Excavation:
Locate where Tank and Troughs will be
laid out on ground.
Tank Size
STB 30: 16’ wide x 4’ long 66” deep
STB 75: 16’ wide x 8’ long 89” deep
Dimensions of opening
STB 30: 17’ wide x 5’ long 70” deep
STB 75: 17’ wide x 9’ long x 93” deep
Compact 4” of
stone in excavation.
Lower Tank into opening. Backfill Tank up to the 45” level (STB 30) or 68”level (STB 75) on tank. Tank level is measured from bottom of tank and is marked at the factory
Stone and Tamp
Place 4” of stone under trough area and tamp to between 97% and 98% compaction.
Set Troughs into Tank slots. Troughs should be supported by compacted stone not the tank.
Backfill Troughs up to 5” below top of Troughs
Place asphalt (Binder course 5”) apron around Tank and Troughs 20’ long x 20’ wide – asphalt should slope back to Troughs
Attach hoses from Side Blasters to Pump outlets in top of Tank
Install water line (1”) to water filler valve in top of Tank
Wire Motor to Starter – wire 3 phase – 460 volts for 30 HP Motor 40 amps F.L.A. into Starter box
Fill Tank with water and start system by driving truck through Opti Eyes.
