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CAUTION: FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN
LOSS OF CONTENT AND MAY PRODUCE A FIRE AND/OR ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD.
Instruction sheet --- NOTE: Tighten bolts to compress bushing 1/8” to 1/4” only!
TRANSFER TANK INFORMATION SHEET
A Division of Daws Manufacturing Company, Inc.
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• THIS TANK IS FOR PRIVATE USE AND IS TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRANSFER TANK! IT MUST
NEVER BE CONNECTED TO A VEHICLE’S EXISTING FUEL SYSTEM AS AN AUXILIARY FUEL TANK!
• Do not weld or cut on this tank for any reason.
• Do not pressurize this tank.
 •ThistankdoesNOTmeetD.O.T.requirementsforammablefuels.Notethatgasolineisaammablefuel.
 •Thistankmustbemountedsecurelytothetransportingvehicle,eithertruckortrailer.
 •Thehoistingringsmustnotbeusedwhenliquidisinthetank.Itmustbeemptiedbeforemoving.
 •Removellercapslowly.Internalpressurecanbuildupandventsuddenlywhenthecapisloosened.
 •Theremustbealterinthepumpsystemusedtotransferuidsfromthistank.
 •Followthemountinginstructionsandusetherubbermountingkitprovided.Propermountingprocedures
 mustbeobservedtomaximizethetanklife.Mountingisnotrequired,butisrecommended.
 •Impropermountingand/oruseofthirdpartykitinlieuofincludedrubbermountingkitwillvoidwarranty.
 •Eachstate’sFireMarshallregulatesfueltransportation,andthelawscanvaryfromstatetostate.
 •Thetankusermustcontactthelocalauthoritiesforcorrectregulationsbeforellingthistank.
 •Thellercapprovidedwiththistankisdesignedtorelievepressureat2to3.5psi,andvacuumreleaseat
 2oz.Transferpumpswithaowrategreaterthan25GPMwillexceedthecap’sabilitytovent.
Kit Component List:
Mounting Procedure:
1. Check hardware kit to ensure that all components are accounted for. Refer to kit component list.
2. Place tank in desired location in bed of pick-up (Be sure tank is not rubbing edges of cargo bed).
3. Mark location of (4) mounting holes in the mounting bracket at the desired location (Remove tank before drilling holes).
4. Drill 9/16” holes in marked location (CAUTION!: Check to ensure the area is free of fuel lines, brake lines, and wiring).
5. Return tank to predetermined location.
6. a) Insert Bolt with Fender Washer up into 9/16” hole in oor of pick-up bed & mounting foot on tank.
b) Slip Fender Washer / Bushing / Fender Washer on to Bolt.
c) Secure Bolt with Nylock Nut.
7. Do not over tighten Nylock Nut! Compress bushing 1/8” to 1/4” only!
8. (OPTIONAL) If your tank included a pump at time of purchase, please see the instructions included in the pump
packaging for proper mounting procedures.
4 - 1/2 - 13 x 3 1/2
Hex Head Bolt
4 - 1/2 -13 Nyloc Nut
4 - Urethane/
Rubber Bushing
HardwarePackage
12- 1/2
Fender Washer
These transfer tanks are designed and manufactured to be used as a liquid transfer
tank, ONLY. These are SOLELY FOR PRIVATE USE and not for interstate commerce
or commercial applications. These are NOT designed for use as an auxiliary fuel tank
to be connected to your vehicle’s primary fuel system. Their intended use and design
DOES NOT meet Title 49 of the U.S. Federal Register, governing transportation. These tanks MUST BE VENTED AT ALL TIMES to allow for expansion and to prevent any vacuum formation during liquid removal.
These Liquid Transfer Tanks are intended for use with combustible fuels only (such as diesel fuels). These tanks DO NOT MEET Department of Transportation regulations for ammable fuels (such as gasoline).
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