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Tank Box
Self-Contained Waste & Water System

A guided, interactive walkthrough of the installation and operation manual. Use the navigation to move through each deployment stage — from site utilities to commissioning and maintenance.

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Safety & Site Placement

Read Before Deployment

Read this specification sheet before connecting site utilities or placing the TANK BOX into service. Electrical, plumbing, and wastewater work should be performed by appropriately qualified personnel in accordance with applicable local codes.

Site Placement

Place the unit on a stable, adequately supported surface with clear access to the dedicated service connection side, the personnel entrance door, and the mechanical/tank compartment for fill, drain, and service functions.

Utility & Water Safety

Disconnect shore power before servicing electrical components. When a non-potable water source is used, clearly identify the supplied water as non-potable at or near all served fixtures per local requirements.

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Container / Construction

The TANK BOX is built on a 20-foot combined fresh-water and wastewater management platform, designed to support modular offices, jobsite trailers, workforce housing, restrooms, and remote facilities where permanent utility hookups are unavailable.

Base Container20' new one-way ISO shipping container; standard height
Nominal Exterior DimensionsApprox. 20 ft L x 8 ft W x 8 ft 6 in. H
Approx. Dry Weight8,000 lbs.
Interior InsulationSpray foam — all walls, ceiling and floor
Approx. R-ValuesWalls: R-13; Ceiling: R-26; Floor: R-26
Interior ConstructionFramed mechanical/tank compartment
Personnel Access36 in. x 80 in. steel entrance door with lockset
Service Connection SideDedicated exterior side for utility and shore-power connections
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Fresh-Water Storage & Delivery

Fresh water is stored in a dedicated vertical tank and delivered through a booster pump, completely separated from the wastewater system with no intentional cross-connection.

Fresh-Water Tank1,600-gal LHDPE vertical; National Tank D901600; ~76 in. dia x 85 in. H; 18 in. top manway; 2 in. PP drain
Water ServicePotable or non-potable, depending on application and source
System SeparationFresh-water and wastewater completely separated
Booster PumpGrundfos SCALA2, 120V, part 93013251
Delivery PressureAdjustable at SCALA2; no factory-standard setting
Fresh-Water PipingSchedule 40 PVC — 2 in., 1-1/2 in. and 1 in. as required
Tank Fittings / IsolationBulkheads, unions, ball valves, check-valves for fill, supply, drain and service
Non-Potable Water Notice

When a non-potable water source is used, the customer/site operator is responsible for clearly identifying the supplied water as non-potable at or near all fixtures served by the TANK BOX and for complying with applicable local requirements.

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Wastewater Storage & Pumping

Wastewater flows from the exterior waste inlet through a sewage pumping system into a dedicated holding tank, with a high-level alarm and a pump-out valve for servicing.

Wastewater Flow Path3 in. FPT waste inlet -> SaniCUBIC 2 -> 2,100-gal holding tank -> 2 in. pump-out valve
Waste Inlet3 in. FPT — service connection side
Sewage PumpSaniflo SaniCUBIC 2 — current production standard
Sewage Pump AlarmHigh-level alarm integral to SaniCUBIC 2
Waste Holding Tank2,100-gal polypropylene; National Tank 40178; ~87 in. dia x 89 in. H; 16 in. vented manway; 2 in. PP bulkhead
Waste Tank High-Level AlarmLiberty Pumps ALM-2W — separate alarm for holding tank
Waste Pump-Out2 in. valve adjacent to personnel entrance door
Waste PipingSchedule 40 PVC — 3 in., 2 in. and 1-1/2 in. as required
Sewage Pump Note — Current & Previous Production

The Saniflo SaniCUBIC 2 is the current standard sewage pumping system for new-production TANK BOX units. Previous units may be equipped with a Liberty Pumps sewage pumping system. Verify the installed equipment before servicing or replacing components.

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Electrical & Controls

The TANK BOX runs on a single-phase 50A shore-power service feeding a dedicated load center, with cord-and-plug connected pumps and factory-installed lighting.

Service50A, 125/250V, single phase
Power Inlet50A shore-power inlet; part 6353ELB.OEM
Shore Cord50A cord supplied; part H50A30/6364/A
Load CenterEaton 125A, 8-space panel with 50A main breaker
Receptacles20A GFCI for plug-connected equipment and service use
Pump PowerSaniCUBIC 2 and SCALA2 are cord-and-plug — not hardwired
Interior LightingTwo Satco 65-1082, 48 in., 120V LED fixtures
Exterior LightingWall light with SYLVANIA dusk-to-dawn A19 LED lamp
Branch WiringMetal-clad copper branch-circuit cable
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Heating & Ventilation

Space heaters and a powered exhaust fan protect the insulated tank/mechanical compartment from cold-weather damage during jobsite operation.

Space HeatersThree 1,000W heaters; current BOM model CZ1012T
Powered Ventilation1,050 CFM gable-mount exhaust fan with automatic shutter
Exhaust OpeningFramed exterior opening with hinged/latched cover, aluminum vent framing
Thermal EnvelopeSpray-foam insulated walls, ceiling and floor — ~R-13 walls, R-26 ceiling/floor
Operating EnvironmentHeated and ventilated enclosure; no minimum ambient rating stated
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Component / Model Schedule

Reference schedule of manufacturers, series, and part or model numbers for the major components installed in current-production TANK BOX units.

Fresh-Water TankNational Tank D901600
Waste Holding TankNational Tank 40178
Fresh-Water Booster PumpGrundfos SCALA2 — 93013251
Sewage Pumping SystemSaniflo SaniCUBIC 2
Waste Tank High-Level AlarmLiberty Pumps ALM-2W
Load CenterEaton 125A / 8-space — BOM 531297
Main BreakerEaton 50A — BOM 532941
Power Inlet50A shore power — 6353ELB.OEM
Shore Cord50A shore power — H50A30/6364/A
Interior LED LightSatco 65-1082
Space HeaterComfort Zone — current BOM CZ1012T
Powered Exhaust FanAir Vent 1,050 CFM — BOM 1476138
Personnel Entrance DoorGlobal Building Products WD68RH

Tank Box configurations and production components may be revised over time. Site utility installation, fixture labeling, final connections, wastewater handling and electrical installation must comply with governing local requirements. Verify installed equipment before service or replacement.

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Photo & Connection Reference

Reference photos in the source spec sheet are from a previous production build. Current new-production units use the Saniflo SaniCUBIC 2 sewage pumping system; legacy Liberty pump/basin equipment may appear in older-build photos. Verify installed equipment before service or replacement.

Photo & Connection Reference — figure 1
FIG.01Exterior overview — service end / rear doors: exterior power/utility side and rear cargo doors
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 2
FIG.02Service connection side, full view: vent fan exhaust, 50A shore power connection, optional hardwire junction box, 1" water out, 3" waste inlet
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 3
FIG.03Mechanical room side connections: mechanical room door, alarm enclosure, exterior light, water fill, water drain/overflow
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 4
FIG.04Water fill close-up: water fill connection and camlock/fill fitting
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 5
FIG.05Mechanical room entrance close-up: waste drain location
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 6
FIG.06Alarm enclosure close-up: waste tank alarm and legacy sump basin alarm location
Photo & Connection Reference — figure 7
FIG.07Mechanical room interior, tank & pump layout: waste holding tank, electrical panel, heater/ventilation area, fresh-water booster pump, fresh-water tank

Exterior Overview — Service End / Rear Doors

Exterior Power / Utility SideShore-power connection point on the service side
Rear Cargo DoorsOpposite end of the container from the service side

Service Connection Side — Full View

Service Connection SideDedicated wall for all utility hookups
Vent Fan ExhaustGable-mounted powered exhaust with shutter
50A Shore Power ConnectionShore-power inlet, lower panel area
Optional Hardwire Junction BoxUpper right of the service panel
1" Water OutFresh-water delivery connection
3" Waste InletWastewater connection to SaniCUBIC 2

Mechanical Room Side Connections

Mechanical Room DoorPersonnel access to tank/mechanical compartment
Alarm EnclosureHigh-level alarms for waste and legacy sump
Exterior LightDusk-to-dawn LED wall light
Water FillCamlock fresh-water fill connection
Water Drain / OverflowFresh-water tank overflow / drain point

Water Fill Close-Up

Water Fill ConnectionLabeled fill port on exterior wall
Camlock / Fill FittingQuick-connect fitting below the fill label

Mechanical Room Entrance & Alarm Enclosure

Waste Drain LocationLower corner near the mechanical room door
Waste Tank AlarmUpper alarm in the enclosure — current production
Legacy Sump Basin AlarmLower alarm — legacy Liberty Pumps equipment, older builds

Mechanical Room Interior — Tank & Pump Layout

Waste Holding TankLarge vertical tank, left side of compartment
Legacy Liberty Basin (if shown)Center-floor sump basin on older-build units
Electrical PanelWall-mounted load center
Heater / Ventilation AreaSpace heater and exhaust components
Fresh-Water Booster PumpGrundfos SCALA2 near the fresh-water tank
Fresh-Water TankVertical tank, right side of compartment
Verify Before Service

Photo callouts are for component and location reference only. Always verify the installed equipment and current production configuration on the specific unit before performing service or replacing components.

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