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Sub-Base Diesel Fuel Tank Specification Configurator

General Tank Requirements
Underwriters Laboratory Cert: UL142

Tank Volume/Run Time: continuous hrs @ 100% load

Meet Local Codes Per: (ie: MIDEQ, NYC, FDEP, etc.)

Max. Overall Length: inches

Max. Overall Width: inches

(Hennig's max tank width is 150")
Max. Overall Height: inches
(Hennig's max tank height is 45")

Tank Accessory Requirements

Tank Bottom Configuration: No Requirement

Tank Top Walk Ways: Flat Surface

Fill Port: No Spill Box

Overfill Prevention Valve: No Requirement

Tank Level Switch: Standard Level Switches

Fill Alarm: No Requirement

Tank Heater: No Requirement

Emergency Vent Configuration: No Requirement

Normal Vent Configuration: No Requirement

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Stairs / Platforms: No Requirement Spec
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Day Tank Controls: No Requirement

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1.0 Sub-Base Diesel Fuel Tank Specification

A. General Tank Requirements

1. The above ground sub-base diesel fuel tank design shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratory
per UL142 for the United States. The tank shall consist of a primary tank and a secondary
containment tank with an interstitial space capable of containing 110% of the primary tank capacity.
The primary and secondary tanks shall each be leak tested @ 3 psi minimum per the standard. The
tank structure shall be sufficiently designed to support the generator, enclosure, and any accessories
required. The tank shall include provisions to allow for anchoring to a concrete pad. Normal and
emergency venting shall be provided per UL142 requirements. A mechanical fuel gauge shall be
required with electrical fuel level feedback to the generator annunciator panel. Fire rated fuel lines
shall be installed from tank ports to the generator. A primary tank low level switch and secondary
leak detection alarm switch shall also be provide and wired to the generator annunciator panel.

2. The tank shall be designed to hold enough fuel for the generator to run continuously for hours at
100% load.

3. No local code requirements specified.

4. No maximum tank size requirements are specified.

B. Tank Accessory Requirements

1. No special requirements are specified for the bottom of the tank except as dictated by local codes.

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2. A flat sheetmetal surface is required on top of the tank in the walkways. The tank design shall
eliminate all trip hazards in these walkways - the generator & enclosure weight shall be supported by
internal tank structure (I-beams or channels on top of the tank will not be acceptable).

3. A lockable 2" fill cap shall also be provided inside the spill box. No spill container is required for
this project unless deemed necessary by local codes.

4. No overfill prevention valve is required for this applications unless deemed necessary by local
codes.

5. The tank shall include a multi-level level switch to be wired to an alarm panel for fill level
detection.

6. No fill alarm panel is required for this project unless required by local codes.

7. No tank heater is required for this project.

8. No special emergency vent configuration is required except as deem necessary by local codes.

9. No special normal vent configuration is required except as deem necessary by local codes.

10. No stairs or platforms are required for this project unless deemed necessary by local code or
NEC requirement (top of breaker panel higher than 6' 6" above grade).

11. No day tank controls or components are required for this project.

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DEQ, NYC, FDEP, etc.)

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General Enclosure Requirements

UL142

ULC142

UL2085

Not Req'd

Accessory Requirements

Inspection Channels
Mastic Coating
No Requirement

Diamond Plate

Flat Surface

5 Gal. Spill Box

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7 Gal. Spill Box

No Spill Box

Electrical Fill Valve

Mechanical Fill Valve

No Requirement

High/Low Level Switch

Multi-Level Switches
Standard Level Switches

Fill Alarm Panel

No Requirement

Circulating Type

Immersion Type
No Requirement

Extended E-Vents
External E-Vents
No Requirement

Extended Vent
No Requirement

No Requirement
Stairs At Doors

Stairs/Platform All Around

Stairs/Platform On Sides

Day Tank Controls

No Requirement

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1. The above ground sub-base diesel fuel tank design shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratory per UL142
for the United States. The tank shall consist of a primary tank and a secondary containment tank with an
interstitial space capable of containing 110% of the primary tank capacity. The primary and secondary tanks
shall each be leak tested @ 3 psi minimum per the standard. The tank structure shall be sufficiently designed
to support the generator, enclosure, and any accessories required. The tank shall include provisions to allow
for anchoring to a concrete pad. Normal and emergency venting shall be provided per UL142 requirements. A
mechanical fuel gauge shall be required with electrical fuel level feedback to the generator annunciator panel.
Fire rated fuel lines shall be installed from tank ports to the generator. A primary tank low level switch and
secondary leak detection alarm switch shall also be provide and wired to the generator annunciator panel.

1. The above ground sub-base diesel fuel tank design shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratory per
ULC142 for Canada. Tanks shall be leak tested @ 5 psi minimum per the standard. The tank structure shall
be sufficiently designed to support the generator, enclosure, and any accessories required. The tank shall
include provisions to allow for anchoring to a concrete pad. Normal and emergency venting shall be provided
per UL142 requirements. A mechanical fuel gauge shall be required with electrical fuel level feedback to the
generator annunciator panel. Fire rated fuel lines shall be installed from tank ports to the generator. A primary
tank low level switch and secondary leak detection alarm switch shall also be provide and wired to the
generator annunciator panel.

1. The above ground fire rated sub-base diesel fuel tank design shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratory
per UL2085 for the United States. Impact material shall be incorporated into the exterior wall of the tank
design around a UL142 fuel tank. Tanks shall be leak tested @ 3 psi minimum per the standard. The tank
structure shall be sufficiently designed to support the generator, enclosure, and any accessories required. The
tank shall include provisions to allow for anchoring to a concrete pad. Normal and emergency venting shall be
provided per UL142 requirements. A mechanical fuel gauge shall be required with fuel level feedback to the
generator annunciator panel. Fire rated fuel lines shall be installed from tank ports to the generator. A primary
tank low level switch and secondary leak detection alarm switch shall also be provide and wired to the
generator annunciator panel.
No UL certification is required for this tank.

1. Visual inspection channels shall be incorporated on the bottom of the tank to provide a minimum of 2"
clearance for leak detection and rust prevention.
1. A mastic coating shall be applied to the bottom of the tank for rust prevention.
1. No special requirements are specified for the bottom of the tank except as dictated by local codes.

2. Diamond plate flooring shall be installed on top of the tank in all the walkways. The tank design shall
eliminate all trip hazards in these walkways - the generator & enclosure weight shall be supported by internal
tank structure (I-beams or channels on top of the tank will not be acceptable).
2. A flat sheetmetal surface is required on top of the tank in the walkways. The tank design shall eliminate all
trip hazards in these walkways - the generator & enclosure weight shall be supported by internal tank structure
(I-beams or channels on top of the tank will not be acceptable).

3. The tank design shall incorporate a 5 gallon spill container to collect fuel from overfill and drips during tank
filling. A lockable 2" fill cap shall also be provided inside the spill box. A drain port shall be provided in the
bottom of the spill container.

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3. The tank design shall incorporate a 7 gallon spill container to collect fuel from overfilling and dripping during
tank filling. A lockable 2" fill cap shall also be provided inside the spill box. A drain port shall be provided in the
bottom of the spill container.
3. A lockable 2" fill cap shall also be provided inside the spill box. No spill container is required for this project
unless deemed necessary by local codes.

4. An electrically operated, solenoid type, overfill prevention valve shall be installed in the fill port and shall
close upon filling to a 95% fuel level.
4. A mechanically operated overfill prevention valve shall be installed in the fill port and shall close upon filling
to a 95% fuel level.
4. No overfill prevention valve is required for this applications unless deemed necessary by local codes.

5. The tank shall include a 90% level switch to be wired to an alarm panel for fill level detection.
5. The tank shall include a multi-level level switch to be wired to an alarm panel for fill level detection.
5. The tank shall include the standard low level switch & rupture basin alarm switch only.

6. The tank shall incorporate a fuel fill alarm panel. The panel shall include a horn that sounds & a light that
activates upon fuel fill to the 90% level. It shall include a reset button. If a solenoid type overfill prevention
valve is required it shall also close this valve at the 95% level.
6. No fill alarm panel is required for this project unless required by local codes.

7. A circulating tank heater shall be included with a thermostat, pump, & appropriate plumbing to evenly
maintain fuel temperature. The pump shall draw fuel from one end of the tank and recirculate it back into the
other end.
7. A top mounted, immersion style, tank heater w/ a thermostat shall be included for localized fuel heating.
7. No tank heater is required for this project.

8. All emergency vents shall be vented externally to the enclosure a minimum of 12' above grade.
8. All emergency vents shall be vented externally to the enclosure.
8. No special emergency vent configuration is required except as deem necessary by local codes.

9. The normal shall be vented externally to the enclosure a minimum of 12' above grade.
9. No special normal vent configuration is required except as deem necessary by local codes.

10. No stairs or platforms are required for this project unless deemed necessary by local code or NEC
requirement (top of breaker panel higher than 6' 6" above grade).
10. OSHA compliant stairs with handrails shall be included at each doorway.
10. OSHA compliant stairways and a platform with handrails shall be included around of the entire perimeter of
the enclosure. The platform shall be wide enough to clear all door swings and ensure NEC clearance
requirements.
10. An OSHA compliant stairway and platform with handrails shall be included running along each side of the
enclosure. The platform shall be wide enough to clear all door swings and ensure NEC clearance
requirements.

11. Provide day tank controls, supply & return pumps (as needed), solenoid valves, level switches, and
plumbing to the day tank as required. The electrical control panel shall include lights for the fill pump, return
pump (if needed), leak detection, & low fuel level w/ a corresponding horn & reset button. Plumbing to main
tank shall be supplied by and installed by the contractor.
11. No day tank controls or components are required for this project.

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