HEIN-WERNER AUTOMOTIVE HW93350 Instructions for use

Operating Instructions & Parts Manual
SFA Companies ©2006
10939 N.PomonaAve.KansasCity, MO64153
816-891-6390
[email protected]
Model Number Capacity
HW93350 80 Lbs
Fuel Tank Adapter
Made in the USA
-Before using this product, read this manual and follow all its Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
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Warranty P2
Save These Instructions P3
Product Description P3
Specifications & Safety Instructions P3
Warnings P4
Assembly & Installation P5
Operation P6
Maintenance P7
Replacement Parts P8
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TWO YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY
Foraperiod of two(2)yearsfromdateof purchase,SFACompanieswillrepairor replace, atitsoption,withoutcharge,any
of its products which fails due to a defect in material or workmanship under normal usage. This limited warranty is a
consumer's exclusive remedy.
Performance of any obligation under this warranty may be obtained by returning the warranted product, freight prepaid, to
SFA Companies Warranty Service Department, 10939 N. PomonaAve., Kansas City,MO 64153.
Except where such limitations and exclusions are specifically prohibited by applicable law:
(1)THECONSUMER'S SOLEANDEXCLUSIVEREMEDYSHALL BE THEREPAIRORREPLACEMENTOF DEFECTIVE
PRODUCTSASDESCRIBEDABOVE
(2) SFACOMPANIES SHALLNOTBE LIABLEFORANY CONSEQUENTIALOR INCIDENTAL DAMAGE OR LOSSWHAT-
SOEVER.
(3)ANYIMPLIEDWARRANTIES,INCLUDINGWITHOUT LIMITATION THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO TWO YEARS, OTHERWISE THE REPAIR,
REPLACEMENTORREFUNDASPROVIDEDUNDERTHISEXPRESSLIMITEDWARRANTYISTHEEXCLUSIVEREMEDY
OFTHE CONSUMER, AND IS PROVIDEDIN LIEU OFALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS ORIMPLIED.
(4) ANY MODIFICATION, ALTERATION, ABUSE, UNAUTHORIZED SERVICE OR ORNAMENTAL DESIGN VOIDS THIS
WARRANTY AND IS NOT CCOVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusionmaynotapply to you. Thiswarrantygivesyou specificlegalrights,and you mayalsohaveother rightswhichvary
from state to state.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For your safety,read, understand, and followthe information provided with and on this product. The owner/operator of this
equipment shall have an understanding of this product and the safe operating procedures before attempting to use. The
owner/operatorshallbe awarethat the useand repairofthis productmay require specialskills andknowledge.Instructions
andsafetyinformation shallbeconveyed intheoperator's nativelanguagebefore useofthis productisauthorized. Itisthe
owner/operator'sresponsibilitytomaintainthelegibilityofallwarning and instruction labels. Theowner/operatorshallretain
this manual for future reference to important warnings, operating, and maintenence instructions. If any doubt exists as to
the safe and proper use of this product, remove the item from service immediately.
Inspect before each use. Donotuseiftherearebroken,bent,cracked,or damaged parts (includinglabels). Anyproduct
thatappearsdamaged inanyway, operatesabnormally or ismissing parts shallbe removedfromservice immediately.Ifthe
producthas been oris suspected tohave been damaged,immediately discontinue useuntil the product has been inspected
by a Hein-Werner authorized service center. It is recommended that an annual inspection be done by qualified personnel.
Labelsand Operator's Manualare availablefrom themanufacturer.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
TheHein-Werner Fuel Tank Adapter is designed for fuel tank removal and fuel tank installation;it is to be used in
conjunctionwith the Hein-WernerTransmission Jack Model HW93720. The Fuel Tank Adapter must be securedto the
Transmission Jack as stated in the Installation Section. TheFuel Tank Adaptershould only be used on passenger cars
and light trucks. The Fuel Tank Adapter should only be used on METAL FUEL TANKS!
DO NOT USE FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THOSE USES OUTLINED ABOVE !
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SPECIFICATIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
1. Verify that the product and the application are compatible, if in doubt call Hein-Werner Technical Service
[phone].
2.Read the Fuel Tank Adapter operator's manual, the Transmission Jack Manual, and the vehicle owner's manual
completely and familiarize yourself thoroughly with the product, its components, and recognize the potential
hazards associated with its use before you use this product.
3.Locate and place a Class B fire extinguisher near the workingarea.
IMPORTANT: NEVER work on fuel tanks near open flames, heat sources, or spark inducing environments.
NO SMOKING!
4. Affix the Fuel Tank Adapter to the Transmission Jack properly, as shown in Figure 2 on page 5,beforeremoving
or installing the fuel tank.
5. Ground the Fuel Tank Adapter to the transmission jack and to the fuel tank while grounding the transmission jack to
the earthbefore removing or installing the fuel tank.
6.Replace wornor damaged parts and assemblieswith Hein-WernerReplacement Parts only. (See Replacement
Parts Section).
Model
Max. Fuel Tank
Weight
Max. Fuel Tank
Size Overall Adapter Length Overall Adapter Width Overall Adapter Height
Overall Adapter
Weight
HW93350 80 Pounds 40 gallons 32" 15 3/8" 9 1/4" 49 pounds
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•Study, understand, and follow all instructions provided with and on this device before operating this device.
•Do not exceed rated capacity.
•Use only on hard, level surfaces capable of sustaining rated capacity loads.
•Do not modify this device.
•Do not use adapters or accessories that are not provided initially. Only adapters or accesories supplied by the
manufacturer can be used.
•Failure to heed these warnings may result in property damage and/or personal injury.
!WARNING
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Figure1:Fuel TankAdapaterComponents
Vertical Support
Padded Support
GroundingCables
Ratchet
Safety Strap Cushion Safety Restraining Strap
Base Plate
Safety Snap
Pin Horizontal Support
• Leer, comprender, y seguir las instrucciónes antes de utilizar el aparato.
• El manual de instrucciónes y la información de seguridad deben estar comunicado en lengua
deloperador antes deluso.
•No seguir estasindicaciónes puede causar daños personales o materiales.
!ADVERTENCIA

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ASSEMBLY
Little,if any,assembly isrequired forthis product.Refer toFigure 1on page4 forcomponents location. Familiarize yourself
withthe illustrations in the operator'smanual. Know your fuel tankadapter and how it operates,as well as the transmission
jack and the vechicle and how they operate before attempting to use.
INSTALLATION
1. With the adjustable ratchet style saddle removed from the transmission jack assembly, drill two 7/16” size holes on
the saddle.
2. The distance between center hole to another center hole is 9.5” (See Fig. 2 and 3 for location of holes from the top
and bottom). The two holes should be located equally away from the saddle edges about 1”.
3.The toolsneeded forthis installationare two3/8” wrenches (Tools not provided).
4. Place fuel tank adapter on top of saddle. Align the drilled holes on the saddle with the mounting holes on the fuel tank
adapter as shown in Fig. 4. Make sure the adapter does not hinder the adjusting mechanisms of the transmission jack.
5. Attach two pcs of 3/8”-24x1", grade 5 bolts and washers and secure with 3/8” nuts. Make sure it is tighten.
6. Finished Assembly should looks like the one shown in Fig. 5
7.Ascertain that the two groundingcables are securelyfastened to the Fuel TankAdaptor.
8.Ascertain that thetwo safety restraining/tension straps arebolted to the1/2" holes of the padded supports.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE if the pads are missing from the vertical supports.
9. Ascertain that all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.
Note: Theintegrity of your Transmission Jack should not be affectedby these two holes as long as the
instructions are followed.
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9.5
”
Figure 2.Figure 3.
Figure 4.Figure 5.

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Removal of Fuel Tank (See Figure 6 on Page 7)
1.Read andfollow the fuel tank removal/installationprocedures asstated in the vehicle servicemanual.
2. Drain the existing fuel into an approved and grounded fuel storage tank.
3. Raise the transmission jack so that it is directly underneath the designated fuel tank, refer to your transmission jack
owner/operator'smanual forinstructions on how to raiseand lowerthe transmission jack.
4. Clip one ground cable to the fuel tank, using the clip on the ground cable.
5. Clip the other ground cable to the transmission jack, using the clip on the ground cable.
6. Ground the transmission jack to the earth.
7. Center the fuel tank on all four of the Fuel Tank Adapter padded supports.
NOTE: For adjustment:
a. Open the latch of the safety snap pin and remove.
b. Slide the vertical support to the desired location on the horizontal support.
c. Re-insert safety snap pins through the holes in both the vertical and horizontal support.
d. Close the latch back onto the safety snap pin's shank.
e.Adjust theopposite vertical support to matchthe previouslyrepositioned vertical support.
f. Ascertain that the load is centered with respect to the transmission jack.
8. Place the safety restraining/ tension straps around the fuel tank.
9.Place the strap cushions over the sharp edges of the fueltank.
10. Place the hooks through the holes on the padded supports.
11. Securely tighten using the ratchet.
NOTE: Toloosen the strap, pull the safety latch on the ratchet downward and rotate handle 180degrees. When the
strap has been fully opened, the strap may be pulled through the ratchet to take up excess slack.
12. Ascertain that the hooks stay in place while tightening with the ratchet.
13. Remove fuel tank according to the vehicle service manual.
14. Lower the transmission jack to its lowest position before transporting the fuel tank.
! DANGER !
• ALWAYS havea ClassB fire extinguisher available.
•Drain ALL fuelfrom thevehicle fuel tank into anapproved
and grounded fuel storage tank.
• NEVER drain or store fuel in an open container, near
openflames, heat sources, or sparkinducing environments.
• NO SMOKING.
•NEVER use the Fuel Tank Adapter near open flames, heat
sources,or spark inducing environments.
• Use the Fuel Tank Adapter only with the Blackhawk Model
BH7051 or the unit could be unstable.
• ALWAYS ground the fuel tank to the transmission jack and
ground the transmission jack to the earth using the two
grounding cables provided.
• ALWAYS center fuel tank on the four padded supports.
• Place both safety restraining straps around the tank and
securely tighten to fuel tank adapter.
• The fuel tank and the Fuel Tank Adapter must be completely
lowered (transmission jack ram fully retracted)before
transporting.
• If the fuel tank is damaged during servicing,DO NOT USE.
• ONLY USE FOR METAL FUEL TANKS! DO NOT USE
FOR PLASTIC FUEL TANKS!
•FAILURETO HEED THESE WARNINGS COULD RESULT
IN DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE!

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MAINTENANCE
Inspectionsshould be madebefore each use of the Fuel TankAdapter, checking forabnormal conditions.
1. It is important to keep the product clean so that the product can sustain a long life and work to its highest potential.
2. The owner/operator should periodically wipe the product with an oily cloth.
3. Inspect the product annually.
Storage
Store the Fuel Tank Adapter in a clean, dry area when not in use.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Figure 6: Components Combined
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Symptom Possible Cause Course of Action
A vertical arm will not reposition Bent parts Contact Hein-Werner @ [phone]
The fuel tank does not maintain
steadiness while on the adapter Loose padded support Contact Hein-Werner @ [phone]
The adapter is shaky or feels loose Loose nuts and/or bolts Tighten all nuts and bolts

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Ref. Description Parts # Quantity
1. Safety Snap Pin 247552 4 each
2. Grounding Cable Assembly 247554 2 each
3. Foam Pad/Foot Assembly (1" Hole) 247576 2 each (not shown)
4. Safety Tension Strap 247578 2 each
5. Foam Pad/Foot Assembly (1/2" Hole) 247754 2 each
-- Hardware Kit 247760 1 each (not shown)
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
Notall components of the jack are replacementitems, but are illustrated as a convenientreference of location
andposition in theassembly sequence. When ordering parts, give Modelnumber, parts numberand description
ofthe product.Call or write for currentpricing: Phone:[phone] or contact Hein-Werner CustomerSupport,
[email protected]or10939N.PomonaAve.KansasCity,MO64153.
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