IPA Tools 9049 Fleet Tank Sweeper - Manual (Page 5)

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TRANSFER PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
• 115 VOLT/AC
• 60HZ
• 1/3HP
• 6.5 AMPS
• 30 MINUTE DUTY CYCLE
NOTE: A Duty Cycle is the time specified for the motor to run continuously.
An auto shut down and cool down time will engage.
• DO NOT USE WITH GASOLINE!
• Do not dry run or dead head this pump assembly.
• Do not use with water or water contaminated fluids.
• Do not use with gasoline or alcohol, as a static charge is possible and an explosion
could occur.
• Do not use in hazardous locations.
• To obtain the best flow rate of 18GPM, remove filter from the housing and install a
1” fuel hose on the intake and the discharge port.
SET UP INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
It is recommended that you visit the site 48 hours before tank sweeping to prepare the
tank and assess the site condition. Using the optional IPA9042 sampling tool, insert the
sampler all the way down to the bottom of the tank to be cleaned. Draw the piston shaft
up enough to get a good sample of the fuel (approx. 12”). Remove the sampler and
note the amount of water and crude at the bottom of the tank. Transfer the sample into
a glass jar and allow the various contaminants to settle and separate for 24 hours. This
will give you an idea of the fuel condition inside the tank and the amount and type of the
contaminated fuel.
STEP 2
Add an algae bio-cleaner or an equivalent to the tank in appropriate amounts. Using
the sampler, stir the tank briskly to mix the algae cleaner into the oil. After 48 hours, the
algae should be killed off and the tank is ready for sweeping. If convenient and safe, you
may use a small jack to elevate the tank a few degrees on one side to allow the major-
ity of contaminates to collect on one end of the tank. This is the end you will choose to
sweep.
TANK SWEEPING SET UP
1. Set up your Tank Sweeper™ near the tank to be cleaned, allowing enough room for
the inlet hose to reach the tank.
2. Install the outlet hose to a 55 gallon drum or filter back into the tank being cleaned.
(Note: use a clean and leak-free 55 gallon drum.)