III.
GENERAL INSTALLATION INFORMATION
The Portable Tank System was designed for use with portable tanks having a standard
height of 30 inches and a collapsed width not exceeding 8 inches. For tanks exceeding these
dimensions, contact the factory for information and pricing on larger tank boxes. When the
portable tank is placed into the tank box (9 & 10), there should be approximately 2 inches of
space left over top of the tank.
A. Mounting Points
Bolt 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 a
great advantage to be able to use mounting bolts on the vertical surface as well. One-half
inch thick aluminum backing plates should be used if using only the vertical or horizontal
hole sets for mounting (see page 16).
All bolts should have reinforcement structure added underneath the mounting surface
where possible.
B. Electrical Circuit
The control switch (supplied) is a two pole double throw momentary exterior 30 amp
switch. It should be placed in such a position that the operator has full view of the PTS
System and any personnel that might come in contact with it. Using wires of equal length
between power source and the electric actuators will help keep the actuators running in
synchronization (see page 20). 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 System, a separate "Lock Out" circuit
should be used. The "Lock Out" circuit should be separated from the PTS System circuit
by a relay. This will prevent damage to the existing wiring system. The PTS System
circuit should be protected by a 35 amp fuse.
NFPA 1901-96 standard requires flashing lights to be provided, facing front and rear
of the apparatus. Lights must flash whenever the System is out of the stored position. The
flashing light kit (Model PTS-FLK) was added to all Systems beginning January 1, 1997
(see Section I. C.). Prior to January 1, 1997 all units were provided with an audio-visual
alarm and relay. The audio-visual alarm may still be ordered as an option (see Model AVA,
P/N 8047-125-000 in catalog).
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