IPA Tools 9049 Fleet Tank Sweeper - Manual (Page 6)

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3. Connect the flex staff to the inlet hose via couplings, making sure to use the locking
pins so the locking levers do not vibrate loose.
4. Insert the flex staff adapter all the way down to the bottom of the oil tank to be cleaned.
5. Connect the AC pump to a 120 power outlet, making sure it is a grounded outlet.
NOTE# 1: The use of the inlet filter is important to protect the pump from the con-
taminants. If the inlet filter is not used and heavy dirt is drawn through, the pump
may be damaged and the warranty will be voided.
NOTE# 2: When ready to sweep the tank, be sure to check all connections for
leaks and be prepared to shut down the sweeper in the event of a leak. Have
your Emergency Spill Kit available and in reach. It is best to have this operation
performed by two people - one operating and one standing by to help in the event
of a spill.
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 or tank, plug
the AC pump into a grounded 12-Volt AC socket. When ready, turn on the pump
via the switch. This begins to actuate the pump assembly and the suction through
the Intake flex staff adapter. The intake and discharge flex staffs can be cut to
accommodate your custom needs.
2. Keep the flex staff adapter at the bottom of the tank and slowly sweep back and
forth collecting all contaminants from the bottom of the tank.
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, you must run the cleaning through the filter
housing with the filter installed.
The Tank Sweeper™ operator should move the flex staff back and forth across the
bottom of the tank moving the stick when the oil is clear in the filter housing. You
will see it turn black. Then when that spot is clean, it will turn red. You should now
move the staff to another spot at the bottom of the tank. Repeat this sweeping
function until only clean fuel is removed.
FILTERING AND BLENDING THE FUEL
A great feature of the Sweeper™ is its ability to return the contaminated fuel clean and
filtered to the same or a new oil tank.
1. Install the outlet hose in the tank into which you want to transfer the cleaned fuel.
NOTE: Observe above warnings.
2. Insert flex staff into one hole at the top of the tank and insert the outlet hose into
another hole at the top of the tank.
NOTE # 1: Depending upon what contaminants are present when using the hose
and how well it is cleaned afterwards determines how long the filter housing
remains clear.