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WHALE TANKERS SPECIFICATION
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Type: STAINLESS STEEL VACUUM TANKER TO COMPLY WITH ADR CLASSIFICATION
AND TO SUIT WHALE PRODUCT LIST 3A
: 4 bar test pressure & hermetically sealed.
Warning: In certain operational circumstances it is possible that the GVW or individual axle loading of
this vehicle could be exceeded, the operator should be made aware of this possibility.
Chassis: Free-issue DAF CF 85 32tonne GVW converted to full ADR to comply with the requirements
of chapter 9.2 and to include Safe Loading Pass requirements and all speed governor
Drive: RIGHT HAND DRIVE
Chassis Dealer: HTC Croydon
Contact: David Hatton
Telephone: 020 8683 6200
Chassis Exhaust: Chassis OEM / Dealer supplied and fitted, as per ADR chapter 9.2, 4 5. requirements
Height Limit: NONE ADVISED.
PTO: 1 Outlet required
SYSTEM CONTROL
TANK
Material:
Shape/Thickness:
Internal Finish:
Specific Gravity:
Contents:
Nominal Capacity:
ADVANCED WHALE PLC CONTROLLER
Grade 316 Stainless Steel - Wetted parts.
Cylindrical/5.00 mm (6mm D&F Ends ) - Carbon steel external stiffening rings
Natural finish
1.00
Hazardous wastes included on the product list for ADR
4200 gallons (4000 gallons dirty / 200 gallons clean) - Unit may exceed
the GVW if fully loaded
Tipping: Single front mounted multi-stage ram, tipping hinge to rear
Safety: Integral body-prop, operated from nearside using hydrant key
Height indicator: Visual warning in cab to alert driver if overhead equipment or tipping body not stowed
correctly. To comply with regulations Construction & Use 1986 Amendment SI 1997 No 530
Parallel to chassis
Ram cradle at front and tipping hinges at rear
Ram Cradle at front - Tipping Hinges at the rear
2-off anti-surge bolt-in type with access.
2 off 500mm Stainless steel 6-clamp manholes, with seal breaking interlock - catwalk and
ladder - 1 fitted between front dish and first baffle and 1 between the baffles
Access: Whale full length low level folding catwalk and handrail, complete assembly folds against the
tank barrel by means of manually pumped hydraulics controlled at ground level.
Front End: Torispherical dish and flange to BS EN 13445-3:2002
Type of Door: Hydraulically operated fully opening top hinged rear door with 4 bar test. Earthing strap.
Fall over length:
Subframe:
Mountings:
Baffles:
Manholes:
Door clamps: Heavy duty hydraulic clamps to ADR requirements.
: Large Rear debris chute to protect equipment at rear when discharging the load
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WHALE TANKERS SPECIFICATION
PRV: Tank-top Whale Type Approved PRV locked, sealed & set, piped to ground mounted above
bursting disc with failure indication to comply with ADR requirements.
PRV: In-line Whale Type Approved PRV, PTFE components locked, sealed & set - piped to ground
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Gauges: Combined vacuum pressure calibrated in working pressure & vacuum and fitted on the
nearside
CONTENTS INDICATOR:
Sight Glass: 3" diameter full length GLASS sight glass with ullage mark cleaning & rodding access and
linked manual stainless steel shut off valves, stainless steel ball & viton seals. Glass to be
marked at legal GVW at an SG of 1.0
VALVES:
STAINLESS STEEL
Inlet/outlet Valve: 4" lever operated stainless ball valve, lockable with stainless steel ball & viton seals
Valve connections: Bauer in stainless steel incorporating a shear section for protection with stainless steel blank
cap
Valve position: Through the Knuckle in the base of rear door
Inlet valve: 6" lever operated stainless ball valve, lockable, with stainless steel ball & viton seals
Valve connection: Bauer stainless steel with Stainless Steel blank cap and Viton seal
Valve position: Base of rear door with stack pipe and wear plate, clearly labelled "for use with nonflammable loads only"
Inlet valve: 4" lever operated stainless ball valve, lockable, with stainless steel ball & viton seals
Valve connection: Bauer stainless steel with Stainless Steel blank cap and Viton seal
Valve position: Base of rear door with stack pipe and wear plate, clearly labelled "for use with nonflammable loads only"
Outlet Valve: 6" lever operated stainless ball valve, lockable, with stainless steel ball & viton seals
Valve connections: Bauer stainless steel with Stainless Steel blank cap and Viton seal
Valve position: Base of rear door , clearly labelled "for use with non-flammable loads only"
Tank Top:
Valve connections:
Valve position:
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6" lever operated stainless ball valve, lockable, with stainless steel ball & viton seals
Bauer stainless steel with Stainless Steel blank cap and Viton seal
Positioned on the top at the front to connect to Megatron
Clearly labelled "for use with non-flammable loads only"
Breaker Valve: 25mm diameter stainless steel valve fitted in pipework between valve and hose connection on
inlet and outlet valves - Lockable
Overspill Valve: Air actuated sliding knife gate valve interlinked to vacuum pump engagement.
Valve Material: Stainless body, stainless steel blade with viton seals
Valve position: Fitted on tank top
Vent Valve: 65mm diameter air actuated sliding knife gate valve operated from ground level and
interlocked to park brake.
Valve Material: Stainless body, stainless steel blade with viton seals
Valve position: Fitted on tank top & operated from ground level
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WHALE TANKERS SPECIFICATION
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VACUUM SYSTEM:
Exhauster: Jurop PR 250 water cooled rotary vane exhauster/compressor. Output 910 cfm (free air) with
flame traps
: System deoiler
Drive: Hydraulic
: Piped and set up to pressure off when tipping
Cut-off: Primary & secondary cyclone with cut out, stainless steel floats & lockable 1.5" stainless steel
drain valve
Protection: Suction side grit strainer & check valve
Control: PTO engagement and vacuum / pressure selection on nearside at rear.
Atmosphere Line: 4" URT stainless steel coupling to facilitate piping away vapour.
LOW VOLUME JETTING
Divisions:
Wash Out:
Drain Valve:
Sight Glass:
Water Intake:
Jetting Pump:
Pressure Control:
Drive:
Hose reel:
Equipment:
Protection:
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One to give 200 galls water compartment
4" URT Wash out access in tank
Air operated Drain Valve in base of tank
2" diameter full depth acrylic sight glass in front compartment.
3" approved no back syphon hydrant filler - std 2.1/2" quick coupling
High pressure pump (up to 12gpm @ 4000psi)
Manual Variable Pressure Control at the Rear near Hose reel
Hydraulic
Hydraulic on nearside at the rear and rear facing with 60m x 1/2" high pressure hose
Forward facing & retro nozzles, Handlance with fan and needle nozzles
Low water warning device with automatic water-dumping circuit
Fit Bulkhead fitting to stow jetting hose
Emergency stop fitted at the workstation
STORAGE
Hose storage: Full length sealed Hose trays on both sides, extra deep with filled in backs and removable
stanchions with wire tethers. - Fit drain valves front and rear
Other storage: Stainless steel tool locker with drain holes
: 6" up stand above Front Nearside second steer mudguard/ wing See 33271 and Photos
: Cone Spike fitted inside the storage above wing
: Fit Mesh Storage basket under closure plate at rear between chassis rails, with hinged lid with
support stay.
Mudguards: Steel with full spray suppression.
LIGHTING All lights to be switched from the cab
: All Electrics to ADR Requirements
: End outline marker lights & side marker lights and reflectors
Warning lights: 13 off Amber flashing LED beacons fitted, 3 fitted each side, 4 at the rear and 3 at the front Part No 141569
Worklights - Fixed:
: 13 off LED worklights fitted - 5 off fitted each side on the tank equally spaced at mid level, 2
off fitted at rear, 1off fitted on the hose reel
Rear Beacon Bar: 1 off Onus Amber Flashing Beacon Bar at rear to be half metre long
Cab Beacon Bar: 1 off Onus Amber Flashing Beacon Bar on front of cab to be 1.2 metre long
: Kelsa top roof bar f/w 4 x oblong spot lights also mounted on cab Onus 1.2 metre
Amber flashing light bar
: Kelsa bottom bar f/w 3 x oblong spot lights
: Remove factory fitted Cab Roof Beacons
: Conspicuity Markings to UN ECE Reg 48 SI 2009 No 3220
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WHALE TANKERS SPECIFICATION
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GENERAL:
Regulations:
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Insurance:
Quality Ass:
Testing:
Construction and Use. ADR
Fully labelled to ADR requirements
£10M Products Liability cover
Witness by Approved Authority
Hydraulic test to 4 bar/full vacuum, 4.0 bar design pressure, operating press/vac +/-1 bar
: The design & build is approved by an accredited competent body. TC1 & TC2 approval
certificates will be issued on delivery of the unit.
: Before delivery to the customer the VOSA initial ADR test will be arranged and
completed. The ADR1 VOSA certificate will be issued on delivery of the unit
Commissioning: 1 day commissioning instruction
Weight ticket: Weight ticket supplied
Labels: Safety labels and operator handbook
Delivery: Delivered to your specified depot
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PAINTWORK
Internal Finish:
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Paint Inspection:
Wheel finish:
Signwriting:
Self-colour
Shotblast - Swedish standard SA 2.5
Primed - two coats, two pack epoxy
Finish - one colour RAL 2004 , in two pack high build acrylic coating
Finish - one colour RAL 2004 , in two pack high build acrylic coating
Preparation - degrease, Steamclean and flat existing paint
Paint - two coats, two pack polyurethane chassis BLACK
100 microns dry film build (elcometer gauge)
OEM Factory Finish
Signwriting not included - Separate quote provided on request
HOSES: None
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Audible reversing bleeper
London Cyclist Protection system
Cab wind deflectors to be fitted each side of the cab at rear
Overall height displayed in cab
Electrically heated handwash unit
Automatic PTO disengagement linked to handbrake
Rear under-run protection (Not Required on Tipping Tanker)
Sideguards fitted each side
Spray suppression
Sign boards fitted both sides
ADR
X Rays and Welding Certification to comply with Regulations BS 14025
1-off 9kg dry powder fire extinguisher in a box - fitted in a suitable position
Chassis must have a 3kg fire extinguisher fitted in the cab
Spill Kit
Digits and numbers with storage box
Earthing straps to give complete earthing continuity
1/2" and 3/4" earthing points to rear and on manhole(s) if fitted.
10m earthing reel
Set of 3 electro-polished stainless steel combination hazchem frames with 3 off Diamonds and
fold up orange panel on front of the cab.
Heavy Duty valve protection
Ullage Indicator on sight glass
Tank door ring to ADR regulations
Rollover protection to top of barrel, sight glass and fittings.
Two plastic wheel chocks
SPECIFICATION ENDS
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