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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DIESEL TANK KITS
Thank you for purchasing a Macnaught Diesel Fuel
Tank Kit.
The Macnaught tank kits are supplied, complete with
Delivery Nozzle, 12volt pump, Delivery Hose, Power
Cable and Alligator Clips.
Macnaught also have a complete range of retracta-
ble hose reels, fuel nozzles, fuel meters, air operated
or manual oil pumps and a full range of greasing
equipment available to suit all of your fluid handling
requirements.
This manual assists you in operating and maintain-
ing your Macnaught diesel tank kit. The information
contained will help ensure many years of dependa-
ble trouble free operation.
Please read and retain this instruction manual to
assist you in the operation and maintenance of this
quality product. If you require any further assistance
please contact your local Macnaught distributor.
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
The Macnaught tank kits have been designed to
safely hold and reliably transfer diesel.
The pump included with this kit is a self priming,
positive displacement, rotary vane pump, operating
on 12 volts DC. The pump delivers up to 40 ltr/min or
85ltr/min depending on the pump model fitted, has a
built-in bypass valve that keeps the operating pres-
sure below 1.3 Bar (18 psi) and the motor has a 30
minute duty cycle.
CAUTION
ONLY USE this pump kit with diesel, failure to do so
may cause personal injury or damage the pump
which will void pump warranty.
SAFETY INFORMATION
1. When mounting tank to any vehicle, ensure that
you comply with all weight restrictions specified by
the vehicle manufacturer as overloading can cause
serious injury.
2. You must comply with all relevant environmental,
work place health and safety legislation and codes of
practice including the requirements of AS1949-2004
(storage and handling of flammable and combustible
liquids)
3. Ensure the tank is correctly and securely fitted to
the vehicle.
4. Take care at all times, especially when operating
on rough or steep terrain. Drivers need to be aware
of the effects of fluid surge at all times.
5. Minors should never be allowed to use this tank.
6. This diesel tank is solely designed for use with
diesel, under no circumstances should it be used for
any other purpose.
7. Ensure that all operators of this unit understand
its safe operation and have access to all the instruc-
tion manuals supplied with the unit.
8. Before operating this unit ensure that all operators
have read and understand all safety warnings
attached to the tank or pump.
9. Avoid diesel contact with skin and eyes, and
avoid breathing any vapours.
10. This unit should never be left unattended while
the pump is being filled or is operating.
11. Do not store tank within or next to a dwelling or
garage attached to a dwelling.
12. Store tank in a well ventilated area.
13. No combustible or waste materials should be
placed around or near the diesel tank.
14. Any spillage shall be cleaned up immediately
and materials used in the clean up shall be disposed
of safely and in accordance with any relevant local
regulations.
Note
- This pump must not be used in bypass mode
(nozzle closed) for more than 2 minutes otherwise
serious damage to the motor will occur.