Dixon Pumps FS1 DOLLY Series Installation, Operation And Maintenance Instructions

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FS1 DOLLY Series – AC Motor – FILTRATION

QUICK SPECIFICATIONS

PUMP SIZE

HP / PHASE

PUMP

PUMP SPEED / FLOW RATE

BYPASS SETTING

SYSTEM EP RATING

INLET SIZE/TYPE

OUTLET SIZE /TYPE

FILTER HOUSING - INLET

FILTER HOUSING - OUTLET

POWER CORD

POWER CORD PLUG

Document No.: 48-00003 Revision A

1.5 inch

1.5 HP / 1P

Dixon Pumps – Tri-Lobe – AL – Viton Seals

30 GPM

420 RPM /

to 690 RPM /

20 psi

Explosion-Proof or Non-Explosion-Proof

1½" Male Camlock Fitting

8" x 38" Aluminum – Bag Filter Housing

NONE

50 ft.-SOOW-3C-12AWG-600V

Supplied on Non-Explosion Proof Models Only

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Page 1 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions PRODUCT: FS1 DOLLY Series – AC Motor – FILTRATION QUICK SPECIFICATIONS PUMP SIZE 1.5 inch HP / PHASE 1.5 HP / 1P PUMP Dixon Pumps – Tri-Lobe – AL – Viton Seals...
Page 2: Safety Data
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions SAFETY DATA This is a safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol in this manual or on the product, look for one of the following signal words and be alert to the potential for personal injury, death, or major property damage.
Page 3: Product Overview
APPLICATION AND INTENDED USE The Dixon Pumps single-housing filtration dolly (FS1) is a compact mobile fuel filtration solution for cleaning fuel. It can be easily moved where tank locations have limited access, and is easily transported from place to place. Unlike Dixon’s FS2 that has 2 filter housings, the FS1 only has 1 bag housing.
Page 4 PERFORMANCE – FLUIDS The Dixon Pumps FS1 Dolly EP (Explosion-Proof) model is designed for use in explosive environments (U.L. /C.S.A., CLASS 1. DIVISION 1. GROUP D, CLASS 2, GROUP F AND G). All models are intended for handling petroleum fluids (including diesel, bio- diesel and most lubricants).
Page 5 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions COMPONENTS FRONT Explosion-Proof FS1 Shown Here Document No.: 48-00003 Revision A Page:...
Page 6 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions COMPONENTS BACK Relief valve on housing lid Bag Filter Basket Document No.: 48-00003 Revision A Page:...
Page 7 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions ACCESSORIES – Hoses, Fittings, Drop Pipes, Nozzles (available in F x F or F x M configuration) Hose kits – 10ft, 20ft, and 30 ft, sections with Camlock fittings for easy extension add-ons (No. 1) 1.5”, 3 ft.
Page 8: Installation
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions INSTALLATION INLET AND OUTLET CONNECTIONS Inlet and outlet connections are equipped with 1½” male camlock fittings. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Each FS1 DOLLY unit is equipped with a 50 ft. length of 4 conductor, 14 AWG jacketed power cord.
Page 9 START / STOP For explosion-proof single-phase units, the on/off switch is located CAUTION on the motor. THE DIXON PUMPS FS1 DOLLY SHOULD BE OPERATED ONLY BY EXPERIENCED PERSONNEL WHO ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE OPERATING PROCEDURES AND HAVE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Page 10: Hose Connections
The FS1 SERIES systems are not designed to be operated in reverse rotation. WARNING PUMP BYPASS FEATURE The pump end on this unit is a Dixon Pumps positive displacement Hazardous pressure can cause pump. Positive displacement pumps require a bypass mechanism to personal injury or property damage relieve the pressure in the system when there is a blockage, valve, or nozzle on the discharge side of the pump.
Page 11 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions BAG FILTER HOUSING PREPARATION If a stainless steel mesh basket is to be used in place of a bag filter, Determine which bag filters will be used. Prior to installing bag filter, remove the bag filter basket (see Page 6) and replace it with the make certain the bag filter basket is installed.
Page 12: The Control Panel
The below steps are meant to serve as a simple guideline: 1. Set-up site for safety. Dixon Pumps recommend each technician take the OSHA Hazwoper training course prior to using a Dixon product for safe field operation.
Page 13 Pumps Fuel Sampler. It is important to take samples from several locations, as contaminants will migrate to the lowest part of the tank. Save the samples for photographic record once job is complete. Dixon Pumps Fuel Sampler Document No.: 48-00003 Revision A Page:...
Page 14 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions DANGER Flammable fluids can explode, causing serious injury, death, or property damage. ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDLING FLAMMABLE FLUIDS MUST BE OBSERVED AND FOLLOWED AT ALL TIMES! TO AVOID STATIC DISCHARGE, THE UNIT MUST BE GROUNDED USING THE GROUNDING SYSTEM PROVIDED WITH THIS UNIT! 19.
Page 15 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions FILTER SELECTION AND APPLICATION Choose filters according to the desired quality of the fuel. Always use a bag filter or Dixon’s optional stainless steel 74 micron filter basket to eliminate particulates that could damage the pump. Concentrations of particles can damage the pump, so the Bag Filter Housing must have at least a 74 micron filter or basket installed to remove large particulates from the fluid stream.
Page 16 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions BAG FILTERS AND STRAINERS (Cont.) Pro+ Series Bag Filter The Dixon Pro+ Series is designed for longer service life. The high performance felt consists of a unique blend of fine fibers combined to create a thicker, loftier felt media with greater dirt loading capacity. The result –...
Page 17: Cartridge Filters
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions CARTRIDGE FILTERS Pleated Paper Cartridge Filters Dixon pleated filters are high efficiency, nominally rated cartridges designed to effectively remove particulate contamination from fuels, oils, coolants, paints and solvents. The filters are made for high flow rates, low initial pressure, high fatigue strength and long-life cycles.
Page 18 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Filter Summary with Part Numbers Differential Micron Efficiency Max Operating Filter Type Part Number Pressure Change Size Construction Size (µm) Rating Rating Temperature (F) BAG1FELT0005 Nominal 25 psi/1.72 bar 275° BAG1FELT0010 Nominal 25 psi/1.72 bar 275°...
Page 19: Maintenance
-10⁰ to 120⁰ F ambient temperature range. The gear reducer should not become hot enough to cause breakdown in the synthetic lubricant. Should there be any questions or concerns, contact Dixon Pumps for further details and technical support. 3) Dolly a) Dolly wheels –...
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY The suction lift capacity of the pump may not be suffiecient. A higher pump shaft speed or a larger diameter lift piping may be required. The vacuum generated by the pump is not sufficient Reduce vertical lift distance between the fluid level and the inlet of the pump. to draw the fluid through the inlet piping to the pump.
Page 21 POWER SOURCE SPECIFICATION Type: EP HP Hz PH Voltage Wired as Duty RPM Switch Encl EP Class Dixon Pumps Part No. Manufacturer Man. Part No. Man. Cat. No. AC Motor NO 1.5 60 1 115/230 12.0/6.0 1725 On JB** TEFC...
Page 22: Warranty Statement
Dixon Pumps For the benefit of the original purchaser, DIXON PUMPS. warrants all Products of its manufacture to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of two years from date of purchase. DIXON PUMPS does not warrant hoses, or hose couplings.
Page 23 INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions NOTES Document No.: 48-00003 Revision A Page:...
Page 24 Save These Instructions System Part Number: ______________________________ System Serial Number: _____________________________ Pump End Serial Number: ______________________________ Shaw-Dixon LLC dba Dixon Pumps Headquarters: 25190 Bernwood Dr. Bonita Springs, FL 34135 Toll Free: 800.874.8976 Phone: 239.390.8157 Fax: 239.405.6101 Email: dixon@dixonpumps.com Manufacturing Location:...