Specification #199202 For
Polyethylene Upright Storage Tanks
Revision: F - 11/21/03
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers upright, cylindrical, flat and/or cone bottom tanks molded
in one- piece seamless construction by rotational molding. The tanks are designed
for above-ground, vertical installation and are capable of containing chemicals at
atmospheric pressure. Included are requirements for materials, properties, design,
construction,dimensions, tolerances, workmanship, and appearance.
1.2 This specification does not cover the design of vessels intended for use at pressures
above or below atmospheric conditions. It is also not for vessels intended for use with liquids heated
above their flash points, temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit for Type I materials, or
temperatures above 130 degrees Fahrenheit for Type II materials (see section 4.1 for material
classifications).
2. Applicable Documents
2.1 ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Standards:
D618 Conditioning Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials for Testing
D638 Tensile Properties of Plastics
D790 Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials
D883 Definitions of Terms Relating to Plastics
D1505 Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
D1525 Test Method for Vicat Softening Temperature of Plastics
D1693 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
D1998 Standard Specification for Polyethylene Upright Storage Tanks
D2765 Degree of Crosslinking in Crosslinked Ethylene Plastics as Determined by Solvent Extraction
D2837 Method for obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials
D3892 Practice for Packaging/Packing of Plastics
F412 Definitions of Terms Relating to Plastic Piping Systems
2.2 ARM (Association of Rotational Molders) Standards:
Low Temperature Impact Resistance (Falling Dart Test Procedure)
2.3 ANSI Standards:
B-16.5 Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings
2.4 OSHA Standards:
29 CFR 1910.106 Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Flammable and Combustible Liquids
2.5 UBC CODE:
Uniform Building Code 1997 Edition
3. Chemical Compatibility
3.1 Chemical compatibility shall be according to the following chemical resistance guides:
Pruett, Kenneth M., "Chemical Resistance Guide for Elastomers",
Compass Publications.
Pruett, Kenneth M., "Compass Corrosion Guide II", Compass Publications
3.2 These references shall be considered as general guidelines only. In many cases,
combinations of these chemicals are used in such a way that only the customer (by
testing
molded product samples) can make a determination in regards to acceptability.
4. Classification
4.1 Tanks are classified according to type as follows and it is the responsibility of the
purchaser to specify Type I or Type II.
4.1.1 Type I - Tanks molded from cross-linkable polyethylene resin.
4.1.2 Type II - Tanks molded from linear polyethylene resin (not cross-linkable resin).
5. Materials
5.1 The material used shall be virgin polyethylene resin as compounded and certified by the
manufacturer. Type I tanks shall be made from crosslinkable polyethylene resin as
manufactured by Exxonmobile Chemical, or resin of equal physical and chemical properties.
Type II tanks shall be made from linear polyethylene resin as manufactured by Exxonmobile
Chemical, or resin of equal physical and chemical properties.
5.2 All polyethylene resin material shall contain a minimum of a U.V. 8 stabilizer as
compounded by the resin manufacturer. Pigments may be added at the purchaser's
request,
but shall not exceed 0.25% (dry blended) of the total weight.
5.3 Mechanical Properties of Type I tank material:
| PROPERTY | ASTM | VALUE |
| Density (Resin) | D1505 | 0.938-0.946 g/cc |
| Tensile (yield Stress 2"/min) | D638 | 3000 PSI |
| Elongation at Break (2"/min) | D638 | >300% |
| ESCR (100% lgepal, Cond. A, F50) | D1693 | >1000 hours |
| ESCR (10% lgepal, Cond. A, F50) | D1693 | >1000 hours |
| Vicat Softening Degrees F. Temperature | D1525 | 250 |
| Flexural Modulus | D790 | 100,000 PSI |
5.4 Mechanical Properties of Type II tank material:
| PROPERTY | ASTM | VALUE |
| Density (Resin) | D1505 | 0.940-0.948 g/cc |
| Tensile (yield Stress 2"/min) | D638 | 2950 PSI |
| Elongation at Break (2"/min) | D638 | >1000% |
| ESCR (100% lgepal, Cond. A, F50) | D1693 | 550 hours |
| ESCR (10% lgepal, Cond. A, F50) | D1693 | 48 hours |
| Vicat Softening Degrees F. Temperature | D1525 | 235 |
| Flexural Modulus | D790 | 129,000 PSI |
6. Design Requirements
6.1 The minimum required wall thickness of the cylindrical shell at any fluid level shall be determined by the following equation, but shall not be less than 0.187 in. thick.
T = P x O.D./2 SD = 0.433 x S.G. x H x O.D./2 SD
T = wall thickness
SD = hydrostatic design stress, PSI
P = pressure (.433 x S.G. x H), PSI
H = fluid head, ft.
S.G. = specific gravity, g/cm^3
O.D. = outside diameter, in.
6.1.1 The hydrostatic design stress shall be determined by multiplying the
hydrostatic design basis, determined by ASTM D2837 using rotationally
molded samples, with a service factor selected for the application. The
hydrostatic design stress is 600 PSI at 73 degrees Fahrenheit for Type I
and Type II materials. In accordance with the formula in 6.1, the tank
shall have a stratiform (tapered wall thickness) wall.
6.1.2 The hydrostatic design stress shall be derated for service above 100 degrees
Fahrenheit and for mechanical loading of the tank.
6.1.3 The standard design specific gravity shall be 1.5 or 1.9.
6.2 The minimum required wall thickness for the cylinder straight shell must be sufficient to support its own weight in an upright position without any external support.
Flat areas shall be provided to allow locating large fittings on the cylinder straight shell.
6.3 The top head must be integrally molded with the cylinder shell. The minimum thickness
of the top head shall be equal to the top of the straight wall. The top head of tanks with
2000 or more gallons of capacity shall be designed to provide a minimum of 1300 square
inches of flat area for fitting locations.
6.4 Tanks with 2000 or more gallons of capacity shall have a minimum of 3 lifting lugs
integrally molded into the top head. The lifting lugs shall be designed to allow erection of an empty
tank.
6.5 The tank shall be designed to provide a minimum of 4 tie-down lugs integrally molded into
the top head. The tie-down lugs shall be designed to allow tank retention in wind and seismic loading situations without tank damage. Refer to section 12.2 for tank tie-down accessories.
7. Dimensions and Tolerances
7.1 All dimensions will be taken with the tank in the vertical position, unfilled. Tank
dimensions will represent the exterior measurements.
7.1.1 The tolerance for the outside diameter, including out of roundness, shall be
per ASTM D1998.
7.1.2 The tolerance for fitting placements shall be +/- 0.5 in. in elevation and 2
degrees radial at ambient temperature.
8. Test Methods
8.1 Test specimens shall be taken from fitting location areas or piggy-back test molds.
8.2 Low Temperature Impact Test
8.2.1 Test specimens shall be conditioned at -40ø Fahrenheit for a minimum of 2
hours.
8.2.2 The test specimens shall be impacted in accordance with the standard testing
methods as found in ASTM D1998. Test specimens < 1/2" thickness shall be tested at 100
ft.-lb. Test specimens > 1/2" thickness shall be tested at 200 ft.-lb.
8.3 Degree of Crosslinking Test (% Gel - Type I Only)
8.3.1 The test method used is to be the o-xlene insoluble fraction (gel test) per
ASTM D2765 Method C. This test method is for determination of the ortho-xlene
insoluble fraction (gel) of crosslinked polyethylene.
8.3.2 The percent gel level for Type I tanks on the inside 1/8 in. of the wall shall
be a minimum of 65%.
8.4 Ultrasonic Tank Thickness Test
8.4.1 All tanks 2000 gallons or larger shall be measured for tank wall thickness at
6", 1 ft., 2ft., etc. on the tank sidewall height at 0ø, 90ø, 180ø, and 270ø
around the tank circumference with 0ø being the tank manway and going
counter-clockwise per ANSI standard drafting specifications. A copy of
this test report can be ordered when placing the original tank order.
All tanks shall meet design thickness requirements and tolerances.
8.4.2 Tanks smaller than 2000 gallons are only periodically measured at the start
of a production run or after any design changes. Customers can place an order
for tank wall thickness measurements on smaller tank sizes when placing the
original order. A copy of the test report will be provided if ordered.
8.5 Hydrostatic Water Test
8.5.1 The hydrostatic water test shall consist of filling the tank to brim full capacity
for a minimum of four hours and conducting a visual inspection for leaks.
A hydrostatic water test will be conducted if ordered by the customer.
8.6 The tank shall be visually inspected to determine such qualities as are discussed in
Section 9.
9. Workmanship
9.1 The finished tank wall shall be free, as commercially practicable, of visual defects such
as foreign inclusions, air bubbles, pinholes, pimples, crazing, cracking and delaminations
that will impair the serviceability of the vessel. Fine bubbles are acceptable with Type II tanks
to the degree in which they do not interfere with proper fusion of the resin melt.
9.2 All cut edges where openings are cut into the tanks shall be trimmed smooth.
10. Tank Fittings (Nozzles)
10.1 Fittings - Threaded Bulkhead
10.1.1 Threaded bulkhead fittings are available for below liquid installation depending
on the tank diameter and the placement of the fitting in the tank. Fittings must
be placed away from tank knuckle radius' and flange lines. Consult TWIN TANKS for
placement questions. The maximum allowable size for bulkhead fittings placed on a curved sidewall section of tanks 48 in. to 142 in. in diameter is 2 inch size. Tank wall thickness must be considered for bulkhead fitting placement. The maximum wall thickness for each fitting size is shown below.
| Fitting Size | Maximum Wall Thickness |
| 1/2 in. | 0.750 in. |
| 3/4 in. | 0.875 in. |
| 1 in. | 0.875 in. |
| 1-1/4 in. | 0.875 in. |
| 1-1/2 in. | 0.875 in. |
| 2 in. | 1 in. |
| 3 in. | 1.125 in. (Flat Surface Only) |
10.1.2 The bulkhead fittings shall be constructed of PVC, PP, or other specified
material. Gaskets shall be a minimum of 1/4" thickness and constructed of 40-50
durometer EPDM, 60-70 durometer Viton®, or other specified material.
10.2 Fittings - Bolted Double 150 lb. Flange Fittings
10.2.1 Bolted double flange fittings are required for below liquid level installation for
sizes above 2 in. depending on the tank diameter and the placement of the fitting in
the tank. Fittings must be placed away from tank knuckle radius' and flange lines. Consult TWIN TANKS for placement questions. Bolted double flange fittings provide the best strength and sealing characteristics of any tank fitting available. Allowable fittings sizes based on tank diameter for curved surfaces are shown below.
| Tank Diameter | Maximum Bolted Fitting Size Allowable |
| 48 in. - 86 in. | 3 in. |
| 90 in. - 102 in. | 6 in. |
| 120 in. - 142 in. | 8 in. |
The bolted double flange fittings shall allow tank wall thickness up to 2 1/2 in.
10.2.2 The bolted double flange fitting shall be constructed with 2 ea. 150 lb. flanges,
2 ea. 150 lb. flange gaskets, and the correct number and size of all-thread bolts
for the flange specified by the flange manufacturer. The flanges shall be
constructed of PVC Type I, Grade I or other specified material. Gaskets shall be
a minimum of 1/4" thickness and constructed of 40-50 durometer EPDM, 60-70
durometer
Viton® or other specified material. There shall be a minimum of 4 ea. full thread
bolts. The bolts may have gasketed flanged metal heads or bolt heads
encapsulated
in Type II polyethylene material. The encapsulated bolt shall be designed to
prevent metal exposure to the liquid in the tank and prevent bolt rotation during
installation. The polyethylene encapsulation shall fully cover the bolt head and a
minimum of 1/4" of the threads closest to the bolt head. The polyethylene shall
be
color coded to distinguish bolt material (white - 316 S.S., yellow - Hastelloy
C276,
red - Monel, green - Titanium). Each encapsulated bolts shall have a gasket to
provide a sealing surface against the inner flange.
10.2.3 Standard orientation of bolted double flange fittings shall have bolt holes
straddling the principal centerline of the tank in accordance with ANSI/ASME B-
16.5
unless otherwise specified.
10.3 Fittings - Bolted Stainless Steel Fittings
10.3.1 Bolted stainless steel fittings are available for below liquid level installation
depending on the tank diameter and the placement of the fitting in the tank.
Fittings must be placed away from tank knuckle radius' and flange lines. Consult TWIN TANKS
for placement questions. Allowable fittings sizes based on tank diameter for curved
surfaces are shown below.
| Tank Diameter | Maximum Bolted Fitting Size Allowable |
| 48 in. | 3 in. |
| 64 in. - 142 in. | 4 in. |
The bolted stainless steel fittings shall allow tank wall thickness up to 2 1/2 in.
10.3.2 The bolted stainless steel fittings shall be constructed with a minimum of 4 fully
threaded 3/8 in. studs. Each fitting shall have two gaskets and two flanges.
One gasket shall be compressed between the inside of the tank wall surface and
the
inside flange of the fitting. The other gasket shall be compressed between the
outside tank wall surface and the outside flange of the fitting. The stainless
steel fittings come standard with female pipe threads on both the inner and outer
flanges. Other threading arrangements may be specified. The fittings shall be
constructed of Type 316 stainless steel. Gaskets shall be a minimum of 1/4"
thickness and constructed of 40-50 durometer EPDM, 60-70 durometer Viton®
or other specified material.
10.4 Fittings - Siphon Tube Fittings
10.4.1 Siphon tubes may be added to the fittings specified in sections 10.1, 10.2 and
10.3.
Siphon tubes will allow these fittings, when used as drainage fittings to provide
better tank drainage.
10.5 Fittings - Unitized Molded Outlet (SUMO) - Patent #5,374,026
10.5.1 The SUMO fittings shall be an integral part of the tank and provide complete
drainage of liquid through the sidewall of a flat bottom container without the
use of a special support structure or concrete pad. The standard outlet provided
is a PVC socket which allows solvent weld PVC pipe attachments at the tank
pad
level. This option is offered in 4 places(0, 90, 180, 270 degree tank locations)
at the tank pad level. It provides a metal reinforcement completely isolated
from any chemical attack.
10.5.2 The tank attachment shall be constructed from a PVC schedule 80 male adapter
and
is standard in 2,3,4 or 6 in. sizes on select tank sizes. This provides a schedule
80 pipe socket attachment (Except for the 6 in. size). Other outlet attachments
are available in a variety of materials. The fitting orifice shall not be less
than schedule 80 interior pipe size per ANSI B36.10-1979. O-rings shall be
constructed of 70 +/- 5 durometer Viton® or other specified material.
10.6 Fittings - Self-Aligning Threaded Bulkhead
10.6.1 Self-Aligning fittings are available for installation in vapor phase applications
on curved surfaces depending on the spherical dome radius and the placement
of the
fitting on the tank dome. Fittings must be placed away from tank radius'.
Consult TWIN TANKS for placement questions. The maximum allowable size for self-
aligning
fittings placed on a spherical section of the tank is shown below.
| Tank Diameter | Maximum Fitting Size Allowable |
| 45 in. - 48 in. | 2 in. |
| 64 in. - 142 in. | 3 in. |
Tank thickness and fitting angle may need to be considered for self-aligning
fitting placement. The maximum thickness and installation angle for fitting sizes are
shown below.
| Fitting Size | Maximum Angle | Maximum Thickness |
| 1 in. | 27 degrees | 1.000 in. |
| 2 in. | 25 degrees | 0.750 in. |
| 3 in. | 20 degrees | 1.000 in. |
10.6.2 The self-aligning fittings shall be constructed of PVC or other specified material.
Gaskets shall be a minimum of 1/4" thickness and constructed of 40-50
durometer EPDM, 60-70 durometer Viton®, or other specified material.
10.7 All tank fitting attachments shall be equipped with flexible couplers or other movement
provisions provided by the tank customer. The tank will deflect based upon tank loading, chemical
temperature, and storage time duration. Tank piping flexible couplers shall be designed to allow 4%
design movement. Movement shall be considered to occur both outward in tank radius and downward fitting elevation from the neutral tank fitting placement.
11. Tank Attachments
11.1 Tank Attachments - Sight Level Gage
11.1.1 The sight level gage shall be constructed of flexible PE tubing to allow for tank
contraction and expansion due to loading and temperature changes. The level
gage shall
be connected to the tank with 2 Ea. appropriate 3/4" fittings as described in
section 10.
Each fitting can have valves installed for isolation or drainage purposes.
11.2 Tank Attachments - Float Level Gage
11.2.1 The float level gage shall be constructed of a guided float on the inside of the
tank
connected to a weight indicator on the exterior of the tank with a 1/4" rope. The
weighted indicator shall move along inside a clear guide pipe and may be
equipped
with an optional gallonage indicator board. The gallonage indicator board is
made of
PVC material and may be attached to the clear guide pipe. The board shall be
stenciled
with one hundred gallon marks and labeled every five hundred gallons. The
level gage
shall be connected to the tank at an appropriate tank flat on the tank dome with
a
3" threaded bulkhead fitting and held along the tank sidewall with appropriate 1"
fittings and stand-off connections.
11.2.2 The float level gage rigid components shall be constructed of PVC or other
specified
material. The rope shall be constructed of polypropylene or other specified
material.
Gaskets shall be constructed of EPDM, Viton® or other specified material.
11.3 Tank Attachments - Ultrasonic Level Indicator
11.3.1 The ultrasonic level indicator shall consist of a 2 or 3 in., 4 - 20 mA output PVC
sensor and a 3-1/2 digit display unit. The sensor may be equipped with male
pipe
threads and be connected to the tank with a PE bulkhead fitting, or the sensor
may
be Teflon® faced and flanged bolted to the tank with encapsulated 316 S.S.
bolts.
The sensor is connected to a display unit that is mounted to the containment
tank.
The display unit box shall be Nema 4 rated and factory pre-wired for 110 VAC
power.
All connections shall be labeled to prevent errors in field installation. The
display unit is preprogrammed for the tank ordered. The display will show
hundreds
of gallons (display x 100 = gallons).
11.4 Tank Attachments - Manway and Fill Cap (Non-sealed)
11.4.1 Fill caps are available in a 10 in. vented-threaded style on various tank sizes
with a minimum opening diameter of 7.125 in. Cap attachment shall be provided
with
all standard 10 in. cap placements with a polyurethane cap tie. Check TWIN TANKS
specification drawing for availability and position.
11.4.2 Manways are available in a 18 in. vented-threaded style (minimum opening
diamter
of 16 in.), a 24 in. vented threaded style (minimum opening diameter of 22 in.)
And a 24 in. slip fit style (minimum opening diameter of 19.25 in.) On various
tank sizes. Check TWIN TANKS specifications drawing for availability and position.
11.4.3 All caps and manways shall be constructed of polyethylene material.
11.5 Tank Attachments - Bolted Sealed Top Manway
11.5.1 Sealed manways are available in 18, 20 and 24 in. sizes on certain tanks in
selected positions. Consult TWIN TANKS for placement positions.
11.5.2 The sealed manway shall be constructed of polyethylene material. The bolts
shall be polypropylene or other specified material. The gaskets shall be closed cell
crosslinked polyethylene foam and Viton® materials.
11.6 Tank Attachments - Down Pipes and Fill Pipes
11.6.1 Down pipes and fill pipes shall be prepared per the customer approved drawings
and specifications. All down pipes and fill pipes shall be supported at 5 ft.
maximum intervals with support structures. Standard support structure design
shall utilize bulkhead fitting tank attachments. Other optional designs are
available.
All designs shall be done according to the specific need of the customer.
11.6.2 All down pipes and fill pipes shall be constructed of PVC or other specified
materials.
11.7 Tank Attachments - U-Vents
11.7.1 Each tank must be properly vented for the type of material and flow rates
expected.
Vents must comply with OSHA 1910.106 (F) (iii) (2) (IV) (9)normal venting for
atmospheric tanks or other accepted standard, or shall be as large as the filling
or
withdrawal connections, whichever is larger but in no case less than 1 in.
nominal
inside diameter. U-Vents are offered in sizes from 1 in. to 6 in. with or without
screening. Consult TWIN TANKS for necessary venting and placement information.
11.7.2 All U-vents shall be constructed of PVC or other specified materials.
11.8 Tank Attachments - Flange Adapters
11.8.1 Flange adapters may be purchased as optional equipment to adapt threaded or
socket
fitting outlets to 150 lb. flange connections for connection to piping system
components.
Flange adapters are available in PVC, CPVC or other specified materials.
Flange adapter
construction shall utilize schedule 80 components in sizes ranging from 3/4" to
8"
depending on material required.
12. Tank Accessories
12.1 Tank Accessories - Ladders
12.1.1 Ladders shall be constructed of painted mild steel, stainless steel, FRP or
other specified material.
12.1.2 Safety cages shall be provided with ladders as optional equipment unless
required by OSHA standards.
12.1.3 All ladders shall be designed to meet applicable OSHA standards.
Reference: OSHA 2206; 1910.27; fixed ladders.
12.1.4 Ladders must be mounted to the tank to allow for tank expansion and
contraction
due to temperature and loading changes. All top ladder mounts shall be
connected
to integrally molded in attachment lugs that allow for tank movement.
12.1.5 Mild steel parts shall be deburred and painted with a chemical resistant enamel
paint.
12.2 Tank Accessories - Tie Down Systems
12.2.1 The tie down system shall be designed to withstand 110 MPH wind loads. Tie
down
systems must meet seismic zone 4 requirements per UBC 1997 code. Any
anchor bolts
shall be provided by the customer per the instructions and the base plates for
the system.
12.2.2 The tie down system shall be offered in either painted mild steel, 304 stainless
steel
or other materials as specified by customer requirements.
12.2.3 Mild steel parts shall be deburred and painted with chemical resistant enamel
paint
or galvanized.
12.3 Tank Accessories - Tank Heating Systems
12.3.1 Heating systems for use with polyethylene tanks shall be designed to meet
specific
requirements such as tank material type, tank size, low ambient temperature,
and desired
maintenance temperature.
12.3.2 All control components of the heating system shall be mounted in water tight,
high
impact plastic box(es) with a gasketed cover.
12.3.3 All heating system components shall be Nema 4 rated and factory pre-wired for
110 or
220 VAC. All connections shall be labeled to prevent errors in field installation.
12.3.4 Each control box shall carry a decal attached to the inside surface of the cover,
on
which an electrical wiring diagram will be printed.
12.3.5 Each control box shall contain two temperature controls. One control shall
regulate
the maintenance temperature setting and the other control shall regulate the
high
temperature setting. The maintenance temperature setting should be set at the
desired
maintenance temperature. The high temperature setting shall be adjusted to 10
degrees
above the desired maintenance temperature to a maximum of 130 degrees
Fahrenheit.
All control systems must be designed with a power off failure mode.
12.3.6 The heating panels shall be designed to wrap around and lie flat against the
surface
of the tanks. The heating panels shall have a maximum heating density of 0.222
watts
per square centimeter. All heating panels and sensor bulbs shall be attached to
the tank
with 2" wide duct tape. Under no circumstances shall cable type heaters be
used with
polyethylene tanks.
12.3.7 Insulation used shall be polyurethane foam with a density of 2.0 - 3.0 lb./ft. ^3
with
an "R" value of 8.33/in. The foam shall be applied with a nominal thickness of 2"
to
all external tank surfaces except the tank bottom shell.
12.3.8 Upon completion of application and curing of the insulation, two full coverage
coats of
latex mastic coating shall be applied to the surface of the insulation in such
manner
as to seal the insulation from the outside environment. The latex mastic can be
ordered
in gray (standard) or white in color.
12.4 Tank Accessories - Cone Bottom Tank Stands
12.4.1 Cone Bottom Tank Stands shall be offered in 30 and 45 degree cone styles with
rated
gross weight capacities for all TWIN TANKS cone bottom tanks. The stands shall be
designed for
a minimum of 2.4 safety factor accounting for wind and seismic loads. Ratings
are based
on stands anchored to an appropriate concrete support structure and the tank
adequately secured.
12.4.2 Cone bottom tanks stands shall be offered in painted mild steel or as specified
by customer requirements. Mild steel parts shall be deburred and painted with a
chemical resistant enamel paint.
13. Marking, Packing and Packaging
13.1 The tanks shall be marked to identify the product, date (month and year) of manufacture,
capacity, and serial number. The tank shall be shipped with a 3 of 9, HRI bar code label
containing tank description, manufacturing order number, part number, serial number,
manufacturer, and date.
13.2 The proper caution or warning signs as prescribed by OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.106
shall
be customer determined and supplied.
13.3 All packing, packaging, and marking provisions of ASTM Practice D3892 shall apply to
this standard.
13.4 Customer specified labeling is available.
13.5 Tank shrink wrapping and bagging is available upon customer request.
13.6 All fittings that do not interfere with tank shipment shall be installed unless otherwise specified. Fittings and accesories that interfere with tank shipment or could be broken during shipment are shipped separately.
14. Shipping
14.1 Since there are variations in methods of shipping, TWIN TANKS' instruction shall be followed
in all cases.
14.2 Consult the TWIN TANKS "Guidelines for Use and Installation" booklet included with your tank
for
unloading instructions on specific tanks. This booklet can be found attached to the cap or
manway area on the inside of the tank. Tanks with capacities of 2000 gallons or more
have molded-in
lifting lugs provided to assist with tank handling.
14.3 Upon arrival at the destination, the purchaser and/or his agent shall be responsible for
inspection
for damage in transit. If damage has occurred, a claim should be filed with the carrier by
the
purchaser, and the manufacturer should be notified prior to the tank being put into
service.
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