iPA 9049M Fleet Tank Sweeper User manual
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Innovative Products of America®Incorporated
888-786-7899 • 234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498 • www.ipatools.com
© 2018 Innovative Products of America®Incorporated. All rights reserved. This material may not be reproduced, displayed,
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Lightweight and Portable Diesel Transfer and Filtration System
(Not for Use with Gasoline or Other Highly Volatile Fluids)
#9049M
Shown
#9049M/#9049S
Fleet Tank Sweeper®
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IPA®
My name is Peter Vinci and I am the president of IPA®. I would like to thank you for your
interest in IPA®’s product line and share my commitment to you, our products and our
policies. In today’s world, we have all experienced the lack of service and consideration
demonstrated by many companies after you buy their products. They say whatever they
can to make the sale, and then it’s like pulling teeth to get any service response out of them.
I know this myself rsthand and because of this, I want to be sure that your experience
with IPA®meets your expectations and that IPA®never disappoints you with our service or
customer response.
To prove my commitment to you, if for any reason, you are not happy with one of our
products – or more importantly, with the response from our customer service department, or
any member of the IPA®team – I invite you to contact me directly via my email, president@
ipatools.com or call me at 888-786-7899. Your satisfaction is more important to me than
the sale itself. We will not be in business for long if we don’t make you completely happy
with our products and service. I want IPA®to be different and be known for its quality and
service.
With that said, please take a look at our product line. You will see innovative rst time
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From all of us at IPA®, we thank you for taking the time to review our product line and wish
you and your family the very best of everything.
Peter Vinci
President
IPA®
www.ipatools.com
Toll Free: 888-786-7899
Phone: 845-679-4500
Fax: 845-679-4600
(OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer USA
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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/#9049S FLEET TANK SWEEPER®PARTS
#9043
Filter Housing
(includes 17-micron lter)
17-Micron Water
Blocking Filter
(lter only)
#9049-INHOSE-AS
#9049-OUTHOSE-AS
Black ¾" Input Hose
Black ¾" Output Hose
#9049M-OUTPUT-AS
½" ID Flexible Wand with Quick-Disconnect Fittings
#9049M-INTAKE-AS
¾" ID Flexible Wand with Quick-Disconnect Fittings
As Shown #9049M with Wheels and Handle
17-Micron Water
Blocking Filter
#FIL-00001A
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TRANSFER PUMP SPECIFICATIONS
• 120V AC • 6.5 Amps
• 60 Hz • 30-Minute Duty Cycle
• 450 W • 1/3 HP
NOTE: A Duty Cycle is the time specied for the motor to run continuously. An
auto shutdown and cooldown time will engage.
• DO NOT USE WITH GASOLINE OR OTHER HIGHLY VOLATILE FLUIDS.
• Do not dry run or dead head this pump assembly.
• Do not use with water or water contaminated uids.
• Do not use in hazardous locations.
• To obtain the best ow rate of 22 gpm, remove lter from the housing and install a
1" fuel hose on the input 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 IPA® #9042 sampling tool,
insert the Sample Stick 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 Sample Stick and note the amount of water and crud 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/type of the contaminated fuel.
STEP 2
Add an algae biocleaner or an equivalent to the tank in appropriate amounts. Using
the Sample Stick, stir the tank briskly to mix the algae cleaner into the diesel. 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 contaminants 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 input hose to reach the tank.
2. Install the output hose to a 55-gallon drum or lter back into the tank being cleaned.
(Note: use a clean and leak-free 55-gallon drum.)
3. Connect the ex wand to the input hose via couplings, making sure to use the
locking pins so the locking levers do not vibrate loose.
4. Insert the ex wand adapter all the way down to the bottom of the diesel tank to be
cleaned.
5. Connect the AC pump to a 120V power output, making sure it is a grounded output.
NOTE 1: The use of the lter is important to protect the pump from the contami-
nants. If the 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 operate the Tank Sweeper®, be sure to check all connec-
tions for leaks and be prepared to shut down the Sweeper®. Have your emergency
spill kit available and in reach.
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TANK SWEEPING
1. Once all safety precautions have been complied with and you are certain of good
and proper connections with the output 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 input ex wand. The input and output ex wands can be cut to
accommodate your custom needs.
2. Keep the ex wand 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, crud, 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 wand back and forth
across the bottom of the tank moving the stick when the diesel is clear in the lter
housing. You should now move the wand 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 Tank Sweeper®is its ability to return the contaminated fuel clean
and ltered to the same or a new diesel tank.
1. Install the output hose in the tank into which you want to transfer the clean fuel.
NOTE: Observe above warnings.
2. Insert ex wand into one hole at the top of the tank and insert the output hose into
another hole at the top of the tank.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: After transferring or ltering the fuel, drain both the input and the output
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.
#9042 SAMPLE STICK (OPTIONAL)
The Sample Stick is designed to remove a small sample of diesel fuel 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 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 a fuel absorbent towel ready.
Allow the Sample Stick to drip drain onto the towel.
4. Have a suitable container made of glass or material that will not be affected by the
fuel ready for the sample fuel.
5. Slowly withdraw the piston until it is removed completely from the Sample Stick.
Place the piston on a towel to drip drain.
6. Pour the remaining contents of the Sample Stick into the sample jar.
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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 crud. The
clear fuel 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.
Because of the one-way valve at the bottom of the foot valve, there will be a pres-
sure block as you attempt to replace the piston. You need to break the suction seal
by unscrewing the foot valve two turns counterclockwise. 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 fuel. 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.
OPTIONAL FILTERS
NOTE: Extra replacement lters are available from the IPA® #FIL-00001A
(individual lter) or #FIL-17WB6 (6-pack).
Limited Two-Year Warranty
#9049M/#9049S
FLEET TANK SWEEPER®
Innovative Products of America®Incorporated has established a Limited Two-Year Warranty
Policy for the #9049M/9049S Fleet Tank Sweeper®, not including any wearable parts, i.e.,
clips, etc.
Two-Year Limited Warranty/Return or Replace Policy: The product is covered for two
years from the date of the original user’s 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
problem due to workmanship or material defect, Innovative Products of America®will repair
or replace the product within 24-working hours after it is received by the IPA® Repair Service
Center. If 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, prepaid freight, within three business days
from the receipt of the returned product.
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.
9049M-9049S-MANUAL-IPA-VA-02-01
© 2018 Innovative Products of America®Incorporated. All rights reserved. This material may not be
reproduced, displayed, modied or distributed without the express prior written permission of the copyright holder.
Innovative Products of America®Incorporated
234 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY 12498
888-786-7899 • 845-679-4500 • www.ipatools.com
(OEM) Original Equipment Manufacturer USA
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