SITE PREPARATION READY FOR TANK DELIVERY

Please read the information below as you may need to notify driver before delivery date about any delivery instructions/problems.

Most rainwater tanks are delivered to the site on the back of a truck-trailer combo. These trucks are 19 metres in length, 2.5 metres wide and can weigh up to 10 tonnes. You must take this in to account for your tank delivery as their needs to be suitable access for the truck into your property. If your access into your property is by dirt road, will this be affected if it has been raining the days prior to delivery..

 In most cases the truck can be reversed down the driveway if not that long of a distance. If the tank is to be taken down a long access road or driveway there will need to be a suitable turning area taking into account of the trucks length and width.

 You will also need to take into account that the truck with the tank on the back can be up to 5 metres high depending on the size of the tank being delivered to your site and the size of any tank on the truck for its next delivery. Check the roads coming into your property for powerlines and tree branches that may impeded below the 5 metres needed for the truck and tanks.

 Are there any sewers or underground sceptic tanks under the access road or turning area that the truck may damage? Remember the truck can weigh up to 10 tonnes.

Once the truck arrives on site the driver will need help getting the tank of the delivery truck. Depending on the size of the tank you have ordered will depend on how many people will be needed to handle it safely. Below is the number of people needed to unload the different size tanks.

Slimline tanks = 1 person + driver

Round tanks up to 4,500Litre = 1 person + driver

Round tanks 10,000Litre>14,500Litre = 2 people + driver

Round tanks 24,500Litre = 3 people + driver

Round tanks 28,100Litre >37,200Litre =

This is only a guide and more people may be needed depending on the delivery site.

You can email us at info@rainwatertanksdirect.com.au