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AFL INDUSTRIES,INC. <br /> RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA <br /> SERVICE INSTALLATION Page I OF 8 <br /> MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS <br /> PRODUCT: VERTICAL TUBE COALESCING <br /> SEPARATORS <br /> MODELS: ALL UNITS <br /> GENERAL <br /> The instructions outlined herein pertain to constructed(stressed skin)and molded units,and cover models for above,flush,and <br /> below grade installations. <br /> Specific models covered are: <br /> All VTC,EGS,GDS Models"A"(Above Grade),"B"(Below Grade)and"F"(Flush With Grade) <br /> NOTE: The instructions outlined herein have been prepared to alert the contractor and maintenance personnel <br /> to procedures which require special attention during erection,operating and maintenance of units. <br /> CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO INSTALL,OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE UNITS <br /> WITHOUT FOLLOWING THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE, <br /> FAILURE AND IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE UNITS,AND WILL BE <br /> THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR AND/OR OWNER. <br /> SITE PREPARATION <br /> It is most important that the site be properly prepared before the arrival of AFL equipment. <br /> A. Above Grade Units-(No concrete slab provided) <br /> Provide a minimum of six(6)inches deep bed of bank run sand on compacted grade. Whenever possible,the sand should be <br /> retained by concrete retaining wall designed to hold the surcharge of the filled separator. <br /> NOTE: In cold climates,it is recommended that the retaining wall extend below frost line. <br /> B. Above Grade Units-(Concrete slab) <br /> If the units are to be installed on concrete slab,sand on bottom of excavation is not required. <br /> C. Below and Flush with Grade Units <br /> Provide a minimum of six(6)inches deep of bank run sand at the bottom of excavation. The excavation should be large <br /> enough to allow a minimum of eighteen(18)inches of backfill around separator. <br /> If the units are to be installed on a concrete slab,sand on bottom of excavation is not required. <br /> CAUTION: BEFORE THE UNIT IS PLACED,THE WATER TABLE AT JOB SITE <br /> (GROUND WATER ELEVATION)MUST BE KNOWN AND SPECIAL <br /> PRECAUTIONS TAKEN TO PROPERLY SECURE UNITS IN ORDER TO <br /> PREVENT BUOYANCY OF UNIT. <br /> SUPERSEDES: 1-0-M: 2.00-02 <br />