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the
base/plinth:
6
The plant must sit level on the plinth.
7
Connect and seal the pipe work to the tank.
Backfilling
around the
tank:
8
Ballast the plant by filling each chamber with clean water to a depth of 300mm and
recheck the pipe work levels.
9
Commence backfilling with gravel in
layers of 225mm evenly around the tank
ensuring that there are no voids until
gravel has reached 50mm over the
cylindrical body of the tank. Compact
each layer in succession. *
Commence backfilling evenly in layers of
225mm around the tank, ensuring that there
are no voids, until it has reached the invert of
the outlet pipe. Continue backfilling with
gravel, until it has reached 50mm over the
cylindrical body of the tank. *
Note:
* Continue filling the chambers with water whilst backfilling, ensure that the progressive water level
is no more than 300mm above the backfill level.
10
Mount and seal manhole risers (if used). Please see 'Riser' section.
11
Complete backfilling with topsoil up to the max ground level. Allow for subsequent
settlement of topsoil.
Note:
The use of geo textile barrier fabrics over the gravel backfill is considered good installation
practice. The fabric must be chosen to allow the flow of water in and out of the excavation but
to prevent the movement of fine soil particles into the gravel backfill.
Important
The plumbing to and from the plant should be completed by a competent person in accordance with
national regulations and best practices.
5.6
Gravel Specification
Primary backfill specification
Primary backfill material should be free-flowing granular material. Compaction should be by lightweight
rollers or vibratory plate compactor until “traffic” depth has been achieved. Compact gravel evenly to
ensure tank is properly supported. Ensure the vibrating machine does not come in contact with the shell
of the tank. Tanks must be installed with primary backfill only within the region immediately
surrounding the tanks. This primary backfill must extend a minimum of 250mm outward from the tank,
and directly beneath the tank.
The following materials are approved as primary backfill:
Rounded pea gravel
•
Minimum particle size 3mm, maximum 18 mm, compacted to a relative density of >70%. Gravel
shall be clean and free flowing, free from large rocks, dirt, sand, roots, organic materials or
debris. Upon screening analysis, the backfill material shall have no more than 5% by weight
passing 2.36 mm Sieve
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