IPA 9049 User Manual

FLEET TANK SWEEPER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

®

#9049M

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rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, dis-

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY MES­SAGES & INSTRUCTIONS PRINTED IN THIS MANUAL AND ON THE EQUIPMENT
BEFORE OPERATING. IF SAFETY INFORMATION IS NOT HEEDED, RESULTS IN
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS MAY OCCUR.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, will result in death or serious

injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, could result in death or seri­ous injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the
text.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation, if not avoided, may result in minor or major
injury. The possible hazards are shown in the adjoining symbols or explained in the text.

POTENTIAL BURN HAZARD Sparks from electrical shorts can ignite
ammable liquids such as fuel or oil. Heat from electrical overloads
can cause re hazards.

POTENTIAL EXPLOSIVE AIR HAZARD Pneumatic pressures used

with this equipment can cause explosive failures on damaged equipment.

POTENTIAL EYE HAZARD Wear OSHA approved safety glasses.
Battery acid and high air pressures create hazardous situations for eyes.

POTENTIAL CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD Wear protective gloves.
Battery acid is corrosive and can cause skin damage.

POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD Use caution with ammable liquids such
as fuel and oil. Electrical shorts can ignite ammable liquids and wiring.

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#9049M FLEET TANK SWEEPER® PARTS

BLACK 3/4” HOSE

10 MICRON FILTER

#9049-HSOUT-BLK6

#9043

housing includes lter

FIL-10WB

(lter only)

BLACK 3/4” HOSE

#9043

10 MICRON FILTER

#9049

HOUSING

(includes lter)

10 MICRON

FILTER

#9049-OUTSTICK 1 1/2'' FLEXIBLE WAND

WITH QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS

#9049-INSTICK 1 3/4'' FLEXIBLE WAND

WITH QUICK DISCONNECT FITTINGS

#FIL-10WB

(lter only)

#9049-HSOUT-BLK6

BLACK 3/4'' HOSE

#9049-HSOUT-BLK6

BLACK 3/4'' HOSE

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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 specied 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 uids.

• Do not use with gasoline or alcohol, as a static charge is possible and an explosion

could occur.

• Do not use in hazardous locations.

• To obtain the best ow rate of 18GPM, remove lter from the housing and install a
1” fuel hose on the intake and the discharge port.

SET UP INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 1

It is recommended that you visit the site 48 hours before tank sweeping to prepare the
tank and assess the site condition. Using the optional IPA9042 sampling tool, insert the
sampler all the way down to the bottom of the tank to be cleaned. Draw the piston shaft
up enough to get a good sample of the fuel (approx. 12”). Remove the sampler and

note the amount of water and crude at the bottom of the tank. Transfer the sample into

a glass jar and allow the various contaminants to settle and separate for 24 hours. This
will give you an idea of the fuel condition inside the tank and the amount and type of the

contaminated fuel.

STEP 2

Add an algae bio-cleaner or an equivalent to the tank in appropriate amounts. Using
the sampler, stir the tank briskly to mix the algae 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 major-

ity 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. Install the outlet hose to a 55 gallon drum or lter back into the tank being cleaned.

(Note: use a clean and leak-free 55 gallon drum.)

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3. Connect the ex staff to the inlet hose via couplings, making sure to use the locking

pins so the locking levers do not vibrate loose.

4. Insert the ex staff adapter all the way down to the bottom of the oil tank to be cleaned.

5. Connect the AC pump to a 120 power outlet, making sure it is a grounded outlet.

NOTE# 1: The use of the inlet lter is important to protect the pump from the con­taminants. If the inlet lter is not used and heavy dirt is drawn through, the pump
may be damaged and the warranty will be voided.

NOTE# 2: When ready to sweep the tank, be sure to check all connections for
leaks and be prepared to shut down the sweeper in the event of a leak. Have
your Emergency Spill Kit available and in reach. It is best to have this operation
performed by two people - one operating and one standing by to help in the event
of a spill.

TANK SWEEPING

1. Once all safety precautions have been complied with and you are certain of good

and proper connections with the outlet hose rmly in the holding drum or tank, plug
the AC pump into a grounded 12-Volt AC socket. When ready, turn on the pump
via the switch. This begins to actuate the pump assembly and the suction through
the Intake ex staff adapter. The intake and discharge ex staffs can be cut to

accommodate your custom needs.

2. Keep the ex 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 lter
housing with the lter installed.

The Tank Sweeper™ operator should move the ex staff back and forth across the
bottom of the tank moving the stick when the oil is clear in the lter housing. You
will see it turn black. Then when that spot is clean, it will turn red. You should now
move the staff to another spot at the bottom of the tank. Repeat this sweeping
function until only clean fuel is removed.

FILTERING AND BLENDING THE FUEL

A great feature of the Sweeper™ is its ability to return the contaminated fuel clean and
ltered to the same or a new oil tank.

1. Install the outlet hose in the tank into which you want to transfer the cleaned fuel.

NOTE: Observe above warnings.

2. Insert ex staff into one hole at the top of the tank and insert the outlet hose into

another hole at the top of the tank.

NOTE # 1: Depending upon what contaminants are present when using the hose
and how well it is cleaned afterwards determines how long the lter housing
remains clear.

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NOTE# 2: After transferring or ltering the fuel, drain both the intake and the
discharge hoses. Cleaning of the hoses after use is necessary to maintain its
longevity. When ready, allow the hoses to gravity drain. Once the hoses have
been drained, hang them away from the sun over a pail or a bucket to catch any
additional residue.

SAMPLE STICK (OPTIONAL) #9042

The Sample Stick is designed to remove a small sample of fuel oil 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. Have a suitable container made of glass or material that will not be affected by the

fuel oil, ready for the sample fuel oil.

5. Slowly withdraw the piston until it is removed completely from the sample tube.

Place the piston on a towel to drip drain.

6. Pour the remaining contents of the sample tube into the sample jar.

7. Once the sample is in the jar, let it sit for 24 hours to separate the contents. The

water will settle to the very bottom with rust, then algae, and then the crude. The
clear oil will be on top. This should be a real time view of what is happening at the

bottom of the oil tank.

8. Once the sample has been taken, you must replace the piston in the sample stick

tube. Because of the one way valve at the bottom of the foot valve, there will be a

pressure block as you attempt to replace the piston. You need to break the suction

seal by unscrewing the foot valve two turns counter clockwise. This allows the air

to escape and the piston to be replaced. Once the piston reaches the bottom of the

tube, you must retighten the foot valve. Be certain not to over-tighten the O-ring. A
snug torque of the foot valve halves is all that is needed.

Cleaning of the Sample Stick after use is necessary to maintain its clear appearance.
When ready, allow the Sample Stick to gravity-drain the oil. Once the stick has
been drained, a solution of warm soapy water should be used to ush the stick a

few times until clean.

NOTE: The tube of the Sample Stick is made of a clear acrylic material. The
Sample Stick should not be used for gasoline, ONLY OIL!

OPTIONAL FILTERS

NOTE: Extra replacement tlers are available from the IPA® FIL-10WB (individual
lter) or FIL-10WB6 (6-pack)

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Limited One Year Warranty

009049M-MANUAL-IPA

FLEET TANK SWEEPER

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Innovative Products of America® Incorporated has established a Limited One Year Warranty

Policy for the Fleet Tank Sweeper®.

One Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: The product is covered for one year
from the date of original user purchase under the stipulations of the Standard Warranty.

The product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship or material. If there is a prob-

lem due to workmanship or material defect, Innovative Products of America® Incorporated will
repair or replace the product within 24 working hours after it is received by the IPA® Repair
Service Center. In the event it is determined that the product has been tampered with, or
altered in any way, the warranty is void and all claims against the product will not be honored.
The Warranty Repair/Return procedures require that the proof of purchase must be estab­lished (either by warranty card from the seller or by point of purchase receipt/invoice) and the
manufacturer makes every attempt to return ship the product within three business days from
the receipt of the returned product, freight prepaid.

If it has been determined that the tool has been damaged due to misuse, Innovative Products

of America® Incorporated will repair the tool at a cost we deem reasonable and these charges

will be the responsibility of the user. We truly want you to be happy with our products, so if you
have any questions, call us toll-free at 888-786-7899.

Innovative Products of America® Incorporated

234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498
888-786-7899 / 845-679-4500 | www.ipatools.com

© 2012 Innovative Products of America®, Incorporated. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed, modied or
distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder. For permission, contact [e-mail].