Separate Fuel Tank - Grundfos Fire HSEF FM Europe Series Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

6.9 Separate fuel tank

Observe the standards when sizing and installing a
Note
separate fuel tank.
You can also install the fuel tank separately in some designs.
In these cases, install the fuel tank in a dry and well-ventilated
room and as close as possible to the pump set.
6.9.1 Fuel tank installation
The fuel tank outlet must be placed higher than the centerline of
the high pressure fuel pump at the engine. The two separate
concrete foundations must be in same level h1 = h2.
Placing the pump set (1) and fuel tank (2) at the same level
ensures gravity supported feeding of fuel to the high pressure fuel
pump at the engine. See fig. 20.
Warning
Caution
Make sure that the base of the fuel tank is installed at
the same level as the pump and engine base frame.
The fuel tank must be fastened to the foundation with the
mounting brackets.
Fig. 20 Example, correct installation of fuel tank.
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