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Polyester & Steel Horizontal Devices

To be read upon receipt of the device

Handling :
- Before any handling, important to check that there is no water inside each compartments.
- Handling of the device must be carried out using a suitable lifting device.
- When available use lifting hooks provided with the device
- If no lifting hooks follow lifting instructions shown below. Only use textile cables (steel cables are PROHIBITED)
- Once lifted, the device must be guided using ropes.

Delivery and storage :

- Check by visual inspection that the external structure of the device has not been damaged during transportation.
- In the event of any identified defect, please mention it on the documentation provided by the carrier.
- Store the device in a safe place, away from any risk of shock. Prevent rainwater from entering into the device (the device must
be absolutely empty during handling operations).

Important Precautions:
- Never fill up a device that has not been correctly supported and secured. In the event of a leak test, only proceed with filling
after having carried out step 5 of the installation procedure or by following the above-ground installation procedure below. Then
observe the evolution of the filling during a period of 12 hours.
- It is strongly advised to install the device in an area which is not subject to constant applied loads. Important to proceed to
installation considering a reduced and optimized depth so then maintenance operations will be facilitated.
- Do not use a compacting machine to stabilize the backfill of the device. Use <15mm self-compacting gravel.
- Clearly define the working area in order to store the material and to prevent all vehicles to enter during installation.
- Please refer to technical data sheets or contact us in order to define the appropriate installation depth. If depth is beyond our
recommandation a protective structure (see #8 of the procedure) is mandatory. The device must rest on stable excavation edges
and its structural dimensioning must be defined by a Civil Engineering design office (The device cannot be subject to any
residual pressures exceeding static loads.
Ensure that no transferable loads from concrete are applied on the device (floating installation).
- In the event of exposure to additional static loads (deep foundations, embankments, loads from accumulation of various
materials, steep slopes, use of concrete extensions, etc.) or dynamic loads (rolling vehicles, etc.), a protective structure is
mandatory, whatever the considered depth. In the case of installation above roads, the plastic cover has to be removed (A
suitable cover to be provided).
- It is important to assess the level of groundwater (hydromorphic soil). The presence of water may be related to an
unexpected rise in the level of underground water. The low permeability of the surrounding soil can also cause issues,
preventing the good infiltration of rainfalls, which will lead to an accumulation in the excavation area around the tank (coef. of
permeability K<10-5 cm/s rocks, clays, silt, etc.). Please refer to any available ground report. The website
http://www.georisques.gouv.fr can also help in assessing the presence of groundwater.
- To find out the maximum level of immersion (N rating) please refer to the corresponding technical sheet or contact us. If any
doubt, do not install the device and contact us.
- Assess the need for tank weighting. A saturation (even partial) of the excavation by underground waters or by water runoff
may require the tank to be weighted (« Chassis Speed » or additional anchoring on a concrete slab, or weighting by upper slab).
The quantity of concrete must compensate Archimedes' thrust applied on an empty device.
- In addition to their low permeability (see above), clay soils can generate high pressure related to the action of
shrinkage/swelling of clays. In the event of medium to high exposure (see https://www.georisques.gouv.fr), add 200 kg of
cement per m3 of gravel when backfilling the tank.
- Maximum inside temperature: 50°C for Polyester and painted steel, 90°C for stainless steel.
- If any risk of freezing the tank has to be emptied.
- If any doubt refer to NF P16-442, NF 976-2 standards or contact TECHNEAU.

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Underground installation procedure:
1– The lowest part of the excavation has to be stabilized. Important to ensure that this bottom part is perfectly horizontal.
If any needs of anchoring the device (see § "precautions"), build an additional concrete slab on the bottom of the excavation and
include anchoring irons. The quantity of concrete has to be calculated considering Archimedes thrust applied on an empty device.
2– Provide a layer of sand or 100mm thickness of gravel on the stabilized excavation bottom.
3– Position the device on the sand layer after having removed transport cradles and all protections.
4– Adjust straps / belts or anchor tensioners (optional) without pre-stressing the tank. If no anchoring, fill the device with clear
water (20% of the total capacity) in order to stabilize the structure.
5– Backfill the lower part of the device with sand and/or 10-14 cat.
gravel. Please proceed progressively/by step considering 300mm
thickness layers.
- ensure the stability of the backfill between each layer (mechanical
compacting is excluded)
A special care to be given to the lowest part of closed spaces in
order to ensure a perfect stability of the device.
- Keep proceeding until 50% of the tank has been filled
6–Connect the inlet and the outlet, (as well as any ventilation and
sheath). Nozzles are designed for PVC piping
7– Backfill with sand or 10-14 gravel until the tank being
completely buried.
8– If necessary (see § “important precautions”), install the
additional protective structure.
9– Install extensions/shafts if any and adjust them according ground
level.
10– Backfill using natural ground.

Standard installation Deep installation / below concrete slab

Above-ground device installation procedure:

1- The ground must be stable, horizontal, free of stones and bumps.
Pour a clean concrete slab if necessary
2- Position the device on corresponding metal cradles (optional).
Refer to the corresponding technical datasheet in order to
position cradles.
 If no specific cradles, proceed as indicated below:
1- The ground must be stable, horizontal, free of stones and bumps.
Pour a clean concrete slab if necessary
2- Build a closed area whose dimensions accommodate the access to
the tank structure while maintaining a free space of 30cm all around in
order to allow the backfilling. This closed area will allow the device to
be backfilled over at least 1/3 of its height
Provide a draining system so that this closed area will not retain
runoff water.
3- Install a 10cm sand layer.
4- Position the tank on the sand layer (after removing transport
cradles)
5- Fill the tank at 20% of its total capacity in order to stabilize the structure.
6- Backfill the base of the tank with 10-14 gravel or sand, taking care of closed spaces in the lowest part. If using sand for
backfilling, compact it by adding water.
7- The backfilled height must reach at least 50% of the device diameter

IN501B Installation- Polyester & Steel Horizontal Devices 08/09/2022