Heavy Duty Aluminium Internal Floating Roof

Installation Instructions

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 IMPORTANT POINTERS FOR GOOD QUALITY IFR INSTALLATION:

1. BUILDING AN IFR IS LIKE BUILDING A HOUSE. MARKING OUT IS CRITICAL. YOU

MUST TAKE GREAT CARE TO ENSURE THE MAIN BEAMS ARE IN THE CORRECT
LOCATION, ARE STRAIGHT, & PARALLEL TO EACH OTHER. THIS IS PARTICULARLY
IMPORTANT BECAUSE Matrix IFRs USE PRE-FABRICATED BEAMS CUT TO THE
CORRECT LENGTH. THESE WILL ONLY FIT CORRECTLY IF THE IFR HAS BEEN
BUILT STRAIGHT, LEVEL, TRUE & ROUND.

2. USING STRING LINES; ALWAYS CHECK THAT MAIN-BEAMS ARE STRAIGHT BEFORE
TIGHTENING PONTOONS. PONTOONS WILL LOCK MAIN BEAMS INTO POSITION. A
LITTLE TIME CHECKING I-BEAM STRAIGHTNESS WILL AVOID MAJOR PROBLEMS
LATER ON.

3. WHEN MAIN BEAMS SAG BETWEEN SUPPORTS, PUT A TEMPORARY SUPPORT MID-
SPAN. NEVER FIX A SHEETING CLAMP CHANNEL WITH A MAIN I-BEAM SAGGING,
OTHERWISE THE I-BEAM WILL REMAIN LOCKED IN A SAGGED POSITION. (See
Steps 25 & 26).
4. WHERE MAIN I-BEAMS CONNECT TO THE RIM, ALWAYS CHECK MAIN BEAM
SPACING. YOU CAN CHECK THIS BY TEMPORARILY HOLDING A STANDARD
CROSS-BEAM SQUARELY BETWEEN 2 MAIN BEAMS. (See Fig. 8).
5. USE STRING LINES TO CHECK THE IFR IS BUILT LEVEL. IN TANKS ABOVE
30m(100ft) DIA. STRING LINES SAG TOO MUCH SO USE A LASER LEVEL .
6. LANDING LEGS ARE TO BE CROSS DRILLED AND A SUPPORT BOLT FITTED TO SET
THE IFR HEIGHT. BECAUSE OF VARIATIONS IN FLOOR LEVEL, CROSS-DRILLED
HOLE HEIGHTS VARY. WHEN INSTALLING THE SHEETING, IT IS NECESSARY TO
TEMPORARILY REMOVE LANDING LEGS. BE CAREFUL TO RE-INSTALL THE SAME
LEG IN THE SAME LOCATION.

Step 1 Install Airscoops, overflow vents, and weld anti-rotation cable anchors to the floor as per Matrix drawing
IFR300. Fit diffuser to inlet nozzle if required. All cutting and welding is to be finished before starting IFR
installation work. All paint work should be completed prior to IFR installation.
Step 2
Check the tank inside. The surface of the shell (and any columns) should be smooth, without any sharp edges.
This means that any items welded to the shell or columns (in the path of the IFR rim seal or column seals), must
be removed, and the area made smooth. Main Columns should be checked for verticality and corrected if outside
API650H requirements.
Step 3
Install the overflow vents and Airscoops (see Matrix Drawing No. IFR300). If possible this is best done before the
IFR arrives at the job site. This requires cutting holes in the roof and shell, and welding of:
a) The Airscoop frames to the roof, including modification to handrails if necessary.
b) The Overflow vents to the shell
c) The Anti-Rotation cable anchor brackets to the tank floor
Step 4
Arrival of the container containing the IFR at site:
It is advisable to leave IFR components inside the container until installation. This prevents loss and/or damage of
components.
If there is more than 1 IFR packed in a container, look for colour coding. Each IFR will be marked with a separate
colour.
Step 5: Before loading the components into the tank, do the following:
a) Determine the roof installation height. The recommended construction height is the
lowest height that will allow personnel to pass through the manway.
To achieve this, drill holes in the leg as shown for each Rim Leg Sleeve. This work can
be done outside the tank. See Fig. 1.

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Step 6: Inside the tank, loosely bolt a Rim Leg Sleeve to the R.H. end of each rim segment.
At one end of each rim segment, attach a Rim Space Temporary Spacer to the rim bolts. Adjust the
spacer distance to give nominated rim space as shown in Fig 2. If using a Matrix Internal Shoe Seal,
the rim space will be noted on the main IFR layout drawing. For other seal types consult the seal
drawing for the job to obtain the correct rim space. Use 3/8” x 1-” bolts and 2 flat washers/bolt to
connect the Rim Leg Sleeve to the Rim.

Temporary Rim Spacer Rim Leg Sleeve

Inside the tank, insert the landing leg into the Rim Leg Sleeve, and fit the 5/16” x 2-1/2” cross bolt.

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Step 7: Orientation of the IFR in the tank - which way should the Main Beams run?
If there are columns/gauge poles in the tank, the IFR should be oriented so that the maximum number of
columns are located in the Central Bay of the IFR as shown in Fig. 3
There will be a number of standard rim segments and 1 or 2 Make-up segments that are a different length
to the standard segments. (See Fig. 3)

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 Step 8: Stand the rim segments up against the shell, as shown in Fig.4

Step 9: Lift up 2 rim segments and connect them together as shown in Fig 5.
Rim connection bolts are 3/8” x 1-”. Use 2 flat washers per bolt.
Continue around the tank until you arrive at the starting point.
If there are 2 makeup segments, they are to be diametrically opposite to each
other as shown in Fig. 3.
If it is difficult to fit the final rim segment, ease off the rim spacers around the tank
until you can fit the final segment.
IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO GAPS AT THE RIM SEGMENT JOINTS. If there are
gaps
between the rim segments this will alter the IFR diameter & later on, you will have problems
fitting the main beams. (see also Note below).
AFTER FITTING THE FINAL SEGMENT, RELEASE THE TEMPORARY RIM SPACERS.
Note 1:
The beams on the Matrix Heavy Duty IFR are accurately cut to length to suit a ROUND
internal floating roof. If the rim-space is set equal everywhere, it is possible that the IFR rim
will not be perfectly round, if the shell is out-of-round.
This creates a problem with fitting pre-cut beams designed for a round IFR.

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Step 10: Using a spirit based marker pen, carefully mark the 0°, & 180° positions on the IFR rim, as shown
in Fig. 6.
Carefully measure & mark the centre of the MAKE-UP RIM SEGMENT this is the 0° position. If there are an
odd number of standard rim segments (TYPE ‘A’), carefully measure & mark at the 180° position. If there
are an even number of standard rim segments (TYPE ‘B’), then the 180° position is at the RIM JOINT
location.
RE-CHECK 0° & 180° POSITIONS, AS THIS IS CRITICAL. 0° & 180° POSITIONS MUST BE CORRECT.

Step 11: Carefully mark a point 815mm offset from the 0° to 90° string line. Install a new string line as
shown in Fig. 7.
This string line is to run parallel to the centre string line with 815mm offset.

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 QUALITY CHECK: It is extremely important for correct IFR construction that the string
lines are installed correctly. Please re-check your measurements.

Step 12: From one end of the tank, construct the 2 central beams on the floor. Include cross beams
and leg supports where indicated on the drawing. Assemble the make-up end main beams plus
standard length main beams on the floor.

Standard Length Main Beam Standard Cross Beam

Put legs through the leg sleeves. Prepare temporary supports. Assemble enough men to lift the
assembled 2 central main beams to rim height and lift the main beams into place. Using 10R and
11SP Vise Grips, clamp the main beams to the rim as shown below.

Straight
Connector

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Step 13: Joining main beams to the rim.
Drill the rim and fit the PEM studs to the rim using a 5/16” or 7.9mm diameter drill, (must be
exactly 5/16” diameter or 7.9mm). Cross drill and fit the 5/16” bolts to the I-beam as shown in
the photograph below. Tighten all nuts. Tip: It is easiest to tighten the PEM studs using a 1/2”
A/F hex. socket, ratchet and extension.

PEM Stud

Straight
Connector
Step 14: Setting centre deck leg height.
For each main beam run, set the deck level by running a very tight string line from the top of
the rim to the top of the rim at the other end of the beam run. Use string lines up to a tank
diameter of 30m (100ft). Above 30m dia, there is too much string sag, so use a laser level.
Once deck level is set, mark and drill the leg, and fit a 5/16” x 2-3/4” bolt and nut as shown
below. Leg locations to be as per plan drawing.

Centre Deck
Leg Sleeve
Assembly

Step 15:
Now continue installing main beams Row 2. Refer to Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 below

Be careful to ensure the correct Main Beam spacing where Beams connect to the rim. This
can be checked by holding a STANDARD CROSS BEAM squarely between the main
beams before clamping the beam to the rim. (See Fig 8 above).

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 Straight
Connector

Angle Centre
connector Deck
Leg
Sleeve

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 Step 16: STRAIGHTEN ALL MAIN BEAMS
It is critical (particularly in floating roofs above 20m (60ft) dia), to have straight beams, correctly
spaced. If not, a cumulative error will be built into main-beam position making it difficult to maintain
a round IFR and to fit the pre-cut end beams. If all main beams are not straight, this will lead to
problems fitting the sheeting later on.
Straightening main beams: Fix a string line for each main beam to set a straight line. If you
elevate the string line using a spacer block each end, this will allow the string line to form a straight
line without catching on the IFR frame. Set up the string line at 10mm (3/8”) offset to the edge of
the main beam. This will allow you to measure the 10mm (3/8”) offset easily along the length of the
main beam.

SPACER BLOCK (TO RAISE STRING LINE)

STRING LINE
(pull tight)

VISE GRIP HERE.

(TO CLAMP STRING LINE).

10mm (3/8") offset

from main-beam
String Line

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 Main Beam 1 Main Beam 1
Main Beam 2 Main Beam 2
Main Beam 3 Main Beam 3

Centre
pontoons

Step 16: STRAIGHTEN ALL MAIN BEAMS (continued.)

Assemble main beams 1,2,& 3 ether side of centre. Then attach central pontoons (see Step 19) using
the screw gun. Next, using a 3/8” socket & ratchet drive, undo the pontoon clamp screws, sufficient to
allow the main beam to move.
Straighten all main beams (10mm offset from string line all the way along the beam) & clamp
the pontoon straps & now lock the main beams in the straight position.
Now assemble/install main beams 4,5,6 one side of centre, & repeat the straightening procedure.
Main beams must be straight & locked into position on the pontoons before proceeding
further.

Step 17:
Fit the remainder of the beams, leg sleeves, legs and cross beams to complete beam/main structure
installation.

Step 18: If a shoe seal is to be fitted, install this now as per the separate installation
instructions. Fit the vapour barrier fabric after the sheeting is installed. See Step 30.

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Step 19: Fitting of pontoons.
These can now be fitted in the locations shown on the main plan drawing. Once the location
is decided, attach the pontoon straps to the I-beam underside on one side of the pontoon. 2
persons are required for this task. Lift the pontoon and tighten all screws to attach it to the I-
Beam as shown in the photo below.

Pontoon strap assembly. You need the following;

•Aluminium Pontoon Saddle
•Aluminium Pontoon Strap
•2 x Aluminium Pontoon Clamp Plate (nearly square, with 4 holes)
•4 x ¼” HWH screws x 5/8”
Quality Check: Visually inspect each pontoon for puncture damage as each pontoon is
installed. Note that experience has shown there is no need to re-check the pontoons are
pressure tight if there is no visible damage. Re-pressure testing can cause trouble by
disturbing what is a good factory sealed pontoon.

Pontoon Pontoon Saddle

Pontoon
Strap clamp
plate

Sheeting
Screw

Pontoon Strap

Note: Always locate pontoon longitudinal weld-seam &

pontoon test plug toward the top of the tank.

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Moving a Rim Leg
If a rim leg needs to be moved, either as shown on the main IFR plan drawing or, perhaps it has to avoid
some item/piping in the tank, it can be moved to either side of the rim butt joint.
•Place a support under the rim either side of the leg position. Un-bolt the leg & sleeve & replace it with a
legless rim splice (Part No. IFR227).
•Re-position leg & sleeve to a more convenient location. Drill through the rim & re-bolt.
•Attach/bolt on Legless Rim Splice.

IFR227 IFR277

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 Step 20: Rim pontoon installation.
These pontoons are to be assembled as shown in the photo below:
You need the following:
•Rim Pontoon Plate
•Pontoon Strap
•2 x Pontoon Strap Clamp Plate
•4 x 5/16” dia x 1” hex screw & nut
•1 x 5/16” dia x 1-1/4” PEM stud and nut
After assembling, drill a 5/16” dia hole in the I-Beam Flange and fit the rim
pontoon assembly to 2 convenient cross beams located as shown on the
assembly plan view.

Rim
PEM Pontoon
Stud Plate

Pontoon
longitudinal
weld-seam

Step 21: Installation of Appurtenance frame-outs

A frame-out is a square or rectangular frame you must now install to fit manways, gauge
pole wells, float wells PV Vent etc. to the IFR.
See well drawings shipped with the IFR for details of each required frame-out.
Refer to your IFR plan drawing to see where you need frame-outs.

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Step 21 continued …..
Fig 10 shows a selection of the various types of typical frame-outs.
The manway, 600mm column well, & floatwell all require the standard 680mm x 680mm well frame-out.
Double frame-out: In those tanks with multiple columns it may be impossible to arrange the IFR beams to
avoid tank vertical roof support columns. In this case it may be necessary to make a double frame-out to
avoid the roof column.
Different size frame-outs may be required for special IFR penetrations, such as for example a vertical
ladder in the tank requiring a ladder well.

Step 22: Anti Rotation Cable.

Open the anti-rotation & Static wire kit and refer to drawing No IFR550.
Following on from Step 1, run a plumb bob from the roof to the IFR at the anti-rotation cable
position. Fit a new cross beam (or if convenient, use an existing beam) and connect item No.
IFR226 - Anti-rotation Tube Bracket. Fit 2 sheeting screws from the underside. Now sheeting
can commence. This assembly can be completed after sheeting is completed.

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 Step 23: Sheeting installation preparation.
This important stage requires some preparation. As the sheeting is rolled out, legs have to be
temporarily removed. Therefore, prepare temporary jacks or props to support the IFR-as required.
(See red support, Fig 12).
First fit the two end sheets (see Fig 12.) Clamp the sheets to the rim using Vise Grips, then using
the center drill provided, drill through from the top and fit the rim bolts and nuts to retain the
sheeting. Using a shear, trim the sheeting back to the rim outside diameter.

Now prepare to fit the first central sheet(sheet ‘O’). Fit at least 4 temporary supports per open bay
under the sheeting, (see photo, above right).

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 Additional Assembly Notes

1. Rim creep on large diameter tanks (150ft ~ 45m diameter & bigger) When installing the main
beams furthest from the tank centre on large tanks, you may encounter rim creep. That is, the rim
circumference is bigger that it should be. The gap between adjacent rim segments has been
1mm or so too big & this has accumulated to make the rim circumference bigger than it should
be. It may become difficult to pull the rim in to properly fit the end beams. We try to allow for this
problem by slightly shortening the rim segments at Matrix factory. If you have this problem, you
may need to cut a small section from the last rim segment. Sometimes, it has been necessary to
cut 100 ~ 150mm from the rim length. This allows the rim to move inward & correctly meet with
the end beams.

2. The IFR is moving about too much. If the IFR is built in a very high position, sometimes there
is much IFR movement with people walking on it. There is always a slight possibility of the IFR
rotating & causing a leg failure as the IFR spirals downward. This is most unlikely, however for
safety’s sake it is a good idea if the IFR is moving around, to re-fit some of the rim spacers and
lock the IFR to any columns in the tank. See diagram below.

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Step24: Fit central sheet.
At the end of the central row, using at least 2 men, lift up the central sheeting coil onto the 2 central main
beams. Centralise the sheet on the I-Beams. Using Vise Grips, clamp the end of the sheet to the I-
Beams, and carefully roll out the sheet to the other end of the tank. Using Vise Grips, clamp the sheeting
both ends.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE SHEETING IS FLAT AND WRINKLE FREE AT ALL TIMES. IF
NECESSARY, USE 11R VISE GRIPS TO TENSION THE SHEETING TO REMOVE WRINKLES OR
UNDULATIONS.
Note: Because of weight considerations, if the tank diameter is greater than 100ft (30m), the central
sheeting run and other runs will be in 2 rolls requiring a join in the run. This can be achieved by fitting a
cross beam at, or close to the tank centre or using a existing column well. Overlap the sheeting
maximum 35mm either side of the cross beam (total 70mm overlap).
Step 25: Fit Sheet No.1
Next you can roll out Sheet 1R or 1L. It is recommended you first work in the direction away from the
manway you are using. This is so that as you finish the sheeting on the second half of the tank, you are
working toward the manway. This has advantages with re-routing power/lighting cables and general
cleaning up.
Starting at the tank centre, using sheeting screws and a screw gun, fit sheeting clamp channels as
shown. Work out from the centre of the tank. This helps smooth out any wrinkles that may occur
underneath.
When screwing down the clamp channels, there should be no sag in the main beam between the
landing legs (see Standard Leg pattern” on Fig 13). If you clamp the top channel to the I-Beam in the
sagged position it will remain permanently sagged! To prevent I-beam sag, place jacks/temporary
supports/props as shown in Fig 12.

SAFETY NOTE: It is important that temporary supports are firmly in place.

A 3.6m (12ft) length of timber (no weak points or knots along the length) is used to stand on.
Stand only on the Main I-Beams and the timber.

SCREW GUN USE: The recommended Makita screw gun has a maximum torque adjustment.
Set torque to the minimum to properly tighten the screws. If the torque is set too high or screws
are not inserted vertically, screws may break. Broken screws cannot be easily removed. Drill a
new clearance hole in the clamp channel and re-fix another screw next to any broken one.
TIP: Allow the screw gun to cool: Electric motors have an internal fan to cool the internal
windings. Repeated screw insertion at low RPM does not allow the motor to get enough cooling
particularly in hot working conditions. This can lead to screw gun motor burn out.
Remedy: Keep your finger on the trigger to get the motor to spin at full speed between screws,
thereby allowing the internal fan to do its job and cool the internal windings.

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 Important Note Regarding Sheeting
1. Always begin clamping the sheeting at the tank centre and work
outward towards the tank shell. This assists in “ironing out” wrinkles.
2. While fixing the sheeting screws, the sheeting must not be restrained in any way at the shell-
end of the sheet while clamping is underway. The sheet must be allowed to move laterally and
so remain perfectly flat. If the sheet is restrained laterally at the shell-end due to a Vise Grip,
bolt or leg sleeve in any way, a wrinkle (wave form) will occur on the side of the sheet. THIS
IS IMPOSSIBLE TO CLAMP FLAT. Wrinkles are shown in the photos below. Wrinkles
mean vapour tightness will not be achieved. It also means that the sheeting is not properly
clamped and could pull out when personnel are standing on it.
3. If you come across any wrinkles in the sheeting, the sheet should be un-clamped and moved
laterally until the sheet sits flat on the main I-Beams and the wrinkles disappear.
4. Insufficient temporary timbers under the sheeting can also cause the sheeting to wrinkle. Be
sure to have the sheeting supported adequately underside.

Straight flat edge here

Just a VERY SMALL lateral
movement here will produce wrinkles

wrinkled edge
SHEET
SHEET

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 Safety Note!
DO NOT WALK ON SHEETING THAT IS NOT CLAMPED ON BOTH SIDES.
STEP ONLY ON I-BEAMS, TEMPORARY SUPPORTS OR TIMBERS.
You may safely walk on sheeting that has the sheeting clamp channel fixed on both sides.

Step 26: Sheeting over landing legs

Sheeting must go over landing leg locations. Temporarily
support the IFR frame where shown in Fig. 13, and the
photo below. Make a clearance
Use tape here to
secure
temporary
support

1-1/2” pipe

Screw jack
& base
here

hole in the sheeting & replace the landing leg and cross-bolt,
together with the top cap item IFR107. Fit the leg sleeve
gasket supplied between the sheeting &top cap. Remove
temporary support.

Step 27: Drilling of sheeting at rim.

These holes can be drilled from the top or bottom of the IFR.
a) Top of IFR sheet drilling: Drill a hole from the underside of the rim channel to locate the first hole
position from the top. From the top of the sheeting use a center drill (see photo, above-right) guess
the next hole position around the circumference. (hole spacing is approximately 8” or 195mm.
Continue drilling rim bolt holes in the sheeting around the tank circumference.
b)Bottom of IFR sheet drilling: (2 man operation). Drill through the sheeting at every rim bolt hole
position. The man on top of the IFR must have a wooden block to hold down the sheeting.
Fit rim bolts with speed nut to temporarily retain the bolt. (See photo below).

Clearance hole
Speed nut

Fit rim bolts with speed nut Make clearance hole in the sheeting

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 Step 28: Fitting the final sheet to the IFR.
Before doing this, make sure that all large items, such as column well seal plates,and manway
covers are loaded above the sheeting. After the final sheet is fixed into position, you will not be able
to pass any items to the top side of the sheeting.
Next arrange all electrical leads to pass through the manway opening. Using a soft hammer, mark
the outer edge of the I-beam each side of the sheeting run. Using a straight edge and marker pen,
draw straight lines showing the edge of the I-beams. Now run out the final sheeting run, aligning the
sheeting with the lines on the sheet.

Safety Note!
DO NOT WALK ON THE SHEETING NEAR THE RIM .
STEP ONLY ON TEMPORARY SUPPORTS OR TIMBERS.
You may safely walk on sheeting near the rim after the seal & rim bolts are tightened.

Step 29: Fit remaining appurtenances

Fit all other fittings (where applicable) to the IFR including gauge pole seal, column well seals, dip
funnel, anti-rotation cable/static coil, drain tubes, ladder pad, float well, ladder seal etc., as listed on the
main IFR plan drawing.
Step 30: Shoe Seal
If a shoe seal is being installed, finish off the shoe seal and fit secondary seal as required. Use Matrix
Internal Shoe Seal Manual for instructions.

Step 31: Pontoon clamp bolts

Using a 5/16” dia (8mm) drill bit, drill one hole through the center deck end pontoon clamp plates & fit 2
x 5/16” x 1” bolt & flange nut at each pontoon end saddle. (No need to do the rim pontoons, they are
already bolted).

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 IFR Component Parts

1. Angle connector

2. Straight
connector

3. Center Deck Leg

Sleeve Assembly

4. Rim Leg Sleeve

5. Pontoon Saddle

6. Pontoon Strap

7.Pontoon Strap
Clamp Plate

8. Rim Pontoon Plate

9. Sheeting Screws

10. 12mm Drain Tube

Assembly

11. PEM Stud

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 MATRIX IFR Installation - Essential Tool List Tank Diameter (m)
Item 10 20 30 40 50 60
3/8” A/F x 7/16" A/F ring spanner (wrench) 4 4 4 4 6 6
1/2” A/F x 9/16" A/F ring spanner (wrench) 4 4 4 4 6 6
1/2" A/F Combination spanner (wrench) 4 4 4 4 6 6
1/2” A/F Deep Socket (3/8” square drive) 2 3 4 4 4 6

9/16” A/F Deep Socket (3/8” square drive) 2 3 4 4 4 6

3/8" drive hand ratchet 2 3 4 4 4 6

4" Adjustable Wrench 1 1 1 1 1 1

#1 Phillips Head Screwdriver 1 1 1 1 1 1

Drive Adaptor 1/4 x 3/8" 3 4 5 5 5 7

3/8” A/F Nut Setter - long (65mm~75mm) 2 3 4 4 4 4

Makita 6827 Screw Gun 2 2 2 3 3 3

or Dewalt DW268-XE Screw Gun
or Makita 6805BV Screw Gun

Electric Shear Makita JS1660 1 1 1 2 2 2

Makita 18V Battery Impact Driver 1 1 2 4 4 4

with spare Lithium Ion Battery

18V/24V Battery Drill 10mm (3/8") variable speed, reversible with clutch/torque settings 2 2 3 3 4 4
and spare battery (Lithium Ion) for each drill

Battery Grinder with 1mm cutting Blade 1 1 1 1 1 1

Hacksaw with spare 18T blades 1 1 1 1 1 1

Vise Grip 10R 4 4 6 8 10 12

Vise Grip 11R Locking Clamp

4 6 8 10 12 14

Bricklayers Nylon String Line 50m 100m 150m 200m 250m 300m
No. 8 gauge

Aluminium step ladder (6ft) 1 2 2 2 3 3

See dwg Adjustable Height Pipe Stands (Screw Jacks) (IFR503A) 20 40 60 80 100 120
SK-2 + pipes to suit pipe stands (to suit pipe stand x ~1200mm long depending on IFR height) 20 40 60 80 100 120
attached (working height = distance ~ floor to top of manhole + 300mm(12"))

Drill Bit 5/16" or 7.9mm dia.(Must be this dia. for PEM studs ) 4 5 5 5 8 10
Drill Bit 3/8" or 10mm dia. 2 3 3 3 4 6

Razor knife 2 3 4 4 4 4

Permanent Marker Pens (Fine) 5 5 5 5 5 5

Tape measure 8m/25ft 2 2 2 2 2 2

Nylon Hammer 2 2 2 2 2 2

150 x 45 (6" x 1 -3/4") softwood timber Dress finished x 3.6m (12ft) long (smooth) 4 8 10 15 20 24

100 x 50 (4" x 2") softwood timber x 1685mm long (smooth) 30 60 90 130 160 190

Topcon RL-H3C Laser Level + Tripod 0 1 1 1 1 1

Extension cables & Power Boards to reach all over the tank
(with earth leakage safety devices) As Req. As Req. As Req. As Req. As Req. As Req.

Qty here are the minimum

required qty as a guide only.
Pls provide more to facilitate
the installation if possible.

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From 1800mm~2100mm
 1700 [66.93]
52 [2.05]

50 [1.97]
'I' BEAM CNETERS

MAX.
100 [3.94]

1685 1 [66.34 0.039]

2"x4" TIMBER

SHEET WIDTH: 1,770mm [69.69n]

'I' BEAM WIDTH: 1,700mm [66.93in]
TEMBER LENGTH: 1,685 1mm [66.34 0.039in]

THIS DOCUMENT AND THE WORKS CUSTOMER: DRAWN CHECKED TANK

AND/OR INFORMATION CONTAINED BY CBH BY rjb DIA.
THEREIN ARE THE CONFIDENTIAL
AND PROPRIETARY PROPERTY OF
MATRIX APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES STANDARD DATE
13/12/01
PROJECT No.
DATE

PAPER
TANK
28/12/01 HT.
TANK
AND SHALL BE USED ONLY FOR THE
INTENDED PURPOSE AND PROJECT. LOCATION: SIZE A3 No.
IT MAY NOT BE COPIED IN WHOLE
OR IN PART. PARTS MAY NOT BE DRAWING TITLE DRAWING NUMBER REV.
NOTES: FABRICATED FROM THE DOCUMENT,
AND THE INFORMATION THEREIN
1. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED ALL DIMENSIONS IN MILLMETERS/[INCHES].
REV. DETAILS DATE BY
MAY NOT BE DIVULGED WITHOUT
MATRIX APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES
EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION.
TIMBER TEMPORARY SUPPORT IFR502 0
Note: Experience has shown that contractors
installing IFRs frequently try to save money by not
buying the above tools. This is false economy. These
tools will pay for themselves by saving labour cost &
helping to ensure a quality installation. We strongly
recommend purchase of correct tools before starting
IFR assembly.

Note that while we have recommended mains powered

electric tools, the recommended re-chargeable battery
powered tools are also very convenient and time saving,
particularly for drilling. Modern battery powered tools mean
you do not have to worry about power leads and power
boards. Battery powered tools are also safer. To install a
large diameter IFR using battery powered tools,
particularly with the screw guns will require multiple spare
batteries and a central charging station. One has to weigh
the cost of 4 or more men standing around waiting for
batteries to charge against the cost of extra spare
batteries.

IFR Float Testing:

There is a danger of pontoon and other component surface
corrosion, when float testing using water that contains salt. The salt
can cause chloride pitting. Pitting corrosion, seems to continue on
pontoons even when they are in service in a hydrocarbon product.

API 650
S.4.10.2 f, states the following; “The chloride content of the water
shall be below 50ppm unless specified otherwise by the Purchaser”.
S.4.10.3 “When testing with potable water, the exposure time shall
not exceed 21 days, unless specified otherwise by the Purchaser”.

Matrix has had no issues over 15 years experience with new

pontoons leaking. Therefore, our view is that if float testing is
required, it should be done using product or water up to around 2.5m
of liquid level only.
API 650 H.6.6.1 states that aluminium IFRs “shall be given a
flotation test on water, or product, at the option of the Purchaser.”
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