TruckMaster® Mobile tank for distribution and transport of diesel (US) Operating and safety manual February 2019 Ver. 1.
1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Table of contents .................................................................................. 1 Safety instructions ................................................................................ 2 Introduction .......................................................................................... 2 TruckMaster® use .................................................................................
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important operating and safety information and warnings. Read this manual thoroughly and carefully and follow all the guidelines contained therein. This manual is intended for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a source of law.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 4. TRUCKMASTER® USE TruckMaster® is designed for the land transportation and distribution of diesel fuel with a flash point range of above 140˚F (60˚C) and below 200˚F (93˚C). Using the tank for storage, transport or distribution of gasoline and other liquids is prohibited and may result in an explosion. Moreover, do not use the equipment for long-term storage of liquids.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual dimensions (W × D × H) 2’ × 2’7” × 2’ nominal capacity 53 US gal dimensions (W × D × H) 2’ × 2’7” × 2’11” nominal capacity 79 US gal dimensions (W × D × H) 3’10” × 2’10” × 1’8” nominal capacity 53 US gal dimensions (W × D × H) 3’10” × 2’10” × 2’11” nominal capacity 114 US gal TruckMaster® 53 TruckMaster® 79 TruckMaster® 53 (low profile) TruckMaster® 114 4
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual TruckMaster® consists of a polyethylene rotationally molded tank and a distribution set that allows refueling of vehicles and other equipment. Tank distribution system consists of the following elements (they may vary depending on the actual specification of the tank): 1. polyethylene tank, 2. lid, 3. vent, 4. inlet, 5. hose/suction pipe fitted with a mesh filter, 6. shut-off ball valve1, 7. pump2, 8. pump supply cord with clamps or plug, 9. distribution hose, 10.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 6. HANDLING An empty TruckMaster® tank can be lifted using the handles on the sides of the tank. The weight of the lifted device must not exceed the limit values specified in the Occupational Health and Safety regulations for lifted items. Each tank comes equipped with special channels at the bottom for convenient lifting with a forklift when the tank is filled.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 7. TRANSPORT When placed on the vehicle, the tank must be adequately secured to prevent displacement while respecting international and local regulations concerning traffic, securing and transport of cargo. Tanks have special features to allow securing of the device to the vehicle by belts. Examples are shown in figures below. Prior to transporting the product, make sure that the lid and the filling nozzle are closed.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 8. FILLING A TANK The tank should be filled through the inlet using a dispensing nozzle as used in dispensing units of gas stations (see Section 5). It is forbidden to fill the tank directly from a tanker. Moreover, TruckMaster® can be filled only with diesel fuel with a flash point range of above 140˚F (60˚C) and below 200˚F (93˚C). Liquids outside this specified flash point range are forbidden to be stored and dispensed from this product.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual When handling tanks that are not equipped with automatic filling nozzles, pay attention to prevent tank overflow as they do not automatically cut off the flow. Do not start pumping when TruckMaster® is empty. Therefore, the pump should be shut off immediately after draining the tank. Pumping while the contents of the tank is empty can cause damage to the pump.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 13. MAINTENANCE Keep the tank and its equipment clean and in good condition. Before each use, check the product for damage. In particular, ensure that the structure of the tank is not compromised, all connections are tight, and the pump power cord is not damaged. Do not use a damaged or poorly marked tank. 14. WARRANTY Prior to leaving the factory, each product was carefully and thoroughly checked in terms of safety and operation.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual 16. COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS Problems relating to the operation of either pump or flowmeter are described in separate instruction booklets included with the tank. The following circumstances may occur when operating the device: Problem Possible cause Remedy Tank walls buckled slightly when the tank was full. Tank walls collapsed when refueling vehicle. Pump does not work. Symptom typical for plastic tanks with no effect on the functionality of the device.
TruckMaster® – Operating and safety manual Problem Possible cause Remedy The flowmeter LCD does not work The flowmeter does not count, but the flow rate is correct Batteries are used up. Replace batteries. Incorrect installation of gears after cleaning. Repeat the reassembly procedure. Possible electronic card problems Contact your dealer. 17. DISPOSAL After use, the tank must not be disposed of with other unsorted waste.
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