This Product Manual is only for the relocatable outdoor units: Outdoor Miniseries, Outdoor Drum & IBC Stores and Bunded IBC Chemical Storage Containers.
For information on the 10ft and 20ft Dangerous Goods Containers, please go here.
Positioning
- The relocatable flammable liquids container can be lifted by crane or forklift. However, make sure the container is empty, as they must not be relocated when fully loaded.
- The location of your relocatable dangerous goods store must be according to regulatory requirements applicable, such as separation distances to protected and public places. For further details on the applicable requirements, see the Australian Standard AS 1940 – The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids.
- If there is vegetation at the site that could become a fire hazard, make sure that it is kept short.
- You must install a safety shower if the quantity of flammable liquids exceeds 2000 litres.
- Chemical spill clean-up equipment and materials, such as spill kits, should be installed within easy reach of the flammable liquids store.
Installation
- The relocatable container must be mounted on suitable footings. It must be sitting level and supported under each base plate.
- If your surface isn’t level, you may acquire PVC packers to level up the unit. However, keep in mind that anything over 50mm high of PVC packers is not considered safe or suitable. Instead, use concrete blocks or find another suitable slab/position.
- Ensure that all base plates are adequately supported.
- Fix unit down using anchors (T16150GH Tru-Bolts). Learn more by reading the Ramset Stud Anchors Installation Guide.
- Ensure all doors on your relocatable outdoor store operate smoothly.
- Earth your relocatable container (see below).
Earthing
Flammable Liquids relocatable dangerous goods containers must be earthed to discharge dangerous currents into the ground.
Using the equipment supplied with your store, please follow the below instructions:
- Locate a practical position to install the earth rod, ≤200mm from the front right hand base plate of the relocatable dangerous goods store.
- Drill a 14mm hole through the hard surface at the position that the earth rod will be installed.
- Using the hammer, drive the earth rod into the drilled hole until only 400mm of the earth rod is above surface.
- Connect the wire to the earth rod and the earthing point on the front right hand base plate of the relocatable dangerous goods store to complete the earthing system.
To ensure you sustain compliance you will need to periodically review your control measures and carry out maintenance.
Maintenance: Greasing the Hinges
Greasing the hinges on your equipment is an important part of ongoing maintenance for your relocatable flammable liquids store.
We suggest regularly using a multi-purpose grease on the bi-fold door hinges of your outdoor chemical storage containers. Any relocatable store with bi-fold hinges must be greased monthly, at a minimum. If you are in a coastal area or corrosive environment, consider greasing the hinges on a weekly basis.
This greasing operation is of the utmost importance to the longevity of your flammable liquids store. In some instances, the doors of these units may only be opened once a week or even once a fortnight, causing the hinge to potentially dry out and lock up with corrosion.
Greasing the hinges is a simple and easy job to include in your regular maintenance schedule.
Instructions for Greasing Hinges:
At the centre of each bi-fold door there are 2 hinges: one lower and one at the top. The grease nipple is located on the pin of the hinge. Use a grease cartridge gun to pump grease into the nipple until the grease can be seen coming out around the fingers of the hinge.
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Video tutorials:
Watch Storemasta's video tutorials to find out how to use and maintain your equipment.
Further resources:
Click on the below links for more information about chemical storage in the outdoor environment.
- Assessing Off-Site Risks To Your Hazardous Chemical Stores
- SUSTAIN: 5 Actions For Maintaining Chemical Hazard Controls
- How to Clean the Spill Containment Sump of an Outdoor Dangerous Goods Store
Get in touch:
Need some more advice on the installation or use of your outdoor flammable liquids store? Get in touch with our experienced Dangerous Goods Storage Consultants who can help you reduce your risk today.
