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User Guide

 

Self bunded 1,200lt mobile fuel trailer

 

Summary of Contents for Tanks2Go 1200lt Mobile Fuel Tank Trailer

Page 1: ...User Guide Selfbunded1 200ltmobile fuel trailer ...

Page 2: ...2 For further assistance call 1300 734 764 or visit www fuelfix com au ...

Page 3: ...orkhorse of the fleet providing a safe and reliable mobile refuelling solution Since introduction in 2007 little has changed from the original design concept however some design enhancements havebeen made and will continueas our company vision to be Australia smostoutstandingfuelmanagementsolutionsproviderisfulfilled Kind regards Mark Westbrook Managing Director Index Trailer specifications 4 Spec...

Page 4: ...rrain or at higher speeds on a highway even when fully laden with fuel Heavy duty radial tubeless tyres give optimum performance both on road and off road The standard 17 inch wheel rims are a common and an easily sourced size A spare tyre is also supplied A standard 4 x 4 vehicle can safely and legally tow a fullyladentrailerwhichisapproximately2 000kgfully laden Whenempty thetareweightisapproxim...

Page 5: ...9kg80BEmodel x x 16 Hosereel Graco10metrex 25mmdiameterretractablewithautoshutoff nozzle x x 17 Isolation switch lockable x x 18 Jockeywheelfullyretractable x x 19 Lights allrearbrakeand indicatorlightssafely mounted side parameterlights andreflectivestrips allLED x x 20 Meter Four digitmechanicalreset x x 21 Pressure release line x 22 Priming point for centrifugalpump x 23 Rolling retract guides ...

Page 6: ...earance when towing overuneven surfaces 3 Attach the two safety chains with the shackles provided and screw tight Ensure the chainsarenot dragging on the ground or low enough to cause a potential hazard 4 Attach the trailer lights plug but make sure the plug andsocketarefreeofanydirtbeforeinserting 5 Testalllightsincludingindicatorsand brakelights 6 Ensurethe trailer hand brake is disengaged and t...

Page 7: ... and monitor closely the quantity of fuel being introduced to prevent overfilling 6 Upon completion of safe filling remove and retract all nozzles andpipes replaceallfillercaps anddustcaps 7 Check it is safe to drive away and proceed to the desiredrefuellinglocation 8 Under no circumstancesleavethe unitunattended whilstfilling Avoid inhalation of vapours and mists and skin or eye contact and wear ...

Page 8: ...lve is opened and closed prior toand after refuelling has taken place The solar model does not require one as the pump is designed to maintain prime when not in use Careshouldalsobetakenifthetraileriscompletely emptied during refuelling If this occurs the pumping unitmustbe shutoff immediately topreventirreparable damage Suction can also be lost on diesel powered units requiring the unit to be re ...

Page 9: ... Wheel bearinginspection Thereareusuallyfivegreaselubricationpoints Twolocated on the trailer towhitchattachment Oneontheretractablejockey arm someunitshave one on the jockey guide wheel too One each side on the dual axle pivot point Wheelbearingsaresealed and only requirea12 month periodic maintenanceinspection Tyres Regularlyinspecttyresforflat damagedorunsafetyres showing signs of cuts splits a...

Page 10: ...ozzle to drag in the dirt and keep free from dirt and contaminants as much as possible Neverallowvehiclestodriveoverthehose Ensurerefuelled vehicles do not drive away before the refuellinghoseisremoved fullyretracted stowed away and the vehicle fuel cap is replaced Avoid dragging the hose along the ground excessively and try toposition the trailer and the unit tobe refuelled as close and adjacent ...

Page 11: ...nded trailers do not meet the Australian standards required for fuel resale and therefore any fuel sold through this meter is i l l e g a l Keepcleanfromcontaminants wherepossible Toreset prior tofuel delivery simply turn the handle located on theleftofthemeterclockwise Donot underanycircumstancesattempt toresetthe meter whilst refuelling ...

Page 12: ...lers are referred to ensuring the engines are regularly maintained and serviced when required Regularly inspect the battery terminals and connecting cables and ensure there are no loose or damaged connections Ensure no corrosion builds up on battery terminals Allbatteriesaremaintenancefreethroughouttheir lifespan On solar units ensure the top mounted solar panel is regularly cleaned and is placed ...

Page 13: ...lt in the trailer lights not working and the plug possibly dragging along theground Examine the trailer plug connections regularly and prevent moisture and corrosion build up by using a light oil based spray Remove any build up of dirt or contaminants which can prevent a good electrical connection Examinealllights covers wiresandelectricalconnections for damage and replace accordingly ...

Page 14: ...rical fires and those that involve flammable and combustible liquids The unit is sealed in a plastic bag This should not be removed as it prevents contaminantsand corrosion The extinguishermustbe maintainedeverysix monthsand be emptied pressuretestedandrefilledeverythreeyears Thefireratingis equalto6A 80B E 6 Class A fires paper coal wood 80 Class Bfires flammable combustible liquids E Suitable fo...

Page 15: ...a deflatedtyreandreplacedimmediately The same safety precautions should be adhered to when jackingand replacinganyvehicletyre A jack capable of supporting a fully laden trailer in excess of 2 000kg should only be used and by trained personnel usedtothissortofprocedure The trailer must not be jacked up on uneven or unstable ground and slowly moved to a more suitable surface Usersareliableiftyredama...

Page 16: ...ossible Ensure the spill is reported to the necessary authorities Ensure the cause of the spill is rectified prior to future use of the trailer The Spill Kit located at the front of the trailerincludes 1 x 1msausage soaker to contain and absorb fuelspills 1 x pack of absorbent 300 x 300 pads Bags forcontaminatedmaterialtoallowsafe disposal This needs to be checked and if necessary re stocked if it...

Page 17: ...cluding incomplete out of date wrong inaccurate or misleading information or data whether expressed or implied in or coming from this user guide Information contained in this user guide is provided by Fuelfix Tanks2Go in good faith on an as is basis The information is believed to be accurate and current as at the date the user guide was prepared however changes in circumstances may affect the accu...

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