Section II. TRANSPORTING TANK COMPONENTS

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Section II. TRANSPORTING TANK COMPONENTS

9-3. General

b. Wire or strap each bundle and identify it with

the description and part number of each item. Do not

This section contains information on packaging tank

bend any component during banding and tie down.

components for transporting to the new worksite.

9-4. Tank Packaging

down.

c. Protect all lap seam surfaces from damage.

a. Like components of the tank should be stacked

d. Use wooden blocks or separators between

or arranged together in bundles of a weight consistent

staves to maintain their curvature and protect the

with available handling methods.

flanges.

Section III. REINSTALLATION AFTER MOVEMENT

9-5. General

b. Re-erection Kit.

This section contains instructions for the re-erection of

(1) All gasket material and damaged nuts and

tanks at the new worksite.

9-6. Tank Site, Soil Test, and Foundation

bolts, discarded at time of disassembly, are replaced

with new components supplied in the tank re-erection

Refer to Chapter 2 for information covering the tank

kit.

site, soil test, and foundation preparation.

9-7. Re-erection of Tanks

(2) Select the appropriate re-erection kit for the

a. Inspecting the Equipment.

tank.

Check all

c. Assembly. Using the appropriate re-erection

components for damage due to shipping, unloading or

kit, assemble the tank in accordance with the applicable

uncrating. Inspect all plates, staves, and channels for

erection instructions contained in Chapters 3 through 8.

poor alinement and damage.

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