Splash On Tap User manual

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SPLASH On Tap™
Installation Guide
40 Gallon Water Driven Proportioner (#40-SOTWD)
Congratulations on your recent purchase of the SPLASH On Tap proportioner, the future of windshield
washer fluid. If you ever find that you need a replacement part you will be pleased to know that all
parts are available at reasonable prices.
This package contains the following (DOES NOT INCLUDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER):
1. (1) 40-SOTWD Proportioner
2. (1) Windshield washer fluid hydrometer
3. (1) Magnetic snap action float
4. (1) Poly Float with chain
5. (4) Magnetic snap action float mounting screws
6. (1) Methanol quick connect
7. (1) Concentrate screen
8. (1) Metal wall bracket
NOTICE: THE METHANOL BARREL MUST BE GROUNDED
NOTICE: A back-flow preventer in compliance with local
and/or state requirements must be installed on the water
line to bring the unit to safety standards.
8. (6) Tank bracket bolts
9. (6) Tank bracket washers
10. (4) 3/8” Lead anchors
11. (4) 3/8” Anchor screws
12. (4) Anchor washers
13. (1) Methanol hose
14. (2) Hose clamps
15. (1) Bung wrench

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COMPLIANCE WITH LAW
The Equipment is designed to dispense windshield washer fluid containing methanol, which is a
volatile organic compound (VOC). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates
the use of VOCs and specifically limits the amount of methanol that can be used in products.
The Equipment must be used in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The
EPA has regulated that under no circumstances shall there be more than 35% methanol by weight in
the final product. Please see the following website for more details:
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-1998-09-11/pdf/98-22660.pdf. The concentrate provided by the
manufacturer and distributor must be diluted to comply with federal, state, and local VOC regulations.
For example, California, Arizona, Georgia, Texas and Oregon all have state and/or local laws that
further regulate the amount of methanol that can be in products. Other states may have such laws as
well. The customer is responsible for ensuring that he or she properly dilutes the methanol
concentrate to be in compliance with all federal, state, local laws and regulations.
Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that its equipment complies with all federal, state
and local laws and regulations, neither the manufacturer nor the distributor can be responsible for nor
guarantee that the customer will use the equipment in accordance with all laws and regulations.
Therefore, customer agrees that neither the manufacturer nor the distributor shall be held responsible
or liable for the use of this equipment in violation of federal, state and local laws and regulations. In
addition, customer acknowledges and agrees equipment must be properly installed according to federal,
state and local laws and regulations, to include a back-flow preventer on the water line. It is customer’s
the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to proper use
and installation of the equipment.
NOTICE: THE METHANOL BARREL MUST BE GROUNDED
NOTICE: A back-flow preventer in compliance with local
and/or state requirements must be installed on the water
line to bring the unit to safety standards.

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40-SOTWD Set-Up Instructions
Step 1: Finding a location for the proportioner
Locate an area for tank installation, if possible near the air pump for the overhead reels and
water line.
Unit must be hung on a concrete wall.
Step 2: Installing the unit on the wall
At the final location of the unit measure and mark a level line 50” from the floor.
Detach metal wall bracket from the back of the unit.
Place the bottom of the metal bracket level with the line and mark the four mounting holes.
Re-attach metal bracket to the proportioner using all six bolts, making sure they are all snug.
Using a hammer drill, drill the four pre-marked holes with a 5/8” bit.
Install the four 3/8” lead anchors into the holes.
Hang unit on the wall using the four predrilled anchors. Secure with the supplied washers and
screws.

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Step 3: Plumbing the water line
Thread the bung tube into the 55 gal methanol drum.
Secure the quick connect to the bung in the drum. Make sure the quick connect is snug.
Attach the methanol hose from the quick connect to the manifold located in the proportioner.
Make sure the 55 gal drum of methanol is grounded! (Wire and alligator clip is recommended)
Drill a 7/16” hole in the center of the concentrate spout cap.
Locate the concentrate hose inside the proportioner and through the top of the 7/16” hole.
Insert the concentrate screen into the end of the concentrate tube, then screw onto the 5 gal
pail of concentrate.
NOTICE: THE METHANOL BARREL MUST BE GROUNDED
NOTICE: A back-flow preventer in compliance with local
and/or state requirements must be installed on the water
line to bring the unit to safety standards.

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Step 4: Plumbing the existing air pump
Locate the threaded hole on the back lower right of the tank.
Locate the existing windshield washer fluid delivery pump.
Connect the existing pump to the threaded hole on the proportioner.
Step 5: Product Installation
Locate the nearest water line.
Connect to the back of the magnetic float valve, located on the top of the machine.
Use a ½” line for this procedure. (Which should give you the required flowing 40 PSI)
A back-flow preventer is required by code!
Turn water on and check that the unit has 40 PSI of running pressure. Gauge is located inside
the proportioner.
If 40 PSI is not available, call for service.

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Step 6: Settings
All proportioners are preset at +32F, 0F, -10F, -20F and -25F.
If alternate settings are desired, manually set unit using the supplied hydrometer and the setting
guide provided below.
Also refer to the setting guide for troubleshooting.
NOTICE: THE METHANOL BARREL MUST BE GROUNDED
NOTICE: A back-flow preventer in compliance with local
and/or state requirements must be installed on the water
line to bring the unit to safety standards.
Procedure #1
For a 0˚F product, turn
setting valve 2 turns to
the left and open the
black on/off valve.
Procedure #3
For a -20F product, turn
setting valve 4 turns to
the left and open black
on/off valve. Leave #1
on/off valve open.
For a +32˚F summer time
product, close all black valves.
Procedure #4
For a -25F product, turn setting
valve 5 turns to the left and
open the black on/off valve.
Leave #1 & #2 black on/off
valves open.
Water pressure must be set no
less than 40 psi
40-SOTWD WATER DRIVEN PROPORTIONER
These set-up adjustments are guidelines to assist with setting up your equipment.
Additional testing with the windshield washer hydrometer is required in all set-ups.
Procedure #2
For a -10F product, turn
setting valve 3 turns to
the left and open the
black on/off valve.

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40-SOTWD Troubleshooting
1. If the blue concentrate is not being mixed with the fluid generally the orifice is clogged.
To remove a clogged orifice, use air hose and apply low pressure air
(5 PSI Recommended) through the hose to remove any build up.
If blowing the hose out does not solve the problem fully submerge the end of the hose and
allow to soak for one hour in water or methanol. After one hour try blowing the line out
again.
2. If a blue color appears in the clear hoses replace the check valve.
3. If product is not a consistent mixture check the water pressure which should never be less than 40
PSI.