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Installation

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The friendly team at Paton tanks will deliver your new Aquaplate tank and place it on the prepared ground for you. (*Please see guidelines below)

Delivery Considerations

Clear and reasonable access must be provided for delivery, please advise us if you have ticked any of the below access issues.

Fences and Gates –

• is there a fence or access gateway impeding tank delivery?
• if so please advise fence height ................. and gate width ................

Garden Beds –

• are there any garden beds that the tank would have to be carried over?
• If so what height .................... and width .....................

Driveways –

• any steep or dirt driveways that may impede the trucks access?
• Driveway prone to water logging /bogging

Overhanging trees-

• any overhanging tree branches that will impede or hinder a loaded truck from passing underneath
• If so what clearance from the ground ..........................

 

Carports –

• is tank access via carport or other roofed structure?
• If so please advise roof height ..............and carport width...................

 

Miscellaneous-

• Swimming Pools
• Narrow side pathways
• Rear Access Lane
  

 

Installation Guide

1. The tank stand (base must be formed in concrete with suitable approved reinforcement. It must be stable, firm, flat, compacted and free from any rocks, stones or sharp objects.
2. The tank foundation must be minimum 150mm larger than the tank diameter and able to fully support the tank
3. The tank foundation must be able to safely support the tank when full of water, bearing in mind that water weighs 1 kg per 1 litre
4. A reinforced concrete slab or above ground tank stand is also ideal but must also be 150 mm larger than the diameter of the tank. Where a tank stand is used, bearers must not be more than 25mm apart and should be made from treated pine, metal or other not perishable material.
5. The overflow of the tank must be piped at least 2 metres clear of the tank to avoid eroding the tank foundation
6. Customers choosing to pick up tanks from factory may not be covered under warranty due to inappropriate handling and transportation
   Please note :- It is recommended that a licensed qualified plumber connect your tank to your storm water system.
   

 

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