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Xerxes Fiberglass (FRP) Underground Storage Tanks

FIBERGLASS UNDERGROUND TANKS
For Potable Water Applications


As consumers and industries become increasingly accountable to meet ecological requirements for underground collection and storage of products
and materials, Xerxes Corporation continues to be in the forefront with innovative solutions. Xerxes fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) tanks offer asuperior option for underground storage of potable water. Manufactured of high-quality resin and glass, Xerxes tanks have a unique integral-rib design, making them structurally strong yet lightweight. They are, therefore, easy to ship and easy to install.

Rustproof and long-lasting, Xerxes offers customers a maintenance-free, cost-effective fiberglass tank for potable water (that is, water fit to drink). Xerxes constructs its fiberglass tanks for potable water using resin made of FDA-accepted raw materials.

Xerxes` manufacturing facilities, strategically located throughout the United States, give customers prompt delivery and quality service. Xerxes manufactures custom-designed tanks for potable water applications, offering great flexibility for customers` needs.

Typical Applications

  • Emergency water supplies
    Rural properties
  • Campgrounds
  • Resorts
  • Large private properties
  • Livestock feeding stations
  • Residential cisterns
  • Housing developments
  • Schools
  • Rest Areas
  • Truck Stops
  • Casinos
  • Water recirculation systems
  • Car Washes

Features

  • Rustproof, long-lasting fiberglass
  • Manufactured to meet customers` functional requirements
  • Integral-rib design for added strength and robustness
  • Easy to ship and easy to install
  • Designed for H-20 load conditions
  • Can have accessories that allow for pre- and postinstallation
    pressure testing
  • Manufactured to applicable requirements of UL 1316
  • Manufactured with resin conforming to NSF Standard 61
    requirements (potable water tanks)
  • Able to be reinstalled after recertification
  • 600-gallon to 50,000-gallon sizes

Optional Accessories

  • FRP manways (22-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch diameter)
  • FRP manway extensions (variable length)
  • FRP anti-vortex plates
  • Flanged FRP nozzles
  • Threaded FRP or steel fittings
  • Large-diameter bottom sumps
  • FRP hold-down straps
  • FRP or PVC drop/fill tubes
  • FRP Ladders
  • Internal pump platforms
  • Internal baffles/partition walls
  • Hinged and lockable lids
  • Concrete deadmen
    •

Guide Specifications - Single-Wall FRP Tank for Potable Water Use

SHORT FORM:

The contractor shall provide single-wall fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) underground storage tank as shown on the drawings. Sizes and fittings shall be as shown. The tank shall be a fiberglass tank as manufactured by Xerxes Corporation. Tank shall be tested and installed according to the Xerxes Instalation Manual and Operating Guidelines in effect at time of installation.

LONG FORM:

Part I: General

1.01 Quality Assurance

  1. Acceptable Manufacturer: Xerxes Corporation
  2. Governing Standards, as applicable:
    1. Tank manufacturer shall be in the business of manufacturing tanks to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Standard 1316.
    2. Tank manufacturer shall be in the business of manufacturing tanks with materials conforming to the requirements of NSF Standard 61.
    3. Tank manufacturer shall be in the business of manufacturing tanks conforming to the requirements of ANSI/AWWA D120-02 Thermosetting Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Tanks.

Part II: Products

2.01 Single-Wall Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Underground Storage Tanks:

  1. Loading Conditions: Tank shall meet the following design criteria:
    1. Internal Load: Tank shall be designed to withstand a 5-psig air-pressure test with 5:1 safety factor. When tank is designed for on-site testing, contractor shall individually test tank for leakage prior to installation. Maximum test pressure is 5 psig (3 psig for a 12-foot diameter tank).
    2. Vacuum Test: Tanks 10-foot diameter and smaller shall be designed to withstand a vacuum test to 11.5 inches of mercury.
    3. Surface Loads: Tank shall withstand surface H-20 axle loads when properly installed according to tank manufacturer`s current Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines.
    4. External Hydrostatic Pressure: Tank shall be capable of being buried in ground with 7 feet of overburden over the top of the tank, the hole fully flooded and a safety factor of 5:1 against general buckling.
    5. Tank shall support accessory equipment- such as internal pump platforms, drop/fill tubes, submersible pumps and ladders- when installed according to tank manufacturer`s current Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines.
  2. Product Storage:
    1. Tank shall be capable of storing water products with specific gravity up to 1.1.
    2. Tank shall be vented to atmospheric pressure.
    3. Tank shall be capable of storing products identified in the manufacturer`s currrent standard limited warranty.
  3. Materials:
    1. Tank shall be manufactured with 100% resin and glass-fiber reinforcement No sand fillers.
    2. The laminate materials used in the internal coating system of a portable water tank shall conform to the requirements of NSF Standard 61.
  4. Tank Dimensions (Refer to Xerxes literature on gallonage.):
    1. Tank shall have nominal capacity of ______ gallons.
    2. Tank shall have nominal outside diameter of ______ feet.
    3. Tank shall have approximate overall length of ______ feet and ______ inches.

2.02 Accessories

  1. Optional Anchor Straps:
    1. Straps shall be FRP anchor straps as supplied by tank manufacturer.
    2. Number and location of straps shall be specified in current literature by tank manufacturer.
  2. Optional Manways (required for potable water tanks):
    1. All manways shall be flanged and 22-inch-I.D., complete with gasket, bolting hardware and cover. (Optional 30-inch- and 36-inch-I.D. manways are also available on certain larger size tanks.)
    2. Location is shown on tank drawings.
    3. Optional manway extensions shall be FRP.
  3. Optional Drop/Fill Tubes:
    1. Drop/Fill tubes shall be FRP and shall terminate a minimum of 4 inches from the bottom of tank.
    2. Drop/fill tubes for potable water tanks shall be manufactured with materials conforming to the requirements of NSF Standard 61 or shall be NSF-listed PVC.
  4. Optional Ladders:
    1. Ladders shall be the standard ladder as supplied by tank manufacturer.
    2. Ladders for potable water tanks shall be manufactured with materials conforming to the requirements of NSF Standard 61.
  5. Optional Fittings:
    1. All threaded fittings shall be constructed of carbon steel or FRP.
    2. All standard threaded fittings shall be half-couplings, and of 2-inch, 4-inch or 6-inch diameter. Reducers are to be used for smaller sizes where shown and provided by contractor.
    3. All FRP and PVC nozzles shall be flat-faced and flanged, and shall conform to ANSI B16.5 150# bolting pattern.
  6. Optional Internal Pump Platforms:
    1. Pump platforms shall be FRP.
    2. Pump platforms for potable water tanks shall be manufactured with materials conforming to the requirements of NSF Standard 61.
    3. Contact tank manufacturer with pump details, such as dimensions and weight.
  7. Optional Access Openings (not for use with potable water tanks):
    1. FRP access openings shall be 24`` or 30`` in diameter.
    2. PVC risers and FRP lids shall be provided by tank manufacturer for field installation on access openings.

Part III: Testing and Installation

3.01 Testing

  1. Tank shall be tested according to the Xerxes Installation Manual and Operating Guidelines in effect at time of installation.

3.02 Installation

  1. Contractor shall be trained be the tank manufacturer, the state or other approved agency in proper installation procedures.
  2. Tank shall be installed according to the Xerxes Installation Manual and Guidelines in effect at time of installation.

Part IV: Warranty

4.01 Warranty

Warranty shall be manufacturer`s standard limited warranty in effect at time of purchase.

 

Tank Data

Nominal Capacity (Gallons)

Diameter

Length

Shipping Weight (Lbs.)

600
1,000
1,500
1,500
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
15,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
15,000
20,000
22,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
48,000
50,000

4`
4`
4`
6`
6`
6`
6`
6`
6`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
8`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
10`
12`
12`
12`
12`
12`
12`
12`

6`-11 7/8"
11-3 7/8"
16`-0``
10`-7 1/4``
13`-5 3/4"
16`-4 1/4``
21`-11 1/8"
26`-5"
30`-8 3/4"
9`-1/2"
12`-3"
15`-1/2"
17`-8 1/2"
20`-6 1/2"
23`-1``
26`-1/2"
28`-9``
31`-6 1/2"
34`-4``
37`-1/2"
41`-2``
43`-11 1/2``
46`-9``
21`-5 1/4"
22`-9 3/4``
24`-1/4"
25`-6 3/4``
26`-11 1/4``
29`-5 3/4"
37`-8 3/4"
42`-3/4``
47`-6 3/4"
55`-9 3/4"
64`-3/4"
73`-8 1/4"
29`-4"
35`-7"
43`-1"
49`-4"
54`-4"
65`-7"
68`-1"

500
700
1,000
800
1,000
1,200
1,600
1,900
2,200
900
1,200
1,400
1,700
2,000
2,200
2,500
2,700
3,000
3,200
3,500
4,000
4,200
4,500
3,300
3,500
3,700
3,900
4,100
4,600
5,800
6,700
8,000
9,500
10,600
12,200
9,300
10,700
12,600
14,000
15,100
17,800
18,400

Limited Warranty: Underground Water and Potable Water Tanks

Xerxes Corporation ("Xerxes") warrants to ("Owner") that our underground storage tanks for water other than potable water, if installed, used and maintained in the United States in accordance with Xerxes` published specifications, installation instructions and operating guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations, and limited to the storage of water, other than potable water, at temperatures not to exceed 150° F, will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of original delivery by Xerxes. Xerxes warrants to Owner that our underground storage tanks for potable water, if installed, used and maintained in the United States in accordance with Xerxes` published specifications, installation instructions and operating guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations, and limited to the storage of potable water:

  1. Will not fail for a period of thirty (30) years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to natural external corrosion.
  2. Will not fail for a period of thirty (30) years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to internal corrosion, provided the tank is used solely for potable water, the customer provides Xerxes with written notice of its intended use before the tank is manufactured, and the water is stored at ambient temperatures.
  3. Will not fail for a period of thirty (30) years from date of original delivery by Xerxes due to structural failure, (defined as spontaneous breaking or collapse caused by material defects in materials or workmanship).
  4. Will meet Xerxes` published specifications and will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the date of original delivery by Xerxes.

Xerxes warrants to Owner that all Xerxes manufactured accessories for potable water tanks and water tanks other than for potable water, if installed, used and maintained in the United States in accordance with Xerxes` published specifications, installation instructions and operating guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations, will be free from material defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year following the date of original delivery by Xerxes. If any tank is to be removed from an installation, moved to Owner`s new location and is intended for active service at the new location, the tank must be recertified by Xerxes in order to maintain the warranty as originally extended. The foregoing warranty does not extend to tanks or accessories (collectively “Goods”) damaged due to acts of God, war, terrorism, or failure of Goods caused, in whole or in part, by misuse, improper installation, storage, servicing, maintenance, or operation in excess of their rated capacity or contrary to their recommended use, whether intentional or otherwise, or any other cause or damage of any kind not the fault of Xerxes. Xerxes only warrants repairs or alterations performed by Xerxes or its authorized contractors. Xerxes does not warrant any product, components or parts manufactured by others. Owner`s sole and exclusive remedy for breach of warranty is limited at Xerxes` option to: (a) repair of the defective tank or accessory, (b) delivery of a replacement tank or accessory, to the point of original delivery, or (c) refund of the original purchase price. A claimant must give Xerxes the opportunity to observe and inspect the tank and accessory prior to removal from the ground or the claim will be forever barred. All claims must be made in writing within one (1) year after tank and/or accessory failure or be forever barred.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY CONSTITUTES XERXES` EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION AND XERXES MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS, OR ANY SERVICE, ADVICE, OR CONSULTATION, IF ANY, FURNISHED TO OWNER BY XERXES OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES, WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR OTHERWISE. THE SELLER (XERXES) UNDERTAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE QUALITY OF THE GOODS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS CONTRACT. THE SELLER (XERXES) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE GOODS WILL BE FIT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR WHICH YOU (OWNER) MAY BE BUYING THESE GOODS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE CONTRACT. THE REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THE ABOVE WARRANTY ARE THE ONLY REMEDIES AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR FOR BREACH OF ANY OTHER COVENANT, DUTY, OR OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF XERXES. XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR OBLIGATION TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR BREACH OF ANY OTHER COVENANT, DUTY, OR OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN. IT IS EXPRESSLY AGREED THAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE. XERXES SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY FOR COSTS OF INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF GOODS, ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION, FIRES, EXPLOSIONS, OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENCES ALLEGEDLY ATTRIBUTABLE TO A BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES OF ANY DESCRIPTION, WHETHER ANY SUCH CLAIM OR DAMAGES BE BASED UPON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHER TORT, OR OTHERWISE. IN NO EVENT SHALL XERXES` TOTAL LIABILITY HEREUNDER EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE GOODS WHICH GAVE RISE TO SUCH LIABILITY. Consumer Notice: This warranty gives you (Owner) specific legal rights. You (Owner) may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Effective 4/15/05

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