
Required for mounting system to elliptical tanker.
III.
Whentheportabletankisplacedintothetankbox(9&10),thereshouldbeapproximately2inchesof
space left over top of the tank.
Mounting holes have been provided on both the vertical and horizontal mounting surfaces. Although
the device may be securely mounted from the horizontal surface only, it is of great advantage to use
mounting bolts on the vertical surface as well. If using only the vertical or horizontal hole sets for
mounting, one-half inch thick aluminum backing plates should be used (see page 15).
All bolts should have a reinforcement structure added underneath the mounting surface whenever
possible.
B.
The control switches (supplied) are a single pole, single throw toggle switch and single pole double
throw momentary 25 amp switch. They should be placed in such a position that the operator has full
view of the PTS-HA and any personnel that might come in contact with it. The control switches and
motor control module should be mounted in waterproof compartments. The motor control module
is activated by the momentary switch. Using wiring of equal length between power source and the
hydraulic actuators will help keep the actuators running in synchronization (see page 23). We
recommend that all electrical connections be soldered.
Several "Lock Out" circuits may be considered to prevent accidents from occurring. An ideal
"Lock Out" system would only permit operation when the ignition switch is on, the transmission is in
park, and any obstructing compartment doors are shut. Because of the higher amperage required to
operate the PTS-HA, a separate "Lock Out" circuit should be used. The "Lock Out" circuit should be
separatedfromthePTS-HAcircuitbyarelay.Thiswillpreventdamagetotheexistingwiringsystem.
The PTS-HA circuit should be protected by an 50 amp fuse.
After all electrical connections are complete and system has been tested, protect connections with a
weather proofer like liquid tape.
TheNFPA1901-96standardrequiresashinglightsbeprovided,facingthefrontandrearofthe
apparatus.LightsmustashwhenevertheSystemisoutofthestoredposition.
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