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Cold Water Storage Tanks Sectional & One Piece Technical Manual

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Index
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KMG Group Introduction Projects Completed Sectional Tank Introduction Guide Lines on locating tanks Guide Lines on sizing tanks Guide Lines for different models of tanks Base Details Capacity Tables Maintenance Procedures Sample Tender Specifications One Piece Water Tanks Modular Building Systems Glossary of terms

Metric Imperial Metric Imperial

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Note:
Tanks must be installed and maintained strictly in accordance with our Installation and Maintenance Instructions. Head Office: Ballyspillane Industrial Estate, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland Tel.: +353 64 - 6632421 Fax: +353 64 - 66 32777 Email: info@kmggroup.eu Web: www.kmggroup.eu

In Accordance with KMG Group. normal policy of product development this specification is subject to change without notice.

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Killarney Manufacturing Group, is one of the leading manufacturers of cold water storage tanks, and we offer a broad range of storage solutions including one piece tanks, sectional tanks, underground tanks, sprinkler tanks and rain water storage tanks. KMG Killarney Plastics have over the years developed its markets in Ireland, the UK, the Middle East and Africa, boasting success in supplying cold water storage tanks to many large-scale projects. All water tanks are manufactured in accordance to relevant local authority specifications, and are available in one-piece and sectional format depending on capacity. Sectional water tanks are manufactured from Glass Reinforced Plastics, combined with a special composite produced in-house, known as Sheet Moulding Compound (SMC). We manufacture both metric panels and imperial panels and both are available in half panel increments, which is beneficial in areas of restrictive access. Sectional tanks are delivered flat pack in pallet format and are assembled on site by fully trained and experienced crews. One-piece tanks are constructed from GRP and are an economical alternative for cold water storage. They are available in a variety of sizes ranging from 45litres to 4,546litres in both insulated and uninsulated models. Lids and Condensation trays are available for all sizes. LPCB Approved Sprinkler Systems are an acknowledged means of efficient fire protection in buildings. These systems need to be specifically designed, manufactured and installed according to an approved code of practice. The sprinkler tank is approved by the loss prevention board and is available up to a maximum capacity of 1,300 m3 and a maximum height of 3.5m The Knock Down Tank is one of the few quick assemble water storage solutions. It comprises of six panels four sides, base and cover. They can be left in place or alternatively it can be dismantled and re-used for another application. The Knock down tank is also used extensively as an emergencey water storage solution for Humanitarian Crises. The Knock Down tank is suitable for airlifting into crisis zones to enable the temporary storage of water. It is one of the few quick assemble water storage solutions that has a long life span. The Tricel Rainwater Harvesting Systems are a simple solution for taking free rainwater and reusing it to flush toilets, as process water in factories, lawn watering, car washing etc. As water metering becomes more prevalent, using free Rainwater is a cost saving solution available to all. The Emergency Water Tank is a unique problem solving solution for emergency water supply situations, whereby a quick and easy solution is required, anywhere worldwide. The tanks are sectional by design and can be assembled on a concrete plinth for removal to a flat bed truck, or they can be assembled on the truck or an RSJ steel plinth. The tanks can be transported flat pack on a pallet for assembly anywhere that an emergency supply is required, and easily packed away for future use. The only component requiring replacement is the sealing gasket. Simply fill clean drinking water in through the top manway opening and use via a stainless shut off valve. Panels once disassembled can be washed and disinfected for future use. Modular Tanks are suitable for the following applications Process Water Storage Potable Water Storage (drinking water) Rainwater Harvesting & Storage Wastewater Treatment Grey Water Storage Septic Tanks Effluent Treatment Separators (Oil Interceptors) Emergency Water Storage Pump Chambers
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Some projects carried out by Killarney Manufacturing Group Limited, in Europe, Africa, Asia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Iran, Australia to mention but a few. 26m x 10m x 3m high Tank 780,000 litres (206,054 US gallons) Saudi Arabia 2009

Ghana Water Supply Scheme

KMG Killarney Manufacturing Group Limited, supplied 13 of the above tanks, each 13m x 12m x 3m high (468,000 litres / 468m3) complete with towers, structural foundations, ancillary pipe work etc, to the Government of Ghana. This contract was in excess of six million litres of water, and was completed in less than five months.

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16m3 tanks (4,227 US gallons) Germany 20m3 tank (5,300 US gallons) Roof tank

72m3 (19,000 US gallons) Green Section Process Water Storage tank Factory in France

90m3 (24,000 US gallons) Sectional potable (drinking) Water tank in a basement, Ireland

4m high tank during assembly, Qatar 2008 840,000 litres (22,190 US gallons)

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7m x 7m x 4m - 196m3 tank (51,000 US gallons) Nigeria, Africa

202.5m3 (54,000 US gallons) Water tank-Skomer Island

3 Sectional Water Storage tanks total 165m3 storage (43,500 US gallons) North Point, Hong Kong (insert Pollution Engineering magazine cover)

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The emergency water tank is a unique problem solving solution for emergency water supply
situations, whereby a quick and easy solution is required, anywhere worldwide. The tanks are sectional by design and can be assembled on a concrete plinth for removal to a flat bed truck, or they can be assembled on the truck or an RSJ steel plinth. The tanks can be transported flat pack on a pallet for assembly anywhere that an emergency supply is required, and easily packed away for future use. The only component requiring replacement is the sealing gasket. Simply fill clean drinking water in through the top manway opening and use via a stainless shut off valve. Panels once disassembled can be washed and disinfected for future use.

Emergency water storage tanks: 16ft x 4ft x 8ft high (3,840 US gallons) & 12ft x 4ft x 8ft high (2,800 US gallons)

Emergency water storage tanks: (3,840 US gallons) & (2,800 US gallons) loaded and ready to go.

Loading of a 20ft x 4ft x 8ft high emergency water storage tank (4,800 US gallons)

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11m x 10m x 2.5m high Sectional tank (275m3 ~ 72,600 US gallons)

468m3 GRP tank Africa (13m x 12m x 3m high Sectional Water Tank) Libya, Africa

Factory installation Ireland 10m x 3m x 2.5m High 20,000 US gallons process water (75,000 litres)

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3mx2mx2m High drinking water tank, 3,170 US gallons Department of the Arts, Sport & Tourism, Killarney, Ireland

606m3 tanks Kuwait (160,000 US gallons)

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3 number Water Tanks totalling 886,000 litres, London, England

Small Emergency supply tanks 2,570 litres (680 US gallons)

6,000 litres (1,600 US gallons) L shaped tank

Effluent treatment Housings-France

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2009, Tanks during assembly in a compound in Qatar
Two tanks each 26m x 14m x 3m high 1,092m3 Total nominal capacity of the two tanks is 2,184,000 litres (2,184 m3)

Work begins on tank number 2

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Seychelles 2009

8m x 6m x 3m high Tank (144 m3) Computer Factory, Poland.

4m x 4m x 4m ~ (64,000 litre ~ 16,900 US gallons Water tank)

Testing, Research & Development at our Headquarters in Ireland

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Easy access in tight spaces
Where site access is restricted, sectional rainwater tanks are the ideal option. Panels are easily carried through standard doorways of width 750mm and carried to the tank room or attic space for assembly by our highly trained & dedicated site assembly crews. The only installation cost for the tank, is a base constructed from RSJs or a concrete plinth. Tanks can use a small footprint to gain maximum capacity, using length, width or height to your advantage.

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The basic process tanks, manufactured in Ireland & the UK and shipped worldwide by container for onsite assembly.

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Tricel: TCX Range
The TCX range of over ground & underground tanks are a unique range of tanks suitable for multiple uses. The tanks are suitable for septic tanks, aerobic sewage treatment, sludge storage, rainwater harvesting and process water Storage. The tanks are also suitable for Potable Water Storage and emergency water storage.

The emergency water tank is a unique problem solving solution for emergency water supply situations, whereby a quick and easy solution is required, anywhere worldwide. The tanks are sectional by design and can be assembled on a concrete plinth for removal to a flat bed truck, or they can be assembled on the truck or an RSJ steel plinth. The tanks can be transported flat pack on a pallet for assembly anywhere that an emergency supply is required, and easily packed away for future use. The only component requiring replacement is the sealing gasket. Simply fill clean drinking water in through the top manway opening and use via a stainless shut off valve. Panels once disassembled can be washed and disinfected for future use.

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Inside a 48ft (long) x 16ft (wide) x 10ft (High) Sectional Tank

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TCX3 with a load of flat pack septic tanks.

4 number TCX4 Manufacture, transport and installation. Total 7,600 US gallons

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4 number TCX4 loaded and ready for shipping.

Final installation of the TCX4 tanks

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Small Emergency Water Tank.
The emergency water tank is a unique solution for emergency water supply situations, whereby a quick and easy solution is required anywhere worldwide. The tanks are simply 6 sectional panels with a sealing gasket and stainless steel bolts. The design requires no angles and there is no need to enter into the tank during assembly.

The tanks can be transported flat pack on a pallet for assembly anywhere that an emergency supply is required, and easily packed away for future use. The only component requiring replacement is the sealing gasket. Simply fill clean drinking water in through the top manway opening and use via a stainless shut off valve. Panels once disassembled can be washed and disinfected for future use.

Palletised delivery of a tank (s)

1370 x 1370 x 55mm panel

No angles are required

The finished tank

Tank dimensions: 1370 mm x 1370 mm x 1370 mm Panel dimensions: 1370 mm 1370 mm x 55 mm Pallet (loaded with 1 tank) dimensions: 1370 mm x 1370 mm x 340 mm high Nominal capacity of tank: 2,570 litres (565 gallons) (679 US gallons) Panel weight: 24.8kg

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TCX: 12x8x8

TCX: 24x12x8

TCX: 52x8x8

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Introduction Sectional Cold Water Storage Tanks
Killarney Manufacturing Group is one of the foremost companies in the business of producing Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic (G.R.P.) sectional water tanks. Killarney Manufacturing Group (KMG) is a group of companies headquartered in Ireland and is a global supplier of composite products and technology. KMG has four core product groups: Building and Automotive Products, Sewage & Effluent Treatment Systems, Reinforced Compounds and Safety Products. We are one of the few companies who possess the technical expertise and the advanced manufacturing facilities - not only to produce our tanks by hot compression moulding but also to produce in-house, the most important single element without which the term hot press moulding means nothing. This element, an advanced composite known as Sheet Moulding Compound (S.M.C.) is manufactured in our Killarney Plant with all the necessary characteristics incorporated into the design and tested in advance. KMG has achieved a pre-eminent position in this field. Our experience in composite materials extends over 30 years, during which period we have grown to become a market leader - being in sole control of the key elements in the excellence of our product. All our products are manufactured to ISO 9001:2000 Range of Panels Tank panels are available in both metric (1 x 1meter, 1 x 0.5 meter & 0.5 x 0.5meter) and imperial configurations (1.22 x 1.22 meter, 1.22 x 0.61meter & 0.61m x 0.61meter)

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Guidelines for Locating Water Tanks General
The following recommendations are generally for elevated tanks, as tanks at elevated positions can cause serious damage to the surrounding area in the event of wall, pipe or structural support failure resulting in water spilling out at a fast rate. Consideration must be given to minimise the effects of such an occurrence, in terms of the positioning of the tank and regular inspection for defects. Water tanks should be located so as to prevent water damage or consequential loss in the event of leakage howsoever occurring. All tanks, which are located above water sensitive areas, should have a bund wall around them with adequate evacuation ducts. All other tanks should have Condensation or Drip trays to prevent nuisance damage and to keep floors dry.

Over the years we have seen tanks fail due to age, lack of maintenance, failure of the structural supports underneath the tanks, contaminated water attacking the internal fittings, ball valve failure where overflows were not fitted, vandalism etc.

Water Tanks on top of Buildings

Water tanks located on top of any building should be sited at least 1.2 meters away from the edge of the building. It would be preferable if the water tank were sited 1.5 times the height of the tank away from the edge of the building. In the event of failure, this would allow the water to spread itself over a much wider area before spilling over the edge of the building and possibly taking personnel or debris with it.

Handrails on Tank Roofs - Health & Safety Requirements

Handrails may be necessary to satisfy Health & Safety Regulations. The type of railing required is dependant on the tank height, distance from ground level, access etc. Please confirm which handrail arrangement is required so that we can make the necessary inclusion. We can supply and install ladders and railings, but we must be informed of the exact details prior to quoting the project. We assume that the end user is making his own arrangements unless we are informed otherwise.

Water Tanks on Elevated Structures

For water tanks located on top of elevated structures, a walkway of at least 1 meter should be provided all round the water tank to allow for maintenance and inspection. This walkway should comply with health and safety regulations.

Potable Water Tanks

To comply with the Health & Safety Executive regulations on the Control of Legionellosis 1998, Cold Water Storage Tanks must be located in areas that are readily accessible for cleaning. Regular Maintenance and Inspections as required by Health & Safety Legislation.

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Guidelines for sizing Water Tanks
Hotels Offices Schools House with 2 bathrooms 1045 Litres (actual capacity) per bedroom per day 45 Litres (actual capacity) per person per day 36 Litres (actual capacity) per person per day 682 Litres (actual capacity) per day

The mains pressure must be sufficient to re-fill the tank while the premises are closed. In areas of low water pressure, the above figures would need to be increased. In our experience, the water pressure has been reducing gradually for the past number of years, particularly in the cities and in areas where there have been large developments. Note: The above figures are based on Dublin Corporation Guide Lines. The minimum Requirements do not include for fire fighting.

Nominal Versus Actual Capacity

Metric % Loss in capacity for 51mm (2) Overflow 42 21 14 11 8 7 6 6 % Loss in capacity for 89mm (3 ) Overflow 51 26 17 13 10 9 7 7 Imperial % Loss in capacity for 51mm (2) Overflow 35 17 12 9 % Loss in capacity for 89mm (3 ) Overflow 42 20 14 10

Tank Height Mm 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000

Tank Height mm 610 (2) 1220 (4) 1830 (6) 2440 (8)

The above figures are approximate and are based on a 51mm (2) and 89 mm (3 ) overflows. If a larger overflow is used, the percentage loss will be greater.

15150 x 4140 x 2000 mm 120,000 litre (26,000 Gallons) Tank Insulated to Format 30. Installed 1998.

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Guidelines for different models of tanks

Standard Tank: This tank is complete with internally flanged base, externally flanged side walls. All under water stays are Stainless Steel and all bolts are Galvanised to BS 729. Light Duty Cover: Only suitable for indoor use, and for the storage of foul water. They are not designed to take Man weight. Heavy Duty Cover: Suitable for Indoor and Outdoor Use, and for the storage of foul water. These tanks have internally flanged lid panels, similar to those used in the base. Heavy Duty Cover and Finished to Format 30: Suitable for Indoor, Outdoor use and for the storage of Drinking Water, as defined in our specification, KMG Format 30 on page 6. Note: To comply with current legislation all tanks that store water that may be used for drinking must be protected, they must meet the requirements set out in the water byelaws BS 6700 states that because any cold-water tap is likely to be used to drink from, all such taps not directly connected to the mains shall be supplied only from tanks that are protected. Where drinking water has been stored in an inadequately protected tank, a water analysis should be considered and adequate protection installed.

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Tanks of over 1000 litres (220 gallons) shall be divided or have standby tanks to facilitate repairs and maintenance. It should also have a wash out pipe or drain out taps, these to terminate above an outside gully to prevent wastage. Tank insulation materials should not suffer permanent structural damage from contact with water generally Phenolic and Polyurethane closed cell foams comply. Where pipe cut outs go through insulation panels, bezels should be fitted to protect the exposed insulation from the ingress of moisture, insects and vermin and preserve the integrity of the insulation with a protective finish.

Types of Bolts: Standard Tanks come complete with Bolts galvanised to BS 729, we recommend that Consultants specify Stainless Steel grade 316 S16 bolts under water. Dividers: In any situation where there is only one water storage tank in a building and the capacity is greater that 1000 litres (220 gallons), BS 6700 states To avoid interruption of the water supply when carrying out repairs or maintenance, the cistern shall be provided with compartments or standby cistern. Where drinking water is being stored, two separate tanks are recommended as it is difficult detect cross contamination from one side of a division wall to another. Condensation Trays: They should be used in any instance where condensation, drips from pipe work, or from the tank could cause nuisance damage or render floors wet and slippery. Ball Valve Housing: Enclosed chamber containing an access hatch above the level of the cover, permitting the level control mechanism to be mounted at a higher level than would otherwise be possible. The overflow(s) must be placed on the tank sidewall and not on the Ball Valve Housing. Water must be kept below tank roof level. This is only necessary where very large ball valves are used. Ladders: Where tank depth is 1.5 m or greater, internal and external ladders should be specified. If the tank is on a raised platform then ladders may be required on tanks lower than this height. Where the tank is 2m or more from the top of the tank to the finished floor level external ladders should be fitted with safety cages and comply with BS4211 1994. Handrail: A handrail should be fitted enclosing all access points to the tank roof, where a tank is 2m or more from the top of the tank to the finished ground level. Reverse Base Tanks: (Externally flanged base) These types of tanks allow the tank to be totally drained down, as the base is flat, they also allow access to all the bolts from outside the tank. 450 mm clearance is required underneath the tank for access to the base bolts.

The client shall ensure that potable water is not stored in tank compartments that are adjacent to compartments storing foul water due to risk of contamination.

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Totally Internally Flanged (TIF) & Internally Flanged (IF)Tanks
TIF and IF tanks are designed for tight situations where access is not available around the tank for the assembly. Hand Lay Up TIF All Side, Base and Lid Panels are Totally Internally Flanged Hot Press IF All Side, Base and Lid Panels are Totally Internally Flanged, with only external bolts and flanges around the perimeter edges.

Hand Lay Up TIF

Hot Press IF

All Bolts are Internal Yes No Access to All Bolts Yes No Space Requirements Minimal Slightly More Required. Production Method Hand Lay Up Hot Press Moulded Maximum Height 3m 2.5m The TIF is a more versatile and maintenance friendly solution than the Hot Press IF.

The IF is suitable where there is no restrictive access on two sides. TIF & IF Tanks should only be used when there is no space available to fit a traditional sectional tank. These types of tanks can be built close

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to walls and in areas with restricted access. As there is no external access to the tanks after assembly maintenance and rectification of any problems can be difficult or impossible.

Side Access Hatch

The Side Access Hatch has an opening of 600mm x 600mm. It is available as a 1000mm x 1000mm metric panel or as a 1220mm x 1220mm imperial module panel. The side access hatch is a useful choice when there are height restrictions on site. It also provides easier access to the inside of a tank, particularly when there is restricted space above the tank. The Side Access Hatch comprises of three main components: panel, flange and flat hatch sheet. To open the hatch, the flat hatch sheet is simply unbolted from the flange. It can only be opened when the water level inside the tank is lower than the access hatch. This Access Hatch was designed so that both the head of the bolt and the nut are accessible. This allows a wrench to be placed on the bolt head as well as the nut and prevents a scenario of the bolt simply spinning without opening. Please note that the tank sealant between the flat access sheet and the flange will need to be in good condition or replaced, prior to the reattachment of the flat access hatch.

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Tanks Insulated and finished to Format 30

Note: This is only an example of one type of insulation skin; there are different arrangements for different types of tanks. Current legislation states that water hot or cold, in any premises that might be used for human consumption must be of potable quality. In addition to tank material specifications, there are now further requirements for lid design, the screening of vents, breathers, overflows, warning tell tale pipes and the provision of insulation which will help prevent freezing and also help keep water as cool as practicable, ideally less than 20oC. Format 30 is our description of tanks with Heavy Duty panel covers, complete with screened vents, overflows, warning pipes etc and having side wall and roof panels with a (u) value of 2.5 w/m2K, (tanks under 1m high have a slightly higher value). This value meets the requirements of section 30 of the water byelaws in the majority of situations. Tanks in boiler rooms etc may also need base insulation. The purchaser can specify extra requirements or thermal transmittance after considering the period of protection necessary, the tank location and the surrounding conditions. Please Note: Insulation slows down but does not prevent heat loss or gain over protracted periods. Additional information is available in BS 7491 & BS 6700.
5150 x 4150 x 2000 mm 40,000 Litre (8,800 Gallons) Water Tank, Insulated to Format 30

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Ball Valve Housing

All Dimensions are in mm

Ball Valve Housing Specification

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Isometric view of a Ball Valve Housing on a 4000 x 3000 x 2000 mm Sectional cold water storage tank. A Ball Valve Housing is an enclosed chamber containing an access hatch above the level of the cover, which leaves space for larger ball floats to rise up and shut off the water supply. Specification External Dimensions: 1000 x 1000 x 560 mm high Space required: 1201 mm clearance space is required above the roof of the tank, i.e. For a 2m high tank the room needs to be 3201 mm high.

Note: The overflow(s) must be placed on the tank sidewall and not on the Ball Valve Housing. Water must be kept below tank roof level.

Condensation Trays
We manufacture condensation trays to suit all sizes of Water Storage Tanks. For Sectional cold water storage tanks, the tray extends round the tank by 150 mm. i.e. a sectional tank with external dimensions 4150 x 3150 mm will have a tray approximately 4300 x 3300 mm. Condensation Trays should be used in any instance where condensation, drips from pipe Condensation trays should be water tested at time work or from the tank could cause nuisance damage or render floors wet and slippery. of testing tank. Trays for large sectional tanks are joined on site.

A condensation tray is not a substitute for a bund wall or for tanking out a room.
APPROPRIATE OVERFLOWS MUST BE FITTED AS CLOSE AS POSSIBLE TO THE BASE OF THE DRIP TRAY. THESE MUST BE FITTED BEFORE THE TANK IS FILLED. TRAYS ARE DESIGNED TO HOLD A MAXIMUM OF 25MM OF WATER

Tank Divisions
In any situation where there is only one water storage tank in a building and the capacity is greater that 1000 litres (220 gallons), BS 6700 states To avoid interruption of the water supply when carrying out repairs or maintenance, the cistern shall be provided with compartments or standby cistern. Where drinking water is being stored, two separate tanks are recommended as it is difficult detect cross contamination from one side of a division wall to another.

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Division Types Division Plate
Construction of one or more panels within a tank, which divides the tank into two separate compartments.

Inlet

Outlet Plan view of division plate Side view of division plate

Weir
Construction of one or more panels within a tank, which divides the tank but to less than its full depth such that the contents can spill over from one side of the weir to the other.

Plan view of weir

Side view of weir

Baffle
Construction of one or more panes within a tank, which partially subdivides the tank in order to increase the length of the flow path between the inlet and the outlet from the tank.

Plan view of baffle

Side view of baffle

Maintenance on Tanks with Dividers Extra care should be taken during the maintenance of tanks with divisions, as maintenance staff will be working in an enclosed space, adjacent to a large volume of water in relation to the size of the space. (See Health & Safety Act)

Pipe Connections for Cold Water Storage Tanks

If the tank is to be drained down at a fast rate or by pumps etc, we should be contacted so that adequate vents can be placed on the tank. The standard vent is 2. Connections of 100mm (4) nominal bore or over require studded flange pads to suit BS 1962, table D&E flanges for pipe work connections.
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Connections below 100mm (4) nominal bore may be made by cutting holes in situ. First determine whether single or double-sided connections are required and cut hole in panel to suit external pipe diameter. For connections over 50 mm (2) nominal bore use two flanges screwed BS21 taper thread, drilled to BS 10. Offer one flange to panel concentric with hole and transfer drill boltholes into panel. Set one flange to external pipe and using appropriate gaskets, assemble external flanged pipe using other flange as an internal backing plate. Finally bolt up. For double sided connections proceed as above, replacing internal flange with the required fitting, e.g. ball valve, strainer basket etc. For connections of 50 mm (2) nominal bore or less proceed as above or alternatively use threaded flanges or back nuts (with rubber gaskets) on standard long screw to BS 1387. The figures below show hole diameter for in situ pipefittings and minimum dimensions for the location of connections from panel edges.

Nominal Bore Diameter (mm/inch) 12.7 () 19 (3/4) 25.4 (1) 31.7 (11/4) 38.1 (11/2) 50.8 (2) 63.5 (21/2) 76.2 (3) 89 (31/2)

Nominal Hole Size (mm/inch) 22 (7/8) 28 (13/32) 35 (13/8) 44 (131/32) 50 (131/32) 61 (213/32) 78 (31/16) 90 (39/16) 105 (41/8)

Dimension A (mm/inch) 158 (6 ) 161 (6 3/8) 167 (6 5/8 ) 170 (6 3/4 ) 177 (7) 186 (7 3/8) 193 (7 5/8 ) 202 (8) 212 (8 3/8)

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General Notes All pipe work must be self-supporting. If welded or brazed-on flanges are used, all heat must be dissipated before connections are made to the tank. Holes may be cut with normal metal working tools. Note: These figures only apply to Un-Insulated Tanks

Pipe Connections for Insulated Cold Water Storage Tanks.

The areas where pipe connections can be made on insulated tanks are more restricted than in standard tanks, the picture below shows a recess in the insulation panel to allow for the pipe connection. Standard insulated tanks come with three insulation panels with recesses. More can be supplied if required. These are generally 190mm diameter.

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Base Details /Design Considerations (METRIC)

Tanks based on 1x1 & 1x.5 m panels

Standard base tanks (internally flanged base panels) may be laid directly on a concrete plinth having a trowelled finish, brushed clean and free from any local protuberances. It should be flat, level and not vary more than 6 mm in any 6 m, measured laterally or diagonally with a maximum variance of 2 mm per metre. The plinth must exceed the nominal tank dimensions by a minimum of 200 mm.

Tanks erected on elevated structures (RSJ beams or brick courses in one direction only). Bearers must be at 500 mm centres. Bearer length must exceed nominal tank dimensions by a minimum of 150 mm plus any extra for fixings. All bearer walls to be flat and level. For bearer width see chart below. For dimension A see chart below. This clearance should be on all sides of the tank; also a top clearance of 650 mm is required for standard access hatch to open. (This can be reduced to 450 mm provided that we are notified prior to dispatch). If the tank has to be pushed closer to any wall after assembly or if the working space is reduced (dimension A) at a later stage, by the building of walls etc, responsibility will rest with others.

Typical Tank Room (Plan)

Example: Tank where base is 2650 x 1650 mm

General Notes: 1. Tanks should not be placed above / beside water sensitive areas, unless there is adequate bunding. 2. Client to design suitable bearers to suit load conditions. Water load = 1000 kg/M3 + 20 % for tank. 3. Bearers can run in either direction. 4. It is necessary that the top of each bearer is flat, level and level with its neighbouring bearers. 5. Deflection must not exceed 1/500th of the unsupported span of the bearers. The unsupported span can only be in one direction. 6. Adequate overflows should be fitted to prevent the tank from being pressurised. 7. Tanks in exposed places may be susceptible to movement in high winds, especially when empty. These may need to be anchored to the base; this work is to be carried out by others.

Working Space and Bearer Width

Tank Height Mm 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 Dimension A Mm 450 450 500 600 650 700 700 700 Bearer Width B mm 75 100 100 150 150 150 150 150

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Base Details /Design Considerations (IMPERIAL) Tanks based on 1.22m x 1.22m & 1.22m x.61m panels

Standard base tanks (internally flanged base panels) may be laid directly on a concrete plinth having a trowelled finish, brushed clean and free from any local protuberances. It should be flat, level and not vary more than 6 mm in any 6 m, measured laterally or diagonally with a maximum variance of 2 mm per metre. The plinth must exceed the nominal tank dimensions by a minimum of 200 mm.

Tanks erected on elevated structures (RSJ beams or brick courses in one direction only). Bearers must be at 406 mm (16) centres. Where a half panel is used one bearer at 610 mm (24) centres is required. Bearer length must exceed nominal tank dimensions by a minimum of 150 mm plus any extra for fixings. All bearer walls to be flat and level. For bearer width see chart below. For dimension A see chart below. This clearance should be on all sides of the tank; also a top clearance of 650 mm is required for standard access hatch to open. (This can be reduced to 450 mm provided that we are notified prior to dispatch). If the tank has to be pushed closer to any wall after assembly or if the working space is reduced (dimension A) at a later stage, by the building of walls etc, responsibility will rest with others.

Typical Tank Room (Plan)

Example: Tank 3200 x 1980 mm

( 106 x 66)

General Notes: 1. Tanks should not be placed above / beside water sensitive areas, unless there is adequate bunding. 2. Client to design suitable bearers to suit load conditions. Water load = 1000 kg/M3 + 20 % for tank. 3. Bearers can run in either direction. 4. It is necessary that the top of each bearer is flat, level and level with its neighbouring bearers. 5. Deflection must not exceed 1/500th of the unsupported span of the bearers. The unsupported span can only be in one direction. 6. Adequate overflows should be fitted to prevent the tank from being pressurised. 7. Tanks in exposed places may be susceptible to movement in high winds, especially when empty. These may need to be anchored to the base; this work is to be carried out by others.

Working Space and Bearer Width

Tank Height mm Dimension A mm Bearer Width B mm

610 1220 1830 2440

450 450 500 600

75 75 75 150

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Capacity Tables - Metric Panels
Panel sizes available: 1m x 1m, 1m x .5m, .5m x .5m Tank sizes given in this table are based on their external dimensions, which are 150 mm greater than the internal dimensions. Nominal capacities are calculated based on internal dimensions as follows INTERNAL LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT IN M = M3 x 1000 = Litres 4.546 = Gallons.
External External 1m Length Width high m m litres 1.15 1.15 1000 1.65 1.15 1500 2.15 1.65 3000 2.65 1.15 2500 2.65 1.65 3750 2.15 1.15 2000 2.15 2.15 4000 3.15 1.15 3000 3.15 2.15 6000 3.15 3.15 9000 4.15 1.15 4000 4.15 2.15 8000 4.15 3.15 12000 4.15 4.15 16000 5.15 1.15 5000 5.15 2.15 10000 5.15 3.15 15000 5.15 4.15 20000 6.15 1.15 6000 6.15 2.15 12000 6.15 4.15 24000 6.15 5.15 30000 6.15 6.15 36000 7.15 1.15 7000 7.15 2.15 14000 7.15 3.15 21000 7.15 6.15 42000 7.15 7.15 49000 8.15 1.15 8000 8.15 2.15 16000 8.15 3.15 24000 9.15 1.15 9000 9.15 2.15 18000 9.15 3.15 27000 9.15 4.15 36000 10.15 5.15 50000 16.15 6.15 96000 48.15 24.15 1.15 m 1.5m high litres Gallons 1500 330 2250 495 4500 991 3750 825 5625 1278 3000 660 6000 1,320 4500 990 9000 1,980 13500 2,970 6000 1,320 12000 2,640 18000 3,960 24000 5,279 7500 1,650 15000 3,300 22500 4,949 30000 6,599 9000 1,980 18000 3,960 36000 7,919 45000 9,899 54000 11,879 10500 2,310 21000 4,619 31500 6,929 63000 13,858 73500 16,168 12000 2,640 24000 5,279 36000 7,919 13500 2,969 27000 5,939 40500 8,908 54000 11,878 75000 16,520 144000 31,718 1.73 m 381,057 2m high litres 2000 3000 6000 5000 7500 4000 8000 6000 12000 18000 8000 16000 24000 32000 10000 20000 30000 40000 12000 24000 48000 60000 72000 14000 28000 42000 84000 98000 16000 32000 48000 18000 36000 54000 72000 100000 192000 2.31 m 2.5m high Litres 2500 3750 7500 6250 9375 5000 10000 7500 15000 22500 10000 20000 30000 40000 12500 25000 37500 50000 15000 30000 60000 75000 90000 17500 35000 52500 105000 122500 20000 40000 60000 22500 45000 67500 90000 125000 240000 2.88 m

gallons 220 330 660 550 825 440 880 660 1,320 1,980 880 1,760 2,640 3,520 1,100 2,200 3,300 4,399 1,320 2,640 5,279 6,599 7,919 1,540 3,080 4,619 9,239 10,779 1,760 3,520 5,279 1,979 3,960 5,939 7,919 11,013 21,145 25,330

gallons 440 661 1322 1101 1652 880 1,760 1,320 2,640 3,960 1,760 3,520 5,279 7,039 2,200 4,399 6,599 8,799 2,640 5,279 10,559 13,198 15,838 3,080 6,159 9,239 18,478 21,557 3,520 7,039 10,559 3,960 7,919 11,878 15,838 22,026 42,290 508,810

gallons 550 826 1651 1377 2065 1,100 2,200 1,650 3,300 4,949 2,200 4,399 6,599 8,799 2,750 5,499 8,249 10,999 3,300 6,599 13,198 16,498 19,798 3,850 7,699 11,549 23,097 26,947 4,399 8,799 13,198 4,949 9,899 14,848 19,797 27,533 52,863 634,361

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External Externa Length l Width m m 1.15 1.15 1.65 1.15 2.15 1.65 2.65 1.15 2.65 1.65 2.15 1.15 2.15 2.15 3.15 1.15 3.15 2.15 3.15 3.15 4.15 1.15 4.15 2.15 4.15 3.15 4.15 4.15 5.15 1.15 5.15 2.15 5.15 3.15 5.15 4.15 6.15 1.15 6.15 2.15 6.15 4.15 6.15 5.15 6.15 6.15 7.15 1.15 7.15 2.15 7.15 3.15 7.15 6.15 7.15 7.15 8.15 1.15 8.15 2.15 8.15 3.15 9.15 1.15 9.15 2.15 9.15 3.15 9.15 4.15 10.15 5.15 16.15 6.15 48.15 24.15 3m high Litres 3000 4500 9000 7500 11250 6000 12000 9000 18000 27000 12000 24000 36000 48000 15000 30000 45000 60000 18000 36000 72000 90000 108000 21000 42000 63000 126000 147000 24000 48000 72000 36000 54000 81000 108000 150000 288000 3.45 m 3.5m high litres 3500 5250 10500 8750 13125 7000 14000 10500 21000 31500 14000 28000 42000 56000 17500 35000 52500 70000 21000 42000 84000 105000 126000 24500 49000 73500 147000 171500 28000 56000 84000 31500 63000 94500 126000 175000 336000 4.03m 4m high litres 4000 6000 12000 10000 15000 8000 16000 12000 24000 36000 16000 32000 48000 64000 20000 40000 60000 80000 24000 48000 96000 120000 144000 28000 56000 84000 168000 196000 32000 64000 96000 36000 72000 108000 144000 200000 384000 4.6m

gallons 660 991 1982 1652 2478 1,320 2,640 1,980 3,960 5,939 2,640 5,279 7,919 10,559 3,300 6,599 9,899 13,198 3,960 7,919 15,838 19,798 23,757 4,619 9,239 13,858 27,717 32,336 5279 10559 15838 7,919 11,878 17,817 23,571 33,039 63,436 759,911

Gallons 770 1,155 2,310 1,925 2,887 1,539 3,079 2,310 4,619 6,929 3,080 6,159 9,239 12,319 3,850 7,699 11,549 15,398 4,619 9,239 18,478 23,097 27,717 5,389 10,779 16,168 32,336 37,725 6,159 12,319 18,478 6,929 13,858 20,788 27,717 38,495 73,911 886,934

gallons 880 1,320 2,640 2,200 3,300 1,760 3,520 2,640 5,279 7,919 3,520 7,039 10,559 14,078 4,399 8,799 13,198 17,598 5,279 10,559 21,117 26,397 31,676 6,159 12,319 18,478 36,956 43,115 7,039 14,078 21,117 7,919 15,838 23,757 31,676 43,995 84,470 1.1m

ACCESS FOR ERECTION:

Adequate space must be available for erection purposes and across the cover for access to the inside of the Tank. See assembly space requirements. As a quick guide to space required: Add 0.9 m to length and width of 0.5m & 1m high tanks. Add 1m to length and width of 1.5m high tanks. Add 1.2 m to length and width of 2m high tanks. Add 1.3 m to length and width of 2.5m high tanks. Add 1.4 m to length and width of 3, 3.5 & 4m high tanks.

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Capacity Tables - Imperial Panels
Panel sizes available: 1.22m x 1.22m, 1.22m x .61, .61m x .61m Tank sizes given in this table are based on their external dimensions, which are 150 mm greater than the internal dimensions. Capacities are calculated based on internal dimensions as follows
INTERNAL LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT IN M = M3 x 1000 = Litres 4.546 = Gallons.
External Externa Length l Width m M 1.37 1.37 1.98 1.37 1.98 1.98 2.59 1.37 2.59 1.98 2.59 2.59 3.2 1.37 3.2 1.98 3.2 2.59 3.2 3.2 3.81 1.37 3.81 1.98 3.81 2.59 3.81 3.2 3.81 3.81 4.42 1.37 4.42 1.98 4.42 2.59 4.42 3.2 4.42 3.81 4.42 4.42 5.03 1.37 5.03 1.98 5.03 2.59 5.03 3.2 5.03 3.81 5.03 4.42 5.03 5.03 5.64 1.37 5.64 1.98 5.64 2.59 5.64 3.2 5.64 3.81 5.64 4.42 5.64 5.03 5.64 5.64 .61m high litres gallons 909 200 1364 300 2046 450 1818 400 2728 600 3637 800 2273 500 3410 750 4546 1000 5683 1250 2728 600 4091 900 5455 1200 6819 1500 8183 1800 3182 700 4773 1050 6364 1400 7956 1750 9547 2100 11138 2450 3637 800 5455 1200 7274 1600 9092 2000 10910 2400 12729 2800 14547 3200 4091 900 6137 1350 8183 1800 10229 2250 12274 2700 14320 3150 16366 3600 18411 4050 1.22m high Litres gallons 1818 400 2728 600 4091 900 3637 800 5455 1200 7274 1600 4546 1000 6819 1500 9092 2000 11365 2500 5455 1200 8183 1800 10910 2400 13638 3000 16366 3600 6364 1400 9547 2100 12729 2800 15911 3500 19093 4200 22275 4900 7274 1600 10910 2400 14547 3200 18184 4000 21821 4800 25458 5600 29094 6400 8183 1800 12274 2700 16366 3600 20457 4500 24548 5400 28640 6300 32731 7200 36823 8100 1.83m high litres gallons 2728 600 4091 900 6137 1350 5455 1200 8183 1800 10910 2400 6819 1500 10229 2250 13638 3000 17048 3750 8183 1800 12274 2700 16366 3600 20457 4500 24548 5400 9547 2100 14320 3150 19093 4200 23867 5250 28640 6300 33413 7350 10910 2400 16366 3600 21821 4800 27276 6000 32731 7200 38186 8400 43642 9600 12274 2700 18411 4050 24548 5400 30686 6750 36823 8100 42960 9450 49097 10800 55234 12150 2.44m high Litres gallons 3637 800 5455 1200 8183 1800 7274 1600 10910 2400 14547 3200 9092 2000 13638 3000 18184 4000 22730 5000 10910 2400 16366 3600 21821 4800 27276 6000 32731 7200 12729 2800 19093 4200 25458 5600 31822 7000 38186 8400 44551 9800 14547 3200 21821 4800 29094 6400 36368 8000 43642 9600 50915 11200 58189 12800 16366 3600 24548 5400 32731 7200 40914 9000 49097 10800 57280 12600 65462 14400 73654 16200

ACCESS FOR ERECTION: Adequate space must be available for erection purposes and across the cover for access to the inside of the Tank. See assembly space requirements. As a quick guide to space required: Add 0.9 m to length and width of 0.61m & 1.22m high tanks. Add 1m to length and width of 1.83m & 2.44m high tanks.

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Maintenance Recommendations for Sectional Water Storage Tanks
Maintenance Interval : Annually
Check List 1. All internal supports should be checked for corrosion, if corrosion is found it should be rectified immediately. 2. Check generally for leaks or drips. 3. Check that all pipe work connected to the tank is suitably braced. 4. Check that the structural supports under the tank are in good condition. 5. Check that overflows are fitted. 6. When cleaning the inside of the tank, do not interfere with the joint seals. 7. If overflow and/or air inlet screens are fitted, check that they have not become blocked. 8. If insulated check that insulation and the manhole is securely fixed and not damaged, if they are damaged then the tank is not in compliance with Byelaw 30. 9. If not insulated in accordance with Byelaw 30, ensure that people cannot consume water from the tank. We can advise on upgrading the tank to Byelaw 30 standard. 10. If there is a Condensation Tray with the tank, ensure that it has an overflow fitted and that it has not been damaged. 11. If there are ladders fitted to the tank, ensure that they have not been damaged and are securely fastened to the tank. 12. If the tank has a light duty cover, check that the cover has not suffered structural damage. (This type of cover is not suitable for potable water or outdoor use). 13. If the area underneath / adjacent to the tank has become water sensitive check that the tank room is bunded with adequate escape ducts. 14. If the tank room is bunded, check that it is in good condition. 15. After maintenance of the tank is complete, ensure that the manhole seal is intact and the manhole is securely closed.

Maintenance on Tanks with Dividers

Extra care should be taken during the maintenance of tanks with divisions, as maintenance staff will be working in an enclosed space, adjacent to a large volume of water in relation to the size of the space. (See Health & Safety Act) Note: Further information on the Health & Safety aspect, reference water quality is available in BS 6700.

Do not stand on internal stays while maintenance is being carried out.

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Guide Lines for Tender Specification
1. The cold water tank shall be sectional, constructed from panels which are either 1.22m (4 ft.) square or 1m (3.28 ft.) square using half and quarter panels where necessary. 2. Panels shall be hot pressed from specially formulated potable water grade of Glass Reinforced Plastic (G.R.P.) 3. All corner angles, gussets, divider carriers and roof supports shall be from the same material. 4. All underwater bolts, tie bars, joiners etc., shall be stainless steel grade 316 S16, external bolts shall be mild steel to BS 3692 and Galvanised to BS 729. 5. The lid shall be heavy duty, formed from panels as per base design, have vertical supports at each panel intersection. 6. All vents, warning pipes, overflows, shall have mesh screens of maximum 0.65mm x 0.65mm holes to protect contents. 7. The tank shall be insulated on the sides and lid. The insulation material shall be of rigid closed cell polyurethane foam, have a protective GRP skin securely fixed and sealed to the tank panel surface using a gasket type seal. All pipe cut outs shall have bessels of the same material securely fitted and sealed to both the outer skin and panel face. All insulation to be to KMG Killarney Manufacturing Group Format 30 finish or approved equal. 8. Where the tank depth is greater than 1.5m (or the top of the tank is more than 1.5 m from the ground) Internal and External ladders shall be fitted in each compartment. Where the tank is 2m or more from the top of the tank to the finished floor level external ladders should be fitted with safety cages and comply with BS4211 1994. Internal ladders may be constructed from GRP or stainless steel. External ladders may be constructed from Aluminium. 9. A handrail should be fitted enclosing all access points to the tank roof, where a tank is 2m or more from the top of the tank to the finished ground level. 10. A divider shall be fitted to facilitate maintenance and repairs. 11. A side access hatch in each compartment situated on the lowest 1m x 1m or 1220mm x 1220mm panel. 12. The client shall ensure that potable water is not stored in tank compartments that are adjacent to compartments storing foul water due to risk of contamination. 13. The contractor shall ensure that the base supports conform to the tank manufacturers recommendations. 14. Tanks to be commissioned and maintained in accordance with BS 6700. 15. The plumber should not leave the tank unattended during commissioning (first filling with water). 16. The Tank shall be manufactured to Format 30 specification by KMG Killarney Manufacturing Group (Ph. 00353 64-6632421) or approved equal.

Note : The above text is available on disk or e-mail. Please contact us for same.

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Introduction - One Piece Tanks
KMG manufactures a variety of One Piece cold water storage tanks. These durable one piece constructions are easy to install and represent excellent value for money. They come in sizes from 45 to 4546 Litres. One piece tanks can also be supplied insulated to Format 30, thus meeting Dublin Corporation requirements for Break Tanks.

The Following Sizes are EX stock Model Length Width Height Height if Insulated Litres nominal Gallons nominal
10 20 25 40 40 50 70 100 150 200 250 300 400 500 600 800 1000

495 370 345 420 45 KP10 610 485 445 520 91 KP20 sq 1200 530 340 420 114 KP25 1041 546 457 457 182 KP40 L 670 530 565 640 182 KP40 sq 1216 545 457 545 227 KP50 1230 575 584 650 318 KP70 1448 740 610 685 454 KP100 1645 1075 545 610 682 KP150 1660 1055 690 765 909 KP200 1660 1055 845 920 1136 KP250 1660 1245 845 1015 1363 KP300 2545 1330 615 775 1818 KP400 1880 1375 1140 1300 2275 KP500 Dia 1830 Dia 1830 1240 1340 2730 KP600 2690 1830 1040 1040 3637 KP800 2690 1830 1290 1290 4546 KP1000 All the above capacities are nominal. Insulated One Piece Tanks come complete with insulated covers. GRP covers and Condensation trays are available for all sizes. When the tanks are installed space is required above the tanks for access.

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Underground Tanks Insulated to Format 30.

KPU x 200 1645 1035 1285 1285 909 200 KPU x 500 2030 1500 1585 1585 2273 500 KPU x 800 2690 1830 1525 1525 3637 800 KPU x 1000 2690 1830 1775 1775 4546 1000 KPU x 1200 3169 1824 1775 1775 5455 1200 KPU x 2000 2125 1824 1775 1775 9092 2000 Underground Tanks are suitable of 300mm of soil. All tanks have a Ball Valve Box 500mm

Installation Guidelines
a. Ensure that the base of the cistern is adequately and uniformly supported over its whole area. b. Support and align the pipes so as not to distort the cistern, and do not over tighten the back nuts. c. Ensure that circular holes for fixing pipes have a clean edge; free from notches, and cut them with a hole saw or drill them with a sharp cutter. d. Position the cistern so that it is not in close proximity to any source of heat. e. The tank should not be left unattended during commissioning. Contact our sales department for installation guidelines for underground one-piece tanks

Maintenance Recommendations for One Piece Water Storage Tanks

Maintenance Interval: Minimum of once yearly.
Check List 1. All internal supports should be checked for corrosion, if corrosion is found it should be rectified immediately. 2. Check generally for leaks or drips. 3. Check that all pipe work connected to the tank is suitably braced. 4. Check that the structural supports under the tank are in good condition. 5. If overflow and/or air inlet screens are fitted, check that they have not become blocked. 6. If insulated check that insulation and the manhole is securely fixed and not damaged, if they are damaged then the tank is not in compliance with Byelaw 30. 7. If not insulated in accordance with Byelaw 30, ensure that people cannot consume water from the tank. We can advise on upgrading the tank to Byelaw 30 standard. 8. If there is a Condensation Tray with the tank, ensure that it has an overflow fitted and that it has not been damaged. 9. If the tank has a light duty cover and sited out of doors, check that the cover has not suffered structural damage. (This type of cover is not suitable for potable water or outdoor use). 10. If the area underneath / adjacent to the tank has become water sensitive check that the tank room is bunded with adequate escape ducts. 11. If the tank room is bunded, check that it is in good condition.

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12. After maintenance of the tank is complete, ensure that the manhole seal is in tact and the manhole is securely closed. Note: Further information on the Health & Safety aspect, reference water quality is BS 6700. available in

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Modular Building Systems Tank & Equipment enclosures.
The modular building system is constructed of GRP (fibreglass) modules to various sizes and colours to meet customers specifications.

Architecture.
Modular building systems can help you meet strict planning regulations, by hiding unsightly booster-sets, pumps, airconditioning systems & water tanks. These Modular systems from KMG Group can help blend roof-tops into a more natural surroundings.

External Finish.
The external finish is a light, easy to clean, horizontal ribbing. All Gelcoats are UV stabilised and may be chosen from most colours in the BS5252 or Ral ranges. Our systems are available in a range of 1000mm and 1200mm modules, with special modules to suit our customers requirements.

Fire Resistance.
Fire resistance materials to Class O, Class 1 or Class 2 can be offered as an option.

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Glossary Of Terms
Sectional Tank: Rectangular fixed container assembled from panels for the storage of water at atmospheric pressure and at a maximum temperature of 30 oC. Note: This temperature is higher than is acceptable for drinking water, which should not normally exceed 20 oC. Nominal Capacity : Volume contained in a tank, measured up to the top edge of the side walls. Actual Capacity: Volume contained in the tank up to the maximum working level, this can be between 10 and 50% less than the Nominal Capacity. Bund Wall: Structure situated underneath water tanks. Its purpose is to protect the building from water damage. All water tanks located above areas that are water sensitive should be bunded. Ball Valve Housing: Enclosed chamber containing an access hatch above the level of the cover, permitting the level control mechanism to be mounted at a higher level than would otherwise be possible. Vent: Opening to the atmosphere to allow for the movement of air resulting from changes in the water level so that the water always remains at atmospheric pressure. Warning Pipe: Pipe so fixed that its outlet, whether inside or outside a building, is in a conspicuous position where the discharge of water can be readily seen. Overflow Pipe: Pipe connected to the tank to discharge any overflow therefrom. Division Plate: Construction of one or more panels within a tank, which divides the tank into two separate compartments. Note: In any situation where there is only one water storage tank in a building, it is to be recommend that a weir or a division plate be used. This will facilitate maintenance of the tank without affecting the water supply to the building. Weir: Construction of one or more panels within a tank, which divides the tank but to less than its full depth such that the contents can spill over from one side of the weir to the other. Baffle: Construction of one or more panels within a tank, which partially subdivides the tank in order to increase the length of the flow path between the inlet and the outlet from the tank. Leakage Test: The duration of the test should be a minimum of 24 hours, commencing at least 2 hours after the tank has been filled. The test shall be carried out within 10 days of erection unless the manufacturer agrees to a longer period after assembly. The tank should be inspected at regular intervals and not deserted during commissioning (first filling with water). The leakage test is not carried out by KMG Group. BS 7491 : Part 3 : 1994 : Glass fibre reinforced plastics cisterns for cold water storage. Part 3 Specification for sectional tanks. BS 6700 : 1997 : Specification for design, installation, testing and maintenance of services supplying water for domestic use within building and their curtilages.
In accordance with KMG Group normal policy of product development, this specification is subject to change without notice. Note: KMG believe that the information contained in this brochure is accurate, and is printed for information only. No warrants, express or implied, are contained therein, nor does any legal liability attach to KMG for any reason whatsoever. Property rights of the subject belong to KMG, and transfer of these rights is not granted by possession of this document. Dec 2011

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