AIR OPERATED BARREL PUMP

12 GALLON PER MINUTE CAPACITY

Model 93755

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Pump Capacity Approx. 12 GPM (gallons per minute)
Bung Sizes 1-1/2” & 2” (both w/O-Rings)
Discharge Size 3/4” I.D.
Suction Tube Size 1-1/4” O.D.
Working Air Pressure 10 PSI
Air Inlet Size 1-4”-18 NPT w/Quick Disconnect
Air Valve Type 1/4” Ball Valve w/Swing Lever
Air Regulator 1/4” Mini (4 Port) w/Gauge
Push/Twist/Lock Adjust
0~22 PSI / 0~0.15MPa
Safety Air Valve 1/4”-18 Brass w/Pull Ring
Net Weight 11.2 pounds

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You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,
inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep
your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.
Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure that all the parts and accessories listed on page
9 are included, and the product is intact and undamaged. If any parts are missing
or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number shown on the cover of this
manual as soon as possible.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. WARNING! Use eye and hearing protection. Always wear ANSI-

approved safety impact goggles and hearing protection during use. If
necessary, wear nonskid safety shoes or boots. Other people in the work
area must also wear appropriate safety equipment.

2. Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas invite accidents.

3. Stay within air pressure capacity. Never operate the Barrel Pump above 10
PSI.

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4. This Barrel Pump is designed for use only with nonflammable,
noncorrosive liquids. This Pump is also not designed for fuel
transfer.

5. Observe work area conditions. Keep work area well lit. Do not use pneumatic
tools in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.

6. Keep children away. Children must never be allowed in the work area. Do not
let them handle machines, tools, extension cords, or air hoses.

7. Store idle equipment. When not in use, tools must be stored in a dry location
to inhibit rust. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.

8. Use the right tool for the job. Do not attempt to force a small tool or
attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. There are certain
applications for which this tool was designed. It will do the job better and more
safely at the rate for which it was intended. Do not modify this tool, and do not
use this tool for a purpose for which it was not intended.

9. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in
moving parts. Protective, electrically nonconductive clothes and nonskid foot-
wear are recommended when working. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain
long hair.

10. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not reach
over or across running tools or air hoses.

11. Disconnect air hose and release any built-up air pressure. Never service the
Barrel Pump or disassemble with the air hose attached. Always release any
built-up air even after disconnecting hose. Disconnect the Barrel Pump when
not in use.

12. Remove adjusting wrenches. Check that adjusting wrenches are removed
from the tool and work surface before attaching to an air source.

13. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate any
tool when you are tired.

14. Check for damaged parts. Before using any tool, any part that appears
damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of moving
parts, any broken parts, and any other condition that may affect proper operation.
Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified
technician.

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15. Replacement parts and accessories. This product is to be repaired and
serviced only by a qualified technician. When this product is serviced, only
identical replacement parts should be used. Use of any other parts will void the
warranty. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool. Approved
accessories are available from Harbor Freight Tools.

16. Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes
are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the tool.

17. Maintenance. The maintenance outlined in the “Maintenance” section should be

performed regularly. For your safety, this product should be serviced or repaired
regularly only by a qualified technician.

18. Compressed air only. Use clean, dry, regulated, compressed air at 10 PSI.
Never use oxygen, carbon dioxide, combustible gases, or any other bottled gas
as a power source for this tool.

19. Avoid working alone. If an accident happens, an assistant can bring help.

20. For best service, you should incorporate a regulator, and inline filter, as shown in
the diagram below. Hoses, couplers, regulators, and filters are all available at
Harbor Freight Tools. (See Figure A.)

REGULATOR

FIGURE A FILTER

21. WARNING! The brass components in this product contain lead, which is a
chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
22. WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this
instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may
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

REV 01/07

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 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wrap about 4” of pipe sealer tape (not included) around the male threads located
on the lower section of the Oil Tube (5). Then firmly screw an Oil Tube Coupler
(7) onto the Oil Tube. (See Figure B.)

2. Wrap about 4” of pipe sealer tape around the male threads located on both the
upper and lower sections of the Oil Tube (6). Then firmly screw one end of the
Oil Tube onto the Oil Tube Coupler (7).

3. Firmly screw the remaining Oil Tube Coupler (7) onto the lower section of the Oil
Tube (6).

4. Wrap about 4” of pipe sealer tape around the male threads located on both the
upper and lower sections of the remaining Oil Tube (8). Then firmly screw one
end of the Oil Tube into the Oil Tube Coupler (7).

5. Insert the Oil Filter (9) into the Inlet Plug (10). Then, firmly screw the Inlet Plug
onto the lower section of the Oil Tube (8).

OIL TUBE (5)

OIL TUBE COUPLER (7)

OIL TUBE (6)

OIL TUBE COUPLER (7)

OIL TUBE (8)

OIL FILTER (9)

INLET PLUG (10)

FIGURE B

6. Unscrew and remove the large bung from the barrel of liquid to be pumped.

7. Insert the lower section of the Barrel Pump through the bung of the barrel. Then
firmly screw the Barrel Pump into the female threads of the bung.

8. To adjust the length of the tube in the barrel, grasp the regulator assembly and
twist it up or down on the pipe.
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 NOTE: The male threads of the Barrel Pump are designed to fit a 1-1/2” or 2”
diameter bung. (See Figure C.)

REGULATOR (4)
SHORT OIL TUBE (21)
PRESSURE METER (1)
PULL RING (19) AIR INLET BALL VALVE (3)

QUICK COUPLER (2)

1-1/2” ~ 2” DIAMETER THREADS

BARREL
(NOT INCLUDED)

FIGURE C

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure the Air Inlet Ball Valve (3) is in its closed position. (See Figure C.)

2. Connect one end of an air hose to the Quick Coupler (2) on the Barrel Pump.
(See Figure C.)

3. Connect the other end of the air hose to an air compressor. (See Figure A.)

4. Turn on the air compressor, and set its regulator to 10 PSI. Do not exceed
10 PSI. (See Figure C.)

5. Set the Regulator (4) on the Barrel Pump to 10 PSI. (See Figure C.)

6. Turn the Air Inlet Ball Valve (3) to its open position to pump the liquid from the
Short Oil Tube (21) of the Barrel Pump into a proper container. (See Figure C.)

7. NOTE: The rate of flow of the liquid being pumped depends on its fluid viscosity.
To adjust the Regulator’s (4) PSI and therefore alter the rate of flow of the
liquid, lift up and twist the Knob on the Regulator. Then, push in on the Knob. To
increase air pressure, turn the Knob clockwise. To decrease the air pressure,
turn the Knob counterclockwise. Do not exceed 10 PSI. (See Figure C.)

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8. To stop the flow of liquid being pumped from the barrel, turn the Air Inlet Ball
Valve (3) to its closed position. (See Figure C.)

9. When finished using the Barrel Pump, make sure the Air Inlet Ball Valve (3) is in
its closed position. Turn off the air compressor. Hold a proper container under
the Short Oil Tube (21) and open the Air Inlet Ball Valve again to release any
compressed air in the Barrel Pump. Turn the Regulator (4) to its lowest setting.
Turn the Air Inlet Ball Valve to its closed position. Then, disconnect the air hose
from the Barrel Pump.

10. If necessary, unscrew and remove the Barrel Pump from the barrel. Replace the
bung on the barrel. Wipe the Barrel Pump dry. Then, store the Pump in a clean,
dry, safe location out of reach of children. (See Figure C.)

INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1. WARNING! Prior to performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning
of the Barrel Pump, make sure to disconnect the air hose from the tool. Then,
open the Air Inlet Ball Valve (3) again to release any compressed air in the Barrel
Pump.
2. Before each use, check the Barrel Pump for loose connections, damaged parts,
and any other condition that will affect the safe and proper operation of the tool.
If there is a problem with the Pump, immediately discontinue its use and have the
tool repaired before further use.
3. To clean the exterior of the Barrel Pump, wipe with a clean, damp cloth using
a mild detergent or mild solvent. Do not immerse the tool in liquids.
4. To clean the interior of the Barrel Pump, immerse the lower section of the
Pump into a container filled with a mild detergent or mild solvent. Connect the
Barrel Pump to an air compressor and pump the detergent or solvent through
the Pump and into a proper waste container until the detergent or solvent being
pumped is itself clean. When finished, disconnect the air compressor, releasing
all remaining pressure from the Pump. Remove the Pump from the container of
detergent/solvent. Then, thoroughly dry the Pump.
5. Always dispose of oil and other liquids according to local waste authority
guidelines.
6. When storing, always store the Barrel Pump in a clean, dry, safe location out of
reach of children.
7. CAUTION! All maintenance, service, and repairs not mentioned in this
manual must only be performed by a qualified service technician.

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 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible Solution
Barrel Pump is not pumping properly or not pumping at all. 1. Make sure the Barrel Pump is firmly
screwed into the barrel.
2. Make sure the Air Inlet Valve of the Barrel
Pump is open.
3. Make sure the air hose connections are
secure.
4. Make sure the air compressor is set at
8.5 PSI.
5. Make sure the Air Regulator of the Barrel
Pump is adjusted to comensate for the
viscosity of the liquid being pumped.
6. Remove the Barrel Pump from the barrel,
and check the Pump for blockages in its
system.
7. Have a qualified service technician check
the Barrel Pump for damage.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY
DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR
DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE
OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER
AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS
SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER.
THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISKS AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

PARTS LIST
Part # Description Qty Part # Description Qty
1 Pressure Meter 1 17 Valve Core 1
2 Quick Coupler 1 18 Spring 1
3 Air Inlet Ball Valve 1 19 Pull Ring 1
4 Regulator 1 20 Valve Cover 1
5 Oil Tube (3) 1 21 Short Oil Tube 1
6 Oil Tube (2) 1 22 Outlet Ball Valve 1
7 Oil Tube Coupler 2 23 Bend Head 1
8 Oil Tube (1) 1 24 Swivel Coupler 1
9 Oil Filter 1 25 O-Ring 1
10 Inlet Plug 1 26 O-Ring 2
11 O-Ring 1 27 Screw Cap 1
12 O-Ring 1 28 Lock Nut 1
13 Housing 1 29 Spring 1
14 Valve Body 1 30 Valve Core 1
15 Control Bolt 1 31 Coupler 1
16 Lock Nut 1
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 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

NOTE:
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only,
and are not available individually as replacement parts.

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