structural tank instructions 11967-a

7/30/2019 Structural Tank Instructions 11967-A

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PRESSURE VESSEL

LIFTING,HANDLING &INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS


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ContentsPage

Receiving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Basic Handling Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Approved Lifting Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Installing Pressure Vessel with Fiberglass Base .10

Flange Cover Assembly and Torque Ratings . . . .12

Side Flange Support Strength . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

UV Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Vacuum Protection Flex Connectors . . . . . . . . . .16

Flexibility in Piping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Vertical Base Removal and Replacement . . . . . .19

Install the New Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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RECEIVING

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BASIC HANDLING RULES

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APPROVED LIFTING METHODS

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3. 8VLQJRQHRIWKHDSSURYHGOLIWLQJPHWKRGVVKRZQRQSDJHVlift the pressure vessel IURPWKHVNLGDQGremove the skid.

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* BOLTS AND ANCHORS SUPPLIED BY CUSTOMER. (IT IS SUGGESTED THAT THE ANCHORS BE LOCATED AFTER THE PRESSURE VESSEL IS IN PLACE.)

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TORQUE CHART5/16" (7.9 mm) s/s* bolts = 11 ft. lbs. (15 NM)

3/8" (9.5 mm) s/s* bolts = 18 ft. lbs. (24 NM)1/2" (12.7 mm) s/s* bolts = 45 ft. lbs. (61 NM)

5/8" (15.9 mm) s/s* bolts = 90 ft. lbs. (122 NM)

3/4" (19 mm) s/s* bolts = 130 ft. lbs. (176 NM)

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SIDE FLANGE SUPPORT STRENGTH

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UV PROTECTION

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NOTICE

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ANCHOR

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VERTICAL BASE REMOVAL ANDREPLACEMENT

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VERTICAL BASE REMOVAL ANDREPLACEMENT(continued)

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BASIC HANDLING RULES

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