Table of Contents Section 1: BATT Introduction Overview ........................1 Tank Construction ..................2 Fittings ......................3 Conditions of Use ......................3 Section 2: BATT Fittings Installation of Fittings ....................4 Description of Fittings ..................4 Thread Sealants .....................4 Fitting Installation Using Loctite 567 or Loctite 565 Thread Sealant ....5 Fitting Installation Using Loctite 55 Thread Sealant ........5 Section 3: General Safety Safety Procedures ......................7...
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Section 7: Tank Life Expectancy and Service Life ..................20 Definitions .....................20 Service Life Extension Program ..............20 Service Life Clarifications ................21 Section 8: BATT Model Drawings BATT Model 100 Drawing ..................22 BATT Model 210 Drawing ..................23 BATT Model 400 Drawing ..................24 BATT Model 430 Drawing ..................25 BATT Model 430H Drawing ..................26 BATT Model 476 Drawing ..................27...
This manual covers the assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of SEI's Bulk Aviation Transport Tank (BATT). The BATT is approved for use in Canada under SEI Industries Ltd.'s Transportation of Dangerous Goods Equivalency Certificate (SU 10638) from Transport Canada allowing the BATT to be used without special permits for the transportation of jet or diesel fuels (a separate gasoline model is also available).
Overview Section 1: BATT Introduction Tank Construction The BATT is a pillow-shaped, collapsible, double-walled fabric container equipped with a number of internal liquid stabilizing elements (baffles), an external built-in harness as well as fill, drain and vent fittings and lifting handles. Structurally, the BATT consists of outer and inner bladders.
It is the operator's responsibility to ensure the BATT is approved for use by the authority having jurisdiction. In Canada, the BATT is approved under the SEI Industries Ltd. Equivalency Certificate SU 10638. It is important that operators review this certificate and keep a paper or electronic copy. Equivalency Certificate SU 10638 and the BATT operations manual shall accompany all dangerous goods.
Installation of Fittings Section 2: BATT Fittings Section 2: BATT Fittings Installation of Fittings Description of Fittings BATT fittings include: • Fill/discharge fitting, at least one per tank • Vent fitting, at least one per tank Each fitting consists of two main parts: a part attached to the tank using an NPT connection and a removable part attached to the first part using a quick connection.
Installation of Fittings Section 2: BATT Fittings Fitting Installation Using Loctite 567 or Loctite 565 Thread Sealant Disengage fitting parts. Remove protective plug from the BATT flange and protective cap from the fitting threaded part. Clean thread surfaces (external and internal) with a cleaning solvent (e.g. Loctite) and allow to dry.
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Installation of Fittings Section 2: BATT Fittings 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. The following is a guideline for how much Loctite 55 to use per thread size: Thread Size Number of Turns (wraps)
Safety Procedures Section 3: General Safety Section 3: General Safety Safety Procedures Common Safety Rules The handling of petroleum fuels is a potentially dangerous operation. The following rules should always be observed: • Keep fueling site free of debris and flammable material. •...
Installation and Operations Section 4: BATT Operation Section 4: BATT Operation Installation and Operations Important Note Follows the conditions of the Equivalency Certificate (SU 10638) Tank Positioning Before the BATT’s first installation, make sure that the wet date is recorded on the BATT label and in the BATT Semi-Annual Inspection Log which is included in the BATT operations manual (BATT service life starts from the wet date or 12 months from the date of manufacture, whichever comes first).
Installation and Operations Section 4: BATT Operation Unroll and position the tank, making sure the fill end is in the correct location and the tank is properly positioned to maintain its center of gravity. Use BATT handles to adjust the tank’s position. Secure the tank to the tie down points and adjust the straps so they are loose.
Installation and Operations Section 4: BATT Operation Fueling Procedure Warning All BATT models are rated to contain liquid with a specific gravity sg = 0.85. If the specific gravity of the liquid you are transporting is heavier, you must decrease the capacity of your tank. Caution Check the label on the tank for capacity.
Installation and Operations Section 4: BATT Operation Defueling Procedure Attach hoses to the fill/drain fitting. Open all valves on the discharging fuel line. Start pumping into the tank accepting the fuel load from the BATT. Slow down the pumping as you near the end of defueling. Manually position the fill/drain fitting to minimize the amount of fuel left in the tank.
Inspections Section 5: Maintenance and Repair Section 5: Maintenance and Repair Inspections The actual service life of a BATT will depend on the completeness and quality of meeting operational and maintenance requirements. Warning Never remove the flanges to extract the inner tank from the outer tank. This can only be done at an authorized SEI service centre.
Fill in the Semi-Annual Inspection Log which is provided in the back of this manual. Important Note If a leak is discovered, the BATT must be drained completely and sent to SEI Industries for possible repair and re-testing. 2019 BATT Diesel/Jet Fuel Operations Manual...
Any BATT subjected to a temporary repair must be drained as soon as possible. After draining, the tank shall be sent to SEI Industries for evaluation and possible repair. Small Holes (rips, cuts or holes up to 1") Use wooden screws to plug small holes: •...
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Repairs Section 5: Maintenance and Repair Keeping hold of the string, slip one half of the repair clamp through the hole. Pull the bolt up through the hole. Turn it until the clamp lines up with the hole. Place the top of the clamp over the bolt. Tighten the nut by hand.
Cotol-240 surface cleaner and cure accelerator for outer bladder permanent repair. Important Note If the size of the damaged area exceeds 1", please contact SEI Industries before making repairs. Warning Use of adhesive and accelerant can be dangerous and can have short term and long term consequences for human health.
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Repairs Section 5: Maintenance and Repair Clean damaged area and 2" beyond it, and the corresponding patch side with an abrasive pad and Cotol-240 (or isopropyl alcohol). The area should be clean and dry with a dull matte finish. Support the damaged area on a flat, solid platform. This platform should be strong enough to sup- port the fabric (flat) and allow the patch to be rolled once it is in place.
To prevent damage, the tank should be shipped in the crate originally supplied or in an equivalent sturdy, well-padded crate. Storing the Tank For best storage life, the tank should be stored in depot-conditions out of direct sunlight. SEI Industries de- fines depot-conditions as an indoor environment with relatively even temperatures between 10 C (50...
Life Expectancy and Service Life Section 7: Tank Life Section 7: Tank Life Life Expectancy and Service Life Definitions Life expectancy is the combined shelf and service life. Wet date is the date when a petroleum product or allied petroleum product is first introduced into the BATT.
Life Expectancy and Service Life Section 7: Tank Life Service Life Clarifications • If an operator does not have a BATT 5-year certificate from SEI, the product is deemed to have reached its useful service life six years from the date of manufacture. •...
Section 9: Warranty Section 9: Warranty a) Warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at the company’s sole discretion, any product approved to be defective. b) The company’s products are not guaranteed for any specific length of time or measure of service, but are warranted only to be free from defects in workmanship and material for a period of one year to the original purchaser.
Semi-Annual Inspection Log Semi-Annual Inspection Log To be performed every six months (± two weeks) from tank's wet date. Inspect the following: • Zipper (for serviceability, tightness, cracks and other evidence of failure) • Space between the inner and outer tanks (within reasonable reach, for signs of fuel leak- age, fabric deterioration, distortion, discoloration, hardening, wearing, cuts, scratches, cracks and other evidence of failure).
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