IPA Tools 9040PN Fuel Tank Sweeper with Pneumatic Pump - Manual (Page 6)

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3. The Tank Sweeper ® will remove the bottom contents of the tank where the majority
of fuel contaminants exist, i.e., water, crude, algae and rust. If a badly contaminated
tank is expected, it would be best to run the cleaning through the lower filter housing
without the screen. The Sweeper ® function can incorporate an optional wire mesh
filter which can capture the majority of the rust and large contaminates. However, the
screen openings can still be clogged up quickly causing an implosion of the screen
and a reduction of the flow.
The Tank Sweeper ® operator should move the Fiber Staff back and forth across the
bottom of the tank moving the stick. You will see the oil turn black, then when that
spot is clean, it will turn red. This is an indication to move the staff to another spot
on the bottom of the tank. Repeat this sweeping function until only clean fuel is
removed. It may be necessary to use two 55 gallon drums depending upon the
amount of contaminates found.
NOTE: Be mindful of the 55 gallon drum level and be sure not to over-fill. Have
your Emergency Spill Kit ready and available in case of a spill. Leave sufficient
air space for expansion.
After the sweeping is complete, remember to lower the tank to a level position by
removing the jack.
Remove the outlet hose from the 55 gallon drum and install all vent or port caps
and seal drum completely for transport.
FILTERING AND BLENDING THE FUEL:
A great feature for the Sweeper ® is the ability to return the contaminated fuel clean and
filtered to the same or new oil tank. To do this, allow the 55 gallon drum with the fuel that
came from the sweeping to sit and settle for 24 hours.
1. Turn the main Ball Valve to the Filter Selection and you can complete the fuel restoration.
Observe all instruction on page 3, 4 and 5 (up to Tank Sweeping™ section.)
2. Install the outlet hose in the tank you want to transfer the cleaned fuel into.
3. Insert the Fiber Staff on the Filter intake side into the top of the 55 gallon drum
allowing it to just contact the fuel at the top of the drum.
TANK SWEEPING:
1. Once all safety precautions have been complied with and you are certain of good
and proper connections with the outlet hose firmly in the holding drum turn the AIR
INLET ball valve to the ON position. This begins to actuate the pump assembly and
suction through the Fiber Staff adapter. IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
FIRST CLOSE AIR BALL VALVE TO STOP THE PUMP.
2. Keep the adapter at the bottom of the tank and slowly sweep back and forth collecting
all contaminants from the bottom of the tank only.
NOTE: The pump can move up to 30 gallons per minute (GPM) at 100 PSI and fill
up a 55 gallon drum in a very little time. Watch carefully and be sure not to place
more than 50 gallons into the drum. This allows room for fuel expansion. Depend-
ing upon the amount of contaminates in the oil tank, you may require two or more
55 gallon drums to complete the service.