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infiltrator IM-Series Tank MARCH 2°,5 <br /> 3uoyancy Control Guidance 4FILtRATOR' <br /> Y Y I <br /> tanks <br /> Before you Begin Concrete Deadmen Anchors <br /> This document presents recommended buoyancy control methods for Recommended concrete deadmen anchors include filled plastic half pipe, <br /> Infiltrator Systems Inc.'s(Infiltrator's)IM-Series tanks.Tank buoyancy precast parking bumpers and traffic barriers,and poured blocks.The <br /> control methods must be implemented according to state and/or local weight of the deadmen anchors combined with the weight of soil above <br /> regulations,which may supersede the guidelines in this document them provides buoyancy control when properly secured.Deadmen anchors <br /> If unsure of the requirements for a particular site,contact the local are .p Thehed aa the bottom of the tank excavationoeach on otheropp with sides wof the <br /> tank. deadmen anchors are fastened to with tie-down <br /> health department or permitting authority. straps placed up and over the tank at the locations specified for each tank <br /> model(see Figure 5. <br /> This document provides procedures to determine if tank buoyancy control , <br /> __ ______________ <br /> is required based on site conditions.Please obtain the following information 15 in[3 <br /> to determine if control is necessary and what methods are applicable: • -4 mm] Concrete-filled plastic half pip• <br /> • Infiltrator tank model 1 Use Schedule 40 PVC st pi:: having . <br /> • Maximum height of water outside the tank and above the tank botto•• minimum insideor ted pipee of having1 i ah mu375 m \ <br /> or HDPE corrugated a minimum <br /> elevation inside diameter of 18 inches(450 mm)cut in ha <br /> • Depth of soil cover over the tank top �[ -I lengthwise.Fill with concrete having a minimu / <br /> Once tank buoyancy control measures are determined to be requi : :nd \� / unit weight of 145 Ibs/ft3(2.32 metric tons/m3) <br /> n / reinforced with three equally spaced 40-gra.• <br /> a method has been selected and implemented,refer to Infiltrator IM -s �� 1/2-inch(13 mm)diameter steel -bars: 61 <br /> Tank Installation.Instructions and Riser Connection Guidance docume �-- lbs/ft(91 kg/m)mini <br /> as applicable,for completing the installation. <br /> Stee "e.- <br /> How to Use this Document Concrete parking bumper 1 -• <br /> 1. Become familiar with the descriptions in the Compatible Devices and 6 in <br /> Use commercially available steel-reinforced [150 mm] i" i _ <br /> Products section. parking bumpers with typical dimensions of 1 <br /> 2.Verify that the water level outside the tank is below the outlet pipe 12 inches wide by 6 inches high(300 mm x 150 I i 12 in <br /> saddle height using Step 1,Tables 1 and 2,and Figure 1. mm).Weight is 58 lbs/foot(86 kg/m)minimum. [300 mm] r <br /> 3. Determine if buoyancy control is required using Step 1,Table 2. <br /> If buoyancy control is required,proceed to Step 2. 1 Concrete traffic barrier <br /> . Use the respective table for the tank model from Step 2,Table 2 to I . Use commercially available steel-reinforced <br /> determine the appropriate buoyancy control methods for the site I concrete traffic barrier or equivalent.Typical <br /> conditions. <br /> i 1"P • dimensions include a 24-inch-wide base <br /> 5.Once a preferred buoyancy control method is selected,follow the j.,,.1 tapering to a 6-inch-wide top,with a height <br /> 32 In of approximately <br /> procedures for Implementation provided in Step 3. [800 mm] j 32 inches(600 mm x 150 mm x 800 mm).Weight <br /> is 390 lbs/foot(580 kg/m)minimum. <br /> Parts and Supplies ,� Poured Blocks <br /> The parts and supplies necessary are to be purchased separately from the /' \ \. Concreteprecasters can pour blocks of <br /> tank.All parts and supplies are either commercially available or available i y ° , , a <br /> through Infiltrator's network of tank distributors.Some parts may require t , oftvaen asn <br /> affordableons opantion <br /> weiights.Blocks fy are <br /> fabrication on site using common construction practices. I often t requirements u affordable option et as buoyancy fythe <br /> L .. -_ 24 in ___J weight for use <br /> [600 mm] control(see Table 2 and the Supplemental <br /> Compatible Devices and Products Force section of Step 2 for more information). <br /> Infiltrator tanks are compatible with the following products for buoyancy <br /> control: Helical Anchors <br /> • Tie-down straps:high-tensile-strength webbing,10,000 lb(4,500 kg) Chancel'"No Wrench Screw Anchors with <br /> minimum capacity,nylon or polyester,with corrosion-resistant hardware. a 6-inch(150 mm)diameter flight,Class 7, <br /> or equal.These anchors rely on the shear \: <br /> • Concrete deadmen anchors:concrete-filled plastic half pipe,precast strength of the soil c-)mbined with the weight <br /> parking bumper,precast traffic barrier,or poured block. of the soil above ter anchor flight to provide . <br /> holding strength.Proper installation is to <br /> • Helical anchors:ChanceTM No-Wrench Screw Anchors with minimum 4 feet(1.2 m)below the bottom of the tank ' <br /> 6-inch(150 mm)diameter,Class 7 or equal. excavation and to within 5°of alignment <br /> with the webbing load.Determine the <br /> Tie-Down Straps proper locations for anchor installation to <br /> IIIP7_ • ensure that tie-down straps will be aligned <br /> Straps are commercially available in varying , <br /> properly for each tank model(see Step <br /> lengths and with assorted hardware and <br /> 3:Implementation),and follow anchor ( <br /> tightening options.Nylon or polyester manufacturer installation instructions. <br /> strapping with minimum 10,000 lb(4,500 kg)capacity is required for , <br /> buoyancy control use with Infiltrator tanks.Place straps up and over the ` <br /> tank at specified locations only(see Figure 5).Tighten straps snugly with \, <br /> —' ratchet or turnbuckle system to remove all slack and slightly pre-load Typical working torque: '.! <br /> e system.All connections,fittings,and hardware must be corrosion -\: <br /> IV Rod 400 ft.Ibs..(1, N•m) <br /> esistant or coated with epoxy or other corrosion-resistant materials to 1"Rod 1,00 ft.Ibs (1356 Mtn) <br /> inhibit deterioration in the subsurface environment.Consider encapsulating Pb°Rod 2 300 ft.lbs(3,118 N•m) t <br /> such components in heat-shrink tubing or painting on additional corrosion- mil <br /> resistant coatings prior to burial. <br />