Fuel Tank Sweeper™ #9049 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Innovative Products of America Incorporated® 888-786-7899 www.ipatools.
DO NOT USE WITH GASOLINE! • Transfers, filters and removes fine biocontaminants, algae, etc. • Sweeping process removes contaminants such as rust, water, crude and dirt from oil tanks. • Circulates fuel additives completely for optimum results. • Improves fuel quality and restores cleanliness. • Boosts octane performance. • Optimizes injector nozzle spray pattern, increasing fuel efficiency and BTU output. • Reduces downtime and service interruptions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains safety and operating instructions for the #9049 Series. Refer to this manual for information on safe operation. Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions printed in this manual and on the equipment before operating. An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
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TRANSFER PUMP SPECIFICATIONS • • • • • 115 VOLT/AC 60HZ 1/3HP 6.5 AMPS 30 MINUTE DUTY CYCLE NOTE: A Duty Cycle is the time specified for the motor to run continuously. An auto shut down and cool down time will engage. • • • • DO NOT USE WITH GASOLINE! Do not dry run or dead head this pump assembly. Do not use with water or water contaminated fluids. Do not use with gasoline or alcohol, as a static charge is possible and an explosion could occur. • Do not use in hazardous locations.
cleaner into the oil. After 48 hours, the algae should be killed off and the tank is ready for sweeping. If convenient and safe, you may use a small jack to elevate the tank a few degrees on one side to allow the majority of contaminates to collect on one end of the tank. This is the end you will choose to sweep. TANK SWEEPING SET UP 1. Set up your Tank Sweeper™ near the tank to be cleaned, allowing enough room for the inlet hose to reach the tank. 2.
2. Keep the flex staff adapter at the bottom of the tank and slowly sweep back and forth collecting all contaminants from the bottom of the tank. 3. The Tank Sweeper™ will remove the bottom contents of the tank where the majority of fuel contaminants exist, i.e., water, crude, algae and rust. If a badly contaminated tank is expected, you must run the cleaning through the filter housing with the filter installed.
from the bottom of a fuel tank so the operator can see what contaminants are present. TO OPERATE: 1. Insert the Sample Stick through one of the cap openings at the top of the tank all the way until it contacts the bottom of the tank. 2. Slowly withdraw the piston via the handle until the desired amount of fuel is drawn into the sample stick. 3. Remove the Sample Stick from the tank keeping an oil absorbent towel ready. Allow the sample stick to drip drain into the towel. 4.
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9049 – Fuel Tank Sweeper™ One Year Limited Warranty Innovative Products of America Incorporated® has established a Limited One Year Warranty Policy for the 9049 – Fuel Tank Sweeper™, not including any wearable parts, i.e. batteries, etc. 1 Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: These products are covered for 1 year from date of original user purchase under the stipulations of the Standard Warranty.
