Tank Pod Instructional Manual
Introduction to the tank pod
The UCL tank pod assembly is designed to be used in areas a conventional tripod or davit
system may not set-up due to the configuration of the manway on a tank or overhead
obstructions. The most typical applications for the tank pod can be found in food
processing, chemical and pharmaceutical processing facilities.
Different applications covered
First determine what type of means you will be using to secure your tank pod to your hatch. There
are 3 main types:
1. Existing hardware used for securing down the hatch cover. (See Page 3)
2. Permanently Installed adjustable weld-on studs (See Page 4)
3. The use of portable stud assemblies on the vertical flange of the tank (See Page 5)
General Tank Pod Setup
1. You will find two plastic adjustment knobs (A) on the tank pod. These knobs are used to
adjust for the diameter of manways ranging from 18” to 35”. Equally turn these 2 knobs
either inward or outward from the center of the main body tube to match the distance of the
securing hardware on the tank. (B)
2. Once the adjustment has been made for your particular diameter, place the main body tube
of the tank pod with the anchorage point facing the entry on the back center stud. (C)
3. Secure the other two tank pod legs to the remaining two studs (B) Turn the plastic knobs
located at the end of the tank pod legs clockwise to secure to the studs until the studs come
tight and flush with a flange surface.
4. Remove all three of your positive locking pins (D) located on the leg tubes and raise the tank
pod to the desired height.
Note:
For minimum interference when entering and exiting the
hatchway area position the tank pod further back by adjusting the main body tube leg.
Replace the pins in the desired hole location. Be sure that the tank pod is sitting as level as
possible. One leg can be longer than another to achieve this.
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