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SETTLING TANK SETUP - continued
3. Position the settling tank within 50 feet from raw water source and within 25 feet of the Ultrafiltration (UF)
module. Make sure that the 2-inch female cam-lock fitting is closest to the raw water source.
Unpacking the Equipment
WARNING
The collapsible fabric tanks are to be lifted by at least two personnel. Do not attempt to lift any
tank with less than two personnel. Failure to observe this precaution may result in serious
personnel injury.
CAUTION
Damage to the tank may occur if chosen area is not free of sharp objects (rocks, sticks, glass,
etc.) and a 10 percent slope [1 foot (0.3 meter) rise in 10 foot (3 meters) run] is exceeded.
1. Unfasten the two buckles on the tank protective cover closure straps.
CAUTION
Use care when unpacking the collapsible fabric tank. Tools and other sharp objects can
easily damage the tank.
CAUTION
Do not walk on tank. Damage to tank may result.
2. Place the protective cover in the desired location
3. Unfold the protective cover.
4. Unroll the tank and unfold the sides.
5. Fully spread out the tank, open end up.
6. Open zipper on settling tank.
7. Perform the before operation Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) tasks. See WP0037
00.
8. Remove the dust plug from the filler fitting or the dust cap from the discharge fitting.
CAUTION
All hose connections must be clean. Dirt or debris may be ingested into the piping system. Failure to follow this
precaution may render the solenoid valves on the UF module inoperable. Failure to follow this precaution may
result in damage to equipment.
9. Place ends of hose in the bucket from the BII box filled with source water. Rinse all connections before
assembly. Wipe with cloth.
10. Attach the raw water inlet spool piece to the settling tank inlet. See Figure 4.
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