- Inspect the flexitank for proper installation. Be sure to check the following items:
a. Make sure that the flexitank has been properly unrolled completely against the walls of the container and into the corners. The flexitank should be secured to the container in all corners.
b. Check that the flexitank valve is positioned correctly.
c. Verify the capacity of the flexitank to avoid under or over-filling. Flexitanks can be under or over loaded by up to 2% of the total capacity of the flexitank.
NOTE: Under or over filling beyond above recommendations may void manufacturer’s warranty.
d. Effective temperature range is 167°F to -23°F or 75°C to -5°C. - Remove the safety cap and locking pin. Pull the lever of the flexitank valve outward to ensure that the ball valve is fully opened.
- Fit the cam-lock coupling of the loading hose properly to the valve and lock into place. Make sure that the loading hose is properly secured to prevent it falling down on the flexitank and potentially damaging the flexitank.
NOTE: When filling the flexitank, DO NOT fill beyond capacity guidelines +/- 2%. Check and complete “Installation and Load Report” in the document pouch on the bulkhead.
- As the flexitank fills move the load hose higher to prevent it from being trapped between the side wall of the container and the flexitank.
- When the required amount of product has been loaded into the flexitank, close the flexitank valve by moving the handle to the closed position and turn off the pump simultaneously. Insert locking pin into handle to secure its position and seal as necessary.
- Prior to removing the loading hose from the flexitank valve, drain residual product from hose to a collection point.
- Clean the valve by removing any excess product and re-secure the bung cap.
- Ensure that the Warning Label has been affixed to the left hand door of the container. Close the right hand door of the container.
The loading process is complete.
For a pdf copy of this post, click the following link which will take you to the LinkedIn Profile of EPT Flexitank Sales Manager, Jennifer Phillips. Scroll down to the bottom and click How To Load a Top Discharge Flexitank. You may need to log into your existing LinkedIn account.
This is the fourth in a series of Flexitank Training Posts.
Click one of the following links to go to an earlier post:
How To Select A Flexitank Container
How To Prepare A Flexitank Container
How To Load A Bottom Discharge Flexitank
