Bushman Tank User manual

Bushman Tank
Installaon Guide
Congratulaons on your selecon of a Bushman Tank.
Bushman is known around the world for its quality products. Your
purchase of a Bushman tank demonstrates your commitment to water
conservaon.
Bushman has designed and manufactured your tank to give you long,
trouble-free service. In the unlikely event that a manufacturing fault
emerges, it will be xed or replaced at no cost to you. Please see our
limited warranty document for details.
The important informaon included in this Installaon Guide will help
you prepare for the arrival and installaon of your Bushman tank.
Remember, your tank must be installed correctly to ensure long life
and so as to not void your warranty.
Be aware that the tank is a conned space. DO NOT EVER ATTEMPT TO
ENTER THE TANK.
If you have any concerns or quesons, please call us at:
1-866-920-TANK (1-866-920-8265)
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm CST
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SECURING YOUR TANK
When your tank arrives, please put at least 1” of water into the tank or otherwise secure it from being blown
away by unexpected winds. Bushman takes no responsibility for tanks being damaged in this manner.
ABOVE GROUND TANK POSITIONING ON A PAD
1. Prepare a level area at least one foot larger than the diameter of your tank. Installaon on a level surface is
crical. Install 3-4” of crushed drainage rock (3/4” stones) and tamp to make level. Alternavely, a concrete
pad or pavers can be used.
2. Locate your water tank near an exisng downspout or water source. If installing your tank with a BCK-0001
rst ush accessory kit (recommended) keep the tank within 6’ of the water source. The BCK-0001 has
precut lengths of pipe that are 6’ long.
3. The tank is moved into posion. If posioning requires a crane or other equipment, this cost is at the
purchaser’s expense.
4. The tank must be ed down to prevent it from being blown away. Adding an inch or two of water in the
tank will help keep it secure.

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WINTERIZING YOUR TANK
The water in your storage tank system is at risk for freezing in the winter months, depending upon your climate
and geography. Bushman recommends that you winterize your tank when there is the threat of freezing
weather. The best soluon is to drain your tank system. Be certain to drain any excess water from all hoses,
and make sure any pump units are dry. Please note that our limited warranty programs do not cover any
damage resulng from freezing condions.
ABOVE GROUND TANK POSITIONING ON A STRUCTURE
1. Prepare a structure that has hardwood decking with gaps no greater than 1 inch. The decking should be
supported structurally by bearers strong enough to prevent sagging of the decking when the tank is full.
2. Locate your water tank near an exisng downspout or water source. If installing your tank with a BCK-0001
rst ush accessory kit (recommended) keep the tank within 6’ of the water source. The BCK-0001 has
precut lengths of pipe that are 6’ long.
3. The tank must be lied into place by crane or similar equipment (equipment hire is at purchaser’s
expense).
4. The tank must then be ed down to the tank stand to prevent it from being blown away. Adding an inch or
two of water in the tank will help keep it secure.
INSTALLATION
With the tank posioned on the pad or structure, install 3” SDR35 type
pvc from the guer or downspout into the pre-cut hole in the strainer
lid on top of the tank. Alternavely downspout material could be used
to convey the water into the tank through the same opening.
When installing the 3” pvc pipe or downspout be careful to keep the
end of the pipe up above the screened basket under the lid. This gap
will allow debris to ow out of the pipe and into the basket for removal
later.

Next, locate the overow extension screen (①) for your tank. Install it onto the tank overow ng (②) by
pressing it on.
Next, locate the 3” white pvc 90 deg. elbow ng (①). Glue this to
the overow extension with the appropriate glue for abs/pvc. Aer that
measure and cut a length of 3” SDR-35 pvc pipe (②) that will convey
the water coming out the overow down and away from the building.
(This pipe is oponal and purchased separately at your own expense)
An overow pipe could also be connected back into area or french drain
systems located on the property.
Your tank will require a drain valve to be installed to release the water from the tank. This item is purchased
separately at your own expense. Here are a couple suggesons:
1. Add a ball valve (recommended) with a hose thread adapter.
2. Add a spigot.
①
②
①
②
Both of these connecons will require an adaptor ng or reducer to
aach. If uncertain about what to do please take a picture of the black
bulkhead ng with you to the store for reference. The opening of the
bulkhead on the boom of the tank is 1” NPT.

Make sure any un-used discharge bulkhead ngs have the factory-
provided plug installed and ghtened with teon tape to prevent leaks.
MAINTENANCE
Strainer basket cleaning:
Remove the 3 screws holding the lid and strainer down on the top of the tank. Inspect the basket for debris,
clean as required, and re-install.
Overow Extension Cleaning:
Pull the press t screened overow extension ng o the overow.
Inspect the screen for debris and clean as required. Re-install by
pressing it back on the overow.