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4.7 Water Tank
4.7.1 Water Tank Safety
WARNING
IMPORTANT ALUMINUM AND STEEL WATER
TANK INFORMATION.
1. Inspect water tank on a daily basis for
any damage including, but not limited to,
dents, gouges in metal, or leaks.
2. Do not weld on or repair water tank.
Instead, replace water tank with a new
OEM water tank.
3. Never pressure test an empty water tank.
Only pressure test a full water tank.
4. Never remove pressure regulator or pressure
safety valve from tank.
• If regulator or safety valve is defective, it must
be replaced before Packer is put into service.
5. Do not pressurize water tank beyond its
working pressure.
• If pressure exceeds the working pressure,
immediately depressurize water tank and
replace pressure regulator and pressure safety
valve.
Operation
WARNING
CONTINUED
6. Never drive the truck with the water tank
pressurized.
• Depressurize water tank prior to transit to or
from job site.
• Water tank should be pressurized only when
being used.
7. Never modify water tank in any way.
8. Immediately replace safety decals with
McNeilus decals if decals are missing or
difficult to read.
9. Refer to the McNeilus Operator’s Manual or
contact McNeilus at 1-888-686-7278 if you have
questions or require assistance.
4.7.2 Introduction
Your vehicle may be equipped with a pressurized water tank.
This tank is used to rinse debris off the vehicle. Air pressure
from the vehicle’s brake system is used to provide pressure
to the tank. Use these instructions for the safe operation and
inspection of all McNeilus, Oshkosh, and London pressurized
water tanks.
If your vehicle is equipped with a non-pressurized water tank
(a system that uses a water pump to provide pressure), refer
to the instructions provided with the vehicle.