Correct method
1
Before commencing, check for underground pipes and ensure
excavation work does not infringe on the weight bearing
capacity of adjacent structures.
Excavate the hole in depth to allow for 50-75 mm of bedding
material and a maximum depth of 1/3 of the tank wall height.
Excavate the hole in diameter to allow for a 150-200 mm gap
between the tank wall and the surrounding soil.
The site is not suitable if there is water seepage or if the floor
of the hole is unstable. Spread washed river sand into the hole
and compact it with a plate compactor, to provide a firm level
base. Check that no rocks, roots or sharp objects penetrate
the sand base.
2
Tank must be lowered into the hole squarely by crane.
(Crane hire at purchaser’s expense).
3
Prior to starting to backfill, the tank must be filled with
water to a level marginally above ground height. The soil
taken from the hole must not be used as the backfill under
any circumstances.
Spread a 200-300 mm layer of sand around the base of the
tank. Manually compact the sand ensuring that all the voids
are filled. Continue adding the sand in 200-300 mm layers,
ensuring each time that it is well compacted into all areas
until it comes to within 150 mm of the surface. Restore the
remaining 150 mm with fresh soil.
Continue on right under above ground siting step 4.
Tank model
Persons required to lift tank
TSL220
1
plus driver
TSL230
1
plus driver
T350
1
plus driver
TSL440
3
plus driver
T500
3
plus driver
TT560
1
plus driver
TSL660
3
plus driver
TT650
1
plus driver
TS910
1
plus driver
TT1100
1
plus driver
TS2200
2
plus driver
TT2300
2
plus driver
T3300
2
plus driver
TS5000
3
plus driver
TT5300
3
plus driver
TS5500
3
plus driver
T6500
4
plus driver
T8400
5
plus driver
T10500
6
plus driver
Tank CannoT Be unloaded wiThouT
required aSSiSTanCe.
4
Water Inlet – Water should be directed into tank through the strainer. Fixed inlets must be supported and
have flexible hose fitted (similar to outlet instructions). Inlet pipe must be supported by stand.
5
Water Outlet – Connect your outlet with flexible hose 300 mm (12”) in length. The hose must be placed
between the valve and all other plumbing or rigid pipe work. Elbow fittings must be used as shown below.
(Also see photo on front of this guide.) Important: Water capacity of the inlet must equal water capacity
of the overflow eg 2 x 100 mm (4”) inlets = same capacity overflow.
6
Water Outlet – Overflow – Connect overflow. Water must be piped away from the tank.
Tank Installation – Above
ground sitting on pad
Tank Installation – Above
ground sitting on tank stand
Tank Installation
– In ground sitting
CONCRETE
CRUSHER DUST
OR SAND
Inlet pipe weight
supported by
holding bracket
Supported
by stand
Overflow must be piped
away from base to
prevent undermining.
Outlet
Valve
Boxing
beams
Support
Poly Pipe
Base diameter must be
at least 300mm wider
than the tank.
50-75mm (2-3”) of
sand or crusher dust
or concrete pad.
IF THESE STEPS ARE NOT FOLLOWED GUARANTEE IS NULL AND VOID
300mm (12”)
flexible hose
*Elbow fittings
Solid Walls
Pick up foot valve for
water supple to shed
or house
Back fill with washed
bedding sand
IF THESE STEPS ARE NOT FOLLOWED GUARANTEE IS NULL AND VOID
300mm (12”)
flexible hose
Poly Pipe
150mm (6”) of sand
between tank and wall,
sand then compacted
CRANE
50-75mm (2-3”) of
compacted sand or
crusher dust
DO NOT LIFT TANK
WITH WATER INSIDE
GROUND
On-site delivery
Check that you are prepared
for our driver to position tank,
drill outlets and fit taps and
seals.
(Tank Fitting)
There
must be
suitable and
safe access as per
Preparing
for Delivery
in this document.
Site
must be
prepared as per
instructions.
There
must be
enough people
present to assist with tank
positioning, see table left.
I am organised to instruct
driver about outlet positions.
(See diagram below)
Water is immediately available
to put 25 mm in tank to prevent
blow-away.
Roll-off delivery
Check that
There
must be
suitable and
safe access as per Preparing
for Delivery in this document.
There
must be
enough people
present to assist with tank
positioning, see table left.
Water is immediately available
to put 25 mm in tank to prevent
blow-away.
I note instructions for
tank
fitting
for
roll-off
Delivery
on page opposite.
Outlet position
Centre of outlet should be at
a height of 115mm to ensure
proper sealing.
Above ground sitting
In ground sitting
115mm
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CONCRETE
CRUSHER DUST
OR SAND
Inlet pipe weight
supported by
holding bracket
Supported
by stand
Correct method
1
Prepare a reinforced concrete pad that is level and
at least 300 mm wider than the diameter of tank.
OR
Prepare an earth ring at least 300 mm wider than
the diameter of the tank so that no part of the tank
is bearing on the wall. Fill is to be consolidated fill
with 50–75 mm (2–3”) of sand or crusher dust on
top surface.
2
Tank is rolled into position. (If positioning requires
a crane this must be at purchaser’s expense).
3
Tank must be tied down to prevent blow-away.
Correct method
1
Prepare a stand that has hardwood decking with
gaps no greater than 25 mm (1”). Decking should
be supported structurally by bearers strong
enough to prevent sagging of decking when tank
is full.
2
Tank must be lifted into place by crane.
(Crane hire at purchaser’s expense).
3
Tank must then be tied down to the tank stand to
prevent being blown away.
