METHOD OF STATEMENT

FOR
ROOF WATERTANK
INSTALLATION

METHOD OF STATEMENT FOR

ROOF WATER TANK INSTALLATION

1. Open an approved shop drawing for water tank location at the roof.
2. Tanks to be installed should have passed the leak test inspection and QC
inspection approval (i.e. no defects).
3. Construct concrete pad with at least 10cm thick with 10 cm excess from the
bottom sides of the tank. Tank concrete pad shall be cured. Check concrete pad
from unnecessary cracks.
4. Check the tank from any damage and cracks upon delivery to roof for installation.
5. Install the tank on concrete pad, level, plumb, and firmly anchored. Install or fill
the gaps with non-metallic and non-shrink grout for the mechanical base bearing
surface of the tank.
6. Arranged the tank ready for the access of installation for water supply pipe,
valves, water system accessories, drain points and distribution pipe. Also arranged
so that devices needing services are accessible.
6.1 Prepare the tank for installation having all necessary fittings and
connectors for inlet, outlet, air breather and other tank accessories.
6.2 Connect water piping to roof water storage tank with unions or adaptors
and shutoff valves for both tank supply line and fixture supply line.
6-3 Connect tank drains with shutoff valves and discharges over closest roof
drains.
6.4 Make connections to dissimilar metals with dielectric fittings.
6.4.1 Use approved fittings for connection of dissimilar metals or
materials.
 6.4.2 Apply Teflon tape around the threaded part in reverse direction of
tight.
6.4.3 Use proper tools to tight. Strap wrench for plastic and pipe wrench
for metal.
6.5 Install tank vent.
7. Recheck the level of tank, firmly fixed and all accessories are in place.
8. The roof water tank must comply with manufacturer recommendation for tank
installation procedures.
9. Prepare a work inspection request.

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