® Fuel transfer pump 12vdc 98135 Set up And Operating Instructions Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®. 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93011 Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. Save this manual. Copyright© 2008 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All rights reserved.
Save This Manual NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
5. Use safety equipment. Wear ANSIapproved safety goggles, a dust mask/respirator (for fumes), and nonskid safety shoes during installation. General/Operation Safety 1. DO NOT SMOKE while using this Fuel Transfer Pump. DO NOT use this pump near pilot lights, open flame, or sparks. 2. Keep multiple class ABC fire extinguishers nearby. 3. Before use, make sure to ground the Nozzle (54) to the neck of the tank/container being filled with fuel at all times.
product, but must be supplied by the operator. Maintenance Safety 1. Have your equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained. 2. Maintain labels and nameplates on the pump. These carry important safety information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement. Save these instructions.
Initial Set Up Instructions Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. barrel, or drum. When installed, attach parts as in steps two and three. 5. Functions 1. This Fuel Transfer Pump is compatible and may be used with the following fluids: Diesel, Kerosene, light weight oils, water and antifreeze.
system pressure. DO NOT install additional check valves or foot valves during installation without proper relief valves built into them. 4. 5. 6. Make sure to connect the Ground Wire (51). 6. Systems should be set up requiring a minimum amount of suction lift. The maximum vertical distance from the surface of the fuel inside the tank to the inlet of the Pump is 9 feet for gas and 10 feet for diesel. 1. A water separator (not supplied) should be used if you are going to pump diesel fuel.
3. Strip 6” of the outer insulation covering the Cable (60) being careful not to damage the wire insulation. 4. Pass the stripped end of the Cable (60) through the Cable Connector (53) until 2” of the unstripped wire is within the Motor Casing Assembly (6). 5. Strip 1/2” of the insulation from the ends of the Cable (60). Connect these wires to the matching colored Pump Wires using wire nuts (not supplied). 6. Fold all wires into the Motor Casing assembly (6) and replace the Junction Box Cover (18).
Operation This Fuel Transfer Pump must be set up according to all “Installation and Connection” information on pages 6 thru 8 of this manual. To reduce build up of static electricity and possible fire and/or explosion, do not wear synthetic fibers while using this Fuel Transfer Pump. 1. Maintain nozzle contact with neck of container being filled to reduce static electricity buildup. 2. On initial start-up it may be necessary to hold the Nozzle (54) open a few seconds to allow pump to prime. 3.
Maintenance And Servicing Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. To prevent serious injury from accidental operation: Turn OFF the power to the Fuel Transfer Pump before any inspection or maintenance is performed. 4. To keep Fuel Transfer Pump running at its best, flush with diesel fuel if it is to be stored for long periods of time. 5. Remove and clean Screen (25) after every 20 hours of continuous operation.
Troubleshooting Problem Pump will not prime Possible Causes 1. Suction Pipe (58) leak. 2. Bypass Valve (28) open. 3. Vanes (33) sticking. 4. Inlet Gasket (26) leakage. 5. Excessive Rotor (34) or Vane (33) wear. 6. Motor not operating. 7. Motor is running backwards. Likely Solutions 1. Check for leaks in Suction Pipe (58). 2. Remove and inspect Bypass Valve (28). 3. Check Vanes (33) and slots for nicks, burrs, wear, and accumulation. 4. Check and tighten all covers and joints. 5.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Motor Stalls 1. Bypass Valve (28) sticking 2. Low voltage. 3. Excessive Rotor (34) or Vane (33) wear. 1. Remove and inspect Bypass Valve (28). 2. Check incoming line voltage. 3. Inspect Rotor (34) and Vanes (33) for excessive wear or damage and if necessary, have replaced or repaired by qualified technician. Motor overheats 1. Pumping high viscosity fluids. 1. Pump may need to rest 5 minutes after every 5 minutes of pumping. 2.
PARTS LIST Part Description Q’ty Part PARTS LIST Description Q’ty 1 Pump Housing 1 31 Bypass Cap 1 2 Ball Bearing 2 32 1/4-20 X 3/4” HHCS 4 3 Armature Assembly 1 33 Vane(s) 5 4 Motor Frame/Magnet Assembly 1 34 Rotor 1 5 1/4-20 X 5” Thru-Bolt 2 35 Rotor Key 1 6 Motor Casting Assembly 1 36 Rotor Cover 1 7 Switch Plate with Bushing 1 37 Rotor Cover Gasket 1 8 Thermal Protector 1 38 Seal Assembly 1 9 Brush Holder Assembly 2 39 Steel Elbow 1 10 Negati
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Record Product’s Serial Number Here: Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 98135 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353.
Limited 1 year / 90 day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period of one year from date of purchase that the tank is free of defects in materials and workmanship (90 days if used by a professional contractor or if used as rental equipment).
