JohnDow Industries JDI-AGT40 User manual

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40-GALLON AUXILIARY GAS TANK
USER’S MANUAL
Part No. JDI-AGT40
151 Snyder Ave.
Barberton, OH 44203
Rev 07/2023
AGT40-MAN
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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Important Safety Information
Read this manual and safety information before using this tank.
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• If swallowed, do not induce vomiting. Call physician
immediately.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Do not siphon by mouth.
• Do not store in vehicle or living space.
• Vaporscanignitebyasparkoramesourcemanyfeetaway.
• Keepsawayfromame,pilotlights,stoves,heaters,electric
motors and other sources of ignition,
• Do not smoke near or while using this product.
The use of this product includes the
handling of gasoline.
DANGER GASOLINE
EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE
VAPORS CAN EXPLODE
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Static charge and container lling warnings.
• Dissipate any static electricity from your body by
touching a metal surface away from the service
station nozzle and prior to removing service station
nozzle from dispensing pump.
• Keep service station nozzle in contact with tank
whilelling.
• Use ground wire to equalize static charge potential
between receiving equipment and this tank.
Use, transportation, and storage warnings.
• Conrmallusersaretrainedonsafeworking
practices and comply with any and all regulations for
using, transporting, and storing gasoline.
• Conrmallttingsandconnectionsaretightandleak-
free.
• Do not modify this product or its components. Modifying
this product in any way will void the warranty.
• Use only gasoline in this tank to avoid possible damage
to equipment.
• Performtheentireclosureprocedureafterllingand
before transporting.
• Do not place inside a vehicle trunk or inside
passenger cabin.
• Do not store in direct sunlight.
• Avoid damage to the 12V transfer pump by:
° only using a maximum of 30 minutes of continuous
use in normal conditions
° only use a maximum of 2 minutes in bypass mode
• Donotre-entervehiclewhilelling.Re-entrycancause
static buildup on person and create spark.
• Fill slowly to prevent buildup of static charge.
• Do not use electronics or mobile phones while using this
product.
• Donotusefunnelstollordispensefuelwiththisproduct.
• Ifrestarts,donotremoveservicestationnozzle.Back
away immediately.
• Secure or strap gas tank to a trailer or truck bed with
appropriate working load ratchet-style polyester cargo
tie-down straps. Do not use Nylon straps.
• Thellcapcontainsaninternalcheckvalvetorelieve
pressure inside the tank. Allow vapors to dissipate
before using this tank.
• Use care when maneuvering to prevent injury or loss of
control.
• State and local regulations vary for the
transportation of gasoline. It is the vehicle
operator's responsibility to review and comply with all
federal, state, and local regulations regarding gasoline
transportation.
• Itistheowner’s/user’sresponsibilitytoreviewand
complywithallbuildingandrecodesregardingproper
storage of gasoline.

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GETTING STARTED
CONTENTS
If any parts are missing or damaged, contact JohnDow Industries for replacement.
Item No. Description
1 Locking Cover
2 Filler Cap with Vent
3 Automatic Dispensing Nozzle
4Power Cable with Battery
Terminal Clamps
5Suction Hose Coupler with
Filter
6Ball Valve (Shut-off Valve)
7 12V Fuel Transfer Pump
8Suction Hose, Clamp and
Curved Tube
9 Swivel Joint
10 Lid Clasps
11 Delivery Hose
12 Ground Wire
13 Level Gauge
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS REGULATIONS (HMR)
The persons or functions using this product may be subject to additional regulations including PHM-SA, DOT 49 CFR
Subchapter C – Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) as well as requirements of other federal agencies, and
requirements of state and local government agencies. It is the persons responsibility to
determine the applicability of these regulations and for compliance to these regulations.
Resources for additional information
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/regulations-and-compliance
https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/about-phmsa/phmsa-faqs
CAPACITY AND DIMENSIONS
Product JDI-AGT40
Capacity (Gallons) 40
Weight (Empty): 66 lbs.
Width: 38”
Length: 23”
Height: 18”
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To Transfer Fuel from Tank
Before use, read and follow all safety instructions on page 2 of this user's manual.
1. Make sure the switch on the transfer pump is in the OFF (“O”) position [7].
2 Unroll the transfer hose and insert the nozzle into the destination tank with nozzle locked in the OPEN position [12].
3. Connect the Power Cable Battery Terminal Clamps [4] to a battery terminal.
4. Turn the ball valve to the OPEN position [6].
5. Start the transfer pump by placing the switch in the ON (“I”) position.
6. Proceed with the transfer for a maximum of 30 minutes from the time the pump was turned ON. DO NOT run pump
when not transferring fuel for more than two minutes.
7. Fill the tank to the desired level or wait until the automatic nozzle snaps CLOSED [9].
Closure Process before Transporting:
1. Stop the transfer pump by placing the switch in the OFF (“O”) position.
2. Turn the ball valve to the OFF position.
3. Relieve all residual pressure in the hose by dispensing fuel by holding the nozzle handle OPEN for a few seconds.
4. Roll-up the transfer hose and place the hose and nozzle in their proper position.
5. Disconnect the power cables from the battery terminals and store in the proper position.
FUEL TRANSFER
Filling the Tank with Gasoline Fuel
Before use, read and follow all safety instructions on page 2 of this user's manual.
1. Before lling, make sure the tank has no defects in the structure or equipment.
2. Use ground wire to equalize static charge potential between receiving equipment and this tank.
3. When lling the tank, maintain a minimum amount of empty space to allow for fuel expansion. Do not to ll the tank
beyond 95% of capacity (approximately 38 gallons).
Securing and Transporting Filled Tank
1. Properly secure the tank to a trailer or truck bed before transporting to avoid movement.
2. Use appropriate working load ratchet-style polyester cargo tie-down straps. Do not use Nylon straps.
3. DO NOT place the tank inside a trunk or passenger compartment.
4. ONLY transport in an open cargo area. Allow air to circulate around the tank to dissipate any flammable
vapors.
OPERATION