Filling

1. Ensure both spigots are closed using key to close valves
2. Remove lid, wipe off any dust to prevent contamination
3. Fill with sanitary grade water hose (not a garden hose)
4. Monitor tank while filling to avoid overflow or spills
5. When water level is above both spigots, check for leaks
6. Should a leak begin, simply tighten spigot and/or bulkhead (nut tightens counter-clockwise) and then recheck
7. When tank is full, turn off water supply and replace lid

Draining

1. Connect hose to bottom spigot
2. Run hose to floor drain, lawn or other location determined appropriate for draining water
3. For faster draining, remove lid
4. Open spigot using key to drain
5. After water is drained, rinse the tank and tilt tank slightly forward so excess water will drain

Cautions

• Do not store any items on top of tank, lid, or spigots
• Fill with potable water only using an FDA approved drinking water hose. Do not fill with any other liquid
• Do not allow tank to freeze or tip over. Damage from freezing or tipping are not covered by the warranty
• Ensure spigot screws straight into bulkhead and does not bind. Cross threading will damage the threads
• This system is designed with removable keyed handles on each spigot. Use the key storage on top of tank to prevent accidental drainage by children
• Store out of direct sunlight to maximize tank life
• Using a good filter and water storage additive can maximize water purity for long-term water storage
• Store tank on surface which is flat, level and can hold weight of full tank at 400 lbs per square foot