MEGA Corp. MPT - Manual (Page 12)

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MPT12 Manual
26 Mar 2014
SECTION 4
Operation Instructions
Contents
DESCRIPTION
This section includes the steps required for lowering,
transporting, and set-up of the MPT. Failure to adhere
to these steps and their associated warnings,
cautions, and notes may result in death, severe injury,
or damage to the equipment. If your system is not
covered in this manual or you are having difficulties
with the installation please contact The MEGA Corp.
Product Support Group at: U.S. Toll Free 1-800-345-
8889 or Direct 1-505-345-2661 or visit our website at
www.megacorpinc.com for more contact
information.
LOWERING
1. Read the engine operator’s manual prior to
operation.
2. Remove water from the tank.
Empty tank of water prior to lowering. Never
move a tank containing water.
3. Start the hydraulic power unit and use the
hydraulic control valves to slightly raise the tank
and remove weight from the hitch pins.
The tank should always be positioned on stable,
level ground before filling with water and/or
raising. The ground beneath the tank must be
capable of supporting the tank and a full payload
of water as well as the weight of the equipment
utilizing the tank.
4. Remove hitch pins and store in the tool box.
5. Turn off the hydraulic power unit.
6. Use the hydraulic control valves to lower the tank
until it is resting on the ground.
Keep feet from under the frame or personal injury
could occur. Remove hoses or tools from under
frame before lowering tank.
Extension of the front and rear hydraulic cylinders
are controlled by separate valves. To avoid
damage when raising or lowering the tank adjust
hydraulic cylinders to keep the tank level at all
times.
TRANSPORTING
1. Read the engine operator’s manual prior to
operation.
2. Remove water from the tank.
Empty tank of water prior to transporting. Never
move a tank containing water.
3. Start the hydraulic power unit and use the
hydraulic control valves to lower the tank to level
ground.
4. Start the hydraulic power unit and use the
hydraulic control valves to raise the tank into a
position that aligns the trailer kingpin with the
tractor’s fifth wheel height.
The tank should always be positioned on stable,
level ground before filling with water and/or
raising. The ground beneath the tank must be
capable of supporting the tank and a full payload
of water as well as the weight of the equipment
utilizing the tank.
Description .........................................................................4-1
Lowering .............................................................................4-1
Transporting ......................................................................4-1 Set-Up ..................................................................................4-2
Cold Weather Storage ....................................................4-3