Proheat X45–School Bus - Manual (Page 45)

This option requires a permanent modification to the fuel tank.
Select the location for the fuel pick-up in the vehicle fuel tank. Ensure sufficient
clearance above the tank to get the fuel pick-up into the tank. Drill a 1" diameter
hole in the tank.
PROHEAT INSTALLATION & SERVICE 3-24
Figure 3-35 Drill Hole in Tank
Locate an existing, blank fuel sender port in the vehicle fuel tank. Remove the
cover plate, drill a 1" diameter hole and install the fuel pick-up as shown.
Figure 3-34 Blank Fuel Sender Port
WASHER
GASKET
COVER PLATE SUPPLIED
WITH FUEL TANK
(REQUIRES MODIFICATION)
GASKET
WASHER
FUEL SENDER PORT IN TANK
WASHER
GASKET
GASKET
WASHER
DRILL 1" DIA. HOLE
IN FUEL TANK
NUT
NUT
WARNING
Drilling the fuel tank may not be
acceptable in some jurisdictions.
Do not drill the fuel tank on
passenger carrying vehicles such
as school buses.
CAUTION
To prevent fuel system
contamination do not allow drill
chips to fall into the fuel tank
when drilling the hole.
OPTION B – Existing Blank Fuel Sender Cover Plate 3.6.3
OPTION C – Hole Drilled into Fuel Tank 3.6.4