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Home My WebLink AboutHAZARDOUS WASTE (3) ken few trico mechanical, inc. plumbing eontraetor8 CONTRACTORS LIC. NO, 419O22 CHANGE ORDER # 2 SAN JOAqUIN CO~ffiNITY HOSPITAL 2615 EYE STREET, BAKERSFIELD, CA. E.R. EXPANSION (PROJECT) hfp architects (A~CH~TECTS) LA~RENCE NYE BECKER ASSOCIATES (MECHANICAL ENGINEER) WALLACE & SHITH GENERAL COWI'P. ACTORS (GENERAL CONTRACTOR) SUBI~TTED BY: I?.ICOMECHANICAL INC. (PLUMBING/MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR) SUBI~ITTEDON: NOVEI~ER 1, 1996 1545Olive Drive · Bakersfield, CA93308 · (805) 399-8019 · Fax (805) 399-2082 DIVISION 15000 MECHANICAL WORK SECTION 15450 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM SECTION 15450 - ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM PART 1: GENERAL 1-01 GENERAL MECHANICAL PROVISIONS: A. The preceding General Mechanical Provisions shall form a part of this Section with the same force and effect as though repeated here. 1-02 SCOPE: A. Included: Provide all labor, materials and services necessary for complete, lawful and operating systems as shown or noted on the drawings or as specified here. The work includes, but Is not necessarily limited to, the following: 1. One 500 gallon double-wall fiberglass and steel storage tank. 2. Piping, vents, valves and tank trim. 3. Leak detector system. 4. Tank holddown slab. B. Work Specified Elsewhere: 1. Line voltage power wiring and disconnect switches are included in the Electrical Section unless otherwise noted. 2. Painting unless specifically called for in the drawings or specifications. 3. Concrete. 1-03 REGULATORY AGENCIES: A. Conform to requirements of all regulatory agencies including, but not limited to: Uniform Plumbing Code Uniform Building Code Fire Prevention Code Kern County Health Department/Environmental Health Environmental Protection Agency Air Pollution Control District NFPA Codes 30 and 31, Bulletin 329 California State Water Resources Control Board Underground T....T.~nk Regulations Bakersfield Fire Department Office of Environmental,,J;Jeet~ LNBA 95056.1 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM 15450-1 DIVISION 15000 MECHANICAL WORK SECTION 15450 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM American Petroleum Institute, Bulletin 1619 OSHA Codes American Insurance Association Underwriter Laboratories CCR, T23, Division 3, Subchapter 16, Underground Storage Tank Regulations PART 2: PRODUCTS 2-01 GENERAL: A. Material Suitability: All materials shall be new. Inspect and verify suitability of all materials and immediately remove all defective or unsuitable materials from the site. 2-02 TANKS: A. Underground Storage Tank: UL listed underground storage tank shall be double walled with fiberglass outer wall, steel inner wall and Carboline Super Hi-Gard 891 interior lining. 500 gallon capacity with nominal diameter of 46". Modern Welding. 2-03 ACCESSORIES: As shown on drawings and as follows: A. Acid Waste Piping: Double walled fiberglass reinforced epoxy pipe and fittings. UL listed. Ameron/Dualoy 3000. Secondary containment shall be provided for all underground acid waste piping by using the same product as the carrier pipe. Use 2-piece clam shell type fittings at elbows and other fittings. B. Piping Other Than Acid Waste Piping: Standard schedule 40 steel pipe. Fittings shall be 150 psi. Unions shall be standard A.P.I. 300 psi. Black pipe and fittings. All underground steel piping shall be wrapped in accordance with Section 15010. PART 3: EXECUTION ' 3-01 GENERAL: A. Changes or Additions: After a contract is awarded, if minor changes or additions are required by the aforementioned authorities, even though such work is not shown on drawings or covered in this specification, they must be included at the Contractor's expense. B. Inspections and Locations: Contractor shall arrange for all required inspections of governing jurisdictions. The exact locations of apparatus, equipment and piping shall be ascertained from Architect or his representative in the field and work shall be laid out accordingly. Should the Contractor fail to ascertain such locations, the work shall be changed at his own expense when so ordered by the Architect. LNBA 95056.1 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM 15450-2 DIVISION 15000 MECHANICAL WORK SECTION 15450 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM Architect reserves the right to make minor changes in the location of piping and equipment up to the time of installation without additional cost. Cooperate with inspection and testing agencies. C. Drawinqs: It is the intention of the drawings and specifications that where certain mechanical items such as unions, expansion joints and other mechanical components are not shown but where such items are required by the nature of the work, they shall be furnished and installed. The drawings and specifications are intended to supplement each other. Any materials or labor called for in one shall be furnished even though not specifically mentioned in the other. Sizes shown are the minimum allowable, and shall be increased in size if required by Code or wherever necessary to meet unusual conditions. D. Hold Down System: Underground tank shall be designed for a 100 percent saturation buoyancy force with ground water level assumed to be at the top (crown) of tank. Soil below crown of tank, hold-down slab, and tank itself may be used to resist the buoyancy force. No soil, concrete or miscellaneous fill placed above the crown of the tank may be used to resist this buoyancy force. The material placed above the crown of the tank combined with the buoyancy resisting e~ements below the crown shall together provide resistance to the buoyancy force with a factor of safety of 1.5 against uplift. Miscellaneous hardware, bolts, straps, clips, cables, concrete and any other components which are intended to act as part of this structural system must be designed and detailed on an individual basis. Submit all elements of the hold-down system. Submit calculations, stamped and signed by a State of California Registered Structural Engineer, to demonstrate that the above requirements will be met by the submitted hold-down system. 3-02 INSTALLATION: A. Slope: All horizontal acid waste and vent piping shall slope upward from tank a minimum of 1/4 inch per foot. B. Vent Pipe Riser: Route as indicated on drawings. Provide cap. C. Tank: Tank shall be fabricated in accordance with UL standards for underground storage tanks. UL label shall be affixed to tank. D. Open Ends: All openings shall be covered with treated pipe plugs to prevent entrance of dirt and moisture during shipment. 3-03 EXCAVATING AND BACKFILL: A. Verification of Existinq Conditions: It shall be the responsibility of this section to examine the site of work, and after investigation to determine the character of the LNBA 95056.1 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM 15450-3 DIVISION 15000 MECHANICAL WORK SECTION 15450 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM materials to be encountered and the existing conditions affecting the work. Excavation shall be unclassified and shall include the removal of all buried obstructions within the area to be excavated. The excavation for the storage tank shall be sufficiently large to with proper backfilling on all sides of the tank. B. Tank Bed and Backfill: A 12 inch bed of 1/2 inch diameter pea gravel shall be provided to assure a uniform support under the tank. Backfill uniformly with free flowing clean pea gravel (naturally rounded aggregate with particles 1/2 inch in diameter) covering tank to within 12 inches of grade and finish with 1/4 inch diameter crushed stone. Use caution to avoid the possibility of large boulders or sharp objects damaging exterior surface of the tank. C. Excavation for Pipe Trenches: Trenches shall be excavated to the alignment, depth and grade, to suit required pip. e line slope to storage tank. The trench width for pipes shall be sufficiently large to permit proper backfilling and compacting. Pipes shall be minimum 24 inches below the finished grade, D. Pipe Bed and Backfill: Before underground pipes are laid, place and compact clean sand in the trench to a minimum depth of 6 inches. After laying the pipes, place and compact clean, air-dry sand around and over the pipes to a minimum cover of 6 inches. Fill the remainder of the trench with either sand or backfill in 5 inch maximum layers and compact to 95 percent of the maximum density of ASTM D1557. Backfill may be excavated material, provided it does not contain organic matter and should be placed at close to optimum moisture content. 3-04 TESTING: A. General: Test all piping and calibrate with equipment. Notify inspection authorities prior to the tests so that they may be witnessed. Protect all personnel and equipment during testing. g. Tanks.: Tanks shall be tested with an air pressure minimum 3 P$1G and maximum 5 PSIG before storage tank is lowered and installed in the excavation in addition to any tests which may be recommended by the tank manufacturer. The initial test pressure shall be maintained without pressure drop for 10 minutes before inspecting tank seams and pipe opening connections. All seams and connections shall be leak tested at full test pressure with a soap and water solution. If tanks are dropped or impacted after initial pressure test, remove tank from excavation and repeat the test procedure above-mentioned. If damage has occurred, tank shall be replaced, not repaired. Storage tanks shall be holiday tested prior to unloading at the project site. If the tank fails the holiday test, the tank shall be replaced with a new one. Storage tanks shall be tested with air pressure both before and after tank is installed in the excavation. LNBA 95056.1 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM 15450-4 DIVISION 15000 MECHANICAL WORK SECTION 15450 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM C. Piping Systems: The entire piping System shall be disconnected from tank and then be subjected to an air pressure test of 50 PSIG. The initial test pressure shall be maintained without pressure drop for 50 minutes before inspecting pipe joints, then leak tested with soap and water solution. The piping double containment system shall be tested per the manufacturer's recommendations and Kern County requirements. D. Tightness Test: A tightness test shall be performed on the tank system after it is completely installed. Use potable water as a medium. Any repairs for a passing test shall be the Contractor's responsibility, including retests. Only certified leak testers, approved by the Architect, will be permitted to perform the tank testing. 3-05 WORKMANSHIP: A. Workmanship shall be of a standard generally accepted in the respective trade. Use only experienced, competent and properly equipped workmen. Replace work falling below this standard as directed by the Architect. The Contractor shall supply all material, apparatus, instruments (recently and accurately calibrated) and labor. required for carrying out tests. The Contractor shall disconnect from the pressure tested system any equipment that can be damaged by the test pressure. Tanks and piping shall be cleaned and purged with compressed air before pressure tests. Tanks and piping under pressure shall not be left unattended. Tightening of a joint during pressure tests will be accepted. Any portion of the work which fails tb operate properly shall be remedied by Contractor, except leaking storage tank, which shall be replaced with a new one. 3-06 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TEST: A. Contractor shall neither cause nor allow any of his work to be covered up until it has been tested, inspected, and approved by Architect and local authorities having jurisdiction over the work. When the storage tank has been installed in the excavation and piping is connected to tank openings, the pressure test procedure as indicated shall be repeated before backfilling to detect any leaking at piping connections. This test shall be carried out in the presence of Inspector of Record and local authorities having jurisdiction over the work. 3-07 WARRANTIES: A. Provide written warranties from manufacturers of: - Underground storage tank. - Leak detector. END OF SECTION 15450 LNBA 95056.1 ACID WASTE STORAGE SYSTEM 15450-5 Tight Fill Products Top Seal Caps Emco Wheaton offers Top to mate with fill adapters in "snap-tight" seal and can Seal Tight Fill Caps designed various fill system config- padlocked for security. urations. These caps supply a A97 Tight Fill Cap The A97 Top Seal Fill Cap is action design for easy coup- designed for use on all coaxial ling and removal. Toggle pins adapters and the A30 Adapter. and cams are stainless steel, Protects the adapter and links are plated steel. Provides prevents product contamin- even compression on a Iow A .~ ation. The A97 features an swell compound gasket for exclusive self-aligning, toggle- long service life. Includes replaceable seals and padlocking capability. -- ~...~================~ Model No. Material Seal Size Weight Works On A B Adapter A97-005 FRP Buna 4" Tight 1 lb. A30-014 2 5/8" 6 5/8" Fill 2 oz. A89, A96 Replacement Parts: Roll Pin (2 each): 562813, Cam (2 each): 562816, Link (2 each): 562818, Handle: 562819, Rivet: 562815 Seal: 563939 A99 Vapor Adapter Cap The A99 Vapor Adapter Cap with the A76 adapter on the rugged design as the A97. features a special cam system vapor line portion of dual point Impregnated orange color ~--~'~~ expressly designed for use fill systems. Made of corrosion to identify vapOrany return line. ,,.- :'~' resistant material and has Will also fit 4" cam and an exclusive self-aligning groove adapter. toggle-action design. Same ~ Model No. Material Seal Size Weight Adapter A B A99-002 FRP Buna 4" 1 lb. A76 2 1/2" 6 5/8" Note: A99-003 Available with Chain Assembly. Replacement Parts: Roll Pin (2 each): 562813, Cam (2 each): 562817, Link (2 each): 562818 Handle 56819, Rivet: 562815, Seal: 563939 A1004 Super Duty Containment The A1004 Super Duty Con- plows. A super duty cast iron Manhole tainment Manhole is the latest lid will withstand heavy traffic generation in spill contain- loads and discourage theft. merit. Oesigned from the ' The Al004 threads directly on specifications supplied by a 4" riser pipe and includes numerous U.S.T. owners and factory installed preset expan- installers, the A1004 is the sion bars to make installation highest quality containment easy and correct. A push Wheaton. The numerous saves on drainage time and ~ features include the specially supplies a reliable seal. The sloped drainage channels in medium density polyethylene the rim to keep the surface bellows allow for tank move- water out. This heavy duty merit or concrete pad settling. cast iron rim also incorporates The A1004 also features grade a streamline crown shape built level installation so it com- to handle the abuse of snow pletely isolates the surface grade from the environment below. The A1004 is CARB certified. Model No. Inlet Size Total Lid A B C Weight Weight A1004-001 4" Fem. 80 lbs. 22 lbs. 21" 18 1/4" 14 1/2" NPT Replacement Parts: Lid: 565274, Drain Assembly: 493058, Internal Clamp: 564673, Instructions: 565550 Lid Bearing Load: 10 Tons (Exceeds H-20 Load Rating), Capacity: 6 Gallons, Installation Wrench: A81-001, Drain Removal Wrench: 564445, Drain Plug: 564272 Material: Rim and Lid: Cast iron, Expansion Joint: Medium Density Polyethylene, Gravel Guard: High Density Polyethylene, Drain Valve: Rynite with Buna Seal, 8ottom: Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic with Steel Starter Threads, internal Clamp: Stainless Steel Tight Fill Products }. Top Seal Adapters Emco Wheaten Top Seal various 3" and 4" tank risers drops. These adapters are Adapters are designed to fit and accommodate standard easy to install and provide and coaxial elbows for product secure seating on the riser. for use with conventional or standard riser pipes. Use with dual point fill systems. Fea- the A97 Tight Fill Cap and the tures recessed threads for Emco Wheaten F523 Elbow or easy installation and a buna equivalent, The A81 Adapter ~ Wrench is recommended for installation, ~ ~ Model No. Size Material Weight A B A30-014 4" Female Hardcoat 13.5 lbs. 5 3/32" 3 31/32" NPT X 4" Anodized Male Tight Aluminum Fill Replacement Parts: Buna Gasket: 409628 Adapters ery Adapters are expressly and positive seating on riser designed for standard coaxial pipes. Coaxial vapor recovery fill systems and coaxial adapters are used with the A .... "~'~- ' %,,,,~ systems with self-sealing A70 and A88 drop tubes and ~ mended for installation. ~ ~[~ Model No. Used With Material ' Size Weight A B A89-001 A88 Hard Coat 4" Female 3 lbs. 2 oz. 5 3/32" 3 31/32" Anodized NPT X 4" Aluminum Male Tight Fill A96-001 AT0, A90 Hard Coat 4" Female 3 lbs. 11 oz. 5 3/32" 3 31/32" Anodized NPT X 4" Male Tight Fill Replacement Pa~s: None l0 Tight Fill Products Drop Tubes Emco Wheaton offers a range of drop tubes to match various fill until it touches the bottom of the tank. Next, the distance [rom system needs. These drop tubes are supplied in a variety of the top of the tube or lugs to the top edge of the riser pipe is lengths and are designed to be altered in the field to meet specific measured, and 3" is added. This length is then cut from the bottom tank dimensions. Installing drop tubes is fast and simple and of the drop tube at a 45° angle. The tube is inserted into the tank requires no excavation. The drop tube is inserted in the riser pipe and is ready for use. A20 Drop Tube The A20 0rop Tube is used tube fits directly into the tank handling and installation. in conventional non-vapor riser pipe to permit tight fill Complete with buna gasket. recovery and dual point vapor submerged filling with reduced Cut 45° in the field to fit. Use ~i;,~,~.,.~ -'. ,~ recovery fill systems. The drop turbulence and minimal vapor with the A30 Fill Adapter and loss. The A20 is constructed ofA97 Tight Fill Cap. ':~ ~'~!~ lightweight aluminum for easy ~:~'~,~,~,~. ~ :'~, Model No. Size Length Weight Adapter* Bushing* ~. ~, A20-002 3" 11' 3,/2 lbs. A30-0,4 491689 ~?~ ~":~. A20-004 4" 12' 5 lbs. A30-014 - ,,-~; ~:~~ A20-006 4" 12' 5lbs. A30-014 - ~'~'f" :~ ::~'~ (.065 Wall A20-008 4" 14' 5 1/2 lbs. A30-014 - *Items must be ordered separately. AT0 Coaxial Drop Tube The A70 Drop Tube is used for tion by actually creating a pull coaxial vapor recovery tight fill through effect in the system. ~,~- -~-~.-~. systems and has a vapor The A70 Drop Tube is to be '""- .... ' recovery efficiency ra~ed in used with the A96-001 Coaxial .... f>-~-,- ,~ ?' '~ excess of 95%. Tight Fill Adapter (order -¢:,' "-: .... :- The A70 tube design is separately). A special 491689 ':~ ~ .r'":, ~ ~::".:. '..":~: narrow at the top but flares out reducer bushing is also re- ,,~,.~.:: ~,?:-~ ,;,...;,, to a standard tube size in the quired.when using the 3" A70. .~.~ .~ :' :.'~ middle. This "vase" like design The A70 is constructed of helps to decrease flow restric- light weight aluminum for easy .. .. handling. Cat to size in the field at a 45° angle for efficient flow. Model No. Size Length Weight Adapter* Bushing* A70-001 4" 12" 12 lbs. A96-001 - A70-002 3" 12" 8 lbs. A96-001 491689 *Items must be ordered separately. _. . ..... RAIN TIGHT ROUND MANHOLE - Used for a wide variety of service station, commercial and industrial applications. Convenient handle lies flush with the ~..~ ~ .~ surface, eliminating tripping accidents and obstruction. ~>~ "-'¢'~ Model if Size Weight (lbs,) Height. Width Cover Thickness __ 78-161~ 16" x 10" 42.0 9~/2" 18" 3Is" W 78-2410 24"x 10" 98.0 91/2" 26" 3/8" 78-3010 30"x 10" 142.0 9~/2" 32" ?2" ~ i 78-3610 36"x 10" 188.0 9V~" 38" 1/2" I 78-4210 42"x 10" 240.0 9~/2" 44" " 78-4810 48"x 10" 313.0 9~/2'' 50" 5/8" NOTE: 78-1610 does not include handle. III · Gasketed, bolted cover, with 4 flush mount bolts "~o /O · 12 gauge galvanized steel skirt · Diamond plate steel cover · Heavy duty reinforced ring · Carries the H-20 load rating CAST RING RAIN TIGHT ROUND MANHOLE - Used for a wide variety of service station, commercial and industrial applications. Convenient handle lies flush with the surface, eliminating tripping accidents and obstruction. The 98 is recommended for high-traffic applications where maximum manhole strength is required. Model # Size Weight(lbs.)Height Width Cover Thickness 98-1810 18"x 10" 44.5 10" 21 98-2410 24"x 10" 123.0 10" 271/2'' 3/B,, 98-3010 30"x 10" 202.0 10" 331/2'' 98-3610 36"x 10" 253.0 10" 391/2" 1/2" NOTE: 98-1810 does not include handle, has 2 bolts and an 18 gauge galvanized · ~ steel skirt. 98 · Cast ring for maximum strength · Clean, superior appearance · Diamond plate steel cover · Gasketed, bolted cover, with 4 flush mount bolts · 12 gauge galvanized steel skirt · Carries the H-20 load rating PIPE AND DUST CAPS PIPE CAP - Used for capping pipe in extractor valve assemblies. .' 412-30 ' 3" ' · 11:i .... BronZe ...... ::; 412-40 4" Aluminum-w/gasket · All metal construction · Plated steel crossbar 412 DUST CAP - Used for capping pipe in extractor valve assemblies. Top mounted ..' · .~.,[~,~ ears allow easy removal and installation. Model # Size Weight (lbs.) . / · Reinforced composite plastic construction · Buna-N seal 418 TANK MONITORING CAP - The cap features a built in liquid tight strain relief ,,,~,~, ~i~ cord connector which allows installation of the leads of the in-tank monitor through -~-;~'?:~¢::~ the cap. i Model # Size Cable Grip Weight (lbs.) ,~ 418TM-40 4"I 3/¢ Cable 0.6 418TM-40-154" %' Cable 0.6 · Cord connector is UL # E79903 and CSA # LR50370-10 appproved 418TM · Reinforced composite plastic construction Patent Pending MULTI-PURPOSE CHECK VALVES ~--r~ PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE - Mounted in the fuel line at the submersible pump to hold prime and prevent premature tripping of the mechanical leak detectors. ~:. The valve relieves thermal expansion between the pump head and dispenser. ' Model# Size Pressure Setting ?e!g_h.t (lbs.! . Height Width Seal 212BPR-15-1535 1/2 15- 35 PSI 1.1 31/8" 2~/2" Buna-N 212BPR-15-3650 11/2;;36- 50 PSI 1,1 3~/8" 21/2" Buna-N 212VPR-15-0!4 11/2 0- 14 PSI 1,1 31/~" 21/2" Viton 212VPR-15-1535 11/2" 15- 35 PSI 1.1 31/~" 21/2" Viton 212VPR-15-3650 11/2" 36- 50 PSI 1.1 3~/~" 21/2" Viton 212BPR-20-014 2" 0- 14 PSI 1.8 33/~" 2s/s" Buna-N 212BPR-20-1535 2" 15- 35 PSI 1.8 33/~" 25/¢ Buna-N 212BPR 212VPR 212BPR-20-3650 2" 36-50 PSI 1.8 3-~/~" 25/8" Buna-N 212VPR-20-014 2" 0-14 PSI 1.8 3~/~" 2%" Viton 212VPR-20-1535 2" 15- 35 PSI 1.8 3~/~" 2%" Viton 212VPR-20-3650 I 2" I 36-50 PSI 1.8 3-~/,~" 25/~'' Viton · For submersible pump systems · Heavy wall bronze body construction eliminates seat distortion · Relieves thermal expansion between pump head and dispenser · Prevents premature tripping of mechanical leak detectors · Available with Buna-N or Viton seals CHECK VALVE/SHUT OFF - Mounted in the fuel line at the submersible pump to hold 'prime and prevent premature tripping of the mechanical leak detectors. Allows testing of dispenser lines without breaking the integrity of the underground piping. The valve relieves thermal expansion between the pump head and dispenser. I Weight (lbs.) Height Width Model# : _. .S i ;z .e_2, ........ 6.9- ....... -4-~'/~';' ........ ~;/2" - ..... 214VPR-20 *' · For submersible pump systems · Prevents premature tripping of mechanical leak detectors 214VPR · viton poppeted, bronze construction, stainless steel ball with Teflon® seals · Can be installed horizontally or vertically Patented Des 321,928 · Relieves thermal expansion between submersible pump and dispenser · Handle is 5~/~'' long VAPOR VENTS PRESSURE VACUUM VENT - A CARB-certified vent utilized for vapor recovery /' .... ' ...... ! ~'-' -' -. applications. An internal pressure valve, which is set at 2" water column, plus or minus 1" water column, restricts vapor escape during product drops. The pressure ;,.~.: valve has a vacuum setting that does not exceed 1/2 oz. per square inch or 8" I~.~..~.,~ water column of vacuum. The vent is designed to slip onto existing vent piping and is held in place by three set screws. ...4 Model # Size Weight (lbs.) Height Width Pressure I ~~E 460S'2080 2" 2,0 I 57/8" I 41/4" I ''8cz':' · Assures even pressure in the UST during filling or pumping · All metal construction · Flame-retardant 40 mesh bronze screen · Conforms with NFPA-30 460S · CARB-certified BLOW OFF VENT - Provides venting to relieve excessive internal pressure build ,, up in the event of a fire or during filling above ground storage tanks. The emergency vent will open at approximately 1 PSI. The mushroom design prevents -.; _ ~ water and contaminants from entering the tank. ~ "= .... ~":;"'" ""Ii 48-40 ,..' ..,:¢,~ "!~ .' ~ Model# Size Weight(lbs.) Height Width ~ I 4" 18.8 6" 71/2" 48-60 6" 30,0 6" 10" 48-80 8" 39.0 6" 12V2" · Contains female threads · Mounts onto the tank 48 · Non-corrosive polymeric coating · Flame-retardant 40 mesh brass screen · Conforms with NFPA-30A MUSHROOM VENT - Designed for venting of underground storage tanks. The /,~.,.~' ~ mushroom-style prevents water and contaminants from entering vent lines. It ~ threads easily onto vent lines, and can be fit against flat walls or corners. 41-15 1¥2" 0.9 lS/~'' ...... -'- 41-20 2" 1.3 25/8" 4" ,'"- · Zinc-plated cast iron body 41 · Flame-retardant 40 mesh brass screen ,.~ ,,,, · Conforms with NFPA-30A ~. -~ . ~ _~..,~,~- VAPOR RECOVERY & OVERFILL PROTECTION ACCESSORIES VENT VALVE ASSEMBLY- Allows manifolding of tank lines. Can be used in conjunction with Universal Float Vent Valve 37 or 38, for overfill protection. Also reduces product crossover in manifolded vapor recovery systems. V421 includes V423 Cage Assembly (used with 37); V420 does not include V423 Cage Assembly (used with 38). Model # Port Size Weight (lbs.) Height Width ~. V420-0000 0" x 0" 18.4 8' 65/8" V420-0020 0" x 2" 16.2 8" 65/8" V420-2020 2"x 2" 15.7 8" 65/8'' V420-0030 0" x 3" 18.0 8" 65/8'' V420-3020 3"x 2" 16.7 8" 65/8" V420-3030 3"x 3" 17.6 8" 65/8" V421-0000 0"x 0" 18.4 8" 65/8" V421-0020 0"x 2" 16.2 8" 65/8" V421-2020 2"x 2" 15.7 8" 68/8'' V421-0030 0"x 3" 18.0 8" 65/8'' V420 V421 v421-3020 3,' x 2', 16.7 8" 65/8· V421-3030 3" x 3" 17.6 8" 65/¢ · Allows manifolding of tank lines · Polymeric-coated cast iron body · Easy mounting on UST flange · Standard 4" inlet and outlet - ,,'-'~% · Properly positions the Float Vent Valve FLOAT VENT VALVE- Used in conjunction with the Model V421 Vent Valve Assembly to protect against overfill of USTs by signaling the transport driver when the tank is filled to 90% capacity, in accordance with EPA guidelines. Fuel levels force the stainless steel ball to seat tightly against a specially-designed valve seat, which restricts the venting system and slows delivery rate dramatically, alerting the transport driver to stop product drop. Model # Size Bleed Hole Size Weight (lbs.) Height Width 37-206000 2"x 6" 0" 1.5 9V2" 3t/8'' 37-206018 2" x 6" V8" 1.5 9V2" 3V8" 37-206016 2" x 6" V~8" 1.5 9V8" 3~/8'' 37-201218 2"x 12" ~/8" 3.7 16V2" 31/8'' 37-201216 2"x 12" ~/~6" 3.7 161/2" 3V8" 37-201618 2"x 16" ~/8" 4.4 191/2" 37-201616 2" x 16" ~/~e" 4.4 191/2" 3~/8'' 37-202118 2" x 21" V8" 6.2 24V2" 37-202116 2"x 21" V~8" 6.2 241/8" 3V8" · Prevents product mixing · Polymeric-coated steel body · Easily extracted to allow tank testing · Galvanized steel cage · Easy to install · Stainless steel float ball "~ht ;" Overfill Prevention ~ Al100 Guardian The Al100 Guardian is a two upon installation. A large ~ - I stage automatic shut-off, shock relief valve incorporated / I overfill prevention device, into the main poppet drama- The Guardian simply installs tically reduces line shock. The into a new or existing 4" drop high drain rate secondary ' ~;. tube assembly, including bleed valve supplies fast hose conventional or dual point drainage eliminating unneces- vapor recovery systems. Since sary delays. The Al100 in- B .~ it does achieve positive shut- cludes en automatic reset off, the Al100 can be installed poppet so you can stick the at a higher tank capacity per tank without damaging the i '~,!~:~ the EPA's U.S.T. regulations, valve. Since the Guardian does ~.. -?~ . The Guardian's unique design not require a specially menu- includes internal self-cleaning factured drop tube, it can be : ~ Teflon floats eliminating shipped quickly and easily in I problems with external floats its convenient small box. The .~ sticking or being damaged Al100 is CARB Certified for ~-A-~ both dual point and spring ~ loaded coaxial systems. (Al 100-004 Shown) Model No. System* Drop Tube Weight A B (Drop Tube) Support Adapter A1100-001 Conventional/Dual 493391 4 1/2 lbs. 3 13/16" 16 1/16" System (A20) (supplied) Al100-001 Standard Coax 493195 4 1/2 lbs. 3 13/16" 16 7/16" (A70) (order separately) 4 1/2 lbs. 3 13/16" 167/16" · A1000-004 Spring Loaded 493197 4 1/2 lbs. 3 13/16" 16 7/16" Coax (A88) (supplied) Replacement Parts: Standard Tube Support Collar: 493391, Drop Tube Rivets: 564412, O-Ring: 480049, Dimple Tool: 564419, Instruction Book: 564417, Warning Plate: 564420, Clamp Band: 564421 Optional Parts: Coax Kit (AT0): 493195, Standard Drop Tube: A20, Coaxial Tube: A70, Spring Loaded Coax Tube: A88 Material: Body: Hard Coat Anodized Aluminum, Floats: Teflon, Seals: Buna, Diverter: Stainless Steel *See page 6 for explanation of system applications. Note: If the field drop tube is a thick well tube and will not fit A1100, the thick wall drop tube adapter Kit #493418 must be used. (Order separately.) CHOOSE Yellow Flo Safe makes hazardous lines easy to see and identify. Polypropylene Flo Safe provides higher' temperature and mo~'e chemical resistance/p~'otec~ion. SYSTEM Clear Flo Safe allows you to visually monitor for leaks. SPECIAL ContaiTM valves easily with our easy access valve box. P- traps are not : ' a problem to contain. FITTINGS Flo Safe even contains flanged piping. MAKE IT EASY For more information, or a demonstration of FIo Safe, contact: MAOE~.T.E FL0 SAFE SYSTEMS P.O. 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Pages · Tank Installation ......................................... 2-12 · Double-Wall Tank Monitoring Systems ..........13 · Hydrostatic Monitor .................................. 14-16 · Electronic Control Panels .......................... 17-18 · Switch Panels ................................................ 19 · Collars and Turbine Enclosures ................. 20-24 · Field Installed FiRings ............................... 25-27 Introduction · Other Accessories .......................................... 28 Thc purpose of this manual is to provide specifiers, owners, · Troubleshooting Guide-Electronic Panels 29 contractors and their employees with detailed instructions for ....... installing Single-Wall and Double-Wall Fiberglass Under- - Wiring Diagrams ....................................... 30-31 gro ,und ,Storage Tanks and related accessories. Note: Tank installation is a very specialized business. If you do not have the proper experience, please contact a Important Reminders contractor who does, or call Fluid Containment Inc. for a list of experienced contractors. · Fiberglass tanks must be installed according to these in- structions and NFPA 30 and 31. The material presented has been developed and refined in the installation of over 200,000 tanks. · Any variances to the published installation instructions must be approved by Fluid Containment in writingprior WHY IS THIS INFORMATION IMPORTANT? to the installation. Proper installation of each tank is essential: · Local codes may apply. Please consult them. · To ensure the safety of all the individuals involved in the tank installation. · The presence of a Fluid Containment representative at · To prevent tank damage and/or failure, which could lead the jobsite does not relieve the contractor of responsibil- to product loss and environmental contamination, ity to follow the published installation instructions. · To validate the tank structural warranty for underground , . petroleum storage. To Activate The Tank's 30-Year Structural Warranty for Underground Petroleum Storage: Tank Installation - Warning · These instructions must be followed. J ~WARN,N{~/ · Installation checklist (Pub. No. 8894) must be properly completed, signed by the installing contractor's repre- Do not enter the tank excavation unless necessary and in sentative and the tank owner's representative. compliance with OSHA regulations! Follow OSHA · The installation checklist must be retained by the tank guidelines for tank excavation, owner and/or installing contractor to validate any future · Collapsing excavation walls can cause injury or death! warranty claim. Read, understand and follow these instructions. ] 60~--90° · Barricade the tank area until job is completed. · Complete the installation checklist Pub. No. 8894. A copy of the properly completed installation checklist must be retained by the tank owner and/or installation contractor to validate any future warr~ty claim. · Check with local authorities for final precision testing · Use chains or cables around tanks, as this could damage requirements, if any. tank. · If you have questions on other installation details, such as specific procedures for adding tanks to an existing · Stand on tank while it's being lifted. This could result in installation or alternate installation techniques, contact personal injury, your local Fluid. Containment Sales Representative. If * rank may be rolled on pads during air/soap test. Ensure finings and/or he or she is not available, call Tank Technical Support, cottar, do not contact ground. Conroe, Texas, 409-756-7732. · If you have other questions regarding tank modifications, such as adding fittings or manways, or a tank repair, A2. Bed and Backfill contact Fluid Containment Field Service: The use of approved backfill material is critical to long II term tank performance. Failure to use approved back- Field Service Supervisors - 814-542-8520 fill may result in tank failure. DO · · Replace all excavated native soil with approved b-ackfill Al. Handling of proper size and gradation. Use backfill which meets ASTM C-33 paragraph 7.1 for quality and soundness. ~ The customer is responsible for rigging, unloading and See approved materials, below. securing the tank. · Require your backfill supplier to certify that the backfill · All Single-Wall and Double-Wall Tanks must be mechani- meets this specification. cally unloaded. They may not be self-unloaded by the driver. · Keep backfill dry and free of ice in freezing conditions. · For temporary storage of tanks at job site: · Use only approved backfills. El Read Placement Instructions (in the shipping packet) DO NOT prior to unloading tanks. · Mix approved backfill with sand or native soil. IZI Set on smooth ground (no protruding rocks, or hard · Backfill with sand or native soil. objects). · Use unapproved backfill materials as these could re- [3 Single-Wall - chock with sandbags provided, suit in tank failure. El Double-Wall - place tanks on the shipping pads and chock with sandbags provided. [. 1/4 [3 If high winds are anticipated, tie the tanks down to prevent damage. -- . 3/4 Lifting Tanl~__ ~{I va m 1}~ · Use ONLY lifting equipment to move tanks. -- · Check capacity of lilting equipment before hoisting or Approved Gravel Approved Crushed Stone moving tanks. Must consist of clean, naturally- or Crushed Gravel rounded aggregate with a mix of Must be washed with angular ALL LIFT LUGS PROVIDED to lift tank. particle sizes not less than 1/8" particle size not less than 1/8" or more than 3/4". or more than 1/2". · Guide the tanks with guide lines. No more than 5% may pass the No more than 5% may pass DO NOT - #8 sieve. Dry gravel density must the #8 sie-ve..Dry gravel density · Roll* or drop tank as this could damage the tank. be a minimum of 95 pounds per must be a minimum of 95 cubic foot. pounds per cubic foot. 2 A3. Pre-Installation Testing Testing Double-Wall Tanks with Dry Annular Space This section is for tanks which do no~t have monitoring tracer WARNING! Do not pressurize tanks over 5 psi. Tank fluid installed. If tank arrives at site with monitoring fluid damage or physical injury can result. installed, use instructions for Double-Wall Tanks with An- . All tanks must be tested for leaks prior to installation, nular Space Filled on page 4. Use the visual air/soap test. For All Tests: · Visual Air/Soap Test - to be performed on all tanks. DO ~ Warm weather soap solution - 5 gallons of water · Install air gauge at the fitting where the air pressure hose with 8 ounces of household dish~vashing detergent, is connected to the tank. [~ Freezing conditions soap solution - substitute 1 gal- lon of automotive windshield washer solution for 1 · Install a second gauge at the other end of tank. gallon of water. · Use a maximum 15 psi air gauge with ¼ or ½ lb. incre- El Cover entire tank outer surface with soap solution.* ments. El Cover all fittings with soap solution. DO NOT · Lift or hoist a tank under pressure. This could result in El Carefully inspect for leaks as indicated by bubbles, personal injury. El Roll tank to inspect bc~ttom. Ensure fittings and/or Outer Wall Test collars do not contact ground. Step #1 · Exception - double-wall tanks with anmdar space liquidfilled. · Close manifold valve between primary tank and annular · In the unlikely event a tank leak is discovered, discon- space. tinue the installation and immediately call Fluid Con- · Pressurize primary tank to 5 psi maximum. tainment Field Service to schedule a repair. Phone num- · Use a pressure relief valve. bet is listed on page 2. · Air supply vMa~vn~f°ld valve op~en f~ to air supply (5 psi maximum) Testing Single-Wall Tanks cl°sedl LU These tests must be performed before installing tanks: Air.__~~--.~.~__---~- A,r gauge-~ ' Remove fitting plugs. ~ · Apply pipe dope and reinstall fitting plugs, tt / manifold system (supplied with tank) / · Pressurize tanks. Monitoring fitting I~1 4' through l 0' diameter tanks to 5 psi maximum. El 12' diameter tanks to 3 psi maximum. Do not connect the air supply directly to the monitoring El Use a pressure relief valve for additional protection, fitting or tank damage will result. · Soap the tank and carefully inspect for leaks as indi- Step #2 cated by bubbles. · Close the air supply valve to the primary tank. · Maintain test pressure and continue inspection for at least · Disconnect the air supply. 30 minutes. Step #3 DO · Open the manifold valve in order to pressurize the tank · Use a maximum 15 psi air gauge with ¼ or ½ lb. incre- annular space. ments. · Pressure may drop slightly. · Make sure you understand these instructions. If in doubt, call Tank Technical Support at 409-756-7732. Manifold vAia~¢eUPclPolYsed . . valve ~ fl to a~r supply DO NOT open ~. ~ ~ · Approach endcaps or manways while tanks are under Air---,~~ ~=0~-''-'-'- Air gauge-~O pressure. This could result in personal injury. personal injury, t r ~-Manifold system (supplied with tank) x · · Use a vacuum gauge. ~ DO NOT A3. Pre-Installation T~sting (con't) · Rotate tank. Step #4 · Stand under tank while tank is in the air. Injury or · Monitor the pressure readings for at least 30 minutes, death could occur. · At the same time, cover tank outer surface with soap Step #3 solution (see Visual Air/Soap Test on page 3). DO · Carefully inspect for leaks as indicated by bubbles. · Connect air compressor line to primary tank fitting. Inner Wall Test · Use a pressure relief valve. Step #5 · Pressurize primary tank to 5 psi maximum. · Close manifold valve to annular space. DO NOT · Open air supply valve to vent primary tank. · Attach air pressure line to any annular space fitting. · Maintain 5 psi pressure on the annular space. · Lift tank with pressure on it. This could result in per- sonal injury. Step #6 · Monitor air gauge on tank for another 30 minutes, but Step #4 not more than 60 minutes. · Apply a soapy water solution to all fittings and manways. After successfully completing~air test: · Check for leaks as indicated by bubbles. · Release pressure. · If bubbles are present, tighten the plugs or bolts and · Disconnect and remove air manifold fittings, hose and valve, retest. Inner Wall Test Testing Double-Wall Tanks (Hydrostatically · Release pressure from primary tank. Monitored) with Annular Space Filled · Remove primary tank fitting plug. tank has a hydrostatic monitoring system that includes · Look inside for any accumulation of monitoring tracer nontoxic colored monitoring fluid between the tank ~valls. fluid. This fluid is a brine solution (30% calcium chloride). Important: If a colored fluid is found during any test, In the unlikely event of a tank leak, this monitoring fluid discontinue the installation and immediately contact will leave a colored trace on the tank. Fluid Containment Field Service. Phone number is listed Reservoir Level Check: on page 2. DO · Replace and tighten fitting plug. · Remove the 4" plug from the reservoir fitting. · Inspect for monitoring tracer fluid. A4. Hole Size · If reservoir is empty, immediately call Fluid Contain- Important: If tanks are mechanically anchored, additional ment Field Service. Phone number is listed on page 2. clearance is required between tanks. {See section A7) Outer Wall Test Stable Excavations · Closely inspect outer wall for any trace of colored moni- ~ toring tracer fluid. ^ i, t ' ^ ' A A Important: If a colored fluid is found during any test, dis- 'l continue the installation and immediately contact Fluid Con- i i ' tainment Field Service. Phone ~number listed on page 2.Step #2 ~I "~Q"~! · Tighten all fitting plugs to the annular space and reser- voir to avoid spilling monitoring fluid. · 4' through Iff diameter tanks require: 1~1 Minimum of 18" (24 preferred) between adjacent Inspect tank bottom by lifting tank. tanks. · After completing inspectionof tank bottom, replace tank ~ Minimum of 18" (24" preferred)-between tank sides on bumper pads. and ends and the walls of the excavation. 4 · 12' diameter tanks require: Minimum Burial Depth No Traffic?_Load I~ 24" between adjacent tanks. (4' thru 10' diameter tanks) I~ 24' between tanks sides and ends, and the banks of 1 Unstable Excavations (all size tanksl ~ ~ v v v ~ · 12" of backfill plus 4" reinforced concrete.* · Muck, bog, peat, swamp or landfill t~e areas where the · Consult local codes for minimum allowable burial depth. soil is soft or in areas with exp~sive clay soils. *When mechanical anchoring is required, refer to chart · Have less th~ 750 lbs./~q, ff. cohesion per ASTM D on page 6 for minimum burial depths. 2166'. (12' diameter tan~) · Have ultimate b~g capaci~ less t~ 3500 lbs./sq, ff. · Ta~s need a minimum cover of 42" bac~ll or ~ Minimum 18" (24" preferred) between adjacent t~ks. · 38" backfill plus 4" rei~orced concrete. ~ Excavation must allow a mmm of V~ ~e ~ ~- Minimum Burial Depth H-20 Traffic Loads mneter ~om eh& md sides of~ to exmvafion w~. (4' - 10' diameter tan~) · Te~ Metho& for Unconfined Compressive Stren~h of Cohesive Soil. · May require a reinforced concrete pad under ta~. · Contact soils consultant for recommendations. · Filter fabric hole liner is recommended for soils (see sec- tion A6 tot list and ~her requirements): ~ With less than 250' lbs./sq.ff, cohesion or, ~ With ultimate bearing capacity of less than 500 lbs./ · T~s need a minimum cover depth of 36" backfill or AS. 'Burial Depth and Cover · 18" of backfill plus 6" of reinforced concrete.* Excavation Depth *When mechanical anchoring is required, refer to chart · All ta~ holes must be'deep enough to: ~ Allow a minimum of 12" and a maximum of 24" on page 6 for minimum burial depths. required backfill bed over the hole bottom or con- Note: crete pad. · ~e reinforcements in the concrete traffic slab must be properly sized for job con~tions and traffic loads to as- - Paving must extend at ~inimum sure concrete su~ace pad integri~. least 12" beyond ta~ pe- ~.~ ..... .' ...... ~....: · ..,... ..,....... (12' diameter tan~) rimeter in all directions. ':.: ..i':7' ~aximum I.. '..::· T~s need a minimum cover of 38" backfill plus 6" of M~imum Buri~ Depth · :.:. :' .......,:..-.". ~ R~uirements speci~ ' ""' ' :" "'" :'"" ~t ~e dep~ of~ver m~t ~ ~~ not exc~ 7'. ~ For all size t~s. A6. Filter Fabric ~ For both traffic and Why use filter fabric? no traffic conditions. · It prevents the mgration of pea gravel with native soil. · For deeper burial depths, con,ct Ta~ Tec~ical Sup- · It helps ma~tain the integriW ~d stability of backfill po~. Phone number listed' on page 2. materials. ~ What is the purpose of anchoring.~ A6. Filter Fabric (coil*t) Mechanical anchoring is used to secure the tank in condi- tions where the tank could become buoyant (i.e. water in When to use filter fabric? the hole). Fluid Containment requires the use of filter fabric for the following types of installations: There are two common methods of mechanical anchoring: · Tidal conditions. · Concrete anchor pad. · Deadman anchors. · Areas subjected to frequently changing ground water lev- Note: Both methods require the use of Fluid Containment fi- els. ~ berglass anchor straps. · Unstable soils (muck or landfills, see section A4). When do you need to anchor your tank? · Water conditions with silty soil. If water can enter the hole, Fluid Containment recommends that tanks be mechanically anchored unless the minimum For other types of installations, the responsibility for deter- burial depth from tank top to grade meets or exceeds the mining if a filter fabric is appropriate for a specific tank values in the following chart: installation remains with the tank owner or technical repre- sentative. Anchoring Chart Installing Filter Fabric - Dry Hole Minimum burial depth to achieve 1.2 safety factor as- suming worst case conditions of w~ter to grade and the · Line the sides and bottom with filter fabric, tank empty. Assumes multiple tank installation and 2 deadman width minimum spacing. · Overlap adjoining fabric panels at least 12". · Place backfill on top of the filter fabric to hold it in place.Anchoring Minimum Burial Depth Method No Top Slab No Top Slab No Turbine 42" Sealable Turbine Installing Filter Fabric - Wet Hole Enclosure Enclosure 4' Diameter Tanks Backfill ballast is necessary to sink and hold the fabric · 8" Bottom Slab 24" 24" to the bottom of the hole. · 6" x 6" Deadmen 24" 26" Suitable brand name filter fabrics are listed below. Call the (24" min. spacing) phone numbers listed for local distributors. · No Mechanical Anchoring 24" 36" Manufacturer Product Phone 6' Diameter Tanks Reemay, Inc. TYPAR 3401 (800) 284-2780 · 8" Bottom Slab 24" 24" TYPAR 3341 (615) 847-7000 · 12" x 12" Deadmen 27" 30" Amoco Fabrics Amoco CEF 4545 (800) 374-6606 (24" min. spacing) & Fibers (404) 984-4444 · No Mechanical Anchohng 42" 50" Hoechst Celanese TREVIRA SI 120 (800) 845-7597 8~ Diameter Tanks Corporation (hole depth less than 10') (803) 579-5269 · 8" Bottom Slab 32" 36" TREVIRA Sl125 · 12"x 12" De. admen 40" 44" (hole depth greater than 10' deep) (24" min. spacing) · No Mechanical Anchoring 55" 60" · DO NOT use polyethylene as a filter fabric because it will degrade over time. 10~,Diameter Tanks (10M to 1SM Gallon) · Bottom Slab 40" 42" · 18" x 12" Deadmen 40" 42" (36" min. spacing) A7. Anchoring · No Mechanical Anchoring 62" : 66" It is the responsibility of the --l~ank owner or the owner's 10' Diameter Tanks (Over 1SM Gallon) technical representative: · 8" Bottom Slab 42" 46" · 18" x 12" Deadmen 48" 50" · To determine if mechanical anchoring is required for a (36" min. spacing) specific job site. · No Mechanical Anchoring 70" 74" To consider all potential sources of water, such as: ~ Underground water table. Contact Tank Technical Support for alternate anchoring methods. Phone number is listed on page 2. ~1 Rain water runoff, flooding, etc. (which may fill a slow draining tank excavation). ' ' 6 Strapping Concrete Anchor Pad · Use only Fluid Containment fiberglass anchor straps. The weight of the overburden on the concrete pad and tank provides anchoring force. The anchor pad information pro- - Place anchor straps between the arrows (~.,) on the tank vided below is strictly for buoyancy: sides over each designated rib location. · Anchor Pad should be at least 8" thick, with #6 rebar at · Use anchor straps specifically designated for each diameter 12" on center each way. of tank, Curvature of strap matches each tank diameter. · Poor soil conditions may require increased reinforcement · Properly space anchor points: and anchor pad thickness. Contact a soils consultant for ~ The proper distance between anchor points is: specifics. · Tank diameter plus one deadman width for cOn-crete deadmen. /~{":'i"~''""iii:Hi~:~:"'i"~i::i'i:"':'. · · , ' .,' 12" Minimum · Tank diameter plus 12" to 24" for concrete // ~X [ · , . .. :ItI. ' 24" Maximum anchor pad, ~/ . X~l [] Place anchor points on both sides of tank. ~ II [ [] Anchor points must be aligned with designated ribs n~crete Pad · For double-wall tanks, o 7 o 0 ~ ~ ~ 0.~ ~ [ [] Anchor straps must be placed in the strap guides [ o o o o ° o o ° t_ o o ° o .... . o o on each designated rib (,'~). · The pad must be at least the same length as the tank. · For single-wail tanks, · The pad must extend a minimum of 18" beyond the sides [] Anchor straps must be placed on top of each of the tank. designated rib (,~). · In unstable soils, it is best to extend the pad to excava- Wire Rope .~'"~--~r' FRP Strap , Fiberglas Strap tion wall. Triple /'/ 'X'N~ .strep £yelet Strap / I '~/ Eyelet ;t""K--r · Multiple tank installations require 24" minimum spec- Clamp//DOUTbalenkWalI ~t~ta, a ~a~a,~e~ [ ~ / lng between tanks. ~ ~ ..... iai Optional Steel '~l I I II { Turnbuckle ~ ~ ., 2/~*/^,~,,,~ {{ { {~ ~ · Imbed anchor points in concrete <see Anchoring Hard- · ~~~ ware section page 8). Min. / ' ' I · Make sure there is at least 12" bedding between concrete Dead Man Anchor Pad System pad and tanks. The maximum bedding is 24". Anchor System Strap Eyelet Tank End View Detail A · Attach anchor points to the ends of anchor straps with Tank Diameter turnbuckles or wire rope. Nominal H I) E F G · Refer to Anchoring Hardware Section for hardware in- 4' 21" 9/16" I 3/8" I 1/8" '2 1/16" formation. 6' 34" I 1/8" 2 7/8" 2 1/2" 4 1/4" · Triple clamp wire rope. "8' 38"' I 1/8" 2 7/8" 2 1/2" 4 1/4" 10' 52" I I/8" 2 7/8" 2 1/2" 4 1/4" Deadman Anchors · All anchor straps must be uniformly tightened with turn- · The weight of the overburden on top of the deadman and buckles or come-a-longs. Straps should be snug, but not tank provides the anchoring force. cause tank deflection. · Deadmen are made with reinforced concrete (2-#6 rebars · Measure tank deflection by measuring tank diameter be- centered vertically). fore and after snugging straps. · Use standard nonmetallic gauge stick, wit- NI~ ,Triple Clamp · See Installation Checklist for specific measurement in- ~ope structions.:_~:-. ~.:::--.. :~ : .. i.. · Triple clamp wire rope.'~'::::.:~"!i:iiii~ Minimum · If deflection occurs, loosen straps to allow tank to go i:i!! 'l§ ...~.o~',.~o ff['.: fffiRebar ::'.::';'.: back into round, i.:i:.i::::!;!~:.~ h~..:: Note: Do not use straps between ribs! (Exception 4' diameter tanks.) : : ' : : 7 Deadman Anchors (con,bt) Anchoring Hardware · At minimum burial depth from chart on page 6, mini- All steel components should be protected from corrosion. mum deadman size is as follows 'see table)*: Rebar Anchor Point - an anchor point can be fabricated Tank Minimum Width from rebar as follows: Diameter Height Deadman or Concrete Slab i~_ s~ --~1 4' 6" 6" ~ Rebars ~ 6' 12" ~ 12" Evenly Spaced ' '" Radius Min. 8' 12" 12" 10' 12" 18" *A round cross section can be substituted if the diameter equals or exceeds the . o ~' ,' · o* o .' Y 3/ 9/ )/ ~' ~' Y ./ d, o. :, .~ : :.~ deadman width. If tank is buried deeper than the minimum burial depth, a smaller ~~' ~;~d~ width deadman may be used. Contact Tank Technical Support for details. Tank Minimum Rebar Size Rebar* Diameter (1 strap/anchor point) Span Deadman Anchors - Installation 4' #6 4 ½" · Lay deadmen along [ 6' #6 4 ½" each side of tank.I\ Deadman 8' #8 6" I~ is full length 10' #10 7 ½" · Make sure they are ]~ oftankon -Attach turnbuckle or. ii~iiii!i*N°le:}Vider°rnarr°wer wire rope to rebar an- span will weaken anchor chor point (see An- below required strength. choring Hardware · · Anchor points may Section) or, : also be fabricated · Put wire rope around i ' from steel eyebolts deadman and through ,'..', ........ .', .......... ' ,': with bottom plates. anchor strap.~ Consult a structural · Triple clamp wire ~ engineer for other an- ;' chor point methods. rope.x~ · Deadman is full lengthxt~ ,~ Tank silo of tank on each·side. ~V~uversnad°w ! Turnbuckles (drop-forged) - May be used in place of all · For tanks requiring 4 /~ or a portion of wire rope described in this section. or more anchor points/~ Tank Minimum Turnbuckle Diameter (by type) per deadman, two ~ i deadmen sections of Diameter Hook Jaw Eye equal length may be 4' 3/4" 1/2" 1/2" butted end to end. 6' 3/4" 1/2" 1/2" · Make sure each deadman section has at least 2 anchor 8' 1-1/4" 3/4" 3/4" points. 10' 1-1/4" 3/4" 3/4" 12' 1-1/4" 3/4" 3/4" · The tank must not overshadow the deadman anchor. Wire Rope - use 6 x 19 (improved plow steel) wire rope. Deadman Anchors - Multi'pie Tank Installation Minimum · Each tank requires two deadman or, Tank Wire Rope Diameter Diameter · If one deadman is used for adjacent tanks, it must be DO NOT 4' 3/8" doubled in width. · Use wire eyebolts '"6' · Use bent steel eyebolts. 3/8" A separate anchor point must be provided for each strap. 8' 1/2" · Multiple tank installations-require 24" minimum spac- 10'-~ 1/2" ina between tanks (exception 10', 12' tanks). 12' 1/2" 8 Optional Top Cable Clainp Method Installation Procedure - Dry H~le · May be used to secure anchor straps at the top of tank. (OSHA - Sloped Excavation Walls) · Clamp cable to strap using at least 3 cable clamps. Bed · Thread cable around dcadman (or through anchor DO · Provide a minimum of 12" bedding using approved back- points), fill material (see section A2). · Bring cable to top of :::::t--t:~:~. Guides Hold · Set tanks directly on backfill bed. tank. · Position wire rope in DO NOT · Place tanks directly on concrete pad, timbers, cradles or cable guides, beams. · Repeat procedure on Backfilling (All tank models) - Proper backfilling is im- other end of strap. portant to provide necessary support for the tank. · Clamp cables together ,~ . ~,~,~: ~ at top of tank. [ .i,.:.i.: '.ii'~ · Use a come-along to snug wire rope. · ..... ........ · Secure cables with at least 3 cable clamps. A8. Installation Procedure It is critical to: · Use approved backfill material. Before you begin: It's important you review all instructions to make sure that · Place the first 12" lift evenly around tank. the proper procedures and materials have been complied · Use a long handled probe to push backfill completely: with. This includes: ~ B e n e a t h ~ Bed and Backfill tank bet- ILong Handled Probe Pre-Installation Testing tom. I I~ Hole Size/Burial Depth ~ Between all ribs. 121 Anchoring ~ At 3 to 5 points un- Tank Installation - Warnings and Cautions der end caps. [~WA ] .~.. · Place another * It's critical that this area offer full RNING 12" of backfill support under tank and end caps. to insure proper · Do not enter the tank excavation unless' necessary! support. Follow OSHA guidelines for tank excavations. · Collapsing excavation walls can cause injury or death! · Repeat the probing of backfill to insure proper support. · After completion of second lift, backfill can be brought DO to top of tank without additional handwork (compaction · Backfill the tank as soon as possible to tank top. may be required for slab support). · Ballast tank with water or product after backfill is even To minimize the chance of tank buoyancy, backfill the with tank top. tank as soon as possible to tank top and then ballast (fill DO NOT tank) with water or product. ° Place water or product in tank until backfill is even with Do not place water or product in tank until backfill is tank top! even with tank top. Installation Procedure--D. ry Hole A.9 Installation Procedure - Wet Hole (Straight or Shored Walls) Ballast (eon't) · Set tank on minimum 12" approved backfill bed. · Add enough ballast to · Straight or shored walled holes in tight areas require a sink the tank. curved probe to properly backfill under and around the ~1 Water level in- tanks, side tank should · The curved probe is a 4'~,__ not be more than section of the long- 1' above water handled aluminum probe level outside bent on a radius to match [on~ Handled P_rotm tank. the tank curvature. ~ · While adding ballast, · Probe (with curved probe) use lifting cable to the entire tank bottom and ~ keep tank in position. around end cap.s. ~¢ · Tanks should be free to roll slightly. · Place first 12" lift evenly Backfilling around tank. ..... · Place first 12" lift evenly around tank · Probe (with curved probe) ~. '~': '0'.':',,..' .~. '.~" the entire tank bottom and · Push backfill under tank using around end caps. Push ~ Long handled probe and/or, backfill evenly against ~ to,g,a,a~mot~ [21 An air jet.* tank walls and under end cap. ~i~ · Place second 12" lift evenly around tank. · Place the second 12" lift~~1~ · Push backfill under tank. evenly around tank. · After completing the second lift, backfill can be brought Probe (with straight :- · to tank top without using the probe or air jet. probe) the entire tank bot- tom and around endcaps. ~~'7~ *An air jet can be constructed by usinga S/4" pipe connected tod 6s cfi. compressor. We recommend you install a valve on the air jet, which allows the · It's critical to tank performance · After completion of sec- that this area offer full support operator to safely control theflow. ond lift, backfill can be under tank and end eaps brought to top of tank Additional information on altemate man-out-of-hole instal- without additional hand- lation techniques is available. Call Fluid Containment and ask work. for Pub. No. 13415, Altemate Backfill Procedure. Ag. Installation Procedure - Wet Hole Al0. Piping and Sump Clearances Before you begin: Tanks with Bottom Sumps When installing a tank equipped with a bottom sump, ex- . Determine if a filter fabric is necessary for your installa- cavating and bedding must be modified to provide: tion (see section A6 for details). · A hole centered at the sump location. In general: · Hole should be 12" deep x 24" diameter. · Water level should be maintained at lowest practical level by using pumps (with or without a well-point system). After the tank is placed, the void surrounding the sump must be: - · Hand backfilled and Bed · Provide a minimum bed of 18" of approved backfill. · Hand tamped prior to adding backfill around tank. Ballast External Piping · The pump and attached piping must be free to move with If water cannot be lowered, you will need to ballast (fill the tank. tank) tanks to sink them. · Use a fill box or street box to isolate the piping from the · Place tanks in the hole, maintaining control with lifting traffic pad. cables. 10 Al0. Piping and Sump Clearances Al2. Filling Tanks ~ External Piping (eon't) · Do not fill tank until backfill is even with top of tank. · Take precaution during construction to make sure no · Never add product or water for hold-down in dry hole damage occurs to the exposed piping and fittings, conditions until backfilling is even with tank top. · Exception - See Installation Procedure - Wet Hole - Sec- External Piping tion A9. l~///2/]ii~''.'~''''.''''':''''''''~'i''~:~''ii:'''[~l-JZ[i':ii~'i!i''.':..''~~~' '~ ."..:-.:..'~ ~e Piping from $1ab~° All: tf~,~.'i~5/J//~,x~ Al3. tanks Venting must be vented. · Tanks are designed for operation at atmospheric pres- ' . . sure only (except for use with vapor recovery systems provided the pressure or vacuum does not exceed lpsi.) · The vent opening should be the same diameter or larger Internal Piping than the piping used to remove product. · Internal piping must terminate a minimum of: · For double-wall tanks, if the annular space is vented, it ~ 4" from the tank bottom (4', 6', 8', 10' diameter tanks), must be vented independently from the primary tank. ~ 6" from tank bottom for 12' diameter tanks. · The annular space of hydrostatically monitored tanks must be vented. Internal Piping Pressurized Product Deliveries '; :i" CAUTION: · Pressurized product deliveries are not recommended. · If the delivery vehicle uses pumps to fill the tank: ~ Install overfill, shut-off equipment in the lines and on the truck to prevent the tank from being over- filled. ~ Overfilling the tank under pressure will damage the tank, even if the tank vent is unrestricted. [21 Do not use a ball float valve for overfill protection. , Al4. Manway and Manway Extensions All. Tank Fill Tube Insert · The standard 22" manway installed in single-wall tanks D Has a load bearing capacity of' 1200 lbs. · A fill tube insert must be installed at the tank gauging fitting if the manual dipstick method is used to inven- · Optional heavy duty manway tory tanks. [21 Has a load beating capacity of 2400 lbs. · This ensures the dipstick point of impact is aligned with · Fiberglass heavy duty manways must be specified on the tank bottom protector plate, tanks equipped with helical heating coils, agitators or pumps with a total downward load greater than 1200 · See section Al0 for minimum clearances, lbs. but less than 2400 lbs. ~ Do not exceed 50 foot pounds torque during bolt tightening or manway flange damage may occur. Note: All 30" and 36" manways installed on single-wall tanks and all manways on double-wall tanks are heavy duty. 11 Al5. Manway Risers Al6. Site Monitoring Wells lass Manway Riser provides access from a man- · New installations - place monitoring wells at least I' out- hole box and cover, side of tank outer diameter. · Entry.can result in: ASPHYXIATION ' EXPLOSION FIRE * Existing Installation - place monitoring wells a minimum 0£3' from tank sides or ends. Entcrin8 the manway riser or the tank a~cr installation is a ' ... confined space entry. Follow p__ropcr sa£cty procedures. '" · Since the riser bottom is open, the manway riser will fill · . Monitorin~ Well with water as water surrounds it on the outside. ' "' m · Traffic areas require a reinforced concrete traffic pad. · Because of potential tank buoyancy, when 2 or more manway risers (or turbine enclosures) are used, contact Tank Technical Support for anchoring questions. Phone" ":' number is listed on page 2. (~) The riser must be installed with a minimum 6" of clear- ' " ance from the top of the tank. · Backfill with same material as tank backfill. ·The bottom of the riser should be supported with wood pieces measuring a minimum 2" x 4" x 40". Reinforced Concrete //5 Rebut 8" on Center /--- 24" x 24" Manhole Box with Cover Both Ways ~aye_rs) /(not supplied) "!i ~ Equivalent Wood Notes: AA Tank Length 1. Riser is not load bearin§ 2. Rebar mat must extend 4' in all directions from center of riser (opening in riser) 12 Double Wall Tank Monitoring B2. Installation of Liquid d-r Vapor Sensors Because of its superior leak detection capability, Fluid · Consult monitoring equipment manufacturer for proper Containment recommends the Hydrostatic Tank Monitor. installation. However, the tank owner and/or operator is responsible for selection of monitoring system. · When liquid or vapor sensors are used, the tank may be sloped at time of installation. · If tank is sloped, place tank so that the lowest elevation i B1. Alternate Tank Monitoring Systems is at monitoring end. · A variety of leak monitoring systems can be used with · Use an electrician's wire puller to position sensor at or , Fluid Containment double-wall tanks, near bottom of tank. Most sensors can be installed from finished grade. · Alternate tank monitoring sensor must be located at the Important: For ease of installation insert the sensor in monitoring fitting on top of tank. the tank cavity before installing the monitoring riser pipe to grade. 4" Monitoring Fitting .. "1 Note: Fluid Containment recommends minimum 4" riser ~ r-'D .......t to grade for ease of removal or replacement of sensor. [-Liquid or Vapor Fiberglass Reservoir* I Sensors Here & 4" Hydrostatic Monitoring Fitting High End 4" Monitoring Fitting --%[ Low End Fiberglass Reservoir* · Tank Model OWT-Type II Only & 4" Hydrostatic Monitoring Fitting ,] Optional 2" Slope Restrictions on Monitoring Capabilities Maximum Liquid or Vapor Sensors (All Fluid Containment Double-Wall Tanks) 'Ta~k Uo~ DWT~Ty~ ~ O~y · For liquid sensors and gasoline vapor sensors: Q Cavity between the inner and outer tank may be el- Tank Clearance Between ther vented to the atmosphere or sealed. Diameter Inner and Outer Tanks 4' 1" 6' 7/8" Restrictions on Monitoring Capabilities 8' 7/8" (Type II Tanks Only) 10' 1-1/2" · For Hydrostatic Tank Monitor: I~1 Tank burial depth must not exceed 7' from tank top to finish grade. B3. Installation of Vacuum or Air Pressure Monitoring Systems ~1 Monitoring cavity between the inner and outer tank must be vented to the atmosphere. If · Consult monitoring equipment manufacturer for proper [~ unvented, pressure buildup can cause tank dam- installation. age. I~1 Optional reservoir sensor (supplied by Fluid Con- ~"' ~'- tainment) senses liquid level in reservoir and auto- B4. Installation of Hydrostatic Tank matically vents monitoring cavity. Monitor · For Vacuum Monitoring: ~ Maximum vacuum is 5 psi. · See section C for detailed installation instructions. · For Positive Air Pressure Monitoring: ~ Maximum air pressure is 5 psi. 13 · If any of the following accidents oc~_ur, quickly take the Cl. Preparation % steps listed. · Most hydrostatically monitored tanks arrive at the jobsite · Contact with eyes (may cause minor eye injuries). with monitoring fluid already installed in annular space. ~ Promptly flush eyes with plenty of water for at least This section deals only with tanks where the annulus 15 minutes. must be liquid filled in the field, t~l Get medical attention. · If tank has reservoir installed, and arrives without moni- toring fluid pre-installed, the annular space can be filled · Contact with skin (may cause minor skin irritations). with monitoring fluid af~eFWanks have been placed in the ~1 Promptly flush skin with plenty of water. excavation. · Ingestion (may cause gastrointestinal imtation or ulceration). DO ~ Induce vomiting (if swallowed). o Fill annular space before filling the tank. CI Immediately consult a physician. o Remove primary tank fitting plug. · Spillage (may cause surfaces on which people walk to · Inspect inner tank for leaks, remain wet longer). DO NOT [21 Flush area with plenty of water. · Put any product in the inner tank without setting and backfilling to tank top. - C4. Filling the Annular Space DO NOT ENTER TANK · Entry can result in: If tank is shipped with annular space empty and has a ~.e~, ~. ..~ reservoir, follow these instructions to fill the annular :?~,,:~;. y~,.,~ space. ~%,r,' · Where safety conditions dictate: ASPHYXIATION EXPLOSION FIRE ~ Then fill the annular space. lutiollS · Where jobsite conditions permit: IZI Fill the annular space with liquid prior to backfilling. Antifreeze solutions are needed if ambient or product de- livered temperature drops below freezing. · For Type II tank models: ~ Contractor may slope tank 2" to minimize trapped air (which may cause a false alarm at a later date) Chemically Accepted Antifreeze Solutions in the cavity. High End · eropylene glycol (food grade) of*a~ ~/ ~ Always mix before pouring into tank cavity. · Calcium chloride (nontoxic brine). Rber§lass Reservoir ~ Is premixed and ready to use. Optional ~ ~- _ Note: Before selecting antifreeze, always consult local 2-S~ope ~ environmental codes for possible restrictions. Hydrostatic Monitor System Freeze % Glycol Mixture Preparation For Filling Protection (with water) Brine (If reservoir is located near end of tank). 20°F 20% N/A · Set tank in excavation with fiberglass reservoir (see note 0°l* 30% N/A 2 next page) placed at the high end of tank. -20°I* 40% N/A ° Remove 4" NPT fittingplug in top of reservoir (see note 40OF 50°/~ Premixed* 2 next page) prior to filling the annular space. · As supplied by Fluid Containment · Place a standpipe in reservoir (see note, next page) fitting. '~ · Remove 4" NPT fitting plug in 4" monitoring fitting lo- Jobsite Safety Precautions cated on the other end of tank. Always wear safety glasses and pro- · Place standpipe in 4" monitoring fitting. RNI~G tective clothing when mixing or ran- ~ Standpipes (2" diameter or larger recommended) dling any antifreeze solution, must be a minimum 4' higher than the tank top. 14 Preparation For Filling (eon't) Testing (con't) Notes: · If backfilling after filling annular space, thoroughly check 1. Since smaller capacity 6' and 8' diameter tanks only outer tank for leaks. have 4" fitting in fiberglass reservoir, place one /21 An exterior leak dctccted before backfilling is simple standpipe in reservoir fitting, to repair. 2. 4' diameter tanks have no reservoir. Place a 4" riser ~ Do not backfill a tank with a known or suspected (contractor supplied) into 4" annular space fitting, leak in the outer wall. Note: In the unlikely event a tank leak is discovered, call Fluid Containment Field Service, number on page 2. 7' Max. · Remove a primary tank fitting plug and inspect the inner I 471~in. tank for any signs of liquid, which could indicate an in- High End ~ ...... net wall leak. of Tank '~/ I -x~ · After the liquid level has stabilized: Fiberglass Reservoir) ~ Disconnect the remaining fill standpipe in reservoir. · Place permanent, . (4".recommended) riser' p~pe' m' reset- Optional ~' ~. _ voir fitting (4 riser is required in annular space fitting 2" S~ope-~ for 4' tanks) to grade. Check reservoir liquid level by Hydrostatic Uonitor System inserting a dipstick in the reservoir riser pipe using wa- ter finder paste. · Determine if reservoir is V2 full by using the following Filling with Liquid reservoir liquid level measurements. CAUTION: Tank Reservoir Liquid · The liquid to fill the cavity must be gravity fed by pour- Diameter.. Level Measurement ing liquid into the standpipe. 4' 5" 6' 4" · A water hose may be used only if it is not screwed or attached to any of monitoring fittings. 8', 10'* 4" 10'** 9" · Do not connect a pressurized hose directly to the moni- toring fitting or you will over-pressurize the cavity *10,000, 12,000, 15,000 and 20,000 gallon tanks only. and could cause tank damage. **25,000 and 30,000 gallon tanks only. DO Additional fluid may be added, if necessary, so that the fi- - If the tank is sloped, fill annular space from low end of berglass reservoir is V2 full. sloped tank. · Continue to fill cavity with water until liquid begins to I I I I I overflow standpipes. C$. Fiberglass Reservoir Sensor · Refill cavity through the fill standpipe. Monitoring Liquid Level in Fiberglass Reservoir · Periodically, by using a dipstick. · Continuously, by using optional reservoir sensor (in con- After Filling is Complete ju~nction with an optional electronic control panel). · Disconnect standpipe at the monitoring fitting, t_l Monitoring sensor is placed into reservoir (annular ~ Replace and tighten fitting plug. space fitting for 4' tanks) through a 4" diameter riser pipe from grade. · Standpipe in reservoir remains connected to reservoir monitoring fitting (annular space fitting for 4' tanks), · Gravity fill cavity and remaining standpipe in reservoir until liquid level in standpipe is at least 2' higher than tank top. Testing · Continue refilling to the 2' level on the standpipe until the liquid level stabilizes (less than 1" drop in 4 hours). ~_~~ Fiberglass Reservoir Sensor (con't) C6. Electrical 7or RS-10 Reservoir Sensors: · Pipe fitting connections provide quick, easy access to RNING sensor and reservoir without disconnecting any electri- cal or piping connections. · Do not place intrinsically safe sensor wiring in the same · Sensor includes riser pipe cap with a length of flexible conduit as non-intrinsically safe wiring. conduit which is connecte&to a NEMA 4 or NEMA 6 electrical junction box (contractor supplied). DO · Make certain all electrical work conforms to local codes. · PVC riser pipe cap slips on and off the PVC fitting in- stalled on top of riser pipe. · Wire reservoir sensor to the control panel using wiring specified on control panel wiring diagram. Fiberglass Reservoir Normal Installation Detail ,/Concrete Traffic pad CAUTION: Place wiring in water tight conduit and june- :. ,', i..:.~j~~.:....!~.,?,; tion boxes (to maintain leak detection capability). To simulate low liquid level conditi~l: FR, R*se~o~r ' Remove sensor from fiberglass reservoir. To activate low level alarm: Ooublo-WallTanR )~ 'Ensure/our ,,8"o,,,4",o~estorvenl ' Remove sensor from fluid in reservoir. To activate high level alarm: For Extreme High Groundwater Conditions · Fully immerse sensor into a bucket of water. · In order to prevent the intrusion of groundwater in the reservoir: I~l Plug the factory drilled vent holes (4) in PVC riser cap. C8. Reservoir Leak Detection I~l Install a separate vent line from riser pipe to above ground. What to do for an alarm condition: ~ Glue the PVC riser pipe to riser pipe fitting. · Remove the riser cap. · Extract reservoir sensor. Fiberglass Reservoir installation Detail for Extreme lligh Water Conditions Concrets *ra,~o ~*0 ' Use dipstick to measure reservoir liquid level: ~1 If dipstick measurement is 1.25" (2" for tanks 15,000 ,,., ... :. ' ,'..~ gallon capacity or larger) or less, reservoir has drained, indicating a low level alarm. to Grade Plug Factory {~ If dipstick measurement is 14" or higher, the high' Drilled Holes level alarm has been activated. FRP Reservoir For a Low Level Alarm: · Refill the reservoir to ½ full. ~o~e-Wa, ~an~ ' Continue monitoring. For a High Level Alarm: Optional RM Reservoir Monitor: · Remove liquid from reservoir until it is ½ full. · Optional sensor requires no electrical power source. - · Continue monitoring. · Sensor includes riser pipe cap with electronics and bat- tery pack. · If alarm occurs and reservoir level is normal: · Riser pipe cap slips on and off PVC fitting which is · Consult your local electrician. installed on top of contractor supplied riser pipe. ~ Control panel is improperly wired or has a defec- tive component. The internal, replaceable power source is a battery with a 5-year estimated life. This should be tested periodically. · See section D9 on Control Panel False Alarms. · To test, simply push button_on top of cap. Light shows Important: If a second low level or high level alarm green for liquid in reservoir, red for no liquid in reser- occurs, call Fluid Containment Field Service. Phone voit. No light indicates loss of battery power, number listed on page 2. · Installation of Model SB0011C is detailed in this sec- · Power circuit wiring (contractor l~rovided) enters the left tion and Figure B (see page 30). Reference Figure C, conduit at the bottom of the control panel and is con- (see page 30) for Model SB0014C circuit diagram, nected to terminals L1 and L2. Mode~ S~00HC Show. ° Circuit breaker (contractor provided) common to other [o devices is recommended. ~ This increases probability tank owner will be aware of a tripped circuit breaker. · If there is no power to the control panel, the alarm bell f and other warning devices cannot be activated. · In areas where extreme line transients occur, additional ~'~. Pow~rC,r~, s~¢~i, surge protection should be installed on incoming supply · Go 12o Vo~ts AC) ~{ (To Sens~ ,~',bly) TO Ground ----J i Switch Circuit source. Power Circuit ..j--, Automatic Telephone (To 120 Volts AC) ~-w~-- Phone Oialer ' Line I D3. Sensor Circuit Model SB0014CI and SB0014C4 · Pre-assembled reservoir sensor is ready to wire (con- . o o tractor supplied) to the control panel. @ ~ For intrinsically safe wiring, use 16 AWG or 14 AWG ~, .... Lig,, /~- Q ...... Lig,, type THHN or type MTW (contractor supplied) for Ata~~--?Au m Lights ~A~la rm- ~ Lights ....^'a~ Model SB control panels and sm switch panels. A~ile~Cc~et' A~u~etros~ Atg.emlncBeel' ~u,~& ~ For UL rated applications, the maximum wiring dis- ,,~,o~.. i ,~,,o~ ~ tancebetweenthesensorandcontro, panel is 900feet. ~ ~--Jow~i,,ig'o ' ,' ................... Wiring for sensor circuit enters right conduit at bottom of ~ ~z~ot~o-~w vw vow Vo,,age control panel and is connected to terminals S 1 and Gl. Model SB0011C1 and SB0011C4 @ o, ___u~--- ~-- __ ~ Normal Light Q Normal Ligt~t D1. Location ¢'-- ..... ig.t J ~lkWA Locate Control Panel in a Non- Haz- ^arm ~ ~,~r~ ~7 ~,a~~ ~AU ~cra ~ Si, .... RNING ardous Area Where an Explosive ~ ..... B ..... B ..... LI .... Environment Will Never Exist. ~,. · Control panel can be wall mounted using the provided ~ ~ ...............~ JL0wVoltage] .... mounting hardware. High Voltage {,nthnsicai~y Safe) High Voltage (Intnnsically Sate) ........ · On four circuit control panel (Model SB0014C) there D2. Power Circuit are four terminal pairs. · All wiring must be in accordance with local codes. · Connect a separate sensor to each terminal pair · Control panel is pre-assembled and ready to wire. ~ SI, G1 ~ S3, G3 ~ A 120 volt AC power source is required. ~ S2, G2 ~ S4, G4 Model SB00IlC Shown ~ o ~ z~. ~ ~_~ Important: On the four circuit control panel, if less than I '~ ?,: I four monitoring circuits are used, a jumper wire is re- . .~ ~ quired to separately connect each unused terminal pair. ,, D4. Optional Wiring Device Circuit -- J} ~ ~ ] · Tank owner may specify additional warning devices to be provided by contractor. Power Circuit L_._Ground [~ Optional warning device circuits enter panel at thc (To 120 Volts AC) To Ground -- Lug center conduit. 17 · Inner and outer walls are leak-free-if-_liquid level in reser- Transmission Contact S~tch voir is stable. · Automatic telephone dialer: · Liquid level in reservoir will fluctuate as the tempera- IZI Typically requires only a contact switch to activate ture of incoming stored product changes. dialing function. · Reservoir is designed to provide adequate capacity for ~ Is plugged (or wired directly) into an electrical out- normal thermal expansion and contraction. let for power source. · Dialer power source is not-supplied by control panel. ~, ~ ~ ~ ~ With power to control panel, normally-closed con- D7. Testing and Maintenance tacts are at terminals 3 and 4. Important: Check control panel warning system at least ~1 Terminals will open - providing the switching mocha- once per year. nism to activate dialer - when control panel goes into alarm mode. · Depress "TEST BUTTON" switch on front of control panel to verify that each internal circuit is operational. · ° [o~ ii~, · Use troubleshooting guide (See Figure A, page 29) to ' ~ :i diagnose faulty circuit in control panel. · Contact Fluid Containment Field Service for control Panel replacement parts. Phone number listed on page 2. Power Circuit -- Sense* Circuit (To 120 Voits AC) ~ Contact (ToSens~Asse~b,'y) ToGro~d- SwitchCircuJt D8. Leak Detection Power Circuit ~ Automatic [ ~j~phone ~o~2ovo~^c)~,_,--- P,o,o~a~, * In the unlikely event reservoir totally drains: ! [~ Control panel alarm will activate. ~1 Warning light will illuminate. Power Source Switch ~ Alarm bell will sound. [WA Do not place intrinsically safe sensor RNING wiring in the same conduit as non- ~ Transmission contacts will activate any accessory intrinsically safe wiring, alarm device. CAUTION: Place wiring in watertight conduit and june- · Alarm bell can be silenced by pushing Bell Silence But- tion boxes (to maintain leak detection capability), ton. ~ "WARNING" light will remain on. · Typical wiring diagram is provided for accessories re- g ~ring power such as light beacon. I~l "NORMAL" Light is off. Contacts (see Figure B, page 30) can provide 120 · See section C8 - Reservoir Leak Detection. volts AC. ~l Optional warning device must be rated for 300 watts or less. Dg. Control Panel False Alarms · Occur when panel goes into alarm mode, but reservoir DS. Alarm Bell Silence Button liquid level is still in normal range. · Typically result from failure of an electronic component · Depress Bell Silence Button on control panel to silence inside control panel. alarm bell. - IZI The alarm bell will activate again if second alarm · To maintain the "NORMAL" condition: condition occurs. CI All electronic components must function properly. IZl Any electrical component failure will result in an "ALARM" condition. Normal Operation Important: Refer to troubleshooting guide on page 29 ·If"NORMAL" hght is continuously illuminated, it means to identify specific problem. liquid level is in normal range. 18 · Connect tank wires to terminals 3 hnd 4, with black wire El. General to terminal 3. Switch Panel Information · Connect collar sensor wires to terminals 5 and 6 in switch panel. · The switch panel doubles the number of combined piping Q Switch panel is pre-wired so that tank and contain- and double-wall tank sensors which can be monitored with ment collar sensors are connected in series. Fluid Containment supplied electronic control panels. · It connects a tank sensor and containment collar sensor to one monitoring circuit of the control panel. E4. Transmission Contact Switch · Two tank sensors may NOT be connected to the same Disconnect Power to Submersible Pump When Liquid monitoring circuit of the switch panel, is Detected in Containment Collar: · In an alarm condition - when both the tank and contain- · Can be done automatically by prodding an electrical ment collar sensor are connected to the same monitoring feedback circuit from monitoring system. circuit - the switch panel is used to determine which · Transmission contacts in electronic control panel can pro- sensor is in the alarm mode. vide switching mechanism for feedback circuit. E2. Location Model SB0014C (four circuit control panel) ,WA I Locate switch panel in a nonhazard- · Has four separate sets of transmission contacts. FIIqlI~IG ous area where an explosive environ- ~ When tank sensor and containment collar sensor are ment will never exist, preferably next connected in series using a switch panel, an alarm to the electronic control panel, in either sensor activates the transmission contacts for that monitoring circuit. Note: Switch panel can be wall mounted using the pro- vided mounting hardware. I~ If tank sensor and containment collar sensor are wired on separate monitoring circuits, using the four ~ ~ ~ circuit control panel, each sensor activates a sepa- E3. Sensor Circuits rate set of transmission contacts. CAUTION: Connect wires from switch panel to control panel exactly as shown (see Figures D and E, page 31) to maintain polarity and leak detection capability. ES. Testing Wiring Distance Between Control Panel and Sensors. To test total system: · When SP-I or SP-4 switch panel is used in UL rated · Connect tank sensor, containment collar sensor and applications, maximum wiring distance is 450 feet. switch panel to an operational control panel. For Intrinsically Safe Wiring: · Activate the sensor. · Install wiring from switch panel terminals 1 and 2 into the fight conduit at bottom of control panel and connect To test tank sensor: to terminals SI and Gl. · Remove reservoir sensor from reservoir. · Use 16 AWG or 14 AWG, Type THHN or Type MTW · An alarm should sound. (l~lcontractor supplied). To test pipe sump sensor: Keep separate from non-intrinsically safe wiring. · Lift trip rod on sensor. For SP4 Switch Panel: · An alarm should sound. · Connect separate sensor to each of four terminal pairs on the four circuit control panel (Model SB0014C). To determine which sensor is in alarm mode: [21 SI, Gl [~ S3, G3 · Depress appropriate push button switch panel to tempo- ~ S2, G2 121 S4, G4 racily silence alarm. Important: If less than four sensor circuits are used, a ~ ~ ~ jumper wire is required to separately connect each un- E6. Leak Detection Using Switch Panels used terminal pair in control panel. ,.. In event of alarm condition: How to Wire Sensors: · Independently depress each push button on switch panel until alarm is temporarily silenced. ° Wire tank sensor (from reservoir) and containment col- IZl Button that silences alarm indicates thatthe silenced lac sensor to switch panel, sensor is in alarm mode. 19 To preve~_t fire or explosion hazard, Important: If high winds are anticipate_d, the contractor is ~,WA ] Fluid Containment recommends air responsible for tying down the turbine enclosure to pre-damage being by high RNING driven tools whenever possible. Do vent from moved winds. Not use electric power tools where flammable vapors or liquids exist. Also, when electric hand tools are used, be aware of potential shock F3. Inspection hazards. Wear protective clothing and Before installation: eye protection. · Visually inspect the turbine enclosui~e for potential ship- ping damage. · If damage is found, contact Fluid Containment Field FI-A General - Secondary Containment Collar Service. Phone number listed on page 2. Intended use of this collar: · Termination point for secondary piping systems. ~ · Must be continuously monitored for piping leaks using F4. Tank Burial Depth an electronic sensor. Before installing the turbine enclosure: The secondary containment collar provides: · Measure length to be sure it is long enough, · Containment of spilled liquids from a submersible pump. ~ Turbine enclosures are availa_ble in lengths of one foot increments from 2' to 5'to accommodate deeper · Location for the leak monitoring sensor, burial depths. ~ If turbine enclosure is too long: FI-B. General - Turbine Enclosure · It can be trimmed to length before or after it is installed on collar. Intended use of turbine enclosure: ~ Carbide tipped blade or. masonry blade is recom- · Separate turbine from corrosive coils, mended. Prevent ingress of groundwater when properly sealed, If cut to length at jobsite: not the exit of fuels. · Cut upper portion of turbine enclosure. The turbine enclosure provides: ~ Cut lines are marked in 3" increments. · Housing for a submersible pump. If bottom portion of the turbine enclosure is trimmed: · Termination point for double-wall piping system. · Must be evenly cut within '" ~ Carbide tipped blade or masonry blade is recom- If there is concern regarding the ingress of water: mended. · Use optional adhesive kit to cement the secondary contain- ment collar (which is factory installed to the tank top) To adjust the sealable turbine enclosure for final burial depth: After completing all piping and wiring connections: · See section FII for details. · Place polyethylene top and lid over turbine enclosure. ~ Polyethylene top is designed to prevent water run off from entering turbine enclosure. F5. Mounting Turbine Enclosure To Collar [~ If groundwater rises to the polyethylene top, water will infiltrate turbine enclosure. Prior to mounting turbine enclosure to collar: · Rotate the manway cover to align tank fittings and sub- For high groundwater conditions at or above top of tur- mersible pump with intended piping layout. bine enclosure: · Use sealable turbine enclosure to prevent water infiltra- If manway cover is removed: tion. - ~ Inspect manway gasket for damage. ~1 Replace gasket if necessary. F2-Handling To prevent ingress of water: · Cement turbine enclosure using optional adhesive kit (Kit Wear gloves to manually lift the turbine enclosure. AD) supplied by Fluid Containment. Do not roll or drop. I~l Joint is not designed as product tight. · Set on smooth ground 2O I~ ~l _ ~ Sand these sudaces first, place turbine enclosur~ onto collar, then apply FS. Mounting Turbine Enclosure To Collar ~OpETopadhesive into the adhesive channel. (con,t) burial depth, trim the top of tl~e ~ Turbine Enclosure turbine enclosure. Co / / ~ Sand andc~ea~ a, ~ ~ -~ joint areas prior to ' ~ ~ applying adhesive. Step #5-Testing Collar * See Section F7, Hydrostatic Water Test for details Step #1 - Sand and Clean Mating Surfaces Adhesive Application Guidelines: · Wipe the mating surfaces clean. [AWA · Sand bottom 3" of the turbine enclosure interior surface RNING using supplied sandpaper The adhesive materials and vapors are flammable. To · Sand outside surface ofth'e adhesive channel on the sec- prevent fire or explosion hazard, ifa heat gun (or other ondary containment collar, ignition source) is used for supplemental heat, first O All surfaces must be sanded until they appear evacuate flammable vapors which may accumulate in "white" in color, the turbine enclosure. Step #2 - Position Turbine Enclosure on Collar Use the following guidelines, which are based on outside · Use a rubber mallet, if necessary, to seal turbine enclo- ambient temperature, to mix and apply adhesive. (Adhe- sure on collar, sive shelf life is six months. Check production date on · Confirm that surfaces inside adhesive channel are dry box). and clean before mixing or applying the adhesive. When required for turbine enclosure adhesive: · As an option, you may apply tape to the exterior of the · Recommended method for supplemental heat is to trans- joint to minimize adhesive run on the exterior of the fer warm air to the turbine enclosure while keeping turbine enclosure, ignition sources away, Step #3-Mix and Apply the Adhesive Heat sources: Always wear protective goggles and · Salamander heater. [AW& ] gloves when mixing and applying adhe- · Radiant heater. iqNING sive. The adhesive materials are flam- mable. Keep adhesive materials away · Heat gun (maximum output temperature 200°F) from sparks and ignition sources ~Can be used for turbine enclosure adhesive if out · See Adhesive Applications Guidelines. side temperature is at least 45°F. ~ Adhesive shelf life is six months. For cold and cool weather (less than 60°F): · Preheat the adhesive to 65-75°F. · Thoroughly mix two part adhesive in accordance with the detailed mixing instructions contained in the adhe- · Mix adhesive. sive kit (Kit AD). ~ Properly mixed adhesive will turn dark red · Add supplemental heat inside the assembled turbine en- closure to raise temperature of collar and enclosure to · Apply with supplied putty knife 60°F minimum, 150°F maximum. · Fill the channel from inside turbine enclosure. ~ Can be applied either before or after backfilling · Apply adhesive. around the turbine enclosure. · Continue to apply supplemental heat to adhesive until Step #4 - Curing it hardens (30 minutes minimum). · Allow adhesive to cure 24 hours minimum. Warm Weather (between 61°F and 85°F): ~ Mating parts must not be moved before adhesive is · Adhesive will harden in approximately 30 minutes. fully cured. ONo supplemental heat required. · Apply supplemental heat to initiate adhesive curing pro- cess. (For outside ambient temperatures below 60°F). Continued to next page. · See Adhesive Application Guidelines. II Adhesive Application G~idelines (eon't) F7. Hydrostatic Water Tes{ on't) Hot weather (above 85°F): · Wait 24 hours. · Apply adhesive more rapidly (it will harden in 15 mins.). · Remeasure and record the liquid level, · (Alternate) Cool the adhesive to 60°F to slow down ~ A liquid change more than V4" indicates a possible chemical reaction, leak. ~ Increases allowable application time. To test seal of field mounted fittings: When required for FRP coupling: · Fill turbine enclosure with water at least 3" above fit- - Recommended method for supplemental heat is a hand tings held heat gun (maximum output temperature 200°F). · Record liquid level. Important: Mix unused tube of catalyst and any un- used adhesive to form a solid for safe disposal. Then · Wait 24 hours. dispose as a nonhazardous waste in accordance with · Remeasure and record liquid level federal, state and local regulations. D A liquid change more than ¼" indicates a possible leak. F6. Piping Connections Sealable Model · A gasket is a maintenance item which will have to be Secondary piping can be connected to the turbine enclo- replaced periodically or when it sh_ows a leak during a sure using the field installed 3" or 4" FRP coupling (avail- tightness test. able from Fluid Containment as optional fitting kits). · Test both joints of enclosure using a standing water test, FRP coupling described below. · Provides watertight seal at piping penetration for high groundwater conditions. To test both2.adhesive joints and lid seal: · Attach a pipe to the 2" lid fitting · See Section G3 for detailed installation instructions. ~ Test before other piping connections are made through the turbine enclosure. OR FRP Coupling Detail [~ Block offthe secondary containment pipes. · Fill the enclosure until water is between I foot and 5 feet ~~~~T~eo ° Waithigh in the standpipe above the lid.3 hours. ~ · Record the water level in pipe. ine ' Wait 4 hours. Enclosure Exterior · Remeasure and record the water level in the pipe. ~ A liquid level change of more than 1" indicates a possible leak. To minimize water infiltration in turbine enclosure, FRP couplings or steel electrical couplings: If no leak is indicated: · Remove all water. Failure to remove water may result · Can be installed anywhere on the turbine enclosure, in collar freeze rupture during winter. ~ Provided they do not interfere with adhesive channel. · Continue normal operation. ~ Must be aligned radially to turbine enclosure center. · - !f a leak is suspected: Contact Fluid Containment Field Service. Phone num- ber listed on page 2. F7. Hydrostatic Water Test I AWA Failure to properly test and seal joints RNING may result in product loss, environmen- Fa. Electrical Connections tal damage, explosion or fire. Installing electrical fittings on turbine enclosures: HDPE Lid (Non Sealable)Model · All wiring connections must conform to local and na- tional electric codes. test joint seal between the collar and turbine enclosure: turbine enclosure with water at least 3" above joint · Connect electrical conduits to threaded steel couplings seal. 121 Four fittings are provided in optional electrical fit- _ ting kit to accommodate wiring to submersible pump · Record the liquid level, and optional monitoring sensor (see section G5): After backfilling to top of turbineZenclosure: F9. Install Polyethyiene Top and Backfill · Place 1-I/4" of specified gravel and then 3/4u thick ply- wood (4' x 4') over top (but not over lid) to allow a 2" After completing all piping and electrical piping connections: minimum clearance between top of turbine enclosure and bottom of concrete surface pad. · Verify final grade. ~ This 2" clearance also provides a channel for water · Trim top of turbine enclosure (if necessary), runoff. If the tank is located in a traffic area: · Place polyethylene top over turbine enclosure. · Pour 9" thick traffic slab with extra rebut reinforcement ~ This top is designed to prevent water runoff from directly onto plywood. entering turbine enclosure only. · Position top and press down to seat the top onto the Fll. Sealable Turbine Enclosure turbine enclosure. j~WA Do Not air pressure test sealable turbine · Backfill to turbine enclosure top. RNING enclosure, See Section F7 for testing meth- Polyethylene Top (42" Diameter) ods. Sealableturblne enclosures must be iSO- Top Lid o.D. ~' Model Diameter (O.D.) lated from direct traffic loading. PT42-23 23" To prevent water infiltration in high groundwater con- PT42-27 27" ditions (sealable turbine enclosures are not product tight) PT42-32 32" sealable turbine enclosure must: · Be mounted and cemented to secondary containment col- lar using same procedure described in Section F5. For Fluid Containment supplied 48" containment col- lar and turbine enclosure: · Have its top mounted and cemented in place. · Place 48" x 42" reduction collar over turbine enclosure. · Use electrical couplings kit provided by Fluid Containment. · Place 42" polyethylene top over reduction collar. · Use seal off fittings to make electrical wiring connec- tions leak ~ree. (If it is to be leak tested using standing · Backfill to turbine enclosure top. water test). HDPE Lid (23", 27", or 32")~' ,~o,, I r~ - ' Use FRP couplings for pipe coo_nections. Do not use rub- ...... ~- ber grommets which are not watertight and will leak in high groundwater conditions. 1~)", ......... ~ ~_ _~,/_~DPE Top · Always vent sealable turbine enclosure. The 2" lid fit- 6" HDPE Reduction ting can be used as a vent with piping leading to a point I ~'- ......... 7' Collar (48" x 42") above the groundwater table. ° I ..- FRP Turbine I 2,3,4, or 5' To adjust for final burial depth: ~ Enclosure |l · Trim bottom of sealable turbine enclosures or bottom of 1 ~._~__ _4_8_"_[0_. ..... .~.~48" Containment Collar fiberglass sealable turbine enclosure top. 4V2 ,,-jr---'2TC- [ '_ -'~--'---~ ..... Y ' Cement in place using Kit AD and allow adhesive to cure. · Torque lid bolts to 25 ff.-lbs. Follow ASTM specificatio,n;s, ~ ' for' Structural Joints Using ASTM AB25 or A490 Bolts . FI0. Top Clearances · The gasket is a maintenance item which will have to be Important: Isolate Turbine Enclosure From Direct replaced periodically or when it shows a leak during a Traffic Loading tightness test. //,"--Plywood (48" x 48" x 3/~ ,,) ' TeSting waterb°th jointStest described°f sealablein turbinesection enclosureF7, using stand- Street Box "-x ~ HDPE Friction /-- Reinforced ~ //~F- Fit..Li.d i Concrete* Sealable Turbine Enclosure (42' or 48" Diameter) 7, ...'.',: -' .. :. '.. '..: ' :"' "' "i ...... ,;'i ":~ 9 o.'. .......... ']/ ./ [ ...........-.. ~ ~ .';;J.;;;;l/ ~ ~ '-'. ". ':":',..~"- 2"--6'r~. ~ ' ~ ~ ~-PolyethyleneTop ~ ............... ~--OptionaIFieldlnstalled 12 .~2 ; .ii ~1 ~.' : ' '.' ~ F_.ield !.nstalledI ~ ~" Electrical Coupling for M,,~o,'Length (L) ' ";"',;'r~- ~;;;~;;;l~,~l~} .... ' ..... ~..oupHng s~,~s-~ ~. 5/~ ~_~ I ~.~/.op,..~, ~- -''-~l~ ~ ].~ __ ~/Field Bonded Joint (KitAd) ,~xr[~[~-~z ~z' ' [ I ~[ / Enclosure ~ R,-E;-, ~ ~ ~ ,/-Containment Collar STE4e8:3 3' I I I I~i-~T"~Fi~~(~B°noea I [']~ ~ [ ~ ~ Containment Collar STE4aB-n 4' L | I r (/~ )Joint ·Exctudes secoodaw I I ~ ~ /-Tank pioing, con~ecfions and / 6'/~"1 I I / Containment /Wall ' #5 Rebar 8" on center, both ways, extending 4'0" in all directions from center After backfilling to top of tu~.bine enclosure: Containment Collar Sensor (Model-~-CS): · Place 1-1/4" of specific gravel and then 3/4" thick ply- For continuous electronic monitoring of secondary con- wood (4' x 4') over top (but not over oval lid) to allow a tainment collars, Fluid Containment can provide a con- · " minimum clearance between top of turbine enclosure - tainment collar sensor which: and bottom of concrete pad. [21 This 2" clearance also provides a channel for water · Consists of a float switch (normally closed) housed in a runoff, protective plastic casing. ~ See section Fl0 for more details. ~ Float switch is activated after 1" accumulation of ~ liquid in collar (approximatel3~-one gallon of liquid If the tank is located in traffic area: when placed at lowest point in containment collar). · Pour 9" thick traffic slab with extra rebar reinforcement · Features a trip rod, which is used to test float switch in directly onto plywood (see drawing - Section F 10). installed condition. · After sealable turbine enclosure is installed Q Use a minimum 36" diameter (or 36" square ) street · Is compatible with optional electronic control panels sup- plied by Fluid Containment. box to allow room to remove oval lid after it is in- ~ All electrical components for the collar sensor are stalled. U.L. listed. If collar sensor detects product in the containment col- Fl2. Monitoring _ iar, disconnect power to submersibl_e~pump by: · Providing an electrical feedback circuit from the moni- CAUTION: Secondary containment collar must be con- toting system to disengage submersible pumps. See sec- tinuously monitored for potential spills or leaks, tion D4, Transmission Contact Switch, for optional Fluid To detect accumulation of liquid in collar: Containment Control Panel. · Equip all secondary containment collars at the jobsite Note: Test the containment collar at least once a year. with an optional electronic monitor. · Place monitoring sensor in a protective casing. Fasten casing to sensor mounting bracket on side oftur- Fl3. Traffic Slab bine enclosure using a'mounting clamp. · Traffic areas require a rebar reinforced concrete road Secondary Containment Collar surface to span the underground void created by turbine enclosure (see section FI0). Secondary Contain- /-- ..__ment Collar ~'WA Fuel vapors may be present in the tur- Manway ~k FINING bine enclosure. To prevent fire or expio- ~/ ~ sion hazard, keep all ignition sources _ J/- Containment away when removing turbine enclosure ~ Collar Sensor lid. Treat any entry into turbine enclo- sure area as confined space entry. FI4. Maintenance Containment Collar Sensor (Model CCS) Lead Wire (72" Min.) · Use caution for normal maintenance or inspection ofsub- j,. mersible and piping located in turbine enclosure. pump Trip Rod ,/ //-- Hose Clamp _ FI5. Future Periodic Testing: ! ~--- FIo-~t Switch If turbine enclosure has been abused, damaged, or worn: · Test turbine enclosure immediately for potential leaks. .~ Perforated Plastic Casing In Normal Service , o · Use standing water test as described in F7. Note: Leak test turbine enclosure at least once a year. 24 ! II ql II II I Gl. General G3. FRP Coupling Installation This installation procedure requires the Note: Do Not Use the Field Installed FRP Coupling in /~WAFINING/use of powered hand tools. Fluid Con- Primary Piping. tainment recommends air driven tools The adhesive and catalyst are flammable. whereverpossible. DoNotuseelectric [,~kWAFINiNG]Also, thecatalystcontainsmethylethylke_ hand tools where flammable vapors or liq- tone peroxide (MEKP) a known eye and uids are present. Also, when hand tools skin irritant. Observe safe handling pro- are used, be aware of potential shock haz- cedures. Always wear impermeable gloves ards. Wear protective clothing and eye and chemical splash goggles when handling protection, or mixing adhesive. Keep adhesive and Secondary pipe fittings (see Section G3): catalyst away from sparks and open flame. · Can be field installed using Fluid Containment supplied Opb~'onal FRP coupling (3" and 4" diameter) kit includes: two piece FRP coupling, t_l Two piece fitting ~ Coupling is cemented in place to provide a water- ~ Adhesive tight seal for high groundwater applications. ~ Mixing Stick Electrical conduit fittings (see Section GE): · Can be field installed using an optional Fluid Contain- (~ Putty knife ment two-piece steel coupling. ~ Sandpaper ~ Coupling is cemented in place to provide a water- tight seal for high groundwater applications. Note: Contractor must supply a jig saw or hole saw (4~" diameter for 3" coupling or 5¼" diameter for 4" coupling) to cut hole for fitting. G2. Fitting Placement and Alignment · Field installed Fluid Containment supplied FRP coupling is designed as a secondary containment fitting. FRP couplings and steel electrical conduit couplings: ~ Outer jacket of double-wall piping is connected to · Must be aligned radially to center of turbine enclosure/ FRP coupling. piping sump (to minimize potential for water infiltra- tion at piping penetration). ~ Primary piping passes through FRP coupling. · Should be placed to not interfere with adhesive channel , of turbine enclosure or adhesive.seam of piping sump. How to install FRP Coupling: incorrect positioning Step Itl Cut Hole of the fittings. T ..... The fitting interferes ' Layout piping trench. UFDIDe /urolnO . , w~th the adhesive Enclosure "'"-,,~ RIGHT Enclosure ~ ~ . L,,I Double-Wall piping systems (particularly double a~[~~e u cnannet seam. wall FRP pipe) are stiffer and less forgiving of im- ~J °S~n~md~e~~ proper alignment than single wall piping. · Mark location of fittings on turbine enclosure. · Use a hole saw (4½" diameter for 3" coupling, 5½" di- ~ Second ct pos t oning ~ c, ontainm~nt {iii of the fitt nm L, em. ~ ~ ameter for 4" coupling) or jig saw' (both provided by Collar...~ VI '~;'~itting ~oes not Collar"-j/ ~ contractor) to cut a hole at marked location. I/ interfere with the Ii ' ~ Although carbide tipped blade will last longer, any Il adhesive channel " WRONG steel saw blade can cut hole. seam. Step #2 Sand and Clean Mating Surfaces · Use supplied sandpaper (60 grit) to sand an area around j~'~ ! ~ drilled hole on both inside and outside of turbine enclosure. Alignment - ~ Alignment [~ Turbine enclosure surface must be sanded "white" to ensure proper bond. I~ Sanded area should radiate at least 3" out from hole edges. · Sand FRP fitting flanged surfaces. ~x,,.~. Turbine Enclosure . (rep View) ° Use clean, dry cloth to remove sanding dust from all sanded surfaces. The FRP couplings and grommets should be aligned · If surfaces are contaminated with grease or piping dope, radially to the center of the turbine enclosure/piping sump. use clean solvent to thoroughly clean bonding surfaces, then resand surfaces (see page 26 for detail drawing). 25 Step #3 Mix and Apply Adhe_sive Note: Adhesive shelf life is s--~ months. Check produc- G4. Secondary Piping Con ction tion date on box. Two most commonly used methods to secondarily con- · Confirm bonding surfaces of turbine enclosure and FRP tain piping: coupling arc dry, clean, and sanded. · Double-Wall fiberglass pipe. · Thoroughly mix two part adhesive in accordance with detailed mixing instructions contained in adhesive kit. · HDPE secondary containment system. · Apply adhesive with suppl~ied putty knife to prepared Note: Fiberglass pipe manufactured I~y Smith Fiberglass surfaces on both fiberglass turbine enclosure and FRP and Ameron are dimensionally compatible with thc Fluid fitting flanges. Containment supplied FRP Coupling. Typical methods to attach secondary piping are shown Field Installed FRP Coupling C.f.--' lurbine Enclosure Interior in the following drawings: Female Section ,~~Section' Field Installed FRP Coupling Used With Fiberglass Double-Wall Pipe f Turbine Enclosure Interior Female Section --'N'(~~ Male Section Fiberglas Secondary Pipe / ,. I ---- Primary Pipe Q> Sand these surfaces first, then apply adhesive to these surfaces just before ~ ~ Sand inner surface of coupling and final assembly, outer surface of Fiberglas pipe. 'Male section to be inserted from the inside of the turbine enclosure. Adhesive Fill Apply adhesive to inside surface of FRP coupling and outside surface of Step #4 Attach FRP coupling FRP pipe just-before final assembly. '. Insert male threaded coupling section from inside oftur~ Dine enclosure. Field Installed FRP Coupling Used With HDPE Secondary Containment System Screw female threaded section from outside of turbine ..--Turbine Enclosure Interior enclosure. Female Section · Tighten down both sections by hand tightening until ad- ~a hesive is squeezed out from flange faces. Pti ~., Note: Hand tighten only. HDPE Secondary / ~ surface of FRP pipe. Containment System / ....... · Use flat stick or putty knife to fill in all gaps around ' / Adhesive Fill Apply adhesive to inside coupling flange and turbine enclosure wall. Stainless Steel surface of FRP coupling Hose Clamp and outside surface of FRP pipe stub just before final Step #5 Curing assembly. · Allow minimum of four hours for adhesive to harden. I21 Mating parts must not be moved before adhesive is fully cured. · For outside ambient temperatures below 60°F, apply supple- mental heat to initiate adhesive curing process. ~ See Adhesive Application Guidelines in Section F5. · Test coupling: ~ See Section F7, Hydrostatic Water Test for details. ~ After successful test, in~all secondary piping into FRP coupling. Step #6 Disposal of Unused Catalyst, Adhesive. · Mix unused tubes of catalyst and any unused catalyst or adhesive to form a solid for safe disposal. Dispose of resulting solid as a nonhazardous waste in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. 26 · Screw female threaded section o~o male section from GS. Electrical Steel Coupling Installation inside of turbine enclosure. Adhesive and catalyst are flammable. ° Tighten down both sections by hand tightening until ad- W/k 1 Also the catalyst contains methyl ethyl hesive is squeezed out from flange faces. RNING] ketone peroxide (MEKP), a known eye and skin irritant. Observe safe handling · Use flat stick or supplied putty knife to fill in all gaps procedures. Always wear impermeable around fitting flange/turbine enclosure joint. gloves and chemical splash goggles Step #5 Curing when handling or mixing adhesive. · Allow minimum of four hours for adhesive to harden Keep adhesive and catalysts away from completely. sparks and open flame. ~ Do not move or impact coupling during hardening Note: An optional 1" diameter steel coupling can be field process. installed on wall of Fiberglass Turbine Enclosure (TEl · For outside temperatures under 60°F, apply heat to as- for use with steel electrical conduit, sure proper adhesive curing. Installation kit includes: ~ Heat may be applied using a heat gun. · Two piece 1" steel coupling. I~1 See Adhesive Application Guidelines in section F5. · Adhesive. · Complete successful test of the steel coupling. ~ See Section F7, hydrostatic water test for details. · Mixing stick. · Install conduit onto the coupling. · Sandpaper. 1" Steel Coupling · Putty knife. Turbine Enclosure Wall · [nstructionsheet (9x iiii---'"-(ExteriorSudace) Female Section~~ "'"O) L~. Male Section* How To Install Electrical Steel Coupling . _ __ Step #1 Cut Hole f IV ¢ Sand inner surface of coupling and · Drill 2" diameter hole (using contractor supplied car- u outer surface of Fiberglas pipe. bide tipped or masonry hole saw) at marked coupling x(:9 Apply adhesive to inside surface of location. FRP coupling and outside surface of FRP pipe just before final assembly. Step #2 Sand and Clean · Use supplied sandpaper (60 grit) to sand area around drilled hole on both inside and outside of turbine enclosure. Step #6 Disposal of Unused Catalyst, Adhesive ~ Turbine enclosure must be sanded "white" to insure · Mix unused tubes of catalyst and any unused adhesive proper bond. (as described above) to form a solid for safe disposal. ~ Sanded area should radiate at least 3" out from hole · Dispose resulting solid as a nonhazardous waste in ac- edges, cordance with federal, state and local regulations. · Sand inside of flanged faces of both coupling sections. · Use clean, dry cloth to clean sanding dust from all sanded G6. Testing Periodic Maintenance surfaces. Step #3 Mix and Apply Adhesive If turbine enclosure fittings have been abused, damaged, Note: Mix adhesive in accordance with instructions in or worn: adhesive kit. Adhesive shelf life is six months. · Test turbine enclosure immediately for potential leaks. · Make sure all surfaces are dry. In normal service: · Use standing water test as described in Section F7. · Follow Adhesive Application Guidelines in Section F5. Note: Leak test turbine enclosure' and fittings at least · Apply adhesive to prepared surfaces on both fiberglass once a year or more frequently, if code requires. turbine enclosure and coupling flanges. Step #4 Attach Steel Coupling · Insert male threaded coupling section from outside of turbine enclosure. HI. Other Accessorie- Compression Rings · Optional steel compression rings are available to con- necta piping trench liner (flexible membrane or fiber- glass trenchliner) to: ~ The manway cover. ~1 A fiberglass attachm~Tring. ~ A manway interface ring. · When flexible membranes are used, a special caulk (sup- plied by the trench liner manufacturer) is applied to both sides of the liner before fastening it to the manway flange. Fiberglass Manw,ays · Tighten manway bolts until gasket seals the opening. IZI Do not exceed 50 foot pounds during bolt tighten- ing or manway flange damage may occur. * Manway gaskets are maintenance items which may have to be replaced periodically or when they fail to pass a tighmess test. Model SB0011C - Single Circuit Control Panel Test Test Results Conclusion Alarm Alarm Normal Bell Light Light L0 Symptom: Reservoir Full. ON ON OFF I. 1 Check Liquid Media. Remove sensor from reservoir. OFF OFF ON Replace Fluid Insert sensor in container fresh water. ON ON OFF Proceed to Test 1.2 1.2 Check Relay ISR1. ON ON OFF Replace Relay ISR1 Jumper terminals G & L on relay ISR1. OFF OFF ON Proceed to Test 1.3 1.3 Check Pushbutton or Sensor. ON ON OFF Replace pushbutton switch Jumper terminals S I-G 1 on terminal strap. OFF OFF ON Inspect sensor and wiring for defects 2.0 Symptom: Alarm Bell Will Not Silence N/A N/A N/A 2.1 Check Silencer Button. N/A N/A N/A Replace pushbutton 2.2 Check Relay R2. N/A N/A N/A Replace relay R2 3.0 Symptom: Panel Normal - Pump Cutoff, OFF OFF ON Contacts Open 3.1 Check Relay RI. N/A N/A N/A Replace relay R 1 Model SB0014C--Four Circuit Control Panel Note: The Normal Light Will Be On Only When All Channels Are Normal Test Test Results Conclusion ' Alarm Alarm Normal Bell Light Light 1.0 Symptom: Reservoir Full ON ON OFF 1.1 Check Liquid Media. Remove Sensor from reservoir. Insert sensor in container of fresh OFF OFF ON Replace fluid water. ON ON OFF Proceed to Test 1.2 1.2 Check ISR1 Relay. Jumper sensor terminals corresponding to channel alarming (i.e. OFF OFF ON Check field wiring channel I terminal pairs SI and Gl). ON ON OFF Proceed to Test 1.3 1.3 Verify Switches and Pots Are Set Correctly--Consult factory before Switches and pots set correctly and Replace ISR1 relay changing settings system alarming. 2.0 Symptom: Reservoir Full ON OFF ON 2.1 Check ISR1 Relay N/A N/A N/A Replace ISR1 relay 3.0 Symptom: Reservoir Full ON OFF OFF 3.1 Check Waming Light Bulb N/A N/A N/A Replace burned out bulb 4.0 Symptom: Reservoir Full OFF ON OFF 4.1 Check ISR1 Relay N/A N/A N/A Replace ISR1 relay 5.0 Symptom: Reservoir Overfllled or Empty OFF OFF ON 5.1 Push Test Button on Control Panel. ON ON OFF Proceed to Test 5.2 OFF OFF ON Replace ISR1 relay 5.2 Check Field Wiring. Remove sensor ON ON OFF Replace sensor.* from reservoir and disconnect sensor wiring OFF OFF ON Field wiring shorted.* at junction box. *Note: The monitoring circuit can appear normal if water is present in the junction box or conduit. Water can saturate the splice connections and mask an alarm signal. BE SURE ALL WIRING AND TERMINATIONS ARE PROTECTED FROM MOISTURE. Single Tank With Reservoir Sensor Se6es ,*7C1-3A4 Tes~ Silence Optional R .....Hig~ Voltage Wiring WARNING: LOCATE CONTROL PANEL IN A """"'~ ~"~'---' NON-HAZ~DOUS AREA WHE~ c~,~,o ..... To ~owc AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE suoo~ WILL NOT EXSIST AT ~ T~E. L_. Four Tanks With Reservoir Sensors Opens Closes On On C~ntac~ Auxiliary - Board L~ATE CONTROL PANEL IN A NON-HAZARDOUS A~A ~ERE TO AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE WILL NOT EXSIST AT A~ TIME. 3O Figure D: Detailed Circuit Diagram for Models SB0011Cl and SB0011C4 Control Panels with Model SP1 Switch Panel :_ Single Tank With Sensors on the Tank Reservoir Mo~el $B0011C Single Circuit Control Panel andCollarOn the Optional Secondary Containment ~%?~"° J NOTE: CONNECT WIRES FROM SWITCH PANEL TO CONTROL PANEL EXACTLY AS SHOWN TO MAINTAIN POLARITY AND LEAK DETECTION CAPABILITY Figure E: Detailed Circuit Diagram Models SB0014C1 and SB0014C4 Control Panels with Model SP4 Switch Panel NOTE: CONNECT WI.ES FROM SWITCH PANEL TO Four Tanks with CONTROL PANEL EXACTLY Sensors on Each Tank Model SB0014C Four Circuit Control Panel AS SHOWN TO MAINTAIN Reservoir and Sensors POLARITY AND LEAK on Secondary Contain- DETECTION CAPABILITY Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Monitoring Bent Collar circuit circuit circuit circuit 1 2 3 4 If less than 4 monitoring ~ circuits are used, a jurnper ~ wire is required to ..... -~ O (~ Q Q Q 0~ separately connect each unused pair of terminals. .......... J I ~ t_ ......... r- ............ -~ --J I ' Model SP 4 r-' ............. ~ r- - '~ I switch panel I I I I I I Tank Pipe ] Tank Pipe Tank Pipe I Tank Pipe sensor sensorI sensor sensor sensor sensor senso¢ sensor I ] I I Il I ] I. l B1 ~ B~ I I I , I I t Il ti ,, , I I SaJearea I I I t Safe,rea I I I I S~fearea I I SeaJ off ~ I I Hazardous ~ I I ~ Hazardous I I I I Hazardous Tank Containment Tank- Containment Tank Containment Tank Containment reservoir collar reservoir collar resewoir collar reservoir collar sensor sensor sensor sensor sensor sensor sensor sensor WARNING:LOCATE CONTROL PANEL IN A NON-HAZARDOUS AREA WHERE AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE WILL NOT EXIST AT ANY TIME. FIELD SERVICE TEL: 1-814-542-8520 FAX: 1-814-542-5020 ORDER ENTRY/TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEL: 1-800-537-4730 #5 FAX: 1-800-839-4727 TANK TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEL: 1-800-537-4730 ext. 4 FAX: 1-409-756-7766 FAX-ON-DEMAND FOR LITERATURE REQUESTS TEL: 1-800-324-8804 Available 24 Hrs. 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A Tel: (909) 591-4423 Fax: (219) 365-9032 Tel: (610) 524-6366 Fax: (909) 591-8723 Fax: (610) 524-6368 San Clemente, CA 92673 Maryland 638 Camino de Los Mares Hyattsville, MD 20782 South Carolina C-240-433 4004 Beechwood Road Columbia, SC 29223 Tel: (714) 443-3882 Tel: (301) 864-6508 308 Parkshore East Fax: (714) 443-864-6671 Fax: (301) 864-6671 Tel: (803) 736-9224 Fax: (803) 736-0652 Connecticut Massachusetts Simsbury, CT 06070 Westwood, MA 02090 Texas 35 Ichabod Road 21 Martingale Lane Piano, TX 75093 Tel: (203) 651-4371 Tel: (617) 551-9211 1705 Eden Valley Lane Fax: (203) 651-4362 Fax: (617) 551-9290 Suite 100 Tel: (214) 867-9229 Fax: (214) 867-9422 Florida Ohio Tampa, FL 33647 Perrysburg, OH 43551 16057 Tampa Palm Blvd. 103 Secor Woods Lane Suite 216 Tel: (419) 874-4833'~ FLUID Tel: (813) 979-1701 Fax: (419) 874-4088 CONTAINMENT Fax: (813) 979-1812 Pub. No. 6304Z Litho U.S.A.rrGM Nov, 1995 Copyright ©1995 Fluid Containment Inc. 'Fiberglass reservoir/or "built-in" National Safety Council Award for - continuous leak monitoring and Achievement in Product Sa/ety continuous precision tank testing, The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the leak detection criteria for precision test methods for underground storage as follows: FEDERAL EPA CRITERIA FOR PRECISION TESTING Leak detection rate .................................... 0. i gallons per hour Probability of detection ............................. 95% Probability of a false alarm ......................... 5% The Hydrostatic Tank Monitor--recommended by Fluid Containment for double-wall tank monitoring--can also be used as a precision tank test. This monitoring method can detect leaks with a much greater accuracy than required by the federal EPA. HYDROSTATIC MONITOR LEAK DETECTION CAPABILITY Leak detection rate .................................... 0.10 gallons per hour Probability of detection ............................. 99.9% Probability of a false alarm ......................... 1.3% PRECISION TANK TESTING WITH THE HYDROSTATIC MONITOR Features Benefits Simple and effective ................................... Accurate leak detection Continuously monitors tank every day of the year .................................. Minimizes liability from leaks Monitors and tests both the inner and outer tank .................................. Minimizes liability from leaks SEVEN SIMPLE STEPS TO PRECISION TANK TESTING USING THE HYDROSTATIC MONITOR -- Tape Measure 1 Procedure for 30,000 gallon capacity tank (or smaller); piping is precision leak ~ tested using conventional pipe testing equipment. ';,','' '-"- "1 rJ~.' -'1 · ',','; 1. Wait 24 hours after product delivery. 2. Fill reservoir 12" over top.* "-'-- Riser Pipe 3. Wait 3 hours. Monitoring Tank f Fluid 4. Measure and record liquid level. Top 5. Wait 4 hours. Reservoir 6. Determine amount of trapped vapor using simple surge block test.** 7. Measure liquid level again, if the liquid level is within a calculated value of first reading, the tank passes the test. * 4' double-wall tanks do nor include reservoirs. The standpipe from the annular space fitting is the reservoir for all 4' diameter tanks. Fill standpipe 12" over top of rank to perform the precision rank rest. ** Call Fluid Containment Field Service for surge block details. BACKGROUND inside and out--and provide full 360° some areas the initial tank tightness Leaking fuel storage tanks and piping secondary containment, test is not required if the double-vZall can pose a serious environm-'--ental Although our double-wall tanks tank is hydrostatic-ally monitored. This threat to ground water supplies from are compatible with a variety of leak results in an immediate cost and time above ground and below ground tanks, monitoring systems, Fluid Containment savings for the tank owner by elimi- A petroleum tank leak in an environ- recommends the Hydrostatic Tank hating the initial precision tank test. mentally sensitive area can result in Monitor on our Model Type II CONTINUOUS MONITORING substantial environmental risk plus double-wall tanks. The Hydrostatic Other precision testing methods vali- cleanup costs ar~ unfavorable publicity. Monitor provides superior leak Insurance for environmentalprotection detection, because it can detect leaks date the integrity of the primary tank andcleanup expenses is prohibitively only on the one day of the year when in either the inner or the outer tank expensive, if available at all- the tank is tested.-.However, the wall under all installed circumstances. Hydrostatic Monitor continuously To monitor for potential leaks, And in addition to providing the best monitors and tests the tank every day some state and local code authorities leak detection performance, the mandate periodic tightness testing of Hydrostatic Monitor has been inde- of the year. Continuous precision storage tanks and piping. Also, some pendently tested and validated as a monitoring minimizes potential liabil- ity for the tank owner due to leaks. existing state and local codes require precision tank test. Safety experts tightness testing on all new storage have acknowledged the advanced MONtTORS system installations before they are engineering of our double-wall tank INNER AND OUTER TANK activated for service, with its "built-in" monitoring system As an underground tank leak detector, Therefore, tightness testing of fuel and continuous precision tank tester, the Hydrostatic iVlonitor is the best storage systems is likely to become a The exceptional performance of this because it can detect leaks in either system earned the National Safety the inner or the outer wall under all significant aspect of every tank main- tenance program. Presently, there are Council Award in 1985. installed circumstances. And, in more than 15 different tank tightness This "built-in" precision testing addition to providing superior leak methods available, costing at least capability of our tanks offers unique detection, the precision testing capa- $500 per tank test to verify that the features and benefits for the tank bility is performed on the complete tank and piping system are leak free. owner, inner and outer tank. Leak monitoring and precision testing of both the SAFETY BURIED UNDERGROuND~ SIMPLE~ EFFECTIVE AND SAVES MONEY inner and outer tank walls minimizes BUT STI~.I. OBSERV^BLE The Hydrostatic Tank Monitor is potential liability for the tank owner Underground storage is.superior to the ultimate in simplicity--just due to leaks. above ground storage in that it affords add water!* There's no special greater protection from fire,.vandalism, sophisticated testing equipment or vehicle impact and storm damage, complicated test method. Underground storage with hk<lrostatic The simplicity and effectiveness monitoring has the added benefit of of the Hydrostatic Monitor has been allowing the owner to continuously proven to code enforcement agencies. observe the double-wall tank so that a For example, some state or local breach in either wall can be immedi- regulations require all new tank ately detected. Of course, our fiberglass installations to be tightness tested tanks are totally rustproof--both _ before they are activated. However, in *An antifreeze solution is required in cold climates. PRECISION TANK TESTING WITH THE the tank must be manually vented to 1/200th that of steel, the monitor- HYDROSTATIC TANK MONITOR remove excessive trapped air. During lng fluid is better insulated from Compared to existing tank testing the test, vapor pockets may also ex- changing temperatures in the methods, the Hydrostatic Monitor is pand or contract with changing rem- surrounding soil and the tank quite simple, peratures and barometric conditions, contents. and may mask a leak or generate a These combined effects make the Existing tank testing methods: Accurate temperature compensation false alarm (indicates that a non- hydrostatic test method for fiberglass leaking tank is leaking), tanks 30 times less sensitive to is essential for the most popular exist- ing test methods, which require the Equipment malfunction and hu- temperature changes than other primary tank to be filled with fuel. man error are other possible causes testing methods. However, adding more liquid [o the for an inaccurate test. Complicated Vapor pockets between the inner tank introduces more temperature test procedures are more susceptible and outer wall are less likely to occur, variation, because the incoming fuel to error if the testing technician because most trapped air causes false is usually a different temperature than is inadequately trained, tired, or alarm, the tank will easily determine the liquid in the tank. Some test distracted. Sophisticated equipment and compensate for it. methods use special circulating pumps and data collection computers occa- Because the Hydrostatic Monitor to achieve a more consistent and signally cannot withstand power is simple to use, it is less prone to stable temperature. In addition, other variations, the rigors of harsh weather human error and equipment malfunc- methods use multiple sensors to or accidental jobsite handling abuse. monitor and record temperature, tion. There is no complicated test Effective circulation and accurate HYDROSTATIC TANK MONITOR: procedure or sophisticated equipment - temperature sensing is critical to the With the Hydrostatic Monitor, required to complete this test. accuracy of existing tightness meth- temperature changes are less likely And, since the Hydrostatic Tank ods; an unaccounted temperature to result in an inaccurate test: Monitor is continuously applied to change of 0.1°F (1/10th of i°F) If the primary tank is filled before the tank, longer and more accurate during a one-hour test could mask a the test, a 24-hour "wait-time" leak detection tests can be conve- leak of 0.7 gallons per hour. allows tank temperatures to niently conducted. Many existing test methods must stabilize before the test begins. The Hydrostatic Tank Monitor also compensate for tank deformation Circulating pumps, temperature has been independently tested and during the test. The added stresses compensation calculations are validated to detect leaks as small as from filling an empty tank cause small, not required for the Hydrostatic 0.10 gallons per hour with a 99.9% but measurable changes in the tank's Tank Monitor. probability of detecton and less than geometry. The tank tester must allow The testing fluid located between 1.3% probability of a false alarm. an adequate waiting time to assure the inner and outer walls is water This meets the performance criteria that any tank deformation will not be or antifreeze. Water (or anti- of 0.1 gallons per hour established by misinterpreted as a tank leak. freeze) is inherently less sensitive the federal EPA for precision testing to temperature changes than methods. Another potential cause for inac- curate testing is excessive "vapor gasoline, as gasoline expands For added liability protection and pockets" (or trapped air). If the tank six times more than water when peace of mind, specify the state-of- is equipped with a manway or the exposed to the same temperature the-art in underground containment tank is sloped (one end of the tank is increase, systems--specify fiberglass double- slightly elevated to facilitate removal Because fiberglass material has wall tanks with the Hydrostatic Tank of accumulated water condensation), a thermal conductivity of only Monitor from Fluid Containment. TaNK TeST ria are for leaks less than 0.05 gal- To activate the Hydrostat.ic~Tank Ions per hour with at least a 95% Monitor, the cavity between the inner probability of leak detection and and outer tank must be filled With wa- less than a 5% probability of a false ter (antifreeze solution required in alarm. colder climates) until the tank reser- 7. After completing the tank test, re- voit is 2{3 full (see Figure lA). This move the added liquid from the filling operation is normally corn- reservoir and reservoir riser pipe pleted at the f~ctory or by the tank and replace the reservoir sensor. contractor when the tank is installed. The following procedure_summa- rizes and highlights the basics to con- f Goncrete Traffic Pad duct a precision tank test using the Hydrostatic Monitor: · ~ '.' · - · . 1. Before initiating the test, wait 24 hours following a product delivery to allow the tank to reach tempera- II~ Riser Pipe lure stability. Product dispensing [ [ I Electronic III /'-' Reservoir may continue prior to the tank Reservoir Sensor test. ~'-~ ~~ Liquid 2. Remove the reservoir sensor from i'-'"' ........ ----'-:---':-:----.'---.----a,~- Monitoring the test. Fill the reservoir with wa- ter (or antifreeze solution for cold Double Wall Tank climates) through the riser pipe Figure IA: Hydrostatic Tank Monitor normal in-service condition until the liquid level is about 12" above the top of the reservoir. 3. Wait three hours after filling the Tape Measure reservoir riser pipe (4" diameter) to allow for tank geometry changes. 4. Using a tape measure, measure and ~· ' · ' record the liquid level in the riser pipe (see Figure lB). Riser Pipe 5. Determine the amount qf trapped vapor (if any) within th~annular Tank Monitoring space using a simple surge block Top Fluid Reservoir test.* 6. After four more hours, if the mea- sured liquid level in the riser pipe · is within a calculated value of the Figure lB: Typical tank test using the Hydrostatic Tank Monitor original recorded liquid level, the tank passes the test. The test crite- · Call Fluid Containment Field Service for surge block details. TANK AND PIPING TESTING Many state and local codes do not New tank installations can be de- The specific testing requirements for require a tightness test of the tank fit- signed with easy access to visually in- underground tanks and piping may ting connections, provided at least spect all riser pipes and fitting vary depending on state and local one of the following applies: connections from grade (see Figure regulations. Consult your local regula- 1) the stored product is never in 3), thereby eliminating the need to tory agencies to determine the spe- contact with the fitting connection, precision test these components. Un- cific testing requirements for your or der these circumstances, leak-free fit- area. The following summarizes the 2) the riser pipe/fitting connection ting connections can be confirmed by test methods for the most common -- is accessible and can be visually overfilling the tank with product, and to the most restrictive -- regulations inspected for leaks, then visually inspecting each riser for tank and pipe tightness testing, pipe and fitting connection for leaks. Caution: All pipe tightness testing should be conducted by a trained and qualified technician, consult your local D~s~ ..... -,,,.JJ----]J~ regulating authority, petroleum equip- 1 ki c~ .... hook ,a,ve to J J'~ isolate the product - piping for the test merit distributor, or installation contrac- 'X J J /- u~per Packer tor for references, vipi,g test d~,ice. --X J ,~ .... k,, ,e~ ^ ..... usually connected at the dispenser il I ~ ~ J~'~ Lower Packer REQUIREMENTS) The tank test is performed using the Submer$ibloPump ~.~-- hydrostatic tank monitor as previ- T~o~o~ ously described. Although most codes only require a tightness test of the in- Figure 2: Typical test of product piping using conventional pipe ner tank, the Hydrostatic Tank Moni- testing equipment tot performs a precision tightness test on the entire inner and outer tank. F Turbine Overfill '~ /- Reservoir Usually, onJy the underground pipe / Container ~ I Riser Pipe carrying product under pressure from ,~ · .-~..;., _/, ._..-' ..:'-:. r~.'..--:_~. ~, >:. >:~'., the pump to the dispenser is tightness ' ' . J {1 I1 [ II tested. After closing the check valve on the submersible pump, the product 42" FRP Tur ' 48" Optional Encl~ 2" Fitting FRP Riser piping for each tank is independently ~ Riser tested at a high pressure (usually 50 ~ ' psi) using any one of several commer- / cially available pipe testers ~ .. ~ (see Figure 2). Figure 3: Optional turbine enclosures allow visual inspection of primary tank fittings SALES OFFICES California Illinois Oregon Pleasanton, CA 94588 Waukegan, I1 60087 Portland, OR 97232 4847 Hopyard Road 2117 Alta Vista Drive 3439 NE Sandy Blvd. Suite 3301 Tel: (708) 263-9568 Tel: (503) 281-9225 Tel: (510) 426-1396 Fax: (708) 263-9569 Fax: (503) 281-9227 Fax: (510) 426-1674 Indiana Pennsylvania Chino Hills, CA 91709 Crown Point, IL 46307 Exton, PA 19341 3233 Grand Avenue Tek (219) 365-9035 701 grainerd Rd. Ste. A Suite N427 Fax: (219) 365-9032 Tel: (610) 524-6366 Tel: (909) 591-4423 Fax: (610) 524-6368 Fax: (909) 591-8723 Maryland ~ Hyattsville, MD 20782 South Carolina San Clemente, CA 92673 4004 Beechwood Road Columbia, SC 29223 638 Camino de Los Mares Tel: (301) 864-6508 308 Pa&shore East C-240-433 Fax: (301) 864-6671 Tel: (803) 736-9224 Tel: (714) 443-3882 Massachusetts Fax: (803) 736-0652 Fax: (714) 443-864-6671 Westwood, MA 02090 Texas Connecticut 21 Martingale Lane Plano, TX 75093 Simsbury, CT 06070 Tel: (617) 551-9211 1705 Eden Valley Lane 35 Ichabod Road Fax: (617) 551-9290 Suite 100 Tel: (203) 651-4371 Ohio Tel: (214) 867-9229 Fax: (203) 651-4362 Fax: (214) 867-9422 Perrysburg, OH 43551 Florida 103 Secor Woods Lane Tampa, FL 33647 Tel: (419) 874-4833 16057 Tampa Palm Blvd. Fax: (419) 874-4088 Suite 216 Tel: (813) 979-1701 Fax: (813) 979-1812 FLUID CONTAINMENT FIELD-SERVICE TEL: 1-814,542-8520 · FAX: 1-814-542-5020 ORDER ENTRY TEL: 1-800-537-4730 EXT 5 · FAX: 1-800-839-4727 TANK TECHNICAL SUPPORT TEL: 1-800-537-4730 EXT 4 ° FAX: 1-409-756-7766 FAX-ON-DEMAND FOR TECHNICAL LITERATURE REQUESTS OR A COMPLETE LISTING OF ALL OFFICES TEL: 1-800-324-8804 (AVAILABLE 24 HOURS) © 1995 Fluid Containment, Inc. FLUID CONTAINMENT, INC. ^ti ~h ......... d. P.O. Box 3085 ReTank and the Fluid Containment log ....... d .... ks of Fluid Contai ...... Inc. CONROE, TEXAS77305-3085 FCl ?~b.$o.~SsS2.F timo in U.S.A. No~95 TEL: 409/756-7731' FAX: 409/756-7766