Fueltec 955SS, Manual

Page 1: ...1 Model 955SS Mobile Fuel Polishing Tank Cleaning System Fueltec Systems LLC 800 511 4918 www fueltecsystems com ...

Page 2: ...ters 241004 1 5 Micron Water Separating Coalescer Filter 241024 1 4 OZ Fuel Sampler 100013 1 12 x 1 1 2 Supply Hose 100154 1 12 x 1 Return Hose 100502 1 Stainless Steel Teflon Separator Cartridge 241035 1 Quick Disconnect Right Angle Fluid Pickup Tube 40 w Fueltec s BIO VAC Nozzle Fueltec Systems LLC 800 511 4918 ...

Page 3: ...S Chassis Construction Steel and Aluminum Brite Tread Filter Housings Stainless Steel Maximum lift 22 feet Working pressure fuel max 60 PSI Pump rated flow rate range 0 1200 Gallons per hour Water Trap two 2 Gallons US Compressed Air Required 60 psi at 10 25 CFM Width 32 Depth 47 Overall Height 60 Pump 1 Air Operated Diaphragm Inlets Outlets 1 1 2 Cam Loc w Ball Valves Hose Supply 1 1 2 x 12 Retur...

Page 4: ...an separate and remove one ounce or 1 000 gallons without stopping the system Fueltec s Quality First Stainless steel filter housings to resist the acids found in today s diesel and ethanol blended gasoline Filtration down to one micron water removal to less than 100 parts per million Meets engine manufacturers clean fuel requirements Air operated diaphragm fuel pump intrinsically safe for all fue...

Page 5: ...5 SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE FUEL TANK BOTTOM SL CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH JET NOZZLE SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK BOTTOM SLUDGE BUSTER OPERATION WITH JET NOZZLE AT 60 PSI ...

Page 6: ...nd Fire explosion or pressure release could occur and cause damage to property environment resulting in serious injury or death if these safe service procedures are not followed Preliminary Precautions You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of flammable fuels vapors and fluid pressures Only trained or au thorized individuals knowledgeable in the related procedures should operate in...

Page 7: ...tenance of equip ment Sparking could ignite fuel or vapors resulting in fire CHEMICAL EXPOSURE HAZARD Wear appropriate safety equipment during operation or maintenance of equipment Avoid exposure to fuel and va pors Prolonged exposure to fuel may cause severe skin irritations and possible burns REQUIREMENTS FOR USE Fueltec fuel polishing and tank cleaning systems are designed for use only by train...

Page 8: ... should remain at a safe dis tance of at least forty 40 feet from the work area Be aware of all power lines electrical circuits water pipes and other me chanical hazards in your work area particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator s view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage Be alert of your surroundings Using your syst...

Page 9: ... installing equip ment to avoid generating a spark 4 To protect yourself and others from serious injury death or substantial property damage carefully read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual Warnings and Instructions This section introduces the hazards and safety precautions associated with operating maintaining or servicing this product Before performing any task on this prod...

Page 10: ...plets are made larger and separate from the fuel The Teflon separator prevents the water droplets from traveling with the fuel The water falls to the bottom of the water trap A clear sight tube allows you to see the level of the water that has been separated With the system running you can open a valve and send the water to a waste container and the clean fuel back to the fuel storage tank The wat...

Page 11: ...241044 241045 FILTER BAG 1MICRON X 24 FILTER BAG 1 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 6 EA FILTER BAG 1 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 25 EA FILTER BAG 1 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 100 EA FILTER BAG 5 MICRON X 24 FILTER BAG 5 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 6 EA FILTER BAG 5 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 25 EA FILTER BAG 5 MICRON X 24 PACK OF 100 EA 241024 241039 COALESCER FILTER FOR 955SS 20 INCH COALESCER FILTER FOR 955SS 20 INCH PACK OF 12 EA 10001...

Page 12: ...liquids such as gasoline diesel kerosene and light crude oils exhibit significant ability for charge accumulation and charge retention during high velocity flow Static electricity can discharge into a fuel vapor When the electrostatic discharge energy is high enough it can ignite a fuel vapor and air mixture Different fuels have different flammable limits and require different levels of electrosta...

Page 13: ...Stainless Steel Locking Casters Fuel Transfer Outlet 3 Vacuum Gauge Sludge Filter Inlet Port 1 Pressure Gauge Filtered fuel return to tank port 2 Separated water Sight Tube Water Separator Housing Pressure Gauge When gauge reads 20 PSI replace coalescer cartridge Stainless Steel Contaminant Drain Valve 4 ...

Page 14: ...om the fuel storage tank bottom Fluid in Filtered fluid out bottom right discharge Fluid in Filtered dry fuel out top right discharge Photo above shows the selector valve in the separate water from fuel position The will flow from the tank bottom through the primary bag filter then through the coalescer cartridge where the tiny water droplets are separated from the fuel The clean dry fuel exits th...

Page 15: ...n clear sight tube Then adjust flow rate with air valve 7 13 Open Supply Port Valve 1 full open 14 Open Return Valve 2 Pump will start to cycle 15 Fluid should appear in sight tube within three minutes 16 Cycle pump until the system is full of clean fuel 17 Move the fluid pickup tube to the lowest portion of the fuel tank to remove the contaminates only after steps 1 thru 16 have been completed 18...

Page 16: ...to system s primary bag filter housing Connect return hose to system s bottom right discharge port and a waste container Pump out bulk water Set the System selector valve to Separate Water position Operate the system and observe the separated water level in the water trap Empty the water trap as the system is running stop operation when water is no longer accumulating in the trap If suspended part...

Page 17: ...ulator not to exceed forty 40 psi at any time Air Bleed Valve 6 Swing Bolt Eye Nut hand tighten Sludge Filter Cover Vacuum Gauge When gauge reads 15 Hg Replace bag filter Sludge Filter inlet port 1 Fuel Pump Air Valve Primary Filter ...

Page 18: ...s can be made from polyurethane tube nylon 11 tube and PTFE Teflon tube Optional return manifolds are available from Fueltec Return Manifold for 2 tank opening is shown with pickup tube inserted Supply Return Hoses The Systems come with two 2 1 X 12 hoses equipped with cam lock fittings and adaptors Pickup tube draws fluid from the tank bot tom Clean dry fuel is returned to tank through manifold p...

Page 19: ...r inlet valve 1 page 6 2 Run fuel pump for 30 seconds to drain housing 3 Loosen swing bolt eye nuts and remove housing cover 4 Remove bag filter hold down 5 Remove and dispose soiled filter bag after each use 6 Insert new filter bag into housing and seat bag flange on housing baffle plate 7 Insert filter hold down 8 Install filter housing cover and swing bolts into slots in cover 9 Tighten swing b...

Page 20: ...sh end over the boss inside of the separator element 8 When turned over the coalescer element should stay inside sep arator to aid in alignment when installing filter into housing 9 Install the two elements into housing until 3 8 bolt protrudes from top of separator 10 Install 3 8 O Ring washer and nut tighten to 5ft lbs 11 Before reinstalling cover verify that O ring seal 568 361 is seated proper...

Page 21: ...Pickup Tube Hose to Filter Port 1 Open Valves 1 2 Note 3 3 Way Valve Position Fast Filter Without Water Separation Connect Pickup Tube Hose to Filter Port 1 Connect Return Hose to Port 4 Open Valves 1 3 Close Valve 2 Fuel will flow through primary filter only Note 3 Way Valve positions ...

Page 22: ...rst gauge reading As the bag filter accumulates debris the vacuum reading will increase When the gauge reading has increased 8 Hg above the initial reading the filter bag needs to be changed Observe the Pressure Gauge When the gauge reads 22PSI the coalescer filter needs changing Use only Fueltec 24 Bag Filters in this System 1 micron 1M24 241004 Use only Fueltec Filter Coalescers in this System C...

Page 23: ...action tube with a BIO VAC Nozzle to remove rust sludge particulate matter free and emulsified water from the tank bottom Even tiny droplets of water can be removed with Fueltec s exclusive BIO VAC Nozzle without phase separation or emulsification FUEL TANK BOTTOM FLUID PICKUP TUBE FOR FUELTEC S MOBILE SYSTEMS ...

Page 24: ...24 SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE FUEL TANK BOTTOM CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH SHORT PIPE SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK BOTTOM ...

Page 25: ...NK CLEANING USING THE FUELTEC M 2 SUPPLY RETURN MANIFOLD ALLOWING SUPPLY AND RETURN THROUGH ONE 2 TANK FITTING TYPICAL ON GENERATOR BASE TANKS FUEL TANK BOTTOM SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE 2 in Manifold ...

Page 26: ...water free Water being heavier than fuel will be found at fuel tank bottoms In fuel tanks bacteria and fungus are commonly found at the fuel water interface These microbes need water to live without water they will die They feed on components of the fuel while they float on the water The dead microbes are heavier than fuel or water and sink to the tank bottom ...

Page 27: ...t cloud point detergent and anti corrosive properties change as microbes selectively attack fuel components Sulfur containing molecules are metabolized by a series of species leading ultimately to the production of high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide In addition to creating new cells many microbes produce metabolites which promote further attack Surfactants facilitate the emulsification of fue...