Summary of Contents for FITCH Green Fuel Catalyst FHD-70
- Page 1 NSTALLATION MANUAL FUEL CATALYST FHD-70 TO FHD-120 FOR MARINE SYSTEMS Made in USA Patented Fitch® fuel catalyst technology...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents INTRODUCTION ..........................3 SAFETY ..............................3 Fire protection ............................3 Safety equipment ............................3 Personnel ..............................3 Warning ..............................3 GENERAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION ....................5 Features & Specs ............................5 FHD-70 TO FHD-120 SERIES SAMPLE DRAWING ...................6 Models FHD-70 to FHD-120 ........................6 INSTALLATION ...........................7 Receiving instructions .......................... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Patented Fitch® catalyst technology consists of a Heterogeneous Metallic Alloy Composition (HMAC) which reduces activation energy of the chemical combustion reactions. Catalyst reverses the naturally occurring hydrocarbon fuel biodegradation (Oxidation-Reduction) process by inducing selective hydrogen abstraction and redistribution (Hydrogenation) that promotes selective Oxidation (formation of Alcohols, Aldehydes). - Page 4 Stop all flow of liquid before opening the lid. Bolt housing to flor, as tipping may occur when lid is open. The catalyst unit, if improperly used, can cause serious injury or death. Ignoring safety rules risks creating a hazard to your health and to those around you! P a g e...
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Page 5: General Equipment Information
GENERAL EQUIPMENT INFORMATION Catalyst assemblies are designed to meet the toughest hydrocarbon treatment conditions and give maintenance personnel ease of maintenance. The catalyst housing is manufactured with the highest quality materials and with greatest pride to offer you a superior in-line housing for marine applications Features &... -
Page 6: Fhd-70 To Fhd-120 Series Sample Drawing
FHD-70 TO FHD-120 SERIES SAMPLE DRAWING Models FHD-70 to FHD-120 Models FHD-70 to FHD-120 have the same dimensions (see the drawing below). The only difference between them is in their weight which is due to the actual catalyst amount within the canister. P a g e... -
Page 7: Installation
INSTALLATION Receiving instructions Unpack the fuel catalyst and discard any shipping materials. Place fuel catalyst in the desired location on a flat surface. Secure support legs to the base if applicable. Installation Identify a suitable location in the fuel supply line after fuel service tanks following the fuel filters. Always install the catalyst unit with an optional bypass valve to allow smooth cleaning or exchange procedures. -
Page 8: Sample Installation Drawing With Bypass Line
Sample installation drawing with bypass line FHD-70 to FHD-120 P a g e... -
Page 9: Operation And Service
OPERATION AND SERVICE It is recommended that the vent and drain valves be opened on a scheduled basis to permit the escape of entrapped air and accumulated water. Since there are no moving parts, maintenance is limited to an occasional rinsing of the cartridge using light fuel oil or detergent. -
Page 10: Core Cleaning Procedures
CORE CLEANING PROCEDURES Catalyst unit must be cleaned when used with 4 or 6 oil (HFO or similar) every 1,000 operating hours or 3 months whichever comes first to maximize the usage lifetime. Caution: Use only non-sparking tools when performing any maintenance or service work on this equipment. -
Page 11: Core Cleaning Plan
Core cleaning plan Catalyst unit must be cleaned when used with 4 or 6 oil (HFO or similar) every 1,000 operating hours or 3 months whichever comes first to maximize the usage lifetime. Please use provided core cleaning plan as outlined below in order to control catalyst core cleaning schedule. -
Page 12: Routine Safety Checks
ROUTINE SAFETY CHECKS Daily basis Catalyst shall be visually checked daily, and any irregularities or deficiencies shall be followed-up and be reported to the responsible engineer. The checks shall be performed visually with due consideration of the following indicators: Leakages ... -
Page 13: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES For any questions, please contact your local distributor. Any variations from these instructions should also be pre-approved by manufacturer. www.greenfuelcatalyst.com info@greenfuelcatalyst.com Copyright © 2019 Green Fuel Catalyst Inducont Ltd. All rights reserved 13 | P a g e...
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