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Table of contents: 

1. 

Preliminary Considerations 

Page 2 

2. 

Technical Data 

 

 

Page 4

 

3. 

Tank Structure 

 

 

Page 5 

4. 

Assembly 

 

 

 

Page 6

 

5. 

Assembling the tank dome and  

 

 

 

 

 

 

telescopic dome shaft 

 

Page 7 

6. 

Installation   

 

 

Page 8 

7. 

Inspection and 

 

            Page 12 

                Maintenance 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE: 
 
Read through these instructions 
before beginning installation. 
 
It  is  important  to  follow  the 
steps described in these instruc-
tions.  Failing  to  follow  these 
instructions  will  void  any  war-
ranty  on  this  product.  Separate 
installation  instructions  will  be 
shipped  with  any  additional 
items you have purchased.  
 
Keep  this  instruction  manual 
and make it available for all end-
users.  
 
FAILURE  TO  COMPLY  WITH 
THESE 

INSTRUCTIONS 

CAN 

RESULT 

IN 

SERIOUS 

PERSONAL UNJURY OR DEATH 
AND/OR  SEVERE  PROPERTY 
DAMAGE. 
 
Watts  is  not  responsible  for  any 
damages  or  injuries  that  result 
from 

improper 

installation 

and/or use. 

 
 

 

  
700 gallons

 / 2700 litres 

Order No. 81011001 

 

1000 gallons

 / 3750 litres  

Order No. 81011002 
 
1250 gallons

 /

 

4800 litres 

Order No. 81011003 
 
1700 gallons

 / 6500 litres 

Order No. 81010059  
 

Check  the  tanks  for  possible 
damage  before  installing  them 
into the excavation pit. 
The  installation  must  be  con-
ducted by a qualified company. 

 

Installation and maintenance instructions for Carat - S 

series rainwater storage tank

 

distributed in the U.S. by 

Summary of Contents for 81011001

Page 1: ... items you have purchased Keep this instruction manual and make it available for all end users FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL UNJURY OR DEATH AND OR SEVERE PROPERTY DAMAGE Watts is not responsible for any damages or injuries that result from improper installation and or use 700 gallons 2700 litres Order No 81011001 1000 gallons 3750 litres Order No 8101100...

Page 2: ...tem should only be used to water outdoor plantings wash vehicles or use in other outdoor cleaning tasks Water may be stag nant or contaminated and can cause serious illness and or death if in gested When working on any electrical system and or system components the en tire system must be disabled by disconnecting it from any and all power sources to prevent an accidental restart Except in the even...

Page 3: ...or cutting during this installa tion DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE TANK BEFORE DURING OR AFTER INSTALLATION WITHOUT DIRECT SUPERVISION BY A COMPETENT PERSON 1 2 Compulsory Labelling All lines connections and outlets of water processed with this equipment must be labelled with the words UNTREATED RAINWATER DO NOT DRINK in writing or graphically in order to avoid an accidental connection to the dri...

Page 4: ... No 81011001 81011002 81011003 81010059 Weight 321 5lbs 120 kg 401 8lbs 150 kg 495 6lbs 185 kg 589 4lbs 220 kg L 81 9 2080 mm 89 8 2280 mm 89 8 2280 mm 94 2390 mm W 61 6 1565 mm 69 1755 mm 78 1 1985 mm 86 2190 mm H 55 1 1400 mm 62 6 1590 mm 71 7 1820 mm 82 7 2100 mm Htot 79 1 2010 mm 86 6 2200 mm 95 7 2430 mm 106 7 2710 mm 2 Technical data 47 2 ...

Page 5: ...ructure Cover Telescopic dome shaft can be inclined by 5 Profile seal Tank dome can be rotated by 360 Tank tank dome seal Upper half shell open Centering pins Circumferential seal Quick connector Lower half shell closed ...

Page 6: ...l the quick connectors attach them in an alternating manner to the left and to the right counter clockwise and clockwise For this every second connector should be adjusted by hand initially and then driven securely into place using a hammer and a block of wood If attaching the clips is problematic try lubricating the inner edges of the connectors and or using 3 4 C clamps positioned evenly around ...

Page 7: ...nd 37 4 950 mm and the Maxi telescopic dome shaft extends 29 5 750 mm and 41 3 1050 mm For assembly purposes the enclosed profile seal EPDM is inserted into the tank dome s upper sealing groove and is coated generously with soft soap do not use mineral oil based lubricants as these attack the seal The telescopic dome is then greased inserted and aligned with the surface of the site 5 3 Assembling ...

Page 8: ...tallation The structural suitability of the ground for this purpose minimum depth of water table maximum groundwater levels and porosity drainage capability of the subsoil types of load which will occur above the tank location In order to determine the soil composition and suitability for the project local building codes and governing agencies should be consulted ...

Page 9: ...rian traffic only Maximum coverage heights with intermediate section and telescopic dome shaft in green areas pedestrian only insertion above water table Coverage heights with cast iron telescopic dome shaft class B in areas used by passenger cars insertion above water table The Carat S series tanks must not be installed below areas used by vehicles that are heavier than passenger cars Coverage he...

Page 10: ... capabilities a reinforced concrete slab approx 4 thick should be poured to ensure stability 6 2 1 Slope embankment etc On installation of the tank in the immediate vicinity 16 ft 5 m of a hillside mound or slope a statically calculated supporting wall has to be constructed in order to accept the soil pressure The wall must exceed the dimensions of the tank by at least 20 500 mm in all directions ...

Page 11: ...al compaction machines must not be used under any circumstances 6 4 Telescopic dome shaft pedestrian Pedestrian load bearing dome shaft can handle weights of up to 330 lbs 150 kg for short periods and 110 lbs 50 kg for extended periods of time Important To prevent loads from being transferred onto the tank pea gravel max grain size 8 16 is filled in in layers around the telescope and is evenly com...

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