Western Global TCG Series User manual

TRANSPORTABLE TANK (UN IBC 31A/Y)
05,10,20,30TCG-GLB
WM001

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Contents
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................1
DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................2
SIGN-OFF FORM....................................................................................................3
IDENTIFICATION MARKS .......................................................................................4
UNIT SPECIFICATION.............................................................................................6
SAFETY .................................................................................................................8
ACCESS AND SECURITY .......................................................................................12
CABINET OVERVIEW ...........................................................................................13
CENTRE OF GRAVITY ...........................................................................................15
LIFTING & HANDLING ......................................................................................... 19
FILLING THE TCG .................................................................................................21
DISPENSING FUEL ...............................................................................................22
TRANSPORTING ..................................................................................................22
STACKING ...........................................................................................................23
STRAPPING CHARTS............................................................................................24
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE ............................................................ 28
STATUTORY INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE....................................................29
INNER TANK REMOVAL.......................................................................................30
TORQUE SETTINGS..............................................................................................32
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY ..................................................................... 33
TROUBLE-SHOOTING ..........................................................................................34
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................35

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Western Global
Please read the contents of this manual before use.
•Ensure all operators are fully conversant with the procedures for
lifting, loading, positioning, filling, maintaining and use of the unit
•By understanding and following the information and procedures in
this manual, your tank will give you many years of safe use
•Certain information in this manual is governed by law and is subject
to change without prior notice. Great care has been taken to ensure
that the information is correct at the time of publication.
•However, it is the owner’s / user’s sole responsibility to ensure that
they and the tank fully comply with all legal requirements. Western
Global cannot and will not accept any liability for any inaccuracy or
incorrectly stated legal requirements
•Western Global reserves the right to alter product specifications
without prior notice or obligation
Western Global Tanks are design approved under various Global /
International / National / Regional standards of safety1
1Speak to your local / regional Western Global office for applicable
standards.

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DESCRIPTION
UN IBC 31A/Y – (IBC) Intermediate Bulk Container
The TCG range of UN IBC 31A/Y tanks have been designed to enable
safe storage and transportation of Class 3 Flammable & Combustible
fluids.
•The TCG conforms to UN/ADR, CDG Regs (UK), US DOT, and Transport
Canada which allows the transportation of the unit containing fuel on
the highway/road. There is no need to drain / empty the tank before
transporting
•Meets UL 142 and CAN/ULC-S601-14 standard of safety for storage of
Class 3 flammable and combustible liquids
•The TCG can be used as an auxiliary fuel tank, feeding generators etc.,
and for refuelling other equipment via a dedicated fuel pump
•All pipe work and pump systems are stored beneath a secure, lockable
cabinet lid
•To aid both transporting and handling, the TCG is fitted with forklift
pockets and crane sling lifting points
•Internal baffles ensure safe control of fuel movement when the unit
is being lifted or transported
•Containment (Bund) has a capacity equal to 110% of the main tank’s
capacity
•The design enables maintenance of the containment area without
specialty equipment
•The TCG has a comprehensive range of connection points to enable
attachment of various fittings and equipment
•The TCG can supply fuel to multiple feed lines

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SIGN-OFF FORM
•The equipment provider should follow the general Safety
Standards specified by the UN/DOT for the transport of packing
Group II and Group III liquids.
•Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the tank must read
and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance
information in this manual
•Periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION should be standard
practice for all your equipment
•A sign-off sheet is provided for your records, showing all
personnel working with the equipment
I have read and understand the information in the Operator’s Manual
and have been instructed in the operation of the equipment
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature

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IDENTIFICATION MARKS
Each tank is supplied with 3 unique identification numbers.
1. UN IBC Serial Number
2. Manufacturing Serial Number
3. UL/ULC Serial Number
1, UN IBC Serial Number
The UN IBC Plate is located on the external of the tank (front or Side near the
cabinet area
2, Manufacturing Serial Number
Tank number is positioned in the cab area and will be permanently attached to
the main tank.

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3, UL/ULC Serial Number
The UL Plate is located on the external of the tank (front or Side near the cabinet
area
Record your serial numbers here
UN IBC Data-plate Serial Number
Manufacturing Serial Number
UL/ULC Data plate Serial Number
Plant Number*
*Optional customer plant number

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UNIT SPECIFICATION
Capacities / Dimensions
Model
Capacity
Litres
US Gallon
Imp. Gallon
Nominal 95% Nominal 95% Nominal 95%
05TCG 499 474 132 125 110 104
10TCG 949 902 251 238 209 198
20TCG 2091 1986 552 525 460 437
30TCG 2980 2831 787 748 656 623
Model
Weight
KG
LBS
TARE GROSS TARE GROSS
05TCG 415 889 915 1960
10TCG 540 1442 1190 3179
20TCG 823 2809 1814 6193
30TCG 1100 3931 2425 8666
Model
Dimension
Metric (mm)
Imperial (Inch)
L W H L W H
05TCG 1150 1150 855 45 45 34
10TCG 1155 1155 1324 45 45 52
20TCG 2280 1150 1320 90 45 52
30TCG 2288 1550 1323 90 61 52

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Current UN Reference number
UN Certificate of Packaging reference number TCG(G)
05TCG
31A/Y/** **/B/844/160021/1726/1014
10TCG
31A/Y/** **/B/844/160019/3106/1726
20TCG
31A/Y/** **/B/844/160022/6000/3333
30TCG
31A/Y/** **/B/844/160020/8347/4710
** ** = MM YY of manufacture.
Legacy UN reference numbers
Legacy UN IBC Certificate of Packaging reference numbers for older North
America tanks.
IMPORTANT - FOR REFERENCE ONLY
Transport Canada - UN IBC Certificate of Packaging reference number
05TCG
31A/Y/** **/CAN / WEC 4-627 / 1661 / 923
10TCG
31A/Y/** **/CAN / WEC 4-627 / 2725 / 1514
20TCG
31A/Y/** **/CAN / WEC 4-627 / 5070 / 2817
30TCG
31A/Y/** **/CAN / WEC 4-627 / 7097 / 3943
** ** = MM YY of manufacture
Legacy UN IBC Certificate of Packaging reference numbers for older
European tanks.
IMPORTANT - FOR REFERENCE ONLY
UN Certificate of Packaging reference number
05TCG
31A/Y/** **/GB/WESTERN - 6176/2146/972
10TCG
31A/Y/** **/GB/WESTERN - 5250/2840/1578
20TCG
31A/Y/** **/GB/WESTERN - 5249/5866/3259
30TCG
31A/Y/** **/GB/WESTERN - 5248/8264/4591
** ** = MM YY of manufacture