a vi-
� sual inspection of the sump for potentiai shipping damage.
Vent reservoir/standpipe ; - Street box and electrical 16.1.6. If damage is detected, contact the plant from which
hookup(by others) pped.
(by others) the tank was shi
Standpipe(by others) � CAUTION
Probe cable(by others) Always wear eye protection and gloves when handling,
Reservoir grinding,cutting and attaching the containment sump unit.
�_ Probe(by others) Failure to da so may result in minor or moderate injury.
_�.-- Monitoring-fluid level
CAUTION
---Tank rib(cut away for
((� sensor piacement) Do not drop the containment sump assembly components
I��I or allow the sump body to roll.Since high winds cou(d dam-
age the sump components,protect and secure all pieces if
windy conditions arise. Fai{ure to follow this caution may re-
FIGURE 15-2 sult in damage to surrounding property.
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16.1.7. Measure the sump to ensure it is the correct length for �7. ADDING TANKS AT EXISTING L(3CATIONS
intended burial depth. For further instructions,see the Xerxes 17.�. GENERAL
supplement applicable for the specifrc containment sump
being installed. See SECTION 20 for list of supplements. 1�•�•1•Additional Xerxes tanks may be installed at existing lo-
cations if proper foundation support exists.
16.2 FINAL CONTAINMENT SUMP INSTALLATION 17 1 2 gackfili su
pport around the existing tanks must not be
CQUTION disturbed.
Make sure that no heavy objects are ailowed to distort the 17.1.3. It is the responsibility af the tank owner to choose the
containment sump top after final assembly.This includes the method of installation.
street box and concrete pad. No weight should be trans-
ferred to the tank. Failure to follow this caution may result in 17.1•4.Xences requires that one of the following methods be used.
property damage.
17.2. PREFERRED METHOD
16.2.1. Backfiil to the top of the containment sump system. 17.2.1.The preferred method is to install new tank(s)in a sep-
162.2. Backfill around the outside edge of the containment arate hole if space allows and/or if existing tank(s)must re-
sump,making sure that no backfill is on top of the contain- main in service during installation of the new tank(s).The
ment sump.See FIGURE 16-1,Area A. preferred method is described here.See FlGURE 17-1.
16.2.3. isolate the containment sump from all traffic loads.
16.2.3.1.The contractor must install a concrete form/barrier to ---�t- 36"
_z.:. . .. _ . ..; .
allow a minimum 3-inch ciearance between any load-bearing �ii�� ., � g'
_ � .__._,� ;
item(for example,the concrete pad/street-box frame)and the ---, �, iN ii� ;``'� ii� ii
/"__�_ � � _ � �r
containment sump top. _i-� ,- � �
_� . _ i � i
No backfill on top of containment sump �� �-� _
�
Surface Pad Street Box '
� � Baa� Backfill ' - -
��l B
i i ❑ FIGURE 17-1
17.2.1.1. Install a new tank in a separate hole at least 3 feet
from the original hole.
17.2.1.2. Follow procedures outlined in this Instaliation Manual.
17.2.1.3. Keep heavy and/or unusual surface loads off existing
Typical Instaliation tanks when excavation hole is open.
(watertight cover shown)
17.2.1.4. Maintain the natural barrier of undisturbed soil be-
tween tanks.
17.2.1.5.See SECTION 7.5. for minimum spacing require-
ments between tanks.
NOTE: Sufficient sail must remain between the excavations
so that the backfill in the ariginal excavation does not shift.
FIGURE 16-1
16.2.3.2.Typicaily, a sheet of plywood(or other material) is 17.3. ALTERNATE METHOD
used as a barrier and is set on the backfill to ensure that there 17.3.1. If the preferred method outiined above is not possible
is at least a 3-inch clearance above the containment sump or practical, an alternate method is described here.See FIG-
top.See FIGURE 16-7, Area B. URE 17-2.
16.2.4.Choose a street-box size that ailows enough clearance
around the containment sump top opening for proper opera-
tion of the cover.
162.5. Set the street box, and check for ciearance tq allow �—, :_=�, / -�
access and space to remove the watertight cover. See FJG- '���` / � �� /! � �
URE 76-1,Area C. i � ( �
16.2.6. Continue with backfill,as required,to subgrade. See Y� - -�
FIGURE 16-1,Area A.
' � --
162.7. Maintain good drainage of water away from the access
opening of the containment sump top when instailing the sur- FIGURE 17-2
face pad.See FIGURE y6-7,Area D. 17.3.1.1. Bury additional tanks in the same installation hole.
7� 24
17.3.1.2. Empty existing tanks to less than one-quarter(1/4)of CAUTION
capacity.
Storing products and materials other than those identified in
17.3.1.3. Remove the surface slab. the manufacturer's applicable limited warranty wili void
Xerxes'obligations under the limited warranty and may re-
17.3.1.4. Enlarge the excavation for the new tanks, but leave sult in tank failure and/or damage to surrounding property.
as much backfill as possible around the existing tanks.
18.22.All products and materials must be stored at ambient
17.3.1.5. Install shoring, if necessary,to make sure that exist- temperature except as foliows:
ing tanks do not move and that sufficient backfili remains
around them. 18.2.2.1.The maximum temperature for storing fuel oils is 150°F.
18.2.2.2.The maximum temperature for storing nonpotable
g WARNING water is 150° F.
Failure to shore tanks if necessary to keep the existing NOTE: Potable water is to be stored at ambient temperature.
tank(s)from moving could resuit in death or seriaus injury.
17.3.1.6. Follow the procedures and requirements for installing 18.2.2.3.The maximum temperature for storing wastewater
the tanks as outlined in fhis lnstailation Manual. products and materials is 150°F.
17.3.1.7.See SECTION 6 for backfil{requirements,and 182•2.4.The maximum temperature for storing chemicals is 100°F.
SECTfON 7 for excavation and spacing requirements. CAUTION
� CAUTION introducing or storing a product or material into a tank in
If any existing tank(s)should move during the installation of excess of the allowable temperature may damage the tank.
Failure to follow this caution may result in damage to the
new tanks,they must be removed and reinstalled according tank and/or surrounding property.
to tank manufacturer's instructions. Failure to follow this
caution may result in minor or moderate injury. 1 H.3. ENTERING TANKS
18. OPERATING GUIDELINES 78•3.1. Do not allow anyone to enterthe tank unless it has been
properly emptied and vented,and unless the person entering
18.1. GENERAL the tank has been trained in confined-space entry procedures
18.1.1. Owner must retain the Installation Manual and Operat- and applicable OSHA regulations.
ing Guidelines for future reference to operating guidelines. � WARNING
18.1.2. fn addition to these installation instructions and operat- Im ro er tank ent could cause fire,ex losion or as h
ing guidelines,follow all federal,state and lacal laws, regula- p p ry p p yxiation,
and could result in death or serious injury.
tions,codes and safety precautians that pertain to
underground storage tanks and/or their associated systems. �H.4. FILLING TANKS (IN GENERAL)
18.1.3. Consult supplemental materials(see SECTION 20), 1$•4.1. Never overfill the tank.
tank brochures,separate product instructions(such as 18.4.2. If pump-or pressure-filling a tank, owner/operator
oil/water separators}and separate accessory instructions, must take precautions to prevent overpressurization.
which are available upon request from the Xerxes customer
service caordinator. Most of these documents are also avail- Q WARNING
able at www.xerxes.com. Overpressurizing the tank could result in tank failure,and
18.1.4. Consult the applicable limited warranty for further op-
could result in death ar seriaus injury.
erating guidelines and limitations.A copy of the applicable
� WARNING
Xerxes limited warranty is found in the printed material that
accompanies each tank, in each applicable product brochure If a tank does not have overfill protection,the vent must be
unrestricted and the vent size must be equal to or greater
and at www.xerxes.com. It is also available upon request from than the fill. Failure to follow this warning could result in
the Xerxes customer service coordinator. death or serious injury.
18.2. TEMPERATURE LIMITS FOR STORED 18.5 FILLING UL-LABELED TANKS
PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS � WARNING
18.2.1. Each Xerxes tank is designed to store materials identi-
fied in the manufacturer's applicable limited warranty. Xerxes does not recammend pump-or pressure-filling of the
tank because an overfill or overpressurization could occur.
CAUTION Overfilling the tank while under pressure could cause tank
failure even if the tank is vented properly. Failure to follow
Products and materials must be stored in the tank appropri- this warning could result in tank failure, and could result in
ate for the specific product or material. Failure to follow this death or serious injury.
ca�utie� may result in damage to the tank and/or surrounding 1 g 5.1. Each time the tank is filled,the owner/operator must
P p Y�
make sure the tank is properly vented.See SECTION 14.
47 25
18.5.2.Owner/operator must determine whether the tank has • TRUCHEK�'Brochure
overfiil protection,such as an automatic shut-off device(flap- . Single-Wall Containment Sump Installation instructions
per valve)or vent-restriction device(ball-float valve),which will for Flat-Sided Containment Sumps
close off the internal piping and reduce the tank's capacity.
• Single-Wall Containment Sump Installation Instructions
18.5.3. If a tank has a vent-restriction device(ball-float vaive), for Round-Sided Containment Sumps
Xerxes recommends that the tank be gravity-filied only.
18.5.4.Owner/operator must notify whoever filis the tank if the ' Split Backfill Instructions
tank has overfill protection,which reduces the tank's capacity. • Triple-Wall Tank Preinstaliation Testing Instructions
18.5.5. Before each tank filling, owner/operator or the delivery • Two-Part Sealant Mixing/Handling Instructions
service must determine the tank's reduced capacity due to the . Watertight Cover Gasket Replacement Instructions
overfil!protection,then consult the instructions or guidelines
provided by the instal►er and manufacturer of the overfill-pro- • Wet Well Installation Instructions and Operating Guidelines.
tection device to determine how much additional product the 20.1.1.2.Among those materiais available from technicaf sup-
tank can hoid. port at Xerxes Minneapolis, MN,are the falfowing:
18.5.6.Owner/operator must ensure that the fill line and drop . Aiternate Backfill(Sand) Installation Instructions
tube are adequately grounded to prevent static discharge dur-
ing filling. • Cast-in-Place Deadmen Instaliation
18.5.7. initial fill rate should be controlled to limit the possibil- • Deep Burial Installation Guidelines.
ity of product sloshing.
21. RETENTION OF INSTALLATION MANUAL
19. LIMITED WARRQNTIES 21.1. GENERAL
��.�. GENERAL 21.1.1.After installation,tank installer must give the Installa-
19.1.1. Each product is covered by a praduct-specific limited tion Manuai and the completed Tank Installation Checklist to
warranty,which contains operating guidelines and parameters the tank owner.
that should be reviewed as applicable.A copy of the applica- 21.1.2.After instailation,tank owner must retain the Installation
ble Xerxes limited warranty is faund in the printed material that Manual for future reference to operating guidelines.Tank owner
accompanies each tank, in applicable praduct brochures and must also retain a copy of the Tank Instaliation Checklist.
at www.xerxes.com. It is also available upan request from the
Xerxes customer service coordinator.
20. SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
20.1. GENERAL
20.1.1. Supplemental materials,which may apply to specific
instailations and/or conditions, are available upon request
from the Xerxes c�stomer service coordinator or from techni-
cai support at Xerxes Minneapolis, MN. Most supplemental
materials are also available at www.xerxes.com.
20.1.1.1.Among those materials available from the Xerxes
customer service coordinator and at www.xerxes.com are the
following:
• Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)Tank Installation Instructions
• Double-Wall Containment Sump Installation Instructions
• Field Fiberglass Lay-Up Instructions for Containment Sumps
• Flexible Dipstick Monitoring Instructions
• Large Bottom Sump Instaliation Instructions
• Man-Out-of-Hole(MOH)Strap Instructions
• New York City Double-Wall Tank InstailatioNTesting Supplement
• Prefabricated Deadmen Instailation instructions
• Preinstallation Testing Instructions for Water/Wastewater
Tanks Factory-Equipped for Pressure Testing
• Primary Backfili Requirements
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APPENDIX A: XERXE5 TANK DATA CHART*
Nominal Tank Nominal Tank Actual Tank Actual Tank Actual Tank � Nominal Tank Number of
Diameter Capacity Capacity" Diarneter(B)'"" Length(A) Weight"" Anchor Straps
(feet) (gallons) (gallons) (feeVinches) {feet/inches) {pounds) Required
SW&DW SW&DW SW DW SW&DW SW&DW� SW DW Qry ; DW Wet SW&DW
i
600 602 602 4'-1l2"SW 6'-117/8"SV1! 500 800 � 1,000 2
4, I 4'-1"DW 7'�1/2"DW ;
1,000 I 1,009 1,009 I 4'-31/2"SW 11'-37/8"SW 700 7,100 i 1,400 2
i4'-4"DW 11'-71/2"DW i
_......... _ .. ._......... ..._... _ _..._..._ _.__. _t..__ ........ . _...._. __ _._.._.. _. ..... _.. _.... _.._.
__
2,000 2,376 --- 6'-312' SW 13'-53✓4"SW 1,000 --- i --- 2
2,500 --- 2,324 6'-31/2"DW 13'-53�4"DW --- 1,7d0 ; 2,300 2
3,000 2,973 2,910 6'-31/2" 16'-41/4" 1,200 2,000 � 2,700 2
6 4,000 I 4,131 3,789 � 6'-31/2" 21'-1118"SW 1,600 2,500 I 3,200 2
20'-8" DW i
5,000 5,06�1 4,961 � 6'-3 1/2" 26'-5" 1,900 3,000 ' 3,900 4
6,000 5,960 5,840 6'-3 7i2" 30'-8 3ia" 2,200 3,500 � 4,400 4
_._.._._ _.._. � _
_... _.......... _. _.... _....... _..:..... . _..._..
2,000 2,189 --- ' 8'-0"SW 9'-1/2"SW 900 --- i --- 2
3,000 i 3,27� -- 8'-0"SW 12'-3"SW 1,200 --- ! --- 2
4,000 4,218 4,190 I $'-0" 15'-1/2" 1,400 2,20d � 3,000 2
5,OQ0 5,165 5,089 8'-0" 17'-81/2" 1,700 2,500 � 3,400 2
$ 6,000 6,084 6,044 8'-0" 20'-61/2" 2,000 2,900I 3,800 2
8,000 7,950 7,899 8'-Q" 26'-1/2" 2,500 3,500 i 4,6Q0 4
10,000 i 9,816 9,753 ' 8'-0" 31'-61/2" 3,000 4,200 � 5,400 4
i
12,000 11,682 11,608 i 8'-0" 37'-t!2" 3,500 4,900 ; 6,200 4
15,000 14,975 14,881 i 8'-0" 46'-9" 4,500 6,200 � 7,800 6
10,000 ! 10,563 10,420 � 10'-4" 21'-57ia�� 3,200 3,800 � 5,100 4
12,000 12,068 11,904 10'-4" 24'-1/4" 3,600 4,300 � 5,700 4
15,400 15,248 15,041 10'-4" 29'-53/4" 4,500 5,200 , 6,700 4
20,000 20,055 19,782 10'-4" 37'-83l4" 5,700 6,600 � 8,300 6
1� 25,000 25,783 25,431 10'-4" 47'-63i4" 7,900 8,600 ; 10,700 8
30,000 I 30,590 30,172 10'-4" 55'-93/4" I 9,400 10,100 i 12,400 10
35,000 I 35,397 34;912 10'-4" 64'-3/4" 10,500 11,700 � 14,400 12
40,000 41,004 40,443 10'-4" 73'-81l4" i 12,100 13,500 I 16,400 14
I
20,000 20,781 --- i 11'-11" 29'-4"SW 9,200 --- � --- 6
25,OQ0 25,541 --- 11'-11" 35'-7"SW 10,600 --- i --- $
�
30,000 31,253 --- 11'-11" 43'-1"SW 12,500 --- j --- �p
12 35,000 36,013 --- 11'-11" 49'-4"SW i 13,900 --- i ___ 12
40,000 39,821 --- � 11'-11" 54'-4"SW I 15,000 --- ; --- 12
4$,000 48,389 --- j 11'-11" 65'-7"SW i 17,700 --- i --- 18
50,000 50,293 --- ; 11'-11" 68'-1"SW i 18,300 --- � --- 1g
;_._... _...........................__..._...��A��
NOTES:
_._...................._.._......................._........................._{
' ' ' This chart is for Xerxes fiberglass single-compartment underground
# ' �� i i� : ; ; ; �I----� j storagetanks. For information on additionai tank sizes,go to
I ' � �� I i ` �
'' ' � � ! I ��I www.xerxes.com.
� ;� � ; � ;
i � i �� i �� � ! i �� " If an overfill-protection device is instailed in the tank,the actual
�,B„ � � � �
; i � ; (�; ! ' capacity will be reduced.
� � i ; I �
! \ � '� '' �' � �i % "` Actual height of the tank may be greater than the actuai diameter due to
� ' l i ! i! /
� �-- � � '� _�� fittings and accessories.Load height during shipping may vary due to
tank placement on the shipping trailer.
""'Adding accessories to the tank may increase the tank weight.
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APPENDIX B: XERXES PRIMARY BACKFILL REQUIREMENTS
B1.GENERAL number 6 of rounded stones,for example,20-55 percent of the sam-
B1.1.The backfill material surrounding an underground storage ple(measured by weight)should pass through a 1/2-incn sieve.And,
tank(USl j is a criticai part of a proper tank installation.This docu- with aggregate size number 7 of crushed stones,o--15 percent of the
ment gives guidelines for choosing the primary backfili material to sampie(measured by weight)should pass through e No.4 sieve.
use when installing Xences fiberglass tanks. B2.4.Some material suppliers may produce materials that meet
B12.The Xerxes Installation Manuai specifies that select rounded Xerxes' requirements but are not identified by a standard coarse
stones or crushed stones are to be used as primary backfill material. aggregate size number.The supplier should be able to provide a
B1.3.Primary backfill material is to be clean,free-flowing,and free of specification that identifies the size or gradation of the material.
dirt,sand,large rocks,raots,organic materiais,debris,ice and snow. B2.4.1. If the material supplier is unable to supply a gradation re-
B1.4.No backfiil material shall be frozen or contain lumps of Port,an independent testing laboratory can perform a sieve analy-
frozen material at any time during placement. sis on a sample of the material according to the ASTM C 136
testing specifications.The test results can then be compared
61.5.Another important characteristic of good backfill materiai is against the size requirements for rounded or crushed stones
hardness or stability when exposed to water or loads.Most materi- shown in tabte 81-1.
als have no problems meeting the hardness requirement. g3.ROUNDED STONES
B1.5.1.Materials like soft limestone,sandstone,sea shells or shale gg.i.When using select rounded stones,the material is to be a
should not be used as backfill because they break down over time. mix of rounded particles,sizes between 1/8 inch and 3/4 inch.
B2.ACCEPTABLE BACKFILL MATERIALS B3.2.The rounded stones must conform to the specifications of
82.1.Coarse aggregate is a technical term for the material{munded ASTM C 33,sizes 6,67 or 7.
stones and crushed stones)that meets Xences'backfill size requirements.
B3.3. No more than 5 percent{by weight)of the backfill may pass
B22.ASTM Internationai and The American Association of State through a#8 sieve.See TABLE 87-1 for additional information
Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)have specifications about specifications.
for standard sizes of coarse aggregate.
NOTE:Generaily,rounded stones that meet the gradation re-
B2.3.TABLE 81-1 gives the standard sizes of coarse aggregate that quirements are larger than allowable crushed stones.
meet Xences'backfill material specifications for rounded stones and
crushed stones. It identifies standard sieve s+zes used to grade ag- �.CRUSHED STONES
gregate materiai. For each aggregate size,the amount of material B4.1.When using crushed stones,the material is to be a mix of
finer than each laboratory sieve(square openings)is given as a angular particles,sizes between 1/8 inch and 1I2 inch.
percentage of the total weight of the sample. 84.2.The crushed stones must conform to the specifications of
NOTE:ASTM uses size numbers 6,67,7 and 8 to describe spe- ASTM C 33,sizes 7 or 8.
cific gradation profiles for materials that pass through a series of g4.3.No more than 5 percent(by weighY)of the backfill may pass
sieves.Do not confuse these gradation profiles with sieve sizes. through a#8 sieve.See TABLE 81-1 for additional information
82.3.1.The percentages give an indication of the particle size distribu- about specifications.
tion or gradation within a given aggregate size.With aggregate size
TABLE B1-1 —Percent of Stones Passing Through Sieve by Sieve Size
Rounded Stones � ' ; � Crushed Stones
i
ASTM C 33 � ASTM C 33 I I
Size# #6 Stone #67 Stone #7 Stone i i Size# � #7 Stane I #8 Stone
' i ; i
_........................ _...................................._.....,.....................
, ; ; _............
1 inch y 00% 100% ___ � j 7 inch ; ,
$IeV@ �25 mm] ! � [25 mm] �
' ' l
_ . _._ _ __ _. _ __ ; ,
, _._
� ; �
SIZ@ [i9 m ] 90-100% 90-100% 100% ; I [19 m] i 1Q0% I ---
_..................................................................__.......... ' ! I
........................................... _...._............._.........-;
; r.............................._.........__.._............_...._...._........................._.__...._.....__.___.......__._........_........._.._._...._
1/2 inch � ' '
��2 5 mm� 20-55% --- 90-100% � j 1�2 inch � g0-100% 100%
; i [12.5 mm] ; �
' i i�
3/8 inCh 0-15% 20-55% 40-70% I j 318 IIICh � 4�-7�% � �
[9.5 mm] ! i [9.5 mm] � 85-100 /o
- i ' �
No.4 � j No.4 � �
.0187 inCh 0-5°,/0 0-10% 0-15% ! � .Ol$7 inCh i 0-15% � 10-30%
[4.75 mm] � [4.75 mm]
�
-—i
No.B ; ; No.8 � �
�
.094 inch --- 0-5% 0-5% I � .094 inch I 0-5% � 0-10%
[2.36 mm] � I [2.36 mm] ; I
5� 2s
APPENDIX C: XERXES SPL1T BACKFILL INSTRUCTIONS
C1.GENERAL C2.5.Secondary backfill must be compacted to achieve a mini-
C1.1.Use select rounded or crushed stones for primary backfill mum of 85 percent standard proctor density.
material as specified rn the Xe�es lnstallation Manuat in effect at C2.5.1. Do not use rammer-type compactors over the top of the
time of insfallation,and fhe Xerxes APPENDIX B(and supplement), tank.
Primary Backfi!!Requirements.
C2.5.2.Some tank owners may require sample testing and written
C2.SPLlT BACKFILL INSTAL1AT10N reports to verify the compaction of the backfill.
C2.1.Use the primary backfiil material vertically up to at least 75 C2.6.Material must be installed in 12-inch to 24-inch lifts compat-
percent of the tank diameter.See FlGURE C1-1. ible with the compaction equipment used.
C22.Follow ihe insfructions in SECTlON 6 of the Installation C2.7.In some conditions,frost heave may be encoun#ered when
Manua!on the placement of this backfill material. using secondary backfill.Therefore,consider any probiems that
C2.3. Install a layer of geotextile filter fabric over the entire surface may occur.
of the primary backfill material.See SECTION 9 for more informa- C2.8.Specifications for secondary backfill material and com-
tion about geotextile filter fabric. paction above the filter fabric layer may be determined by the re-
C2.3.1.All joints in the fiiter fabric should be overlapped a mini- quirements of the piping,surface slab or roadway.
mum of 12 inches. C2.9. Refer to applicable codes or standards for base course and
C2.3.2.Geotextile fabric must overiap onto the tank and excava- sub-base course material and compaction requirements.
tion surface a minimum of 12 inches. C2.10.The foilowing are examples of acceptable secondary back-
C2.3.3. installations with unstable soil may require that the fabric fill material:
line the entire excavation.See SECTION 9 for specific information C2.10.1.clean native backfili
about using geotextile filter fabric in unstabie-soil conditions.
C2.10.2.coarse sand or gravel
C2.4.Clean native backfill may be used as secondary backfiil ma-
terial above the geotextile fabric to subgrade. C2.11.One hundred percent(100%)of aii backfill material must
pass through a 1-inch sieve.
C2.4.1.Secondary backfill ma#erial must be clean,free-flowing,
and free of large rocks, roots,organic materials,debris, ice and
snow. Backfill material shali not be frozen or contain lumps of
frozen material at any time during instaliation.
FIGURE C1-1 —Split Backfill Installation
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Secondary backfill .__ --- Y -
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material ���� '` IIII{I
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Filter fabric with a ���
minimum of 12" overlaps ���� , IIII
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IIII — �` ' IIII
IIII � � � �`°� ( - III 75% of tank diameter
IIII - � �� � _ IIII I �
Primary backfill II� - III W
material ���� - �:� � �r�� c .4=a �,�. — ��
12 bedding
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XERXES TANK INSTALLATION CHECKLIST
The tank owner should retain a copy of the completed Tank Installation Checklist in order to facilitate any warranty claim. Unless other
information is requested,initial each step to verify that the item has been performed or installed per Installation Manual specifications
and instructions.
' A1.GENERAL WFORMATION
Date of Installation
Address of Instaliation
Tank Owner Name Telephone Emaii
Address
; Contractor Name__..............................................._._......................................._._ Telephone Email.....____.._..._..._..........__._............___........._.._................._._.......
Address
A2.TANK iNFORMATION
Tank Number Tank#1 Tank#2 Tank#3 Tank#4
UL#(from tank label)
Nominal Tank Diameter(in feet)&
Capacity(in gallons)
Tank Type(SW,DW,MC,OWS,
' Other,and Wet or Dry}
A3.PREfNSTALIATION (See SECTIONS 2 and 3 for instructions and specifica#ions.)
Visual Inspection(no damage)
Tanks shipped under vacuum
(SECTION 4.3.requirements met)
Tanks with monitoring fluid
(record fluid level in reservoir and check
for absence of fluid in or on tank)
Tank passed pressureJsoap test if req'd
A4.DIAMETER MEA5UREMENT5(See SECTlON 11 for instructions and requirements.Mark location of ineasurements on site sketch.)
Measurement#1 (before installation)
Measurement#2(straps installed)
Measuremerrt#3(backfiiled to top of tank)
Measurement#4(backtilled to subgwade)
Deflection measurement(#1—#4}
Measurement meets req'ts of TABLE 11-1
A5.INSTA�LATION(See SECTlONS 5,8, 7,8,9, 72 and i4 for instructians and specifications.)
Primary backfili material
Secondary backfiil material(if used)
Traffic laads(indicate yes or no)
Excavation(size and condition)
Hole condition(indicate dry or wet)
Backfili bedding
Tank spacing(between tanks and
from excavation walis)
Anchoring(indicate system used:
none,deadmen or anchor slab)
Anchoring(if used)
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Tank Number Tank#1 Tank#2 Tank#3 Tank#4
A5.INSTALLATION continued(See SECTIONS 5,6, 7,8,9, 12 and 74 for instructions and specifications.)
Anchor straps(if used)
Geotextile(if used)
Backfill placement&compaction
Ballasting(if wet hole)
Fittings&other metal components
(coated for corrosion protection)
Depth of backfill over tank(specify)
Level of backfill after final inspection
Type and thickness of surface pad
Piping connections per requirements
A6.POSTINSTAILATION(See SECTlONS 13, 15 and 76for instructions and specifications.)
Postinstallation tests for air-testable tanks
Optionai hydrostatic test
Monitoring-fluid tanks(set fluid level
when backfilling&top siab are complete,
and record level in reservoir here)
Monitoring-fluid tanks
(verify there is no fluid inside tank}
Cpntainment sump
(water test successful}
A7.SITE SKETCH(lndicaie specifics of tank instailation.) A8.ADDITIONAL NOTES
� (including variations and/or deviations from
_ i � instructions,with written authorizations attached}
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A9.VERIFYING SIGNATURES
CONTRACTOR Name Date
I verify that this information is a tnie record —
of the installation of the tanks listed here.
Signature ..._..........._ '
TANK OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE Name Date
f verify that this information is a true record
of the installation of the tanks listed here,and
that I have received a copy of the Installation Signature
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Manuai and this Tank Installation Checklist.
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XERXES TANK INSTALLATION CHECKLIST continued
Tank Number Tank#1 Tank#2 Tank#3 Tank#4 :
A5.INSTALLATION continued(See SECTIONS 5,6, 7,8,9, 12 and 14 for instructions and specifications.)
Anchor straps(if used)
Geotextile(if used)
Backfili placement&compaction
Ballasting(if wet hole)
Fittings&other metal components
(coated for corrosion protection)
Depth of backfill over tank(specify)
Level of backfill after final inspection
Type and thickness of surface pad
Piping connections per requirements
A6.POSTINSTALLATION(See SECTIONS 13, 15 and 16 for instructions and specifications.)
Pastinstallation tests for air-testable tanks
Optional hydrostatic test
Monitoring-fluid tanks(set fluid level
when backfilling&top siab are complete,
and recarJ level in reservoir here)
Monitoring-fluid tanks
(verify there is no fluid inside tank)
Containment sump
(water test successfu�
A7.SITE SKETCH(Indicate specifics of tank installation.) A8.ADDITIONAL NOTES
(including variations and/or deviations from
instructions,with written authorizations attached)
A9.VERIFYING SIGNATURES '
CONTRACTOR Name Date
I verify thai this information is a true record
of the installation of the tanks listed here.
Signature
TANK OWNER/REPRESENTATIVE Name Date
I verify that this information is a true record
of the installation of the tanks listed here,and
that I have received a copy of the Installation Signature
Manual and this Tank Installation Checklist.
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1 n sta I I at i o n M a n u a I: ProSTEP�" Effluent Pump Packages
Before You 8egin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . • . . . . . . . . .P g
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lnstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page 2
Step 1: Install Access Risers on Tanl: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa�e 2
Step 2: Install Biotube�'Pump Vault in Tar�k . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Step 3: Ii�stall Splice Box in Riser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3
Step 4: Install Puinp & Discharge Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
Step 5: Instal( Float Switcll Asscinbly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4
,'tep 6: Install Control Yanel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Step 7: BackfillInstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6
Step b: Test Panel, Ptunp, and Ploat Sw7tches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7
Step 9: Perform I'inal Inst��llation Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . , . . . ... .Page 12
Step 1: Chec;k and Clean Biotube Filter Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Step 2: Clean a��d'Iest Float Switcl�es . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12
Step 3: Inspect and Clean. Pump and Putnp Vault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page l�
Stcp 4: Inspect and Scrvice Splice Bax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pa�e l�
Step 5: Reinstall Components and Rest�rt System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14
Appendixes . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Page �5
Appendix 1: CTrommet Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pag� 15
Appendix 2: Splice Box Wiring Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page l6
Reference �ocumenfs
This manual covers installation of all components of a ProSTEP'"' Pump Pacicage f�r t���ic��l systeins. If you have
eustom iilStall�ition procedures, refer to the documentation tl�at catne with ycn2r custom compc�nents. This docu-
ment also refers to a rnuz�ber of other documents that can be found on oLU-online Document Library for more
detailed instructions. Some of these documents include the ft�llowing:
• .F�ccess Rise��Inslz°t.c�fions (-VI1V-RL�I-RR-1)
• �i,sclzar•ge Plz.cmbing As,sen�bly Instczllatiora, Ol�eratiorz, arad,�llarntenance Instr�zection,s (r�'1..�1-FIl'=N�'-2�
• Float Stii�itch As�semblv In,stallation, Opeyation, and�L1ai�itencrr�ce Instricctions (.�'111-T�11F-.�1F-1)
• I'loc�at Collar Instruc�l�ion Uuic�e (�'IN-MF-MFC-1)
• ,Sj�lice Box Instcxllation, O�ej•cztion, and r�Iainterzance Instructio��s (EI,�T,SB-S'B-1)
• Extef�nul Splic� Box Inslullution Instt•z�ctzon,s, (Ellti'-SB-SBEX-1 j
• ..F,x�lo,sion-Proof C�r°d Connectot� Instczllatior� .Trtstrzfctions (_F,IN-S'B-Sli�t'1)
"Co access our oiiline Docun�tnt I.,ibrary, go to www.orcnco.com azld click the "Document l:.,ibraty" link.
Pruc�a�c[s described in lhis m�ameal crre covered fiy U.S.patc:nts 5,�192,6;5 ufrcl=1,�39,323.
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Before You Begin
At Orencc�, �ve've worked l�ard to make yoL�r installalion as easy and '`hassle=fiee'' as passible. The PraSTEPT"
Pump Package comes as � totally integrated p�cicare that can be installed in mast tanks in a matter of hours.All
companents are designed to f t together well, ana .field cuts are l:ept: to a minimum.
Befare you begirl insialling your Orenca ProSTEI'T"'Pump Package, read this entire nlanual.�jou'J1 save youl�self
time and money on installation day, and you'll recluce the potential for call-backs. In pariicular, revie«�the
prepac•ation steps��nd the installation sequence before tloing anything. Tirst, m��ke sure the u-atertight tanl:has been
installed accorc�ing to the nianufacturer's instructions, at�d that it has�ieen teste<l for�vatertightness. If required by
the ta�ik manufacturer, all backfilling should be cotnpleted as «elL
Check the Package!
When yc�ur equipment arrives, be sure to check your I'rc�S`I'EI'`"'I'ump Package for all companents. Each Orenco
pump package c�tnes w�ith a control parlel, splice box, discharge assembly, Bic�tube'`pump vault, float assemhly,
and etl7uent pump.
O Control panel
o Q Risers, lids, adapters
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4 Splice box
Q Cf Discharge assembly
4 Biotube� pump vault
Q O Float assembly
Q 0 Effluent pump
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Since there is so muc11 variation in tan:k sizes, you must order risers, ].:ids, and riser-to-tank adapters separately.You
will also need appropriate adhesives.Additiorlally, you may need bo(t-down kits and grommets. For commercial.
applications, conduit seal kits may be necessary.Al( of these are available in Or.enco's Ueneral Ortsite Products
Catalog. Catalogs are available from your loca( Distributor, from Orenco, and onlinc, at w���'.OI'E11CO.COl11.
R'OTE:�111 pipe dicrmeCers�7ii1er� ure Z'S. noininal IPS pipe .size,r. If you ar� using rnetric pipe,y�ru mct}�need
adu��lcrs to conncct !o t1aE: II.:S'..fittirr�;s su�pliec�
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Step 1: InstalJ Access Risers on Tank �� �
Orenco fiberglass tanlcs accept 24-inch(600-nun)risers cvitli � � �i '
no adapter needed, or 30-inch (750-mm)risers w�ith FIZTA30- �.r�
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FRP adapters. Concrete tanks may have tank adapters cast in. � V ; ' �
If adapters haven't been installed, see NIN-RI.,A-RR-I,Access ' �„ } � ` �
Ri.sers czr�d 7ank.9dapters, for adapter installation instructiorls.
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NOTE:Ifyou need tv in,stcxll a�c�mrr��l, see Ap�endix 1 hefore =:°� , � �'���W
proceeding. �
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Step la: Wipe the areas to be bonded with a clean rag to ensure a ,,�������������������
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clean, dty bonding surlace. MA320 adhesive on bolt-dawn riserlid adapter
Concrete Tanks �
Step ]b: To bond a riser to an Orenco tank adapter, select the � � �r� ��` �
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appropriate met�lacrylate adhzs:ive and ap}�ly it to tlie adapter. .�,,q�° '° `, � 5-, �
Follow the instructioi�s in NIN-RI.,A-RR-1,.�ccesr Kisers anc� ''� ° '�" `� �� �: `�<
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Tank Ac�'crpters.
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Step lc: Clrefitily slide the riser onto the adapter. Orient the riser ���r ����,.,.
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accorc�ing to the engineering plans before the adhesive starts to set. ��t�a��ra������ _� �°� � � '�;'
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For risers with electrical c�nduits ntnnuig to them, be a��are�-hen #
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you orient ttle risers that U.S.National Electrical Code limits f:he �` �' �... � e ,� ,�
sum of all bends in a wire run to 360 debrees.
Step ld: If you are using ADH10Q �n tlie inside of the joint ` � �' �
ben�veen the adapter and rise��, apply a bead to the inside of the � ' t= �_:� ��� � � ;
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.joitlt, and then use a putty knife or similar tool to form the bead `
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into a smooth, continuous fillet between the tank adapter and the
riser. ;� � `�� � ,�yab°' �
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Step le: If you are installing a 24-inch(600-mm)riser on an '��';� ����
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Orenco Iiberglass tank, use a methacrylate adhesive, such as
MA3?0,MA530, or MA515,to attach the t•iser. To make a
w�atzrtight fllet inside the joint after the riser is attached,use qDH1Q0 adl�esive
AD�-Il 00 after the methacrylate adl�csive sets.
All Tanks �
Step l f: After tllc adhesives have set,test for watcrtighmess. Cap � �f"
tlle tank inlet pipe. Place 2 inches (70 irun) of appropriate backfill
t7iaterial on top of the tanlc and then till tlie tank with clean water � .
ti�;
to a level 2 inches (_50 mm} above the acihesive j�int in the riser.
To avoid stnictural damage to tlie t�u1k, do n�t allow tlie water �
level to rise more than 3 inches (75 cnm) into the rise�-. ��� ���'
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EAUTION.• Check the tank rrzar�z.f�cCure��;s�uidelines before ' �� � �����
zlli�a the tank. S'orne tar�k manu ac tur•er�c rec 2cir� a �ar�ial oy- �;T �� f'� ���'���
.f �' .f 1 I ��
corraplete bcackfill before a tank i,s fillec�
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� Support pipes Step 2: insta/l'Biotube� Fump Vault in Tank
`� ""�r� � Most Biotube�'pump vaults are designed to rest in ilie tank
opening on two Schedule 80 support p:ipes. This suspends the vault
above the bottom of t��e tank. Some models,ca((ed"ear(ess"pump
z ��aults,have no support pipes. �I�ey rest on the battom of the tank.
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° �...: '; Step 2a: For installing pump vaults in 24-incl� (6UQ-mm)risers, or
� �r for installing"ea�•less"vaults, continue on to Step 2b.For installiYlg
� pump vaults ui 30-inch (750-mm)risers, tirst remove the installed
' ° ;� �,„"�;���� '"�.:���p��.;��� � ���� � support pipes and replace them with the longer pipes included in
� ` �� %.,°"�-� {�r. � � �° the pump vault pacicaging. If lotiger pipes aren't included, contac;t
`' - your(acal Uishibutor or Orenco.
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������ ���� �� Step 2b: Ciently lower tlie vault into}�osition in tlie access�•iser.
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��' °# 'I�l1e support pipcs should rest on tap of the tank. "Earless"vaults
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� ` ' .3�� - Ste�2c: For accessing Biotube filter cartridges in risers over 18
�� �� � ' � <Xf;:� �� � inches (457 mm)high, cut the supplied e�ctension llandle to the
� appropriate Iengtll and glue it into the"'C" at the top of the Biotubc
� filter Ilat�dle.
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Step 3: lnsta!l Spiice Box in Riser
� Two types of splice boxes �ue a�ailable: inteinal and external.
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' � , Detailed installation instructions are sllipped with both types. See
Appendix 2 for�v-iring instructions.
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� : '� Internal Splice Box
Step 3a: Apply pipe lubricant to the outside of the conduit
coupling and the inside of the splice box grommet in tl�e r.iser
wall. Slide the coupling through the grotninet and press the box
snug against the riser��-all to allow room inside the riser. Orenco
recotnmends sealin�the conduit at the splice boa and at the cont�•ol
panel to keep tlie panel free of ga�es and condensation.
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,�;� � External Splice Box
� � Step 3b: If the 5-inch (125-mm) hole and screw hole are t1�t
already cut,use ihe lemplate and instructions supplied ti�vitll the
� splice box to cut tl�em. Install the grotnmet with a bead of
AUHI 0U adhesive.Apply pipe luhricant to t��e splice box and
��� push it througli the gro.�r�met from outside of the riser. 'I1�rcad the
� � �� � supplied screw tllrough the��asher and hool�-and-loop strip;t}.�cn
� � screw it into the splice box from inside the riser. Glue the supplied
External Splice Box �ryv; plug into the secand conduit hub if the hub isn't used.
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Step 4: lnstall Pump and Discharge Assemb/y
Step 4a: Apply Teflon�tape or paste to the threads of the pump
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discllarge, and screw the male adaptcr at the bottom of the ;�
discharge asse;mbly stem i�.1to the pump discharge by hand. PVC flex hose �, ; ?' —Gate valve
!:I �
Step 4b: Fit the discharge assembly stem to the riser. ; �'�
Risers 24-inch (600-mm) or Shorter �o�s�narge
IMPORTANT I�o fwt use tlie pump ccrble lo lolver lhe pu�np' Union nipple
(cam-lock
Step�c: Lower the pump a�id discharge assembly stem into the quick disconnect
flow inducer.Marlc the stem 1 uich (25 mm) above the top of aiso availablei
the flou�inducer.Remove the pump and discharge assenlbly. Cut
the stem at the marlc and glue t1�e upper porti�n of the discharge Stem
assernbly to t}ZC stcm.Allow the glue to set. Carefiilly lo«�er the (field-cut to length)
punlp and discharge assembly back into the flow inducer. '
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Risers Taller#han 24-inch (6�-mm) ,. Male adapter
Step 4d: R.efer ta NIN;E IV I-IV-2,Discharge Plumbing -- � {connects to
pump discharge)
.Ass�enably In,stallulzon, for more detailed instructiorls.
Standard ProSTEP discharge plumb+ng assembly
All Risers
�� ��t'E"� ,wx>c�.,;.3'E%��v"'� e i,�
Step 4e:Apply pipe hibricant to the discharge grornmet in the ��, ����� �� �
access riser and the gray Schedule 80 ni�ple on the discharge �°���� /� /Y� �' `"'
assembly.Push the nipple through the gronunet.
Step 4f: Make sure t�iere is enough operating r�om far tlie gate
valve�r(opti�nal)ball valve by rc�tating the handle bacl<and forth. � � � � �
.� �. � .
Step 4g: Glue a slip x slip coupling or external flex connector to � '
the exterior etld of the tii�ple,outside of thc riser. �
��� ;
Step 4h: CTlue tlle transport pipe ta the couplirt�g or cot�r►cctor. �'�,;�; ,:�:
� ��p�
Step 4i: Make sure the remov�ble coniponents in the riser(pump, -� ��°'�`�
removable section of the discharge assembly,Biotube cartridge,
and v��ult}are easily removable with no interference.Malce st�re �
the�jault's support pipes don't interfere with pltunbing or wirulg
inside the riser. Crommet '
NOTE:Firmlv taghten all c�nnections i»the discharge assembZy °'�
by lianc�' Da i�ol z�se cr l�ol. �°�` " � � �6 °'
m �
�
: �`
Step 5: lnstall float Switch Assembly ' ������ . ? �
� � �� . ��
k� �;��.
, ,:� � ,��
lC�ible l �irovides tloat sti�-itch fiinctio�ls,�7ositians, a�ld marker tag x: ��� {_ �
� � ,�
cal�rs for t}�pical dema�id-dose (Y,,G;Y,G,W;Y,B,R; i�r Y,B,RV6') ' ������
� �4�
and timed-dase(YG,R;YG,R,W) float switch configurations.
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� � Step 5.• lnstaCl Fivat Switch Assembly(con'#)
�
%' � Ste �a �1ake sure the �e�5it�c�t�s fianetions and eolc�rs of the
� 1 I Y �; .�. i� ' � � ' i � � � �
�� �� marl<er tabs match the drav4ings,testing instructions, and spli.ce
'�n' "^'�#, �"� � .0� box wiring cliagrams for your system. (ff they don't tnatch, contact
�. � ��' Sour local l�istributor or Orenco.)
.. � ��
` :. �� � ,ww�;;, �e Float Positians, Functions,and Marker Tag Colors
.. �z� :
Color ,� :: System Position Function MarlcerTag Color
� ��� � �r��° �
� markers � r��`� ��� Oemand-dose Top High-level alarm Yellow
�,i<�'., r} F - .i�l�'�. !�
Upper middle Pump on Blue
� �' : � �'� '�`� '�'� f Pump on/off Green
� �. �� ���s ��
, � �< w
�; � ��� H„��� ��,�` "�; Lower midtlle Pump off Red
�� , �£� - ��A, or bottom
�Flaat swrtch � f�" ;
��f �„�s�y���' a' "�aa � .
ad ustrnent �3 ��� "� � �� Bottom Redundant off/ White
�� � � ��v� �
� ����� �� low-level alarm
� ¢ �� x' Timed-dose Top High-level alarmJ Yellow-Green
.�-��� �
`� ��r� � � �� � timer override
�
`�5, ���� �
��� .� �.,. � � Middle Timer on/off Red
Bottom Redundant off/ White
� 1
� ' I ;�_� low-levelalann
--"� � � Step Sb: Make sure the float switch settings match the settulgs on
; the project plans/spec,illcatiotis. If needed, loosen the float coll��r
Float �: ' Float bracket
stem '�'' �� � setscrews—c�c�n't bacic the scr-e���s completely out oI'the collar
f on Biotube —and adjust them }�er the plans/specifications. If settings aren't
i ! filter cartridge pl-��ided on the plans/specifications, set th.e float switches based
handle) �ti state and local regulatory requirements. (For assistance with
',, ' float settings,contact your local Distributar or Orenco.)
� W�.RNING:Do�zvC len lhen the ocrt sterrz ti��itho��t rav� cr �oval
� I � .� P � " P�
�
� i I fi�m Orej�co. Doi�rg so will voir�'the tivarrant�z Do not all�r lhe
" i , float�etlae�°lert��lts.11lteri�rg tNthef-len�rths mctv�isrupl�rnpe�
; c�peration qf the asse�nhly.
I ;
Step�c: I�'ully snap the float switcl� assembly into the;tl�at
bracket. Make sure the float switches catl move feeel�%up and
dou-n�vithaut interference frotn each other or cotztact ti�ith.
� 3� tl.lc vault wall. If there is ir�.terference, loosen th.e float collar
� ' � �,'� � �� ��` , ` � ` set�cre���(sj anci rotate the collar(s)horizc3nta11y until a11 al tlie
�,,;�.�.� switcl�es can move ireely. Tighten the setscre�v(s}���hen fmished.
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� �' ' Step Sd: Wrap tlie excess lengths of iloat cord cables�u•�und ltie
� � �� �;
-� ", xs�� � ` « ' splice box and tie thenl together to prevent them from slipping
r� ��3' :a
�; �`� ' �
back into the vault and interfering with the operation of the floats.
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s� �t«, ��'`�� :
� " ji�A"'`' � � � Step Se: Measure fi-am the float switch assembly l�andle to 6 in.
����� �� (150 mm)belo��v the riser lid. Cut and glue a section of 1-in. (25-
4_��� �:
� , mm) diameter PVC pipe of the same length into the handlc.T�his
�° � F will make it easier to service the float switch assemblv.
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Step 6: lnstall Control Panel � -� �� .��.�,
������� ,� ��
For specific cont�ol panel installaCioii inslruetions, see 11�e � ' � „�;,,.
��-,:
installation manual and wiring diagrams located in the door pouch ' ` �� , •
inside your system's electrical cont7-ol panel.* � �; � '`��
� �
Step 6a: Malce sure the insttuctions and items supplied conform to ��
all applicable state at�d local regulatiot�s. � ` � �_��
� �
� ..,��� ,: �� , .
Step 6b: A qualified and licensed electrician should install and �n ���� �`� �
sei-�-�ice the panel and�uicillary wir-ing in compliance with all
national, state, and local electrical code5. Wi�ing ulcludes ...
a) [ncoming power to the panel. One or moz•e circui.t�s inay be
3 �� +�v F•._ g_/
reqttired,depending upon the nutnber af pumps and local
electrical codes. R- }" ���' �� �"
'`�� , �y��'.: Y°� .;
b) Wiru�g from the control panel ta the pi.unp and tloats. , � �` ` ��� �3. �
� � u, g
c) Wiring to a dischar�e pump and llaats (if'applicable). � � ` ��� � =�,w .
NOTE: u'e do not recommend i��slulling a control pernel against
tlie�-t�all of�a hedroorn, li��is�o room, or vtlte�°li��ing�pace. It ca�be
mounted on a-�-inch x�-inch (100-nzm x 1()0-n�rn)pos!adjacent
t��sircla a tit�all.
Step 7.• Backfill Installa;ti`vn
Step 7a: Make sure all riser lids are secure bef�re backfilling.
Step 7b: ��ollow the n���t�ufact��rer's�uidelines for backtil.l.ing the
tai�k cxca��ation.
Stcp 7c: Make sure the fmal grade sl�pes����-a��fram tl�e tank
tc�preverlt surface���ater from ponding oi� or arou�id it.Aiter
�acicfill�ing, tl�e ititt��lc risers should proCrude 1-3 inches(25-75 mm)
above grade tc� allow for son�e settling of'tlle taillc.
NOTE: Be sure to backfzll evenlv anc�carefully arot�rid the riser
and c�ll�ipes��r�d coraduit, so that no l�reakage occur.s.
� If tlie n�sti-uctrans are rnlssinc or have been re�nover.l fi-om the dnor poi+ch
iizside the control panel, call Orenco for a r•eplucement.
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� Step S: Test Panel Voltage and Amperage
� Step 8a: IJse the lo�; sheec(ocated in the dot�r pouch inside of the
..._ .
"' � cc�n�iol panel to doc;ument panel, p�unp, and f7oat s«�itch operation
, ° �s:
,,,. �. data. Put the 1og sheet bac]< in the door pouch u-hen finished.
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Step 8b: Before continu'rng, make sure tl�at tlle tan]<has enougll
`� %� '� ' ' (iquid to run the pwl�.}� for severa3 minutes v�-ithotrt the liquid
� �
3,
�' `` dropping bel.ow the pump's m.iz�in�um liqiiid level.lVlake sure that
,,�: .�. �
' ' ' tlle ball val��e on the dischar��c lutrabing asse�iblv is fiill o ��1
�� �'P � �' �' �
j � �
�'�Y ' Step $c: Unsnap the float s«,�itch. assembly fr•om the bracl:et and
� ,
- s}�'��� �"�' ' remove it t`rom the riser. It'the asser��bly includes a"Recluiidant
:� g> ��
�, �,`a��',. ;v�a�F�. ��:�"� oI�%la���-le��el alarm" tloat switch,place it ui tlle"up"position.
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Step 8d: Turn on Che control circuit br���er a�id turil on the purnp
circuit brealcer.Bot�i are locatect in the control panel.
� *�+ �* Step fe: 11�teasure and record the follo�ving voltages atid amperage.
«n �•
.n r�r°�w� �
'" '�""' , • Static nun��voltage. Set the `'�utoiOff/Man" suitcl7 to"Off:''
k. { I i
'i��� � With a�roltmeter,measui•e sfiatic voltage bztvs,-eet1 the top��•ire of
� ��� I I�� , ��� the pu�lp bre�ker�u1d an�y neu�ral�ermir�al.Record the volt�ge.
����,�
,.�,„��, • Dvnamic pump��oli:a�e. Set the"Auto/OfT%'VIan" s«-itch to
"NIan."Make stu�e the pump is running.V4'ith a voltmeter,
� r;��`":"� measure dyn�tnic volt�ge between the p�ui7:p te�n�iiials in tlie
conirol panel.Ttecord the tir��ltage��1�en i�t is stable. {�ee panel
'�� �` �� wiring dia�ra��ns for t1��e caree;ct terminals.}
�
,, x
� r��' ;; • Pw.11��a�l�pera�e.With a le,op atn�netcr,h�ok t}le v��ire loop
�� abave t�le pump eircuit bre�ker.Measure ar►d recc�rd arnperage.
Measuring dynamic pump voltage (13on't mistakenly meast�re the cantrol breaker amperage;.}
� ~�~ � �--, ,� NU7�: Therc�,sl�aould he fio mc�r�e il2an a 1 D%c�iffer�er�ce belween
� ,�.:,,�,. static ar�c�dvrtafrxic volta��,Te. If the r-olt�xge clrn�a.s gr�eater•than
��"'� ""�`"�� _ � 1(J%, enszn�e tlaat the wire between the pum�a�tc�the cantr�l parzel
� �* {
' ��1 MT"ilti °'
� `� � i,s the correct si�e
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Measuring pump amperage
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Sfep 9: ,Test Panel and Float Switch Uperation
Ste ')a; Make sure tlie control .anel has ower an� that the float � �`
P p P � "Au.to-Off-M.an"switch
s�vitch assembly has l�een removed frc�m the tank.
; -��-�� ,�. ..
Step 9b: Set tt�e"Anto!O.ff./M:an" switch to "Auto"and test the ; � ��
��; �
float switches based on d�e svstem tv�e(demand-or tilned-dosc) � ° �;}' � � = � """`
and the float switch assemblv.`1'esting sequences anci tlle expected <.w� � Y4�'�'' � �__ "' ::r� �„ �.
results a��e provided belo��.
1VOT.F,: f the expectec�resz�lts c�o rzot occ��af�tivhen yt�u�erfc���rrr the �.
te:st,sec�uerrce, check the lvirirtg clirrgram,s.forrropet�vt-irirr�.
�
Demand-Dose Systems
Y,G or Y,G,W Float Switch Assemblies �
� :If the float s��itch assemblv it�cludes a"Redundant aff/loi�-level � "Up" (ciosed)
alarm" s���itch,place it and the"I'ump oi�/ai�" s��iCch in the``up' position
position. I�Ile pump turns ot�.Pl.ace t}.ic,"E-Iigh-levcl alann" � '
switcE� it1 the``up" position.The audible alar��n sounds and the
panel d�or��lartn ligl�t turns on. "Down" �open}
position
• Place the`'High-level alarm" switch in the``down'position. The
audible alaim silences and the panel door alartn li�(�t turns off.
Place the"�'ump o��/ofI" swiCch in the "do��-n"positic�n. The —
pump turns��ff. If tlie asse�nbly includes a"Redttndant t�ft%low- Float pnsitions
level alarm'' switch,p(ace it in tE�e"do�vt�"posiCion.�1n audible
alann sounds and the�anel doo3-alarm lighi�iirr�s oi�. (On 1�'IVP
pan.els,the�anel door alarm li�;ht will tun� on and blink.)
• Snap t(ie float switch assen�bly back inta t��e bracket.:Make sure
the float switches can move fireely up and do��,n�vitlic�ut
interfereilce fr�m each othe�•or contact with the��ault��all.
Y,B,R or Y,B,R,W Float Switch Assemblies
• If tlze tloat switch assembly includes a "Rec�undant oi�llo��-level
alainr" scvit�h,place ic anci the"Ptunp ofl" switch in the"up"
��osition. Placc the"Pump on" switch in tYie"up"position. 'I"he
pump ti�rns on. Place the"Higll-level alarm" ���ritch in the"up"
position_ Tlle audible alarm sounels and the�}ancl daor a(a1n1
li�ht turns cm.
• Pl.ace the`�E Ii�h-levcl ala�nl"switcll i�l the"down"position. 'I'hc
auc�ible al�rm silences�nd tlie panel door ala�m light turns ot�:
Place the"Punip�n''s�,vitch ir�tlle"dc»-�rl"position.I11e pump
ci�ntinues to run.f'lace the"Pump aft" su-itch in thc"down"
pasition. The putn�tturns oi�: If the asse��xbly inchrdes a
"Redundant off/low-level ala�m" s�vitch,place it in the"down'"
position.r'1�1 andible alatm sc���nds and fl1e panel d�or al�um light
turns on. (On deanand-c�ose MVP panels,the panel do�r alann
libht turns c�n and blinks.}
• Si1ap the float s���itch assembly back into the brack�t. Make sut•e
t(�e float s���itches can move f:reely up ar�d down without
interfecence from each other or contact with the vault wal(.
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Timed-Dose Systems
Check the cont�al pane;l timer settings against the project�lans/
specifcations. Ii'they don't match or aren't provided, 5et the timer
based on statc and local regulatory requiremcnts. (For assistance,
contact your local Distributor or Orenco.)
YG,R or YG,R,W Flaat Switch Assembties(S1 PT or S1 PTRO►
• If`the 11oat switch assernbly includes a"Redundant oft%l��w-level.
alartn'' switch;place it and tl�c"':1'i.rner c�n/off' switch in the"up"
position. The"OfP' light on tlle tuner in the cantrol panel turns
on_ Dl�rit�g nozanal ope;ration,tl�e tiiner counts dotii�and runs tl�e
pump w1�en the"Oi�"cycle is coi��}�lete if t1�e"Timer onlol�"
switch ren�ains in the"up"positio.r�.P1ace t}Ze"I-Iigh-level alarm"
s«�itch in the"up"posi.tion. 'I'he audible alainl sounds and t(�e
panel c3aor alarm light lurns on. If yo�.� are usin�the timer
override function,tl�e pump turns on automatica(ly.
• Place the``High-level alarm" switch i��tlie"dc�c�7i"p�sitian. The
audible alarm silc;nces and tlie panel doo�•alatn� light nlrns off. If
yau are using tl�e liiner overricie function, tl�e pump tutr►s ofT'
auto��latically.Plac�tlle"Timer on/of�" switch.in th�."do«m"
position. Tl�e"Off"light on t1�e Cimer it� t11e control pa��el turns
c�f�: If the a5sembly incl�ides a"Redtmd�uit o�T'.�low-le��el al��nY�''
switch,place it i��the"dov�m" pasition.An audible alarm s��unds
and tlle panel doar alarni liglit tt�rns on.
Y,R,W or YG,R,W Float Switch Assemblies(MVP►
�, ' �°' �' ';`'' �''"� � '' After applying�ower to the control panel, go to t}�e"input" screen
on the Logo uniC, per the ulstructions sup}�lied with yc�ur pa�iel.
• Place the"Reciundant:of�;/l���I-level ala�m" switcll in t:he `'up"
pc�sition. 'I'he;.#1 input ot�tlie [:.;ogo screcn is ltighligE�ted. Place
�����' `"" � the'`Timer oi�/c�i�" svG�itc:ll in the "up„positiot�. The lf2 in��ut oi�
V�� ` � "����_� ° the I.,o�o screen is highligllted. I:)uring t}ormal opet�ati�ri,the
� Kf E ��� ° ti.mer counts dowt� atld rut�s the pump when the"Ot�"cycle is
' � complete if the"Tixl�ex-on;oft" switch re�nains in th.e"up"
����'���('��'�������M1�'��I'1" ���,a�«����� �����
���' , � � position.I'(ace the"Hi�h-leve:( alarm' switcl� in the"up"position.
t�
' 1'}ie#4 inpttt on t}le l:,ogo screen is higlilighted;tl.�.e audible alarrn
� �� � � I � `�il�' I�V��II ��� sounds, atid the panel dc�or alae�n light turns on. If you are usin�
', � ��I��I�I�M�'I �
;, ������� , " the o�elride timer i�unetiun;the�#1�3 inpul on the Logo panel is
highligl�ted.
Siemens Logo Unit,locatecl in MVP Panel • Place the `'Hi�li-ler�el ala�-m" s���itc1� in the"dov�n'position. The
audible alaznz silences, the panel do��r alarm libht turns ot�'; and
the#4 in}�ut on t1�e Logo screen is nc�t highlig��ted. If'yc�u are
usir�g the ovcn�ide timer tilnction,the#3 inptrt or.i the I.ogo sc�•een.
is not highlighted.F'lace the"Timer c�n/ofT" s�vitch in tl�e"do`��i"
posit:ion. The k#? ulput on the Lago screen is not highlighted.
Place the"��cdu�idant off/low-level alarm" s��itch in the"dowm"
position.An audible alarm sounds and the pa�iel dc�ar al�u�i� liglit
turr�s on and f�linlzs.'1'he#1 input�n the 1:.,ogo panel is r�ot l,igh-
lighted. The�larm ccandition en�s wl��n tlle "Redtai�darrt o1�%Ic�t��-
level a1��rrn"float switcll is ba�ck in tlie"up"position.
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Step 10:Perform Final'lnsta/lat�on Checks
Step 10a: M��Ice sure the removable components in tlle riser
(float switch assembly,pump, rejnovable section of the discharge
ass�mbly,Biotube cartridge, and�nimp vault}are all easil_y
removable v��ith no interference.
Step 10b: Make surc the vault's support pipes dan't intet•fere with
plumbing ar wuing inside the riser.
Step lOc: Verii��that the discharge assembly is installed liand-ti�ht
at the puinp and at the union. If the discharge assembly has a ca�n
locic connection,malce sure it is connected and locked.
Step IOd: Make sure that all valves are c�nnected a��d open.
Ste� I Oe: M.ake sure the".4uto/Off/Man" sti�vitch is in tlie"Auto"
position and that the control panel cir�uit breakers are in the"On"
position.
Step lOf: If household water lines were turned at�during this
installation,make sure that the household water lines are tumed on
abain.
Step lOg: Make sl�re that all lids a�ld lid bolts are pr�perly
installed and secure.
i�Y,9R�'VI.NCs:AN L�1tiLOCKED LID OK OPEN TAIVKACC'ES.S'
I:S,9 SAF.F.TY If.A7.AR�!h'eep the tank accE ss licl,secur�e to lhe
y�iser at all time,s�-rith stainless steellid I�vlts•. If bc�ll.s are lart or
dan�u�ec�, call yc�7�t°Di�sCribulor imyrzec�ialely�for h��ll;s. Oy�cc�rll
C)renco ut (800) 3-�5-9843 ot-�1 (541 j -�7y--�4�t9. Irthe Iank�lid
�ecolrre.s r.�etaclted from the riser os•if�zhc� lid of��^iser becoines
darnugec� BLC)C:Kr9CC"ES:S Tt) T�IE T,�I?4rK C)I'E.�7L'1f(r I.1�1i�1EI�I-
,�I.F,L�'_�:�'1D K.F'EP C:I-IZLI�RE��"A��t�,�}'until all re�aair�s are mrzde.
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Before Performing Maintenance ...
• Wear c(othin� that covers all parts of the body exposed to
ti��astewater or effl.ueilt an.d personal pratection cquipment
_ (rubber bla��es, goggles) «�hene��cr handlinb components
that come in con.tact with vvastewater or cf�l.uerlt.
• Practii;e proper personal h}�giene after service i� complete.
� ���� ��"�� -
� ; � � ���� � • When worl�ing w�itli electrica] compoiient5, s4vitcli ol�'tl�e
� ,�� �� ��p �� ` ti pou�er a��the service ei�itrance panel and set the ci�cuit
_.
�" �.� M�;;;� -� bre��lcer(s) to "Of�:" If'the cc�ntri�l panel is not withirl view°
� � ��: `�,.F� �
� ��� � � "� c�f tl�e p�umpiilg 5ystenl, use lockout/tagout procedures.
�� ��
^ � �a�
� �.� � 1: x ,� � � � Step 1. Ci�e�k and Ciean 8iotube Filter Cartridge
� a��:
� � ���~ ��k Chec.k f�r good tlo«�through tl�e E3iotube filt�;r cartrid�e and clean
��: . ��,
�,.� � � zt if neccss��ry�.
� � �
s, ;,� s.��,.:�: o;�_,
_� .... ,, . �. _
Step la: Set tlle"Auto/C)fti1V[:an"s«�itch to"Man"and let
� , ; the pump rttn for about 30 seconds.V4'atch for any notic��ble
;� �' � �� dif�erence bettiveen the liq�tic� levels in the pump vat�lt and the tank.
� �
�
, �� i �
��,. � : �A' ��R
' Step lb: Set t��e"�uto,'OflLMan" 5«�itch to"Auio."If�the
' �_ '����
��� � difference bet�veen il�e liq�aid levels in the pump vault a��d the
�� ` ��� tanlc is ri�-c� incl�es (50 mit�) ar more; or if the low-level alartn is
,:�
� �� `� ' activated, the I3iatuhe fl�er cautrid �. shot�ld be clearled.
fJ �' �
�
°�;, � - �� Step :l.b. C;lean the �3iatube .filter cax�tridge if necessary. R.cmove
;_ � ° � the �iiatube cartridgc fro�n the pu�np vault.I�ald the cartrid�e o��er
* ��, ' ' the ac,cess ri.scr at the tank iillet or above the prim.ary cotnparin�er.�t
�fi,,y� - ,;.:
� �`�'��;,_�,� . � r �� �,;�, of the tanl:and careiully spra}�t�3e build-a�p int�the t��nk�_ D� not
.. �� ���, �; � �� -
� �` �;:� ��-: clean the c�rtridge over the puinp va.ult.
� �.
Step 2: Clean and Test Ffoat Switches
See dc�cun�ents i�lIl�?-MF-1I-ZFC-I,:�1IN-iVIF-MF-],and EIN-SB-SB-1
for more information on scn•�icing, re}�lacing, and wiring float
s���itch asseE�nblies and float switcl�es.
Step 2a: tJnsnap the float switch as�enlbly' froin the bracicet and
inspect Ibr solids builciup on the float switches.
Step 2b: Tf z�ecessary,hold the flaat switch assr:mbly over the
access riscr at ihe tanlc.inlet�r above thc peiinaty compartment of
th�tank z�nd cleat� c�fl�any Sol_ids buildu�� c�n the s«�itches.
Step 2c: 7:est the; aperatiori �f'the s��%itches according ta tlie
instxjllatic�n seetian oi�this manual. Remove ancl replaee any
inoperatitie s�vitches.
Step 2d: Afte;r testing,nxakc sure the sti�-itches at-e properly
secured to the f7oat sien� and that the cords arc neatly wzapped
iilside tlle riser to�revent interlerence�vitf� Iloat sr��itch op�ratiotl.
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Step 3:Inspect and Clean Pump and Pump Vault ` � � ��°�°
F
Step 3a: C1ose tlte valve c�n the discharge assembly, disconnect the � 4 �� ��
discharge assembly at t�le union, and remove the pump fr•�m the �rv g�� y .
�7ump vault. � `��'
� , ,� 4 .,,,i,.� �,
6 ,�f, p� �
IMPORTAN'l.•Do n�t use lhe�zcrr�p cablc to raise the pz.nnp.' j ` '�. � � 4' ,'
���,��y�� -�v��p
Step 3b: Place the putn}�on a clea�lable surface such as the inside ��'� � �
.._
� � � �..s ��
c7f the riser lid,a ta�p, c�t�ir�side a plastic trash can.
-�
Step 3c: Checic th.e intake screen and rernovc any debris or
� � ,;.:.
particles c(ogging the screer�. Recot�d the type of dct�ris, if an�%
(ci�;ai•ettc butts, hair, lint, cat litter, cloth wipes; gum, �;rcase
build-up, etc.) on a systerra tnaiY�tenance log and repart your The pump can be removed withoutdisconnecting
findin�s to [he user��homei�wner (for education). the powe�cable.
Step 3d: Remove the pttmp vault fronl the tank and inspect it for
a�iy sc�lids l�uildup.
Ste�3e: If necessary, use a hose to spray cio��-n the inside��alls
of the purnp vault and carefully pour the pu�np vault's contents
I�acl< into the tanlc.
Step 4:Inspec#and Service Splice Box
WAR�VIIVG: R�fvr�e dving ar�y tirvr�k ora the ti��irira�Co tl�e level
cofztrol,float,s ancl pump ir� tlze vuz�lt «r in the contr�l payzel,
sti��itcli off ihe ci��cuil�IJrecxk��rs it� tlte contrr�l��i�n��l crnd.s�vitch off
t�ie����wef•to the systerra crt the :service eritrarrce per��el.
5tep �a: Iter��ove the sp(ice �b��x lid and checic f��r n�oislure.
(Some co��densation inside of the splice bc�Y is normal.) Ins�ect
the splice(�ox to ensurc (id and coi:inections are secure..
Ste� �b: If the splice bo�l7as ti�.en subtnergeci, c�r if there is a
crack i�l the coalduit; there xma_v be �vater ix� the splice box. If tl.lis
is tl�e case, remotre ��rater from the splice bax��;-ith a syringe,
sponge, or simil��r nlethod.
Step�b: When Iinished, reinstall the 5plice box lid.
Step 5:Reinstali Components and Restart System
Step Sa: Instaf( (11e pump vault i�� tl�e tanlc. Gently lower the vault
into pasiti�n in the access riser. The support pipes should rest on
tap of tl�e tatil<. "Earless"vaults sliould rest on d�e tanl<bottom.
L1IPORTANT Rest the vault on top of�tlae liclui�l.surfczcc ar�d then
Jill the vax�lt tia�it6a�ti�crter fi crm a Izose. Thi.s h�ll�,s sink�the vault c.rn�'
I�r^evet�t floating�atef•ial from erztering tlze v�rult thror.�gh the inlet
h�,rE�.,�.
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Step:�b: I_,o���er the pump and discltarge assembly into the flo«�
induccr on the pump vault and cc�nnec.t the ut�ion or c�m lock_ 'I'he
unic�n sh�uld be har►d ti�ht. Do not use mechanical tools to tighten
the union_I11!IP(�R7A;1'7` 1)o rtot use lhe�utrip cahlE�to y�aise t�te
pz.tnzp r
Step Se: Open tl.�e valvc on the discharge assembly.
Step Sct: Lc�w-er the Biotube filter cartc7dge into the pr.�mp va:ult.
Step�e: Fully snap the float s��,-itch assembly into the fl�at
hracket. Make sul-e the float s��%itches cail mc�ve free1�-up and
do���n withrn�t interfe�•ence Irom each otl�er or cotltact���ith
the�-at�lt wa1L If'tllere is intet•ference, loosec7 t��e float collar
setscrew(s)a��d rt�tate the collar(s)1�orizontally unti[ all of the
s�vitches can move �reely. �I'i�htell the setscrew(s)��hzn finisl�ed.
4tep�f': �'rap t(le excess lengths of float cord cables araund the
splice box and secui•e them ta prevent thzm from slip�ina back
into thc vault�nd intcrfering���ith the operation �f the floats.
Step Sg: Makc sure the`'Auto/Off'Man" s��-itch is in t11� ",Auto"
position and that the control panel circuit breakers and seiti�ice
panel circuit breakers are in the"On"position.
Step Sh: M��l:e sure that all lids and Iid bolts are properly instt�llec�.
and secure.
I�YAR1l%�rG:�91'4'l�'LQCKF.D L�,U �R UI'�N TANK:�CC'E,S'S
I,S�Sf1FETYH,�Z4RD!Kee�tlac ta��k ac.cess Izd secur� io ihe
risc�r cr�crll tzme,s it�iF�l2 st�irale,is steel lic�l��lts. If�holt;s crre losl nr
durrta�;ec�! call your•Dis7ribzsto�°ira�rrl�eclicrl�el}l fo��holts. Ol°call
Or-eraco a� (R(10I 3�{8-98-�3 or• ��-�1 ('��1) �59-�-��1. If t6�ae tc�nk lfd
l�ecornes c�etac{�ed,fi�om t{ae riser�c�r•if t12e lid nr r-isci hecon�es
darrlcr�eu! 13LC)C'K.�1CC'ESS I'O "l'HI; Ta:Vh OP1;;VL�CT I'��i�!II;1)I-
�I1s'I.,}'ANI)KF;I;P C'HIL,I�.RI;�',�l�:�r'unti/all re��criys u�e made.
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Appendix �: Grommet/nstallatior� /nstructians o �3
� �� '�; Grommet(at 12 o'clock►
�£` '° Splice box
Orcnco ��tfers l�ale �aws u-ith pocket cutters in seveial sizes that �—
make cutting �roinmetholes sinzple and e;asy. �Ihes� RKIIS hole ° Discharge
assembly
sa��rs cut�way�lie ri�s as the l�ole is cut„ eliminating t1�e need to '� �� ,.
��:
notch and break the riser ribs�vith an angle grind�r and chisel. � �- `,;��+ Grommet
� � (at 3 o'clock)
� ��;
°��� � � ;,
• RK:E[5100 for 1.-inch grom.rz�ets Support pipes
�� ..,.
• RKI ISI?5 for l i/a-inch grommets " „� ;�„ Biotube pump vault
• RKEIS150 for l t%-inch grommets
• RKEfS200 fo�•2-inch grom.n�et5 Q �
Step l: "I'o install gr�mn�ets in the field, first mark thc riser for - t �. t
• : ,�; � ,�.,, ` ,, �:
location of the rommets. Har Perma-I.,oc rasers vou should � �
� � ��
, , � �
try to avoid cutting through the pipe seam—the extra tl�ick rib �� = �'"��"
—unless it is un.avo.idablc.) ��,_� '"��
Grommet Hole Saw Sizing Chart
Grommet Size(in.► Hole Size(in.� NO.T.E: '';' 'v�° ' � „���� I`I�
Yz 1 Gros�r2met�ize = tzorrtznal ` _ ° �
3, , (IPS)pipe s•i�e. For�r�ore Q ��� �
/ t/a �
ir�>rrruztir�n ab�ut��can�met � ��� �
1 l9tis � � � *�
c�'irr�el�.siof�s cr.nd actual pipe �. �� � �,
���A �3� ���:a� �
O L)., ,S�ee ()ref�co's(:Tf�orn- �, � Y� �
� 9�
1�/z 2;� naet 7'ecltrrrccrl Dcrtcr.S�'heeC �� .�P � ��, , ���� ��u
z z3� r,��1�-xr � ����.:r-1j, �7va�l�6te �� � � �� � �_ �� � � � �
�: . �f �` � x�,.= ;� ,r� � �: � � . �
3 3?� _�rorrz !he.I)t�czrrnet�l I.,ibruiy
4 5 CCl ti1�11�b'�'.UYf'YCC'O.C'Of�2. � ,� t�i�q i�m�P y,�a, �� �� � �� r,�" =��,
�a � a��,�
�
Ste 2: Usin�the correctl �-sized RKHS hole saw and a drill of ��"� � ��'�
� � �:.
) �
.,FY<. �F�'�
�'II )�. � r},i
at least 18 volts, cut the hole and grind the ribs down until you ���P ����� �;�f` ,�� `� '�
have a flat, Smooth sur•face for installing yc�ur�t•oinmet. Do f" G :��� �°°• - '"
� , � � �
not grincl tcro deeply into the riser—about /,5 inch("1.6 tnm) is ,� � ��.� �- �
suf�icient. i � �
� �.
�_ �f,., � �� �
H �
� .f '� �'' < E�
Sten 3:�LTse a wire brush to clean u the cut then a deburrin�� �� � ���� ��� �� � � � `'�
I` � f � b x ��� � i� �� � ; F'�. �.
tool ar knife to deburr the edges of t11e opening, being careful n.ot � � � ���� ����` � �'� � �, °� �-` � :
to enlarge the openin�. � �� �. � „ ,
fQ�� ;" S�'� � �, .
Step 4: Install the grommet in die riser.Apply a bead of ��:�°" w � ;` �����,���f � �
�. �_ � � : �
f1DH100 adhesi��e to the groove of�the grommet prior to inser- ��� � � `:� � ��
tion into the�-iser h«le. T1�is will i�nalce t1�e grc�nlme�t more sectu•e �%� �� �:- � �`` � "
�. �;-,
at�d tivill overcoine ariy iz��}�erfections in the driEled hole. � �° �.�;` �� '�
�� �.
��% �� ��
,,
,. �a.,�: �
,� � ��
� �
� �� �, �
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.=� � �.
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Appendix 2.�Splice Bvx INiring;,lnstructians
This appendix cc�vers simple splice box urirulg instrt�ctions.For
more detailed ex��lanations with tield���iring sizes, recommended
f<�� hcealcer sizes, and field«�ire color charts refer te� S�lice f3c��
'� '� = Installation., Upet�atic�n, crnd Mczir�lenance It�stt�rc.Ci�rns(F;IN-SF�-
Sf
°; ;� STi-1). For explosion-proof(C;lass I, Di�=isio�l l) splice;boxes, s�e
� ��� � �xplosian-Pri�c�f C"ord Connector h�.stcallczlzon Inst�°z�cti�m.�(EIN-
SB-S.�iX-1 j.Por tl�e E:�tet-n�l Splice Box, see EII�T-SBLX-1. Tllese
inst7•uctir�ns a(so come i��side each splice bc�x.
All splice�oxes are provided witl��vaterproofurire nuls necessarti�
to sp(ice the appropz�iate tloat,s�nd puinps.
interna!Splice 8ox External Splice Box �;tep l: Push the appropriate purnp atid float t�-ires tllrou�}i th.e
waterti.�ht cord grips into thc electrical spli.ce box. I:.,eavc.at�
� adequate].en.gth of c.lect�•ical cable coiled i��side the riser to allo«-
i��r easy removal af(he pi.unp and float assembty.Do nat re�IC�ve
the colored markers or I;he paper tags iror�r tlie float cable�, a�id do
� � "� " n�t try to threaci the ma�•lcers and t�i�;thrc�ugh the corci�,nip. Tighten
� ����� � � the cord grips by hand,not by toa1; 111en test the tiglliness of tlle
� `�� , ,� c�rd grips by tugging on each cable.A cable is secure��-hen the
` ��°m�� �.� F"3 ec�t•d brip is tight enough to prevent slippa�e.Adcquate lengths of
�� ,
'. �. = cable should t�e 1ef't���ithin tlie, splice box ta allow easv removal for
' �� `� future discon.necting and respli.cing.
� ,r��,..,.
� m�.,�. ��.�`.�;�.
`' Step 2: Run properly sized�nires fram the cont�ol panel to the
splice box.Tlie��ire5 can be broi�<J�t tl�rougli a conduit,�r can be
lnternal Splice eox ciirect buried.using suitable direct-burial ��vire. Conduit that enCers
the sp(ice box must be sealeci with a conduit seal or acceptable
o ''�;� " � E"' watertight cord connectiori,t�}�revent the int�lt�ation af«-ater
� ° °" into the spl:ice boY. 'I7ie number c�f wires required depends�n the
;;� ' .. :.
�- ; ' �� ; , ' control parlel ai.�d the nutnber of flc�ats and purnps useci. Rcfer
� ` "; � to tlie Splic�I3c�� Wir�iz�.b diagrar�.1 pr�vided for tlle con.trol pa��el
��"'�' and check the float arrangement io�°}��ur syst:em lo deten-nine the
,;.. - . . ,�< rnamber of�vires you need.
��� ���,�,,.���.�
��! ';�,� ",'
�,��.°,� ''�� � � Wires shoulil t�e color-coded ur otherwise n�arked�o l�elp wire the
,
�-� � �� � ���� coilt�-ol panei. The wire color chart in EII�,T-SB-SB-1 lists e�mmort
�-- � 3� colors reconunt;ndcd f�r cach of the wires. Col�t•s may rc;fe�to
� ' `;�� �,���� v either tl�e color of the wire's insulating.ja�,ket or the color of an
� �-.
�� � = � t
electrical tape n�arker.
� � " ��°. All spl'rces inside the splice box must be made��vatezproof using
� ���ry the w���erprooF wire nuts supplied. Use t�le�%ire Nut Capacities
�„
chart bel��v to select the right t�vire nut for eaeh splice. Splices
� � �;
�that ai�e i�ic�t watetproof rnay cause malfunctions of t�l��pun�p
External Splice Box controls ifw�iter leaks inko the s}�lice box.
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1VOTE: Use tivzre ►�uts in uccarc�tcr��ce 1-vitlz Ic�cal or�nutionczl evcz'is.
�'se vnly�i-vit1�cop�er wire. � � �� ��� �
Wire Nut Capacities ��� ��
...� � ; �
.. .�.,w.�e. ���� k�h F ;;
.. �o�aosF7u 'Y.�,t.:.�n'�3'
Connecto.rs are r��ted fc�r outdoor a�nnections ti�ith the following
�vire cc�mbinatic�ns:
LargeRed600V SmallOrange600V �� ��_�����_; �_��","'� "„"�'`
�
,r, ,��:,
One 10 AWG and one 12 AWG Two 14 AWG
One 10 AWG and one 14 AWG One 14 AWG and one 16 AWG
Two-to-four 12 AWG One 14 AWG and one or two 18 AWG
One 12 AWG and one-to-four 14 AWG Two 16 AWG
� � ,,
One 12 AWG and two-to-four 16 AWG One 16 AWG and one 18 AWG �
,,,;.„ r '"'.�
:-:'. .,: �� ... „», . �..
One 12 AWG and three 1$AWG Two 16 AWG antl one or two 18 AWG ' � ;; ��'; ,�� �,!;�
�������� K�,..
Two-to-four 14 AWG Two-to-four 18 AWG
Two-to-six 16 AWG ==E E+ ,,�� ,
,,.
, < < _,; �
, ,,
��'I�b:1�51 i,T x�..,.�_
�
. ���.�� x v':..
Step 3: I-'ar large red�vire t�lrts, st�-ip �� inch (15 mm) of it.lsulation x' . . .
,�, ._, ���,,.e�
fz•om tlie en.d of eacll wire;a-egardless of wire gau�e.l:�or small
orange wire nut�, strip%in. (10 inm) of insulation�rom l��1WC,
to lb AtiVG wires,a�id strip '/inch (13 mm)of insulatio�l frotn �� ,I
18 AWt:r to?7 AW'G v�-ires. Prevef�t frayed skrands as much as
possible. t ` �
��; �,;, �
5tep 4:Ali�n��rires in a(�undle.�Vire ends of thc same;auge �"�� ` ""
should�be even with oi�e al�other �',xtend s��maller wires sl.ightly ��_: ��_� � .. ,�� = E .,� ,
,, ,� -�e rn� ,.
past]argcr ones, and stranded v���ir�e;s slightly past solid ancs. �,
4
. _. ., ... . ;�s �.
I:[old t}lc btmdle of�vi�•es fit-���ly,2 inche5 (>0�nm) trom thc�via°G
ends. Full��insert all the«rires togel:her thrc�ugh the sealant into Q
the connec;tor. Continui�ig to hold w�ires finnly,t��,-ist the caiu�ecCor
clockwise onto the���ires. �, j „� �
� . a n....�
,.
Step 5: Gent(y tug on each u�ire ente�•ing the�v�ire n��t ko check tl�e -- � ��;������°�-x���
mechanical connection. Sn�c�oth any exudcd sea(a�1t around the `
wires��,-here thev enier the connec,to��.
1VOTE: Wc�r�erpj��ofware nzzls are not reztsable. .'Z'o cl2an�e u 5�1ic��e,
hnast off lhe wzre nut and replace it 1-vztlr a new oF�ie.
Step 6:After the wires are cc�nnected, seal arouncf them���flcre
the condt�its enter the splice box r�vith a�proved electrical silicone
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