CHART 1000 - Installation; Unloading and Placement of the Perma-Cyl Tank; Installation Common Codes and Standards; Conducting a Site Evaluation

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Product Manual - Perma-Cyl
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w/ FlexFill™ Piping Option
Unloading and Placement of the
Perma-Cyl Tank
The ASME style Perma-Cyl storage tanks have both a
galvanized steel pallet base and lifting lugs on the top of
the tank. Check the tare weight of the Perma-Cyl tank and
unload using a properly sized forklift or crane.
Caution! Chart ASME Perma-Cyl tanks
are not designed to be lifted or
transported over the road unless
empty. Do not attempt to lift with
the lifting lugs if the tank has
product in it.
Tanks may be placed on a pre-cast concrete, asphalt pad,
or on a properly compacted gravel bed if code and local
regulations allow. NFPA requires a ‘rm concrete or masonry
foundation’.
The tank should be placed in a location with access to all
sides of the unit. The tank should also receive a maximum
amount of sunlight and airow to assist in keeping the
vaporizers and piping from accumulating large quantities of
ice.
If surrounded by fencing, allow at least three feet around the
entire perimeter of the tank for access. One must be able to
check the gauges and controls.
Depending on local codes, the pallet base or the tank itself
may need to be anchored to the foundation. Anchoring hole
dimensions can be found on the spec drawing for each size
Perma-Cyl tank. Anchor bolt sizes and depths should be
specied per local building codes.
Installation Common Codes and
Standards
The installer will need to nd out what local city ordinances
and which rules they are mandated to follow. Along with
building codes one of the following standards may apply:
Uniform Fire Code (UFC), Compressed Gas Association
(CGA), and the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA).
Note: Regulations vary in every part of the
country. Always consult local codes!
Conducting a Site Evaluation
Before a Perma-Cyl System is installed a site evaluation
should be conducted. This trip to the customer’s site will
help identify any special needs that each site invariably
has. While on site, note what application the Perma-Cyl
System will be used for and what service it will be in.
Decide whether the installation will be inside or outside.
The proximity to the Orca
™
MicroBulk Delivery System ll
point and the user’s equipment should be taken into account
in making this decision. When the placement has been set,
take measurements of how much and where the piping will
be run.
Installation Tools and Supplies
Installation of the Perma-Cyl System requires that certain
tools and supplies are available. For simple and economical
installations, the following supplies and tools should be
maintained, however, not all installations will require them.
Supplies
• Silicone Sealant (clear and white)
• PVC Cement
• 1/4” Plastic Screw Anchors
• Self-tapping Screws
• 9” Cable Ties
• Duct Tape
• Teon Tape
• Chalk or Marker
• Leak Check Solution
Tools
Electric Hammer Drill:
Used for drilling holes and chiseling brick. Some accessories
include:
• 3/4” x 21” Scaling Chisel
• 2-1/2” Core Bit
• 1” x 21” Drill Bit (Masonry)
• 1/4” x 13” Masonry Bit
• 1/2” Masonry Bit
Installation