SPLASH On Tap Installation Guide P a g e 1 80 Gallon Water Driven Proportioner (#80-SOTWD-TV) Congratulations on your recent purchase of the SPLASH On Tap proportioner, the future of windshield washer fluid. If you ever find that you need a replacement part you will be pleased to know that all parts are available at reasonable prices. This package contains the following (DOES NOT INCLUDE A BACK-FLOW PREVENTER): 1. (1) #80-SOTWD-TV Proportioner 4. (4) Magnetic snap action float mounting screws 2. (1) Windshield washer fluid hydrometer 5. (1) Methanol quick connect 3. (1) Magnetic snap action float 6. (1) Methanol Hose 4. (1) Concentrate screen 7. (2) Hose clamps 5. (1) Poly Float with chain 8. (1) Bung wrench
P a g e 2 COMPLIANCE WITH LAW The Equipment is designed to dispense windshield washer fluid containing methanol, which is a volatile organic compound (VOC). The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates the use of VOCs and specifically limits the amount of methanol that can be used in products. The Equipment must be used in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The EPA has regulated that under no circumstances shall there be more than 35% methanol by weight in the final product. Please see the following website for more details: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/fr-1998-09-11/pdf/98-22660.pdf. The concentrate provided by the manufacturer and distributor must be diluted to comply with federal, state, and local VOC regulations. For example, California, Arizona, Georgia, Texas and Oregon all have state and/or local laws that further regulate the amount of methanol that can be in products. Other states may have such laws as well. The customer is responsible for ensuring that he or she properly dilutes the methanol concentrate to be in compliance with all federal, state, local laws and regulations. Although the manufacturer has attempted to ensure that its equipment complies with all federal, state and local laws and regulations, neither the manufacturer nor the distributor can be responsible for nor guarantee that the customer will use the equipment in accordance with all laws and regulations. Therefore, customer agrees that neither the manufacturer nor the distributor shall be held responsible or liable for the use of this equipment in violation of federal, state and local laws and regulations. In addition, customer acknowledges and agrees equipment must be properly installed according to federal, state and local laws and regulations, to include a back-flow preventer on the water line. It is customer s the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations pertaining to proper use and installation of the equipment.
P a g e 3 #80-SOTWD-TV Set-Up Instructions Step 1: Finding a location for the proportioner Locate an area for tank installation, if possible near the air pump for the overhead reels and water line. Unit must be hung on a concrete wall. Step 2: Plumbing the water line Thread the bung tube into the 55 gal methanol drum. Secure the quick connect to the bung in the drum. Make sure the quick connect is snug. Attach the methanol hose from the quick connect to the manifold located in the proportioner. Make sure the 55 gal drum of methanol is grounded! (Wire and alligator clip is recommended) Drill a 7/16 hole in the center of the concentrate spout cap. Locate the concentrate hose inside the proportioner and through the top of the 7/16 hole. Insert the concentrate screen into the end of the concentrate tube, then screw onto the 5 gal pail of concentrate.
P a g e 4 Step 3: Plumbing the existing air pump Locate the threaded hole on the back lower right of the tank. Locate the existing windshield washer fluid delivery pump. Connect the existing pump to the threaded hole on the proportioner. Step 4: Product Installation Locate the nearest water line. Connect water line to the top of the proportioner. A back-flow preventer is required by code! Turn water on and check that the unit has 40 PSI of running pressure. Gauge is located inside the proportioner. If 40 PSI is not available, call for service. Step 5: Settings All #80-SOTWD-TV proportioners are preset at +32 F and 0 F. If alternate settings are desired, manually set unit using the supplied hydrometer and the setting guide provided below. Also refer to the inside panel of for troubleshooting. Close on/off valve for +32 F product. Turn valve to the left 1 turn of 0 F product. Adjust valve according to needs and test with washer fluid hydrometer. #80-SOTWD-TV WATER DRIVEN PROPORTIONER These set-up adjustments are guidelines to assist with setting up your equipment. Additional testing with the windshield washer hydrometer is required in all set-ups.
P a g e 5 #80-SOTWD-TV Troubleshooting 1. If the blue concentrate is not being mixed with the fluid generally the orifice is clogged. A. To remove a clogged orifice, use air hose and apply low pressure air (5 PSI Recommended) through the hose to remove any build up. B. If blowing the hose out does not solve the problem fully submerge the end of the hose and allow to soak for one hour in water or methanol. After one hour try blowing the line out again. 2. If a blue color appears in the clear hoses replace the check valve. 3. If product is not a consistent mixture check the water pressure which should never be less than 40 PSI