SEI Industries BATT 100, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...2019 VERSION K BATT BULK AVIATION TRANSPORT TANK OPERATIONS MANUAL Diesel Jet Fuel Only ...

Page 2: ... MANUAL Version K US Patent No 10029848 Issue Date April 2019 PLEASE READ BEFORE USING SEI INDUSTRIES LTD 7400 Wilson Avenue Delta B C Canada V4G 1H3 Phone 604 946 3131 Fax 604 940 9566 E Mail seisales sei ind com Website www sei ind com COPYRIGHT 2019 SEI INDUSTRIES LTD ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PRINTED IN CANADA ...

Page 3: ...ty Procedures 7 Common Safety Rules 7 Section 4 BATT Operation 8 Installation and Operations 8 Tank Positioning 8 Chain Links 9 Prevention of Static Electricity Build Up 9 Fueling Procedure 10 Restraining the Tank 10 Defueling Procedure 11 Transporting the Empty BATT 11 Section 5 Maintenance and Repair 12 Inspections 12 Semi Annual Inspection 13 Repairs 14 Emergency Temporary Repairs BATT Assembly...

Page 4: ...del 430 Drawing 25 BATT Model 430H Drawing 26 BATT Model 476 Drawing 27 BATT Model 500 Drawing 28 BATT Model 630 Drawing 29 BATT Model 700 Drawing 30 BATT Model 750 Drawing 31 BATT Model 750H Drawing 32 BATT Model 1050 Drawing 33 BATT Model 1150 H Drawing 34 BATT Model 1150 2 Drawing 35 BATT Model 1220 Drawing 36 BATT Model 1300 Drawing 37 BATT Model 1600 Drawing 38 BATT Model 1800 Drawing 39 BATT...

Page 5: ... It shall be used for fuel transportation purposes only and is not intended for long term fuel storage The certificate also states that the fuel must be loaded into a flexible tank that meets all the specifications of the BATT as manufactured by SEI Industries Ltd Warning This manual covers BATT models that are only designed for use with diesel or Jet A fuel There is a separate model for use with ...

Page 6: ...t can be opened to allow inspection of the inner tank for leaks or damage The inner bladder provides containment for transported fuel It has built in liquid stabilizing and bladder restraining elements with wall like structures baffles to reduce fluid surge Inner and outer bladders are interconnected by built in handles aligned face to face between the inner and outer bladders and the outside lift...

Page 7: ...s Since this equivalency certificate has been updated numerous times it is the air operator s responsibility to ensure that the most recent version accompanies the dangerous goods You can download the latest version of the BATT Equivalency Certificate SU 10638 by visiting our website at http www sei ind com products bulk aviation transport tank Operators need to ensure that the personnel handling ...

Page 8: ...nner space with fuel splashes and vapor BATT fittings are supplied as pre assembled units and don t require any additional assembly before installation on the tank Thread Sealants Thread sealant must be used during the installation of threaded fitting parts into BATT flanges Recommended thread sealants include Loctite 567 or Loctite 565 paste threads sealant or equivalent These sealants are pref e...

Page 9: ...e full turns with a wrench For 3 threads hand tighten the fitting part and then tighten two more full turns with a wrench 8 Allow the sealant to cure a minimum of 24 hrs 9 Engage BATT fitting Fitting Installation Using Loctite 55 Thread Sealant 1 Disengage fitting parts 2 Remove protective plug from the BATT flange and protective cap from the fitting threaded part 3 Clean thread surfaces external ...

Page 10: ...smooth the loose end onto the pitches of the pipe thread 7 Engage BATT fitting Caution Do not over apply the pipe sealing cord Excessive material tends to be pushed off as the thread connection is assembled and it also becomes mechanically more difficult to complete the engagement Thread Size Number of Turns wraps 1 8 to 12 1 1 2 10 to 15 2 15 to 25 3 25 to 35 Important Note Loctite 55 can be adju...

Page 11: ...e Collect all intentional spillage in a container and discard safely Keep all unnecessary personnel off site Use grounding and bonding devices where applicable Have a fire extinguisher staffed during refuelling and defuelling Do not pack and ship containers with fuel residue inside Keep fitting connections locked Fill drain valve s must be closed and locked except during fueling and defueling oper...

Page 12: ...bjects smoothed if part of the aircraft or removed if they are not attached 2 SEI recommends that a chafing liner be used in the aircraft This liner can be a canvas sheet or any other low cost liner material This liner is used to pro tect the outer tank from any sharp objects found on the deck of the air craft 3 Once the liner is installed it should look as shown Make sure to keep the attachment p...

Page 13: ...oviding a conductive path to equalize the electrical potential between the fueling equipment aircraft and BATT The bond shall be maintained until fueling connections have been removed As clothing and footwear are major cause of static electricity build up personal involved in BATT refueling operations should minimize the amount of friction rubbing on the tank and lining surfaces It is recommended ...

Page 14: ...r escape Then close the vent 6 Close the valve and leave it closed during flight 7 Enter filling information into a tank logbook provided by operator Restraining the Tank Tighten the straps to secure the tank With ratchet tensioning devices there should be a minimum of two full webbing wraps around the spool once the strap is fully tensioned All straps should not be twisted and should be equally t...

Page 15: ... confirmed by an empty flat BATT tank close all valves starting at the BATT tank and finishing at the accepting tank 6 Disconnect all hoses and cap them over a drip tray or if unable due to being on top of the tank an absorbent pad 7 Disconnect the BATT fill drain fitting bonding cable from the airframe Transporting the Empty BATT In a repetitive use environment the BATT may be transported in a fo...

Page 16: ...e surface con tamination If contamination is found the tank should be cleaned with mild soap and water Con tamination with spilled fuel must be cleaned as soon as possible If repairs are required see Repairs in this manual 2 Inspect the tank harness for signs of wear and tear damages and contamination Special attention should be paid to the sewing on stitches and the serviceability of strap fittin...

Page 17: ...uld be paid to the area closest to the handles and around the flanges Do not disas semble flanges or disengage handles 2 Before closing the zipper lubricate both halves of the zipper with zipper lubricant Close the zip per slowly to the end making sure that all zipper teeth are engaged Wipe away any excessive lubricant 3 When the tank is filled for the first time after an inspection open the zippe...

Page 18: ...1 Use wooden screws to plug small holes If the hole is too small to insert a wooden screw widen it up to using a knife or other sharp object The wooden screw method is best used on round shaped holes If the tear is slit shaped then use a knife to make the opening more round Insert the plug into the hole and turn it clockwise until tight Large Holes rips cuts or holes up to 6 Use sealing clamps to ...

Page 19: ...ns Manual Version K 15 We Engineer Solutions 2 Keeping hold of the string slip one half of the repair clamp through the hole 3 Pull the bolt up through the hole Turn it until the clamp lines up with the hole 4 Place the top of the clamp over the bolt 5 Tighten the nut by hand ...

Page 20: ... one part Cotol 240 with two or three parts Aquaseal before applying Additional Cotol 240 can be added to thin Aquaseal to desired viscosity 4 If the defect is not sufficiently fixed a patch repair may need to be applied Cuts and Holes up to 1 1 Cut a patch The patch should be at least 2 larger in every direction from the damaged area A round patch is recommended but if a rectangular patch covers ...

Page 21: ...9 If use Cotol 240 mix one part Cotol 240 with two or three parts Aquaseal wait 30 minutes or so until the glue is tacky on both sides and place the patch on the area 10 Roll patch down with the roller Place the center of the patch down first and then roll it out towards the edges with the roller 11 Place a piece of waxed paper over the patched area place a heavy flat object over the top of the wa...

Page 22: ... Description Quantity 006308 Pouch Repair BATT 1 003074 Scissors 1 004507 Plug Tapered 5 WD Threaded 3 004502 Clamp Repair Small Al 1 004503 Clamp Repair Med Al 1 004504 Clamp Repair Large Al 1 006329 Lubricant Zipper 1 006330 Manual BATT Operations 1 Part Description Quantity 003612 Pouch Repair 1 003064 Pad Abrasive 2 003071 Roller Seam 1 25 1 008905 Patch Fabric 8 x10 Orange 4 ...

Page 23: ...n fitting Brush off any dirt on the tank or wipe off any fuel residue with a soapy rag Then dry with a clean rag Tie the folded tank with a large rope or webbing to keep it secured The tank should be lifted or rolled never dragged Tanks can easily be damaged by forklifts or by dragging them over edges or sharp objects Shipping Instructions Do not attempt to move the tank when it is partially fille...

Page 24: ...hnical condition SEI offers a Service Life Extension Program that can increase its service life The BATT technical condition is evaluated based on the parameters of the SEI BATT Service Life Extension Program Scope of work within this program includes BATT inspections and if required corrective actions BATT repair and upgrade which would be performed by SEI personnel at the SEI production facility...

Page 25: ...TT 5 year certificate from SEI the product is deemed to have reached its useful service life six years from the date of manufacture If an operator does not have a BATT 7 year certificate from SEI the product is deemed to have reached its useful service life eight years from the date of manufacture If the Semi Annual Inspection Log is completed the product has reached its useful serv ice life ...

Page 26: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 100 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 22 We Engineer Solutions Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 100 Drawing ...

Page 27: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 210 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 23 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 210 Drawing ...

Page 28: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 400 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 24 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 400 Drawing ...

Page 29: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 430 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 25 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 430 Drawing ...

Page 30: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 430H Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 26 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 430H Drawing ...

Page 31: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 476 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 27 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 476 Drawing ...

Page 32: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 500 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 28 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 500 Drawing ...

Page 33: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 630 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 29 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 630 Drawing ...

Page 34: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 700 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 30 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 700 Drawing ...

Page 35: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 750 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 31 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 750 Drawing ...

Page 36: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 750H Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 32 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 750H Drawing ...

Page 37: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1050 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 33 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1050 Drawing ...

Page 38: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1150 H Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 34 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1150 H Drawing ...

Page 39: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1150 2 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 35 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1150 2 Drawing ...

Page 40: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1220 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 36 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1220 Drawing ...

Page 41: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1300 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 37 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1300 Drawing ...

Page 42: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1600 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 38 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1600 Drawing ...

Page 43: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1800 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 39 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1800 Drawing ...

Page 44: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 1800H Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 40 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 1800H Drawing ...

Page 45: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 2100 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 41 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 2100 Drawing ...

Page 46: ...Section 8 BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 2480 Drawing 2019 BATT Diesel Jet Fuel Operations Manual Version K 42 We Engineer Solutions BATT Model 2480 Drawing ...

Page 47: ... duty charges prepaid g The warranty does not extend to any product that has been accidentally damaged abraded altered punc tured abused misused or used for a purpose which has not been approved by the company h This warranty does not apply to any accessories used with the product such as pumps filters hoses etc that are not supplied by the company and any warranty on such accessories must be requ...

Page 48: ... for signs of fuel leak age fabric deterioration distortion discoloration hardening wearing cuts scratches cracks and other evidence of failure Tank manufacturing date _________________________ Tank wet date _________________________ No Date Performed by name signature Notes brief assessment of BATT condition 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SEI BATT Inspection after 5 years operation Completed date ____________...