JohnDow Industries JDI-18DC User manual

REV 9/11/17
™
18-Gallon Self-Evacuating Oil Drain
Mo el Mo el: JDI-18DC
Operator’s Manual
JohnDow Industries, Inc.
151 Snyder Ave. www.johndow.com
Barberton, H 44203 [email protected]
Rep acement Parts:
Item Description Qty Part No.
114” Funnel, center
mount 1 18DC-FUN
2Down tube assembly
(tube, collar, knob) 1 DTA-25
3 A justment knob 1 20DCE-6
43-inch caster (inclu es
nut an washers) 4 18DC-WHEEL
Item Description Qty Part No.
5 Evacuation hose 1 20DCE-2
6 Pressure relief valve 1 20DCE-4
7 On/off valve 1 AV-38
For Service Assistance
Phone Toll Free 1-800-433-0708
www.johndow.com
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• Wear proper safety equipment and clothing, safety glasses/goggles.
• Hot automotive fluids can burn and injure eyes and body.
• pening a hot system can cause these fluids to be forcibly sprayed in all directions.
• Use care to position the oil drain under the anticiapted fluid stream and adjust as necessary
until all fluids are collected.
• Be aware of natural wind, fans or other factors that may alter the fluid stream that may
cause injury or contamination of the surroundings.
• Use motor oil is flammable. Keep away from flames, sparks, and other sources fo ignition.
•DO NOT exceed 10 PSI (0.7 bar) supply pressure
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL JDI-18DC
Product Specifications:
Tank Type: Steel, portable
Functional Capacity: 17.1 gallons, (65 liters)
Funnel Type: Steel, reinforced center mount
Funnel Inside Diameter: 14 inch (355 mm)
Extended Funnel Height: 36.2 to 59.01 inch (119 to 178 cm)
Weight: 42 lbs. (19.1 kg) w/out hose
U.S. Environmenta Regu ations
• Certain automotive fluids are considered to be compatible for recycling used oil per the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ther types of fluids my not be mixed with used
motor oil and must be handled separately. See definitions below:
• Tank should be in good condition with no visible leaks. Repair leaks, clean up spills and
properly dispose of waste material.
• Close all valves when the oil drain is not being filled or emptied.
Use OIl:
• Synthetic il
• Engine il
• Transmission il
• Brake Fluid
• Hydraulic ils Cutting / Metal-working
ils
NOT Use OIl:
• Antifreeze
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Petroleum distillates and Solvents
• Vegetable or Animal il
Safety & Warning Instructions
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT
It is responsibility of the employer to place this information in the hands of the operator.
Keep for future reference.
Assemb y Instructions
1. Install 4 casters, washers, lock washers. Tighten the nuts until split lock washer is fully flat.
2. Thread downtube collar onto the top of the tank. Continue turning until collar bottoms out
snug on tank fitting. Tighten set screw with 3mm hex wrench.
3. Thread funnel into the top adapter of the down tube. Tighten securely by hand, and then
tighten the set screw to secure.
4. Install 1/4” NPT quick connector into ball valve (not included).
1/4” NPT quick connector for shop air
connections (not included)
Tools Require :
3mm hex wrench
3/4” (19 mm) wrench or socket
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Operating Instructions
1. Raising and Lowering the Funnel. Loosen the height adjustment knob and raise funnel to
desired height. Tighten to secure position.
2. Prior to filling drain, verify that sufficient capacity remains in the drain. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
3. Emptying Used il from Drain
a. The drain is designed to be evacuated using compressed air.
b. Position and secure the discharge hose to the used storage tank.
c. Verify the air control valve is closed before attaching compressed air supply line. Maxi-
mum supply pressure is 10 PSI
d. Slowly open the air supply valve to pressurize the tank and start evacuation process.
The auto-check valve will automatically seal the funnel down tube during evacuation.
4. When drain is empty, close air control valve and disconnect the air supply hose.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Periodically check the hose and fitting for visible leaks. Service as necessary.
2. Lower the funnel when not in use and wrap hose around handle.

• Wear proper safety equipment and clothing, safety glasses/goggles.
• Hot automotive fluids can burn and injure eyes and body.
• pening a hot system can cause these fluids to be forcibly sprayed in all directions.
• Use care to position the oil drain under the anticiapted fluid stream and adjust as necessary
until all fluids are collected.
• Be aware of natural wind, fans or other factors that may alter the fluid stream that may
cause injury or contamination of the surroundings.
• Use motor oil is flammable. Keep away from flames, sparks, and other sources fo ignition.
•DO NOT exceed 10 PSI (0.7 bar) supply pressure
2.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL JDI-18DC
Product Specifications:
Tank Type: Steel, portable
Functional Capacity: 17.1 gallons, (65 liters)
Funnel Type: Steel, reinforced center mount
Funnel Inside Diameter: 14 inch (355 mm)
Extended Funnel Height: 36.2 to 59.01 inch (119 to 178 cm)
Weight: 42 lbs. (19.1 kg) w/out hose
U.S. Environmenta Regu ations
• Certain automotive fluids are considered to be compatible for recycling used oil per the US
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). ther types of fluids my not be mixed with used
motor oil and must be handled separately. See definitions below:
• Tank should be in good condition with no visible leaks. Repair leaks, clean up spills and
properly dispose of waste material.
• Close all valves when the oil drain is not being filled or emptied.
Use OIl:
• Synthetic il
• Engine il
• Transmission il
• Brake Fluid
• Hydraulic ils Cutting / Metal-working
ils
NOT Use OIl:
• Antifreeze
• Gasoline
• Kerosene
• Petroleum distillates and Solvents
• Vegetable or Animal il
Safety & Warning Instructions
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT
It is responsibility of the employer to place this information in the hands of the operator.
Keep for future reference.
Assemb y Instructions
1. Install 4 casters, washers, lock washers. Tighten the nuts until split lock washer is fully flat.
2. Thread downtube collar onto the top of the tank. Continue turning until collar bottoms out
snug on tank fitting. Tighten set screw with 3mm hex wrench.
3. Thread funnel into the top adapter of the down tube. Tighten securely by hand, and then
tighten the set screw to secure.
4. Install 1/4” NPT quick connector into ball valve (not included).
1/4” NPT quick connector for shop air
connections (not included)
Tools Require :
3mm hex wrench
3/4” (19 mm) wrench or socket
3.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL JDI-18DC
Operating Instructions
1. Raising and Lowering the Funnel. Loosen the height adjustment knob and raise funnel to
desired height. Tighten to secure position.
2. Prior to filling drain, verify that sufficient capacity remains in the drain. DO NOT
OVERFILL.
3. Emptying Used il from Drain
a. The drain is designed to be evacuated using compressed air.
b. Position and secure the discharge hose to the used storage tank.
c. Verify the air control valve is closed before attaching compressed air supply line. Maxi-
mum supply pressure is 10 PSI
d. Slowly open the air supply valve to pressurize the tank and start evacuation process.
The auto-check valve will automatically seal the funnel down tube during evacuation.
4. When drain is empty, close air control valve and disconnect the air supply hose.
Maintenance & Storage
1. Periodically check the hose and fitting for visible leaks. Service as necessary.
2. Lower the funnel when not in use and wrap hose around handle.

REV 9/11/17
™
18-Gallon Self-Evacuating Oil Drain
Mo el Mo el: JDI-18DC
Operator’s Manual
JohnDow Industries, Inc.
151 Snyder Ave. www.johndow.com
Barberton, H 44203 [e-mail]
Rep acement Parts:
Item Description Qty Part No.
114” Funnel, center
mount 1 18DC-FUN
2Down tube assembly
(tube, collar, knob) 1 DTA-25
3 A justment knob 1 20DCE-6
43-inch caster (inclu es
nut an washers) 4 18DC-WHEEL
Item Description Qty Part No.
5 Evacuation hose 1 20DCE-2
6 Pressure relief valve 1 20DCE-4
7 On/off valve 1 AV-38
For Service Assistance
Phone Toll Free 1-800-433-0708
www.johndow.com
5.
7.
6.
4.
1.
2.
3.
OPERATOR’S MANUAL JDI-18DC