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Proper Field Installation & a supported tank bottom

From Design Tanks, LLC

When installing a fiberglass tank on a concrete pad, it is critical to ensure the bottom of the tank is fully supported. Special attention must be given to the bottom edge of the tank. It must be in contact with the concrete pad. Failure to ensure this may result in tank failure. A combination of irregularities in the concrete pad and in the tank bottom can contribute to unacceptable gaps around the tank perimeter. However, if you follow these simple steps as defined in our O&M (Operations and Maintenance) Manual, you can rest assured that your fiberglass tank will perform to your specifications for years to come.

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