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1.
PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION
Although Tank Solutions oil/water separators are rugged, the Aquator owner and/or tank ow
ner’s
representative must take care so that the Aquator is not dropped or damaged during delivery, unloading
and handling on the job site.
See Installation Manual for specific instructions on unloading and handling the Aquator on the
job site.
See Installation Manual for specific instructions on inspecting the Aquator prior to installation.
In addition, remove the manway cover and inspect baffles, coalescing filter and internal piping for damage.
2.
PRE-INSTALLATION TESTING
See Tank Solutions Installation Manual (FRP Single Wall and Double Wall F935) for instructions on
testing the Aquator tank on the job site.
3.
BACKFILL MATERIAL
See Installation Manual for backfill instructions.
Do not exceed 50°C temperature in the Aquator or its contents. Excessive heat in the Aquator may result
in minor or moderate injury or in failure of or damage to the Aquator.
4.
EXCAVATION PARAMETERS
See Installation Manual for excavation instructions.
5.
ANCHORING TANKS
See Installation Manual for anchoring instructions.
6.
INSTALLATION
See Installation Manual for installation instructions.
(For installations within Water Corporation of Western Australia, please refer to Appendix A)
In addition, install the Aquator in one of the following positions:
a)
in a level and plumb position, or
b)
with the outlet side 1/2 inch to 1 inch lower than the inlet side.
The Aquator is designed to be gravity-fed. If an installation requires a lift station, the lift station should be
located downstream of the Aquator.