The Diesel 2000 is a low voltage, D.C., rotary-vane, self-priming pump with a bypass valve and cast iron pump body and is for diesel transfer only. It has a steel shaft, which is fi tted with a lip seal. The TESV, IP55 motor, which has a duty cycle of 30 minutes, is fi tted with crocodile clips, a line fuse and an on/off switch. A useful carrying handle is fi tted and it is mounted on a base plate. Maximum suction lift, with a foot valve, is 5 metres, however without one, 3 metres, or less, is recommended. Maximum permissible liquid temperature is 50ºC. It is supplied with a pumping kit, comprising of a manual nozzle*, hose fi ttings, strainer and 4 metres of rubber/PVC hose that can be cut to required suction and discharge length. It should not be allowed to run dry, so it should always have an initial priming of diesel. Suitable for biodiesel. It MUST NOT pump water, petrol, high viscosity liquids, chemicals, solvents or products with a low flash point. * Some cars will not accept this size of nozzle (please check with our sales department for guidance)