Section II. ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION
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ASSEMBLY. After the tank has been
unpacked, deployed, and in–
spected, perform the following steps in order.
CAUTION
All metals on the tank and the tank accessories are aluminum
alloy. Do not drop or strike these items.
Scuffed or bent ac–
cessories will not assemble properly.
NOTE
For ease in emptying the tank completely, dig a hole under the
drain assembly.
a.
b.
Fold about 6 feet (1.83 meters) of the tank envelope back
over the rest of the tank to expose connection for drain
assembly
located on the bottom of the tank.
At the point where the drain fitting strikes the ground
dig a hole approximately 36 inches (91.5 Centimeters) long
by 36 inches (91.5 Centimeters) wide and 3 inches (7.5
Centimeters) deep. For Model 53029B–20 the hole is 6 in–
ches (15.3 Centimeters) deep. Keep the drain fitting con–
tact point centered.
NOTE
Wrap male threads with Teflon tape to ensure a positive
seal.
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