Instructions / Assembly

Thank You!
Thank you for your purchase of the RD series portable pump! Your Fill-Rite ® product comes with over 80 years of pump
manufacturing experience behind it, providing you the value that comes with superior performance, user friendly design,
outstanding durability, and solid, simple engineering. Experience that gives you peace of mind.
Tuthill. Pump Your Heart Into It!
About This Manual
From initial concept and design through its final production, your Fill-Rite
®
pump is built to give you years of trouble-free
use. To ensure it provides that service, and to avoid injury or death, it is critical that you read this entire manual prior to
attempting to install or operate your new pump. Become familiar with the terms and diagrams, and pay close attention
to the highlighted areas with the following labels:
DANGER! Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death will result from failure to follow
instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
WARNING! Emphasizes an area in which personal injury or even death may result from failure to follow
instructions properly. Mechanical damage may also occur.
IMPORTANT!
These boxes contain information that illustrates a point that may save time, or be key to
proper operation, or claries a step.
At Tuthill, your satisfaction with our products is paramount to us. If you have questions or need assistance with your
product, please contact us at 1-800-634-2695 (M-F 8 AM–5 PM ET).
CAUTION! Failure to observe a “Caution” may cause damage to the equipment.
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Table of Contents
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................................................ 3
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Bung Mount Conguration....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Mounting Foot and Nozzle Boot Installation................................................................................................................................ 4
Suction Hose Conguration.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Fueling Safety..........................................................................................................................................................................6
Flange Conguration ............................................................................................................................................................ 5
DC Power Connection ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Power Switch ........................................................................................................................................................................ 7
Operational Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................................................................................8
Cleaning the Inlet Screen........................................................................................................................................................9
Accessories ..........................................................................................................................................................................9
Technical Information ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Motor Tag Information ...........................................................................................................................................................10
Kits and Parts .......................................................................................................................................................................11
Safety Testing Certications .................................................................................................................................................11