Advance acoustic TERRATANK Quick setup guide

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ASSEMBLY, USE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Underground storage tank
TERRATANK

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• Type: Underground storage tank
• Model: TERRATANK
• Revision 1.0.3
UNDERGROUND
STORAGE TANK TERRA TANK
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INDEX
1 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Use of this manual 4
2 WARNINGS 4
2.1 Installer’s responsibilities 4
3 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES 5
4 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES TABLE 6
5 TRANSPORT 7
6DIGGING AND LAYING 7
7 ROTATION IN VERTICAL POSITION 8
8 CONNECTIONS AND PIPING 9
9 CONNECTION SCHEME 10
10 PELLET LOADING 11
11 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 11
11.1 End-of-life 11
12 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 12
13 WARRANTY 14
14 CERTIFICATION 15

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1 INTRODUCTION
Dear customer,
the manufacturer would firstly like to thank you for the choice you made in buying an our product, whose
technical features will certainly meet Your needs.
Our products have been designed and manufactured in total compliance with the current regulations, by
choosing the best materials to obtain durability and ease of use of the product.
We ask you, therefore, to read this manual carefully and completely, following strictly the instructions
contained herein.
1.1 Use of this manual
The instruction manual is a document drawn up by the manufacturer and is part of the product: it
integrates the specific rules of application and general rules for people, animals and objects safety. In the
event that the product is resold, handed over, rented or sold to others, it must always be accompanied
by this manual; therefore, it is recommended to use and keep it with care for the entire operative life of
the product.
The main objective of this manual is to make known the proper and safe way to use the equipment.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, or shared in any way, without the written permission
of the manufacturer.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements or modifications to this manual
and to the equipment at any time, without obligation to advise third parties.
2 Warnings
• Do not use the product for improper uses.
• This product must not be used by children or persons without the appropriate knowledge.
• Only use original spare parts.
• In order to be able to operate the product easily, it must be installed leaving a space around it
completely free of any obstructions.
• This product can be installed on pneumatic conveying systems for granular fuels derived from biomass for
other uses ask your seller for advice.
• Before first ignition, check that it is carefully installed.
• Never use the structure of the product as a supporting or fixing element for any other support or equipment.
• It is essential to ventilate the room where the product is installed when loading fuel into the tank.
• Remove the inspection doors only to carry out repairs and maintenance after disconnecting the power supply.
• The manufacturer disclaims all liability or warranty if the purchaser or anyone on his behalf makes any changes
or adjustments, however slight, to the product purchased.
2.1 Installer’s responsibilities
To ensure proper operation of the product, follow these guidelines:
• Only perform the activities described in these instructions
• Perform all activities in accordance with applicable regulations
• Explain to the user the operation and use of the product
• Explain to the user how to maintain the product
• Report to the user the potential dangers related to the use of the product

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3 CONSTRUCTION FEATURES
Vertical tank made of S235JR steel sheet, with adjustable top well (200 mm. and 10°max) and
a galvanised cover with medium traffic resistance, fixed well with outside fibreglass coating and
cover.Anti-corrosion outside fibreglass coating, appr. thickness 2.5 mm, with cathode protection
up to 15,000 volts; the minimum burying depth is 460 mm.
The storage unit is tested to ensure that there is no condensate formation and is watertight;
this guarantees that pellets are always dry. The tank can be loaded with a tanker, pumping the
pellets into the tank through Storz A110 couplings (only in this case shall the volume capacity
be assured), or manually, through a 500 mm stainless steel quick loading hatch. The special
shape ensures that all pellets (other than a residual amount of about 15 kg) are collected throu-
gh the bottom suction nozzle, which is connected to boiler suction unit and ensures a regular
conveyance (always check with the boiler manufacturer the distance and slope limits). The hose
connectors are located on the tank sides, to allow the most favourable direction to be chosen
and the tank to be rotated by 360°; the loading well lies on the outer circumference, to ensure
that the tank can be installed close to the building, for example in the sidewalks surrounding the
houses, always remaining at ground level. The well can be installed in a medium traffic resistan-
ce area (motor vehicles up to 3.5 T) with no protrusions.

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Weights
Art. Kg
AP3440.02.20 370
AP3440.04.23 530
AP3440.06.28 870
AP3440.08.32 980
AP3440.10.35 1090
Art. Net
capacity
m3
Net vol.
l
Size A
mm
Size B
mm Size
C
mm Size
D
mm Size
E
mm Size
F
mm Size
G
mm Size
H
mm Size
L
mm
AP3440.02.20 2 2080 750 625 750 600 350 480 200 2000 1560
AP3440.04.23 4 4100 750 810 900 600
350 400 200 2300 2010
AP3440.06.28 6 6650 750 1300 750 600
350 460 200 2760 2550
AP3440.08.32 8 8650 750 1300 1130 600
350 460 200 3140 2550
AP3440.10.35 10 10650 750 1300 1500 600
350 460 200 3510 2550
G
0.00
D
H
A
BC
E
F
40 mm corrugated hose for
draining water sump
45°
L
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5 TRANSPORT
The tank is transported by crane vehicles to permit unload operations, leaning on the loading
bad on rubber-covered supports to protect the outer fiberglass lining. The tank will be unlo-
aded with cranes in a flat area in horizontal position, secured with wedges to prevent rolling
away. On site, the tank must be protected from any accidental damage caused by operators
or handling machinery.
6 DIGGING AND LAYING
Prepare the digging with suitable means and in compliance with the standards on safety at work;
check the dimensions and the position of the outlets for the connection to the heating source.
The tank does not require special reinforcements or concrete castings: its steel structure makes it
suitable for underground installation, directly in contact with the round gravel that will drain the water.
In the case of a groundwater, the tank requires a reinforced concrete base and anchorage to the
upper hooks with lined steel ropes in order not to ruin the outer lining.
Prepare a 50 mm layer with sand under the tip of the cone as can be seen in the drawings. The tank
can be installed in a green area or in a vehicle accessible area (max. 3.5 T). To reach the desired
height, the adjustable sump pit has a 200 mm range and an inclination of about 10° to reach the soil
level.
Green area Driveway area

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7 ROTATION IN VERTICAL POSITION
After preparing the digging with a 50 mm bed of sand under the cone and the eventual lower
reinforced concrete base for anchorage, it is necessary to proceed with the 90° rotation to bring
the tank in vertical position, ready to be positioned into the digging.
The tank is equipped with a central eyebolt for horizontal lifting and two eyebolts on the top to
position it vertically: during this phase, the lower part of the cone must be protected throughout
its length by soft materials (sand bed, bituminous sheath, polystyrene etc…); it is strictly forbid-
den to rotate the tank without such protections as it would cause damages to the outer lining.
At all stages of rotation, the tank must remain anchored with appropriate chains secured with
safety hooks to prevent accidental unhooking.
the tank cannot be stored vertically so the installer will position it this way only after preparing
the digging and the appropriate base depending on the type of soil.

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8 CONNECTIONS AND PIPING
The tank is predisposed for connection with two 110 mm dn connectors with O-ring, where
the installer will connect the heating source to the tank. The two dn 50 mm suction hoses in
PU antistatic material with copper wire must be inserted
inside the piping. The 1”1/2 sleeve for fire prevention,
which must be connected to the heating source, must
be plugged if not used.
The two 50 mm suction pipes that connect the tank to
the boiler room must be protected in the underground
routes, therefore they must be inserted inside resistant
cable ducts of at least 80 mm in diameter each, taking
care to make elbows with a radius not less than 500
mm and that can be replaced if they wear out.
Inside the tank there is a sealed hatch, complete with
bolts and gasket. Connect the rubber pipes to the inlets
welded on the hatch plate by inserting the gasket first.
The left hose that comes to the hatch is the one used
for the suction of the pellets, while the right one is used
for the return of the air from the vacuum unit to maintain
the correct internal pressure inside the tank (for proper
operation the air must circulate in a closed loop). Con-
nect the grounding to the bolt located above the two
inlets. Tighten the clamps (supplied) and reassemble
the plate by screwing the bolts evenly (a torque wrench
is recommended). Now the tank is ready to be filled.
The tank is connected to the thermal power plant by
two Ø 110 PVC pipes, holding the pellet suction and
pressure hoses and the grounding system. Inside the
tank, the installer shall connect the pipes to the fittings
passing through the inner hatch plate and the groun-
ding system to the relevant button, then close the
hatch back with the relevant gasket and tighten the
bolts using a torque wrench. This system protects the
equipment against possible water seepage due to any
breaks of the PVC pipes connecting the tank to the thermal power plant. Hoses can be replaced
at any time. When unloading the pellet from the tanker to the tank, the operator will never risk
to damage any system components, e.g., by crushing any pipes or electrical cables, as they are
not included in the system.

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9 CONNECTION SCHEME
Grounding and
re prevention
Internal hatch
Vacuum probe release
Internal ladder
Double pipe inlet
Dust collection
bowl

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11 MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
The tank is equipped with a compressed air unblock system: in the event of an obstruction on the suction
inlet, there is an attachment on the air exhaust hose for the connection to a compressor that allows the
compressed air to be blown directly into the suction inlet. The complete emptying of the tank, however,
entails a pellet residue of about 15 kg.
It is recommended to clean the tank at least once every two years, by qualified personnel, depending on
how many loads are carried out.
Contact addresses and information for customer service are available at the our web.
10 PELLET LOADING
For the first filling, check that there is no water or objects
presence at the bottom of the tank.
Load with tanker truck: the tank is equipped with 4” A110 Storz
attachments for pneumatic pumping.
• Open the cap and connect the tube from the tanker truck for
pellet load.
• Connect the air exhaust to the hose of the dust vacuum unit
equipped with a filter bag.
• Start the filling: the tank will be loaded for about 80% of its
volume; once reached this threshold, the pellet flow will be
interrupted, but not the air flow, until the tube in the tank is
completely free.
• Reverse the pipes and unload the remaining 20%.
• Once the pressure of the tanker truck is removed, open the
loading hatch and check the load, close the hatch, disconnect
the hoses, and tighten the caps.
Manual load: open the loading hatch and empty the sacks or the big bags. The hatch can only be closed
in the exact position, that is, “Pellet Load” cap facing the center of the tank, where at the bottom there
is the location of the curve. In the case of wrong assembly, it will not be possible to close the sealing
clamp.
11.1 End-of-life
The disposal of packaging, accessories and machine must be executed in accordance with applicable
laws, ensuring the recycling of any of the core components.

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12 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Before entering the tank you must always wear a tyvec antistatic suit
- Keep tank access closed and allow the access only to authorized personnel under the
supervision of a person outside the tank
- Do not smoke and approach flames and heat sources near the tank
- Danger of death due to high concentrations of carbon monoxide (co) and lack of oxygen may
be present inside the tank.
- In the four weeks following the fuel load, it is advisable to enter the tank only with a co detector
- Always aerate the tank for at least 15 minutes before entering and let it open during the
permanence of people
- Turn off the boiler at least one hour before tank loading
- Proceed to the filling of the tank according to the requirements prescribed by fuel supplier
- In case of fire suspect, keep the tank closed and call the firemen.
We want to draw your attention to security, asking you to pay close attention to all aspects of
it. Also for biomass fuel, as with other energy sources, all the provisions of the law on safety
apply, and the use of common sense system management is indispensable.
The systems which are installed and operated by following the appropriate regulation do not
pose any risk of danger during operation. In exceptional cases dust or smoke concentrations
can be formed and they must be considered as dangerous.
We always advise you to sign a maintenance contract with an authorized service center in
order to always have a well-regulated system, which works in a cheap and safe way.

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SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
for pellet storage tanks
with capacity up to 10 t
Keep the doors closed. Access is permitted only
to authorized personnel under the supervision of a
person outside
Do not smoke and approach flames or other sources
of ignition.
Danger of death due to high concentrations of carbon
monoxide (CO) and lack of oxygen.
In the 4 weeks after the fuel filling, enter only with a
CO detector.
Aerate the storage room for at least 15 minutes
before entering and keep the door open during your
permanence.
Ensure an adequate and permanent aeration of the
storage room through vent covers, openings or fans.
Wounding risk for moving systems
Turn off the boiler at least one hour before the pellet
is delivered.
Proceed to the filling according to the requirements of
the boiler manufacturer and the pellet supplier.
Protect pellets from humidity
In case of fire suspect keep the front door and any
other opening of the storage room close and call the
firemen.

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13 WARRANTY
PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY CONDITIONS
The Manufacturer guarantees to the original purchaser the absence of defects in material
and workmanship of the product for the period stated, from the date of purchase. Except as
prohibited by applicable law, this warranty is non transferable and it is limited to the
original purchaser. The present warranty gives the buyer specific legal rights and the possibility
to claim rights which can vary under local laws.
Read all warnings and instructions before using the product purchased.
The entire liability of the manufacturer and your exclusive remedy for any breach of warranty will
be at the discretion of the Manufacturer:
(1) To repair or replace the product, or (2) refund the purchase price, provided that the product
has been returned to the point of purchase, or such other place as may be specified by the
manufacturer, with a copy of the sales receipt or detailed and dated receipt. The shipping and
handling are not free of charge, except in cases where this is prohibited by applicable law.
To repair and replace the product, the manufacturer may, at their own discretion, use new,
refurbished or used parts in good working condition. Any replacement product will be warranted
for the remaining time of the original warranty period, or for any period of time that complies with
the provisions of the current law.
This warranty does not cover problems or damage resulting from (1) accident, abuse,
misapplication, repair, alteration or unauthorized disassembly; (2) maintenance operation, use
which is not in accordance with the product instructions or connection to an improper voltage
supply; or (3) use of consumables and spare parts which are not supplied by the manufacturer
or authorized service center.
Valid warranty claims are generally processed through the point of purchase of the product.
Please agree this detail with the retailer where you purchased the product.
The Warranty claims that cannot be processed through the point of purchase, as well as any
other product related questions, should be addressed directly to the manufacturer. Addresses
and contact information for customer support can be found at the our internet address.
Except as stated by relevant laws in force, any implied warranty or condition of
merchantability or suitability for a particular purpose relating to this product is limited to the
duration of the Limited Warranty period for the specific product purchased.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties or the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights that vary from
state to state, or from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Consumers have legal rights under applicable national legislation governing the sale of
consumer products. Such rights are not affected by the warranties in this Limited Warranty.
No dealer, agent, or employee of the manufacturer is authorized to make any modification,
extension or addition to this warranty.

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Declaration of absence of harmful substances
The manufacturer declares that their products and equipment are made with materials com-
pliant with the current regulations regarding protection of health and the environment and
does not contain substances classified as SVHC (Substance of Very High Concern) in accor-
dance with Regulation EC 1907/2006 (REACH, or registration, evaluation, authorization and
restriction of chemical substances).
Although in the working cycles of raw materials and our products such substances are not
used, their presence in the size of p.p.m. (parts per million) cannot be excluded due to micro-
pollution of raw materials.
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NOTES

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