JoJo Vertical and Silo Tank Stands Installation Guide

Tank stand installation guide
for vertical and silo stands

Vertical and Silo Tank Stands

IMPORTANT
Please note: each tank stand has a very specific Engineer’s certificate and technical drawing based on the size, which should be read in accordance with these instructions.
Printed versions of these documents are provided with each stand purchased. Should you require us to send you these documents, please contact us and we will gladly do so.

STAND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

1. Level the ground as evenly as possible.
2. Assemble the stand as per the size specific instructions received with the stand.
3. Use the size specific instructions provided to mark the location of each of the four legs for the foundation.
4. Dig the foundations for the four legs as per the size specific installation instructions provided.
5. Place the 50mm spacers (pipe tubing or angle iron) on the ground and place the tank stand on top of the spacers.
6. Use a spirit level to ensure all 4 corners of the tank stand are level.
7. Make sure the stand is firmly positioned on the steel spacers, cast the cement around the legs of the stand until the cement is 100mm higher than the level of the ground.
8. It is advised to leave the cement to cure for a period of at least 14 days before placing the tank on top of the stand and filling it with water.

TIE DOWN THE TANK TO SECURE IT

Tip: if windy conditions are expected, it is advised that the ropes/wires are crossed.
Using either steel wire cable or galvanized wire do the following:

1. Loop the cable/wire around each of the 4 ears at the top of the tank and secure it to the beams of the tank stand
2. Ensure they are not too tight, as this will cause damage to the tank. If the tank is deformed once tied down, it has been tied down too tightly.

TANK INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

Please refer to our website for tank installation/usage guidelines to not void your tank-warranty. Even when placing a tank on a stand, there are basic requirements that need to be considered, some of which include:
Placement

• Be sure to place the tank in the middle of the stand. The tank must not overhang the stand at all.

Fittings and connections

• No iron/steel/metal fittings are to be used for connections.
  The material used to manufacture our tanks allows for expansion/contraction in hotter and cooler weather conditions. It is important that all fittings/connections are flexible and can move with the tank instead of against it which causes friction/stress and over time could cause the fitting to leak or even the tank to crack.

• Do not use unsupported connections
  When connecting pipes, gutters etc. to a tank, it is important that they are well supported to avoid placing the tank under any external stress.

• Use PTFE/thread tape
  This is something that is often overlooked and is an important part of the initial installation. To avoid unnecessary leaks, we always advise using thread tape for all connections where liquid is involved, even if you are only fitting a tap to an already fitted water fitting or reducer.

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