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3. STANDARDS & LICENCING
All Installations must be completed in accordance with AS/ANZ 3500.1 and AS/ANZ 3500.2
Irrigation Areas/Land Application Areas (LAA) must be installed as per AS1547 and all relevant
State/Local Codes or Guidelines
Ensure the appointed Licenced trades only complete this work – Plumbers/Drainers/Electricial
4. PRE SITE INSPECTION
A pre site inspection should be conducted the day prior to installation. During this inspection the
following details should be checked.
Access requirements for excavation, Crane Truck, Truck or Crane.
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A Crane Truck requires the following:
Access to site – 12m long x 4m wide x 4.5m high
Level Pad at the hole – 12m long x 7m wide
Overhead obstructions
Slope of site
Soil moisture (for heavy equipment access)
Weather conditions
5. MARK OUT
To ensure the ABS1500 is installed in the position nominated by the Home Owner/ Builder, the
location of the ABS1500 should be marked out prior to excavation. The installer at this stage should
have a copy of the approved site plans showing the location of the ABS1500 as well as the required
local authority approval. If not, it is advised to delay the installation until the plans have been received.
Mark out a 3m x 3m square with line marking paint
Place a centre peg in the middle of the square and spray it with white paint or a colour that it
noticeable from a distance
Indicate on the centre peg or by spraying on the ground, which ABS1500 system is being
installed e.g. STD, Tall 300, Tall 400 and Tall 600. This will ensure that the installer installs the
tank to the correct depth (refer to point 7 for depths)
Allow a minimum of 290mm between Tank and the edge of excavation.
