DS 547 Cargoflex.qxd - Aero Tec Laboratories
Contents
1. CARGO FLEX COLLAPSIBLE TRANSPORT BLADDER 5 HANDLES AIR BLEED 9 RATCHET DOWN LABORATORIES INC U S A RAMSEY NEW JERSEY 07446 1251 TEL 201 825 1100 201 825 1962 atl atlinc com u i I aya I i i k ACCESS FILL DISCHARGE L N k a CARGO FLEX FINAL 652 DRAIN Z LABORATORIES LTD U K MILTON KEYNES ENGLAND MK13 8PU TEL 0 1908 351700 0 1908 351750 atl atlltd com AND ATL 60 COLLAPSIBLE 5 BLADDER TANKS The following general procedures are to be followed in converting dry bed trucks and trailers to liquid tankers using ATL Cargo Flex bladder tanks I A Preparation of the truck trailer bed Establish that the truck or trailer has an appropriate GVW Gross Vehicle Weight rating for the proposed load The width of the truck trailer bed must be least 6 inches 15 cm larger than the unfilled width of the Cargo Flex tank The truck bed or trailer must be as long or longer than the flat length dimension of the Cargo Flex tank The bed must be free of potentially damaging sharp objects Use of an ATL UInderliner or canvas sheet between the tank the truc2. AS SHDWN TIE DDUWN STRAP 2 PER 5 N 2 FILLZ DISCHAPGE FITTING HDDK VALVE FINAL AIR BLEED PELIEF VALVE SYSTEM 10 2121 TYPICAL C of Fittings 1 Optional fill discharge components such as the 2 inch 50 mm elbow 2 inch quick coupler adapter 2 inch valve if ordered are packed with the tank but unassembled 4 valve assemblies are also available for 3000 to 6000 gal Cargo Flex Tanks Remove the obround access cover plate Attach the NPT elbow to the NPT gate valve and quick coupler Tighten this assembly into the mating threaded boss Be sure that the elbow is facing the direction desired for connection of your fill discharge hose See diagram 10 21214A Reattach the cover plate and gasket to the tank access opening and torque the bolts to 40 Ib 4 5 NM Avoid tightening or re positioning of the elbow the cover plate while the cover plate is fastened to the tank to avoid potential tank damage If supplied attach the pressure relief valve system See diagram 10 2121A to the 1 inch 25 2 inch 50mm air bleed fitting on the top center of the tank Fasten one end of
3. by gravity from the bottom fitting if provided Attach a fill discharge hose to the tank and receiver vessel or Open the 2 inch or l inch valve to begin discharge by gravity pumb The tank be rolled up from front to rear to force liquid toward the outlet or toward the final drain corner port if provided After the tank is empty and the tie down straps are loose remove and store these straps with their ratchets away from the tank to prevent abrasion F Folding and Storaqe of Tank Cargo Flex tanks may be rolled or folded for temporary storage Care must be taken to protect protruding fittings from damage or from causing abrasion to the tank body If the tank is to be stored for a period of several months it is recommended that it be cleaned inside out See User Manual 05 361 The tank should be stored a cool dry area be protected from exposure to direct sunlight and moisture Underliner may be folded or rolled for storage G Cleaning of Tank The Cargo Flex interior may be cleaned using soft detergents or low temperature wet steam Water tanks should be cleaned with wet steam only not use hot clear steam as it may damage the elastomer 220 F 105 C When cleaning with warm water detergents the tank may be filled to 1 25 depth walked on This will agitate the cleaning liquid wet all surfaces See User Manual 08 361 Disch
4. Training ATL products are of a technical nature and are frequently used in conjunction with hazardous materials All operating and support personnel must be trained in the user s specific application of these ATL items full familiarity with the important safety precautions and procedures is essential before such devices are placed service Each user must establish his own training program geared to his particular industry and specific application 8 Environmental Considerations ATL products are engineered so as to endanger the water air and environments Many ATL dqevices are in fact employed specifically for pollution abatement purposes Nevertheless wherever fuels and potentially hazardous substances are stored ATL recommends the simultaneous use of its secondary containment such as 1 Permanent Berm Liners 4 Tank Envelopes 2 Inflatable Berm and Liner Systems 5 Portable Dikes 3 Pit Liners 6 2 ply Flex Tanks 9 Weathering exposure to the natural elements adversely affect ATL products Minimize exposure to sunlight ultraviolet ozone severe hail ice loading freeze thaw cycling water immersion extremes of temperature ATL offers these protective accessories to help guard against adverse weathering effects 1 Sun Shield Covers 3 Metal Container 2 Ground Cloths amp Geotextiles 4 Fire Shield Covers This equipment in con
5. source of safety information for your particular problem Here are 6 ways to reach ATL for technical help www pillowtanks com LABORATORIES INC U S A LABORATORIES LTD RAMSEY NEW JERSEY 07446 1251 MILTON KEYNES ENGLAND MK13 8PU TEL 201 825 1400 TEL 0 1908 351700 201 825 1962 0 1908 351750 atl atlinc com
6. subject any container valve or connection to pressure differential Do Not restrict venting Do Not overfill or exceed maximum height Do Not exceed normal flow rates during filling or discharging and Do Not pressurize any inflatable unless fully restrained and enclosed Always allow a 10 volume factor ullage to compensate for vapor expansion thermal expansion and overfill Those products designed for pressurization should be fully contained restrained a structure before filling 5 Five amp Explosion Always exercise the utmost care in containing transferring venting or processing flammable materials Keep away from fire flame heat spark static charge oxygen lightning focusing lenses friction turpbulence any combustible materials that could spontaneously ignite Refev to your industry specialists and publications such as The National Fire Prevention Association Code for proper avoidance of fire and explosion hazards 6 Accessories Fittings flanges piping hoses valves vents meters pumps etc used in conjunction with ATL products must be designed selected and maintained for leak tightness galvanic compatibility chemical compatibility thread and seal compatibility as well as appropriate grounding electrical bonding vibration tolerance tamper resistance flexibility flow capacity mounting methods Get professional assistance to assure total system functionality and safety 7 Personnel
7. your fill discharge hose to the quick coupler adapter on the 2 inch or 4 valve the other end of the hose to your filling All connections must be properly seated and sealed with thread compound to prevent leaks Read and apply the provisions of ATL Product safety Bulletin 05 370 before proceeding Filling of tank The truck or trailer bed must be a level site when the tank is being filled to avoid tank rolling Open the 1 inch relief valve and walk with soft soled shoes on the flat tank to expel as much air as possible Close the relief valve and if your Cargo Flex tank has another vent or bottom drain fitting ensure that these are closed and sealed before you begin filling Connect your fluid source to the 2 inch 4 fill discharge valve with a hose assembly see diagram 10 21244 Open that valve and begin to fill the tank by gravity or pumbing 100 400 liters per minute is a proper fill rate Should start slowly to avoid If the Cargo Flex tank starts to shift or roll discharge the liquid and level the truck bed Fill the tank to a height of forty four 44 inches 112 cm for tanks of 1 000 to 6 000 4 000 to 24 000 lite capacity Keep the tie down straps aligned as well as possible Pull the straps manually through the ratchets to remove slack Engage each ratchet handle to its gear and tighten the straps slightly one or two stroke
8. L PRODUCT 5 BULLETIN 05 370 5 IN USING ATL TANKS BLADDERS DRUMS PLUGS VALVES LINERS AND AIR CELLS 1 Compatibility Be certain your ATL product is designed to handle the temperature and fluid in question When in doubt contact ATL to discuss specific model numbers and material types Never subject any item to Ketones Chlorinated Solvents Concentrated Acids Alkalies Pure Aromatics temperatures over 140 unless specifically designed for that service and approved by ATL 2 Personnel Protection Be prepared for the unexpected All handling fuels hazardous chemicals must wear full protective clothing and equipment of an impervious non static and flame resistant type Specific information should be sought from your fuel chemical vendors industry associations and producers of personnel protection systems 3 Multiple Uses Some ATL tanks can be sufficiently cleaned to store or transport several different but similar liquids without contamination However never take this factor for granted Field and Iaboratory testing are always required before suitability can be assured ATL can frequently provide material samples and scale models to assist in your analysis Never switch a fuel or chemical container to a comestibles use 4 Pressure Most ATL products are designed for use at ambient pressure Unless specifically designated Do Not
9. arge and rinse through the obround access flange or final Caution Sludge deposits residuals a tank may give off toxic or explosive vapors Adequate ventilation must be provided to remove fumes II MAINTENANCE A Inspection and Care The outside of your Cargo Flex tank should be periodically cleaned with mild soap solution fittinhgs should be clean and free of corrosion with seals tight to prevent leaks Tie down straps and tank surfaces should be free of cuts and abrasion Any damaged areas should be repaired immediately See User Manual DS 36 1 Temporary Repairs In case of damage to filled Cargo Flex tank it is recommended a that temporary repair clamps be veadily available with the tank at all times b that the operator of the tank be trained the use of the temporary repair The temporary repair kit clamps are 5 clam shell type Usually the Cargo Flex will need to be offloaded before the clamp be applied Temporary repair clamps are available from Aero Tec Laboratories Inc Ramsey NJ USA but should only be used in an emergency C Temporary Repair Procedure Slit the tear carefully and slightly to the Remove the clamp s top plate fold the hinged stud down and push the smaller plate through the teqr With the oval plate inside of tank straighten the stud rotate the plat
10. ded Purpose Never use an ATL product for an application other than that intended unless specifically authorized For use a static storage tank for dynamic operations use an air inflatable to contain nitric acid or a liner as a field cover methodical order precisely what you need and avoid adaptations 15 Abrasion Plastics rubber and fabrics can deteriorate from excessive abrasion or chafing 5 compounds minimize this wearing effect but all efforts should be made to avoid dragging rubbing cutting and scuffing of flexible materials Poly slip sheets talc light oil and doubler patches frequently help ward off abrasion but the best protection is reasonable care in handling and use 16 Repairs All repairs to ATL products should be performed at the factory When this is not practicable where field repairs are authorized a reasonably skilled technician can patch and seal most ATL flexible containers Be certain to use only the appropriate ATL vepair kit and perform the repair a clean well equipped facility following the repair instructions precisely Remember not all damage is Do Not attembt to repair a tank drum air cell etc that has been broadly weakened by chemical attack ozone effect UV exposure etc 17 Doubt Not take chances Please contact ATL for assistance We can help either directly or by referral to a
11. dry The soap should be thoroughly off and the area rewashed with solvent Cut patch from the provided material to overlap the tear by inches all sides but to be smaller than the roughened area the inner tank wall Roughen one side of the patch completely and wash it with solvent Allow it to for 45 minutes Thoroughly brush one coat of adhesive cement on the buffed surfaces of the inner tank wall and the repair patch Allow the first coat to dry generally 45 minutes a second coat of cement to both surfaces and allow it to dry to tack about 15 minutes If the cement overdries liven it with a swab moistened with the solvent supplied Apply the cemented surface of the patch to the cemented surface of the tank interior Ulsing the roller push vigorously but uniformly from the center of the patch to the outside so as to remove air Apply pressure for 8 hours on the repair area using a C clamp and wooden metal plates with a pad of poly film between the plates and the tank Reposition the tank to expose the exterior tank outside of the tear and repeat steps 1 through 13 using another repair patch cut from provided material Allow 24 hours of air cure time before putting the tank into service Note Repair kits vary according to tank type and service Specific repair instructions may also vary slightly from those above Follow the individual kit procedure whenever possible AT
12. e 90 slide the outer plate over the stud and screw the wing nut down snugly See User Manual Z DS 361 D Permanent Repairs It is that permanent type repairs be done as soon as possible by a qualified technician It is recommended that the tank be cleaned and returned to an ATL Plant for repairs For other repairs it is recommended that the work be done by a qualified technician who is familiar with the Cargo Flex vepair procedures The tank owner can obtain a permanent repair kit from ATL by supplying the tank serial number or part number E Permanent Type Repair Procedure See User Manual DS 36 1 11 12 13 14 15 empty clean the tank completely Perform the repair work at room temperature and less than 50 relative humidity conditions Use only approved Cargo Flex repair kits from ATL Position the tank so that the inside of the tear is opposite and accessible through the obround access flange opening Scrub rinse and surface dirt for inches around the tear by using a stiff brush Thoroughly roughen the interior surface of the tank for a distance of 6 inches around the tear Use the emory cloth provided Remove the liquid that has soaked into the rubber around the wound by washing the interior surface with solvent Repeat if necessary Allow the area to dry for an hour re scrub the interior roughened surface with soap and water and allow it to
13. junction with reasonable care and maintenance will significantly improve the retention of physical properties and hence product longevity 10 Flex Fatigue Like most materials the polymers and flexible composites used most ATL products can weaken from severe pinching creasing folding and flex cycling Normal collapsing and extending produce no ill effects but compaction inversion and crushing will decrease physical properties Some materials comprised of high performance filaments are especially susceptible to flex fatigue and require diligent care to avoid abuse during packing operating storing and unfolding 11 Set Up and Installation ATL provides User Manuals and or installation instructions for most standara products However specialty items and custom made proaucts require the user to formulate his own procedures or draw on established such as ASTM ASME 190 etc 12 Cleaning and Storing All products should periodically cleaned especially if they are to be stored for extended periods Follow the User Manual procedures or contact ATL for assistance 13 Leak Testing Prior to use all tank and container type products should be leak tested This procedure can generally be done with 1 8 psi air pressure and a standard bubble type leak detector solution Follow the User Manual procedure or contact ATL for help Always dry the surface after testing 14 Inten
14. k bed is highly recommended These should be taped in place before the straps and tank are positioned Tie down strap locations on truck and trailer beds should be spaced Each tie down connection must be capable of withstanding a load of 20 000 pounds 89 kn the location guide arrows the tank for positioning straps 6 Read thoroughly ATL Product Safety Bulletin DS 370 8 B Preparation of the Cargo Flex tank See diagrams In unpacking the Cargo Flex tank and positioning it on the vehicle take care not to damage the rubberized fabric with sharp tools nails Lay out the protective Underliner and drape straps across bed Center the folded Cargo Flex tank on the truck or trailer bed and unfold the tank to its full length and width Position the fill discharge fitting toward the rear of the vehicle and the tank as far forward as possible Each tie down strap should be loosely positioned per figure 10 2121A under and around the empty Cargo Flex tank It is important to orient all straps Once the tank is filled with liquid manhanqdaling the will be difficult and could the tank Number of evenly spaced ratchet tie down straps Tank 1000 1200 2 straps 3 7 6 1500 4600 gal 4 straps 3 7 6 5000 6000 gal 6 straps 3 7 6 AND 55 5
15. s of the handle Make sure the ratchets are engaged and locked to prevent the straps from loosening If provided open the relief valve slightly and fill the tank further until that valve just starts to allow discharge Adjust the ratchets if necessary and close the relief valve For tanks equipped with a pressure gauge internal pressure of 2 to 4 0 2 is desirable for stability Close the 2 inch 1 inch fill valve and disconnect the filling hose Secure that hose some where else on the vehicle If for any reason the straps become loose after the tank is filled retighten them with the ratchets Should all the capacity of any ratchet be used disengage the ratchet and manually pull the strap s free end to remove all the slack The ratchet can then be engaged and it will be able to tighten the strap further MALE GATE BALL BUICK CDUPL 26 VALVE ADAPTDR NIPPLE ELB W BDSS PLATE DIJST CARGD FLEX lt CLAMPS FEMALE FILLZ DISCHARGE HDSE TYPICAL FILLZDISCHAKRGE ASSEMBLY 0 2124 E of Tank Emptying the Cargo Flex tank should be done a level site or slightly inclined to position the fill discharge port at a lower elevation Fluid is normally withdrawn through the fill discharge fitting or it may be
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search