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5.2
Inspection on reception of tanks
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Visually inspect tanks for damage or fractures to the shell or ribs, de-laminations,
scratches, or abrasions deeper than 1.5mm, which may have occurred during transport,
prior to installation. Notify the delivery driver and/or your supplier of any found. Do not
attempt to carry out any unauthorised repairs, as this will invalidate the warranty on the
tank.
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Once installed, Tricel cannot accept any claims for damage to the tank.
5.3
Positioning and precautions
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The Tricel Vitae should not get installed in an area subject to flooding or excessive water
runoff as no flood waters should enter the tank.
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The area around the Tricel Vitae should be adequately drained to permanently remove
groundwater and surface water from proximity to the tank.
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The Tricel Vitae is not suitable to be used in water-logged sites where the groundwater
may rise above the inlet pipe.
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When selecting the location of the Tricel Vitae, ensure that it is always accessible for future
maintenance.
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The Tricel Vitae must be vented at the outlet and the inlet of the plant.
5.4
Types of installation
All installations must be “fit for purpose” to suit the on-site conditions, which will vary from site
to site. Ensuring this is the responsibility of the on-site contractor.
When installing a Tricel Vitae, there are two types of standard installation methods:
1.
Gravel installation
2.
Concrete installation
It is essential to consider two factors when determining which installation must be implemented:
1.
Is the Tricel Vitae being installed in a ‘dry site’ or a ‘wet site’?
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A ‘dry site’ is a site in which the water table never rises higher than the base of
the tank.
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A ‘wet site’ is a site in which the water table may rise higher than the base of
the tank but will not climb higher than the invert of the inlet. Where a higher
water level is present on site, ensure that the installation is suitable for the site
conditions.
Tricel strongly advises the installation of a vertical water table inspection pipe.
This inspection pipe will facilitate convenient monitoring of the water table
long after the installation is complete.
Note: In difficult soils (e.g., clay with a high t-value), a site could be potentially
classified as wet if there is no drainage for surface water that enters the
