A D J U S TA B L E O I L D R A I N OWNER S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #141225
Thank you very much for choosing a NORTHERN TOOL + EQUIPMENT CO., INC. Product! For future reference, please complete the owner s record below: Model: Purchase Date: Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This machine is designed for certain applications only. Northern Tool + Equipment cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification. We strongly recommend this machine is not modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first contacted Northern Tool + Equipment to determine if it can or should be performed on the product. For technical questions please call 1-800-222-5381. INTENDED USE Ideal for collecting used oil and other automotive fluids. Adjustable oil funnel height allows user to vary the distance between vehicle oil pan and funnel, minimizing spillage. Container for used oil not included. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Min. Height to Pan 42.91" Max. Height to Pan 68.50" GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. WARNING: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Use drainer in a suitable work area. Keep area clean and tidy, free from unrelated materials and ensure there is adequate lighting. Ensure the floor is not slippery and wear non-slip shoes. Wear appropriate protective clothing. Keep the drainer clean and in good condition for best and safest performance. Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the work area. Dispose of waste liquids in accordance with local authority regulations. DO NOT position drainer in such a way that it will cause potential hazards when moving, holding Page 2 of 6
for draining or storing. WARNING! DO NOT allow discharged fluids to the pollute the environment. TOOL USE AND CARE Do not force the oil drain. This unit will do a better and safer job when used in the manner for which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct tool for the job. Store idle oil drain. When not in use, store the oil drain in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children. Inspect it for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use. Never leave an oil drain filled with oil unattended. ASSEMBLY Instructions refer to numbers on the parts diagram. You will need a 5mm hex key unless otherwise stated. 1. Attach the fixed front wheels (2) to the base plate (4) by inserting the stub axles into the bushes provided. Secure with 5mm hex socket screws. 2. Insert the back wheel caster axles (1) into the bushes provided and retain with 5mm hex socket screws. 3. Slide the clamping set (5) onto the handle (6) and insert the handle into the socket at the rear of the base plate. Secure the handle by tightening the 5mm hex socket grub screw to be found in Page 3 of 6
the side of the socket on the underside of the base plate. 4. Slide the square tube clamp set (7) into the clamping set (5) and tighten the retaining knob. 5. Slide the oil pipe (10) through the square tube clamp set (7) and tighten the retaining knob. 6. Slide the height selection rings (12) over the bottom end of the oil pipe and lock them in the required position by tightening the two hex socket grub screws using a 4.5mm hex key. 7. Insert the outlet of the oil pan (9) into the top of the ball valve assembly (8). Ensure that it is fully seated and secure it by tightening the 5mm hex socket screw in the side of the collar. The oil pan is not locked in place and can be rotated 360 as indicated in Fig.1 OPERATION The oil drain is designed for use with 6.5 gallons (25L) containers that will fit onto the base plate. If a container extends beyond the edges of the base, do not use it. Do not fill the container so much that it may spill when you remove it from the base plate. The oil drain has a number of adjustments that allow the drainer to adapt to different sizes of containers and different workshop conditions. The overall height of the unit can be adjusted using a combination of clamps (C) and (E) as shown in Fig.1. The centerline of the oil pipe and pan can be adjusted using clamp (F) and the oil pan will rotate through 360. If a task is repeated often using the same container and/or vehicle, the set up can be easily repeated by using the locking rings (D) to mark the position of the oil pipe in relation to the clamp (C). Loosen the oil pipe clamp (Fig.1-C) and raise the pipe and pan to clear the chosen container. The container must rest flat and level on the base. Adjust the height of the oil pipe and pan so that the drainer will pass under the raised vehicle. Adjust the height and positioning of the unit below the sump drain point. To allow the oil to pass directly into the container, open the ball valve as shown in Fig.1-B. When the container becomes full after a number of draining operations, the ball valve can be shut while changing the container. Do not move the unit with oil still in the pan. Always ensure that any oil is drained down to the lower container before moving the unit. Remove the container of used oil, no matter how much oil is in it, when moving the oil drain unit. MAINTENANCE Maintain your oil drain. It is recommended that the general condition of this unit be examined before it is used. Keep oil drain in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance. Have necessary repairs made by qualified service personnel. Cleaning. Use only soap and a damp cloth to clean the oil drain. Many household cleaners are harmful to plastics and other insulation. DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Page 4 of 6
Part# Description Qty. Part# Description Qty. 01 Back wheel 2 07 Square tube clamp set 02 Front wheel 2 08 Ball valve 1 03 Axes 2 09 Oil pan 1 04 Base set 1 10 Oil pipe 1 05 Clamping set 1 11 Height ring 1 06 Handle 1 12 Bolt 2 1 For replacement parts and technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381. WARRANTY One-Year Limited Warranty Page 5 of 6
Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 Southcross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 Made in China Page 6 of 6