Instructions / Assembly

Page 6 of 11 Revised: 2016-05-17
3.4 General Installation Instructions
The applicable Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) should be consulted prior to the tank installation.
The installer shall ensure that the applicable Federal, Provincial, State and Local Codes are met prior to
installation.
In most jurisdictions, installation by a technician recognized by the AHJ is mandated. Do-it-yourself
installations are prohibited and will void warranty. All tank installations must be inspected by the
applicable AHJ prior to placing the tank in service.
Only labelled tanks bearing the ULC listing mark for Canada and UL listing mark for USA with a serial
number are eligible for warranty and installation. Under no circumstances shall a used tank of any design
be installed.
Contact the burner pump manufacturer for minimum and maximum height differences between the tank
and burner to ensure consistent delivery of oil to the burner. This is very important because the oil
storage tank draws oil from the top of the tank and care should be taken to respect the burner
manufacturer instructions concerning distances and elevations.
3.5 Location Selection of the tank
The tank shall be placed in service in accordance with local codes and the Listed tank use rating (indoor
or outdoor). The tank shall be placed on a flat, level and stable surface away from heat sources,
corrosive atmosphere or fluids, potential sources of mechanical damage or rapid temperature changes.
The final location must have the tank label visible after installation. A minimum clearance of 2 in (50 mm)
from walls or other obstructions is recommended for normal tank expansion and visual inspection. The
integral supports shall not be removed. Raising the tank height is not allowed except on continuous
concrete platforms at least 6 in (150 mm) wider than the tank bottom on all sides. Plastic parts shall not
be exposed to direct sunlight when tanks are installed indoors.
Whenever possible, the installer should select an indoor installation.
Tanks installed outdoors should be protected from damage with proper protective barriers, including
collision with motor vehicles. Tanks should not be located directly under house eaves where they may be
subject to falling snow, ice, or dripping water. All outdoor installations must be equipped with a GIL-FAB
Cover Assembly Model DWOT RC and installed in accordance with its installation instructions.