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U1 UST Installation/Retrofitting Questions And Answers
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage
systems is
ANS Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to
ANS obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for installers.
3. The plans should
ANS Describe the property, identify the size and location of the tanks, indicate the
liquids to be stored and provide the location of the dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually
regulated by
ANS Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets
ANS applic- able regulatory requirements before being installed
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6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before
storage-system plans are
ANS finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all
applicable regulatory requirements before
ANS Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be
ANS dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to
avoid
ANS Damage to the tank
10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when
ANS for inspections and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be
ANS Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
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12. 12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the
ANS Lift lugs that are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using
ANS Cables or chains of adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable
and vertical should be no more than
ANS 30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a
on the job site
ANS Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any
ANS detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with to psig air pres-
sure, soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles.
ANS 3 to 5
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18. Air testing with over psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is
hazardous and may damage the tank
ANS 5 psig
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U1 UST Installation/Retrofitting Questions And Answers
1. One of the significant causes of leaks in underground liquid storage
systems is
ANS Improper Installation
2. Written Plans are required to
ANS obtain permits, solicit bids, and provide precise guidance for installers.
3. The plans should
ANS Describe the property, identify the size and location of the tanks, indicate the
liquids to be stored and provide the location of the dispensers and piping.
4. Storage systems discussed in this recommended practice are usually
regulated by
ANS Federal, state or local agencies.
5. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets
ANS applic- able regulatory requirements before being installed
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6. Consult the local authorities who have jurisdiction in the area before
storage-system plans are
ANS finalized or construction is initiated.
7. All owners should ensure that the equipment to be installed meets all
applicable regulatory requirements before
ANS Being installed.
8. To avoid damage tanks must not be
ANS dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects.
9. Tanks must not be dropped, dragged, or handled with sharp objects to
avoid
ANS Damage to the tank
10. The only time tanks really should be moved is when
ANS for inspections and testing.
11. If a tanks is damaged at all throughout the moving process it must be
ANS Repaired in accordance with the manufacture's instructions.
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12. 12. The proper way to move a tank is by lifting it, using the
ANS Lift lugs that are installed by the manufacturer.
13. Tanks should be carefully lifted and lowered using
ANS Cables or chains of adequate length.
14. When two lifting lugs are being used, the angle between the lifting cable
and vertical should be no more than
ANS 30 degrees.
15. Stockpile piping materials and equipment in a
on the job site
ANS Secure area
16. Confirm adherence to specifications by reporting to the owner about any
ANS detected damage that could result in leakage or premature corrosion.
17. Pressure test single-walled tanks with to psig air pres-
sure, soaping all surfaces, seams and fittings while inspecting for bubbles.
ANS 3 to 5
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18. Air testing with over psig (3 Psig for 12-Ft. Diameter FRP tanks) is
hazardous and may damage the tank
ANS 5 psig
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