Tanks-A-Lot is ergonomically correct when used as directed.
Except for TAL16E, Tanks-A-Lot is designed to be tipped when moved. The water weight is carried by the axle not the operator. Tanks-A-Lot is ergonomically correct to prevent job related injury. When moving more than a few feet, we recommend tilting your Tanks-A-Lot for maximum ease of handling. Tilting prevents front caster damage.
- Stand at the back of the unit grasping the handle and place one foot on the axle.
- Simultaneously push the axle forward with your foot while pushing down on the handle, until you are balancing the weight of the tank on the axle.
- EXPERIMENT TO FIND THE POINT OF LEAST WEIGHT RESISTANCE: lift and lower the handle until you feel the balance point. This is determined when the handle is not trying to raise up or drop down. The handle is your lever. You use it to balance the water-weight on the axle, so you are not carrying it. When you get the balance right, the wheels move the water-weight which is born by the axle, for you. You just steer with the handle.
- Push or pull to move your unit forward or backwards.
- Keep both wheels on the ground when moving over curbs or up stairs.
- Tanks-A-Lot can rotate 360 degrees in place. Steer Tanks-A-Lot easily without tilting it, from the front if you have a B Frame Model. Pushing a TALB16 or TAL20B backward is very handy in closely furnished areas, tight aisles, or over rugs.
- Transport Tanks-A-Lot empty and upright in vehicles when moving from one location to another.
- We do not recommend lifting a Tanks-A-Lot filled with water. Water weighs 8 pounds per gallon and can cause work related injury. If Tanks-A-Lot is filled while in a vehicle, use a ramp to unload it. Never lift a water filled Tanks-A-Lot. Never drop a water filled Tanks-A-Lot.
To move a TAL16E stand beside the unit. Hold the handle in the forward direction. Push or pull the handle in the direction you wish to move.
OSHA recommends lifting with your legs by bending your knees and keeping your back straight. To lift a TAL into a vehicle, lean the unit back and grasp the frame between the casters. Slide the wheels into the vehicle first. Tanks-A-Lots should be empty of water and securely strapped in place. Do not lay TAL on it's back and travel when it contains water.
Do not transport "filled" Tanks-A-Lot horizontally on their backs or sides.
