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- , Infiltrator IM-'and T V-Series OCT°BER2013
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<br /> • = Tank General Installation instructions INFILTRATOR' r, '
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<br /> BEFORE YOU BEGIN be drilled on either the sides or ends of the tank,as required based on applicable & ✓
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<br /> nfiltrator Systems'tanks must be installed according to state and/or local codes and site conditions. y ' j
<br /> regulations,which supersede the manufacturer's Installation instructions. Florida,Indiana,Kentucky,Oregon,West Virginia and certain Texas tank inlet/ : •+5
<br /> 1 If unsure of the installation requirements for a specific site,contact the health outlet holes are factory drilled. ,
<br /> department or permitting authority.The IM-Series referred to in this document 3.The gaskets supplied with the tank are compatible:iith Schedule 40 and SDR
<br /> Includes the IM-540,IM-1060,and IM-1530 tanks.The TW-Series includes the 35 pipe using a 5-inch-diameter(125 mm)hole s,( with IM-Series tanks,and
<br /> , TW-1250 and TW-1500 tanks. a 5%-inch-diameter(133 mm)hole saw with TW Series tanks.
<br /> ' WARNING:IMPLOSIONS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY 4.Install the rubber gaskets at the inlet and;outlet:' ,_y
<br /> a'Follow Infiltrator Systems km vacuum test instructions 5.Using the tanks integral lifting lugs,lower tank into excavation.
<br /> .6:Slide the inlet and outlet pipes'through the gaskets.Soapy lubricant may
<br /> MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT NEEDED 1 fused to slide the pipe in. ;-'
<br /> 'For North Carolina,the inlet pipe shall'be a straight pipe with no tee.
<br /> ❑Infiltrator tank 0 Shovel - 7.Horizontally position the tee 11/2 Inches(40 mm)from the access port rim,
<br /> ❑Access port lid(s)(included) ID Level allowing the tee to fit into the recess In the access port lid(see detain.
<br />•;;t fit., l' .❑10 screws per Ild(included) ❑5-inch-diameter(125 mm) and risers(see Installing Risers section)as necessary.Rotate lid
<br /> ' r'.•`•_..: in until it indexes to tank and drops into
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<br /> . INSTALLATION SITE SELECTION" a REESE V.
<br /> 1.Do not install the tank in vehicular traffic areas.The'tank is designed for 15 2 DANOT00515 s,in nrsn-I
<br /> non-traffic applications. I EXPIRATION D �-2(j °11410e0AND 1!i453k SS Int1.375 me
<br /> 2.The allowable soil cover depth is 6 to 48'Inches(150 to 1,200 mfi); z,Al,,,, ,,, —r 'roo.-r r
<br /> 18-Inch(450 mm)max.In Florida for Cat.3 IM-and TW-Series tanks; I
<br /> 48-Inch(1,200 mm)max.in Florida for Cat.4 IM-Series tanks;36-inch $ ' '
<br /> (900 mm)max.In Massachusetts,New Hampshire,North Carolina,and Oregon.
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<br /> 3.The tank shall not be installed where the subsurface water level outside the tank ' i Ww.K
<br /> exceeds the height of the outlet pipe saddle.Follow Table 4 guidelines. St`
<br /> EXCAVATING AND PREPARING THE SITE '� ,'A ✓ .** . .>
<br /> 1.Unless buoyancy control measures are required,the excavation width and
<br /> length should be 12 to 38 inches(300 to 900 mm)larger than the tank on BACKFILLING THE TANK •
<br /> each side.See Infiltrator IM-and TW-Series Tank Buoyancy Control Guidance Note:Infiltrator tanks do not require filling with water prior to backfill
<br /> document,available online at www.infiltratorsystems.com,for specific excavation placement.Water filling and backfilling to the tank mid-height Is required
<br /> requirements. if the tank is left in either an open or backfilled excavation that may fill with
<br /> 2.Excavate to account for the height of tank.55 inches(1,375 mm)for the water from rain or other sources.
<br /> IM-Series tanks and 51 inches(1,275 mm)for the TW-Series tanks.Also account 1.Backfill with suitable native soil.If native soil is unsuitable,replace unsuitable
<br /> for 4 inches(100 mm)of bedding(if required),and backfill thickness(permissible fraction with suitable soil.If suitable soil is not locally available,contact Infiltrator
<br /> cover depth is 0.5 to 4 feet(150 to 1,200 mm)of soil). Systems for assistance.
<br /> Note:If the water level outside the tank exceeds the height of the outlet 2.Suitable soil shall Include soil textural classes defined In the United States
<br /> pipe saddle,tank structural integrity may be compromised.Follow Department of Agriculture soil triangle.Suitable soil textural classes are based on
<br /> Table 4 guidelines. the tank installation depth,as measured from finished grade to the top of tank.
<br />' 3.Inspect bottom of excavation to verify suitability of native soil for lank a)For a tank soil cover depth of 0.5 to 2.0 feet(150 to 600 mm),suitable soil
<br /> installation.Soils with large,protruding,or sharp stones or other similar objects textures include:
<br /> that may damage the tank are not suitable. taafici e «—'"-'-' —",""""-"
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<br /> 4.The tank may be installed either in suitable native soil(see Backfilling the Tank i r 1 unsuitable
<br /> section)or a minimum 4-inch(100 mm)layer of well-graded granular soil having ab' to o sanable
<br /> particles less than 3 inches(75 mm)in diameter,or maximum 0.5-Inch(13 mm) , SWAM ad aam
<br /> diameter crushed stone. eu k, Arkaneaa only:
<br /> Far ekes with greater then 50%native
<br /> 6.Create a uniform,compacted,level surface to ensure that the bottom of •
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<br /> INSTALLING THE TANK 1,.� T , - , ., ,00xsLT
<br /> 1.Inspect the tank for damage before installation. 80 °0 '0 so 50 00 ' '0 10
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<br /> 2.If the tank inlet and outlet penetrations are not drilled,drill hales using the drill • ,0*
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<br /> ,k points provided at each of the Inlet and outlet ports according to the applicable
<br /> .Inlet and Outlet Hole Locations section of this document.The inlet and outlet may
<br /> allure to comply with these installation instructions may invalidate the warranty,Contact Infiltrator Systems'Technical Services Department for assistance at 1800-221-4436, "
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