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Authorised Retailers and Installers
Tank Manufacturer
- Great Northern Tanks [QLD]
- National Tank Makers [QLD]
- Rain Again Tanks [QLD]
- Select Water Tanks [QLD]
- Tankworld [NSW, VIC, SA]
- QTank [QLD]
Online Resellers
Steel Tank with T-Piece
Polyethylene Tank T-Piece
Polyethylene Tank End Cap
Polyethylene Tank T-Piece
Installation of the X42 Tank Starter Kit and additional Sensor Nodes is DIY.
- Installation with a T-Piece for a 90mm Stormwater Overflow
- Installation with an End Cap
Sensor Node Installation T-Piece
Installation with a T-Piece for a 90mm Stormwater Overflow
The Node is designed to fit on a standard 90m stormwater pipe.
Items needed for installation, not supplied
- 1 x 90mm 90° Female and Female PVC Stormwater Junction – T-Piece
- 3 x Screws (Stainless or Hot-dipped galvanised self-tapping)
- An additional short length of 90mm pipe
- Roof and Gutter Sealant
Tools
- Drill or screwdriver
Note
- When installation is over a high flow outlet, extend the neck at least 150mm to let the water pass
Step by Step
Remove existing Stormwater Pipe
- If present, remove the existing stormwater fittings from the overflow of the tank.
- Remove Elbow piece if connected
- Check inside the tank the fitting type, elbow or straight, to set fill height later
Setting up T-Piece
- Test fit the new 90mm T-Piece
- Check if an extension piece is needed.
- If yes, cut the additional required piece to suit.
- Cut the cable tie of the sensor cable without damaging the cable.
Installation of the sensor
- Insert the sensor from the top and pull it out of the middle of the T-piece.
- Gently insert the sensor into the tank, including the excess cable.
- Apply sealant to joints. Set the T-Piece on top of the stormwater pipe and connect it to the tank.
IMPORTANT: Ensure no sealant is transferred to the metal piece of the sensor
Secure Node
- Set Node on top of the T-Piece.
- Secure Node with three screws to the T-Piece utilising the enclosure tabs.
IMPORTANT: Do not pull the sensor back out until sealant has cured
NOTE: When installing over a high-flow outlet, extend the neck at least 150mm to let the water pass
Sensor Node Installation End Cap
Installation with an End Cap - Polyethylene, Steel and Concrete Tanks
Items needed for installation, not supplied
- 90mm Push-On PVC Storm Cap – End Cap.
- 5 x Screws (Stainless or Hot-dipped galvanised self-tapping).
Tools
- Drill or screwdriver.
- 25mm min drill bit.
- Plastic Tank: Step-drill or wood drill bit.
- Steel Tank: Step-drill bit.
- Concrete Tank: diamond core drill bit.
Step by Step
Prepare End Cap and Tank
- Drill a 25-32mm hole into the End Cap using the supplied template.
- Mark the location on the tank, and drill the same hole size.
Installing the Sensor
- Cut the cable tie of the sensor cable without damaging the cable.
- Fit the sensor through the hole in the end cap into the tank.
Securing the End Cap
- Secure the End Cap to the tank (screws or adhesive)
- Ensure the 25mm hole is located at the lowest point to allow fluids to drain back.
Secure Node
- Set the Node on top of the End Cap.
- Secure the Node with three screws, utilising the enclosure tabs.
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X42 Tank Starter Kit
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