| Although
Tank Depot's tanks are
extremely durable, improper handling and installation
can result in damage to tank, fittings, and accessories.
Failure to comply with handling and installation instructions
voids all warranties. |
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At
delivery, inspect your tank immediately for defects or
shipping damage. Any discrepancies, or product problems,
should be noted on both the driver's bill of lading and
your packing list. |
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When
unloading your tank from the delivery truck, avoid its
contact with sharp objects. Forklift blades can cause
significant damage if proper precautions are not taken.
Do not allow tanks to be rolled over on the fittings.
Large bulk storage tanks, whenever possible, should be
removed from truck bed by use of a crane or other suitable
lifting device. OSHA regulation 29CFR 1910.178 through
1910.189 addresses specific standards for hoisting and
lifting. Keep unloading area free of rocks, sharp objects,
and other materials that could damage the tank. If tank
is unloaded on it's side, carefully brace to prevent rolling. |
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Support
bottom of tank firmly and completely. Concrete pads provide
the best foundation. However, when seismic and wind factors
are not being considered, tanks with a base load bearing
of less than 800 pounds per square foot require a firm,
even, compacted bed of sand, pea gravel, or fine soil
that won't wash away.Tanks with a base load bearing of
800 pounds per square foot, or greater, require a reinforced
concrete base. Steel support stands concentrate the loaded
tank weight onto the stand leg pads. It is recommended
that stands are mounted on a concrete base. Bolting of
stands is necessary to prevent movement due to agitation,
wind, seismic loads and accidental contact. |
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Install tanks in an area that is accessible. Ease of maintenance
and removal should be considered. |
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Test by filling tank with water prior to use, to prevent
material loss through unsecured fittings, shipping damage,
or manufacturing defects. Tanks should be tested for a
minimum 5 hours. |
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Plastic
screw on bulkhead fittings are designed to be hand tightened.
Overtightening can cause fittings to leak. |
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Support sides of rectangular tanks. In general, tanks
with heights greater than 18" must be supported.
However, specific applications must be considered: smaller
tanks with contents that have high specific gravity and/or
elevated temperatures must be supported. |
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Do not mount heavy equipment on tank sides. |
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Do not allow weight on tank fittings. Fully support pipes
and valves. |
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Use expansion joints to prevent damage at fittings from
the differential expansion
and contraction of the piping and tanks. |
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Tanks are designed for use only in the atmospheric storage
of chemicals, never for
vacuum or pressure applications. |
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Immersion heaters should never touch the walls of the
tank. Minimum spacing should be
3" - 4" from wall. |
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Refer
to the chemical capability chart on this site as a guide.
Be certain tank, fittings, and fitting gasket material
are compatible with chemicals at the anticipated operating
temperatures. Contact our technical staff for information
on chemicals not listed, or when uncertain conditions
exist. |
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Protect
tanks from impact, especially at temperatures below 40
degrees F. |
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Confined spaces must be considered hazardous. Do not enter
tank without first taking proper precautions. |
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Tank sizes as listed are nominal and calibrations on molded
tanks are only approximates, but provide an indication
of volume. Polyethylene tanks expand and contract which
will effect volume. The degree in which this occurs depends
on the size of the tanks, wall thickness, specific gravity
of contents, temperature of contents and ambient
temperatures. |
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