Taylex ABS5000, Installation Manual

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3. STANDARDS & LICENCING
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All Installations must be completed in accordance with AS/ANZ 3500.1 and AS/ANZ
3500.2
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Irrigation Areas/Land Application Areas (LAA) must be installed as per AS1547 and
all relevant State/Local Codes or Guidelines
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Ensure the appointed Licensed trades only complete this work –
Plumbers/Drainers/Electrical.
4. PRE SITE INSPECTION
A pre site inspection should be conducted the day prior to installation. During this
inspection the following details should be checked.
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Access requirements for excavation, Crane Truck, Truck or Crane.
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A Crane Truck requires the following:
Access to site – 12m long x 4m wide x 4.5m
high Level Pad at the hole – 12m long x 7m
wide
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Overhead obstructions
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Slope of site
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Soil moisture (for heavy equipment access)
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Weather conditions
5. MARK OUT
To ensure the ABS5000 is installed in the position nominated by the Home Owner/
Builder, the location of the ABS5000 should be marked out prior to excavation. The
installer at this stage should have a copy of the approved site plans showing the location
of the ABS5000 as well as the required local authority approval. If not, it is advised to
delay the installation until the plans have been received.
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Mark out a 3000mm x 6000m with line marking paint
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Place pegs on each of the corners as well as in the middle of the rectangle and
spray it with white paint or a colour that it noticeable from a distance
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Indicate on the centre peg or by spraying on the ground, the type of system
that is to be installed as a reference for the installer.
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Allow a minimum of 300mm between Tank and the edge of excavation.
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There should be a minimum gap of 550mm between the tanks.