Clarke CFTP12 Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS GC1120 - iSS 2
12V OIL & DIESEL PUMP
MODEL NO: CFTP12
PART NO: 7160100

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Pump. The CFTP12 pump is designed
only for use with diesel fuels and automotive oil and is suitable for extracting
automotive oil from vehicle engines via the dip stick/filler hole.
It must not be used with water, petroleum fuels or alcohol, nor if small solids are
known to be in suspension.
Contents: 1 x Pump, 1 x Inlet Hose, 1 x outlet Hose, 2 x Hose Clips.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This CLARKE product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of
12 months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt as proof of
purchase. This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been
abused or tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it
was intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase. No product can
be returned to us without prior permission. This guarantee does not effect your
statutory rights.
IMPORTANT
Please read all of the safety and operating instructions carefully before using
this product. The following safety symbols may be found on the product.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Read this instruction
booklet carefully
before use.
Wear protective gloves

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ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WORK AREA
1. Keep the work area clean and well lit. Cluttered and dark areas invite
accidents.
2. Do not operate power products in explosive atmospheres such as in the
presence of flammable liquids, gasses or dust. Power products create
sparks which may ignite dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. Do not abuse the electrical cable. Keep the cable away from sources of
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or tangled cables
increase the risk of electric shock.
PUMP SAFETY
1. DO NOT use this pump where there is a danger of fire.
2. DO NOT use to pump ANY liquid other than diesel and automotive oil.
3. ALWAYS ensure the ON/OFF switch, mounted on the rear of the pump, is in
the OFF (O) position, BEFORE connecting to the battery This is to avoid the
possibility of arcing taking place, thereby reducing the risk of fire.
4. Switch the pump OFF immediately after the task is completed.
5. Do not use the pump if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power
product that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
6. If necessary, have your pump repaired by a qualified person using
identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the product is
maintained.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
1. Take care to ensure that if diesel fuel is spilt that it is cleaned away using
sand or treated with absorbent granules designed for the purpose.
2. Always make every effort to contain any spillage and prevent ingress into
the local water course.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION & OPERATION
1. Connect the inlet and outlet hoses
to the pump after removing the
black plastic caps as shown.
NOTE: The black plastic flange
remains fixed to the pump
connection.
2. Connect the inlet and outlet hoses
to the pump using the hose clips
supplied.
• The hose and connections need
to be completely air tight,
otherwise air will be drawn in
and reduce the flow.
• The smaller hose (marked IN) is
designed to fit the dipstick
opening and the larger one is
the outlet hose.
3. Insert the inlet/outlet tubes into the engine dipstick opening and a suitable
container for waste oil.
4. Ensure the ON/OFF switch, located
at the rear of the pump, is set to
the OFF (O) position BEFORE
connecting the pump to the car
battery.

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Position the pump on a suitable surface in the engine bay as shown.
Only connect this pump to a 12V battery.
Ensure also that the battery terminals are clean and firmly attach the RED
clamp to the POSITIVE and the BLACK clamp to the NEGATIVE terminals
respectively.
Double check to ensure the clamps cannot be disturbed easily, and that the
WARNING: THIS IS TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY OF SPARKING TAKING
PLACE AND THEREBY REDUCING THE RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT USE WITH
PETROL OR ANY OTHER HIGHLY FLAMMABLE LIQUID.

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setup is protected from passers by. Set the switch, at the rear of the pump to
ON (I).
Do not allow the pump to run dry for more than 30 seconds after pumping has
stopped.
MAINTENANCE
The pump requires no maintenance, but should be inspected before use to
ensure that the electric power cables and clamps are in good condition.
Ensure that the hoses used are perfectly sound.
Avoid using solvents if cleaning plastic parts, as most plastics are susceptible to
damage from various types of commercial solvents.
Store the pump in dry conditions protected from the weather.
For any problems requiring dismantling of the pump, contact your CLARKE
dealer.
SPECIFICATIONS
Please note that the details and specifications contained herein, are correct at the time
of going to print. However, CLARKE International reserve the right to change
specifications at any time without prior notice. Always consult the pump’s data plate.
Fluid Classification / Fluids to be used Clean (motor oil, diesel)
Max. Head 0.7 m
Max. Flowrate (dependant upon
temperature/type of oil)
1.5 litres/min (diesel)
0.2 litres/min (engine oil)
Max Operating Time 30 mins
Max. Temperature of liquid being pumped 60oC (Oil) / 45oC (Diesel)
Self Priming Yes
Weight 0.85 kg
Inlet Hose Length 1.2 m
Outlet Hose Length 1.6 m
Motor 12V DC / 9.4 A
IP Rating IPx4

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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY