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- Page 1 Model 955SS Mobile Fuel Polishing &Tank Cleaning System Fueltec Systems LLC 800-511-4918 www.fueltecsystems.com...
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Page 2: System Includes
(1) 4 OZ Fuel Sampler (#100013) (1) 12′ x 1-1/2” Supply Hose (#100154) (1) 12′ x 1” Return Hose (#100502) (1)Stainless Steel/Teflon Separator Cartridge (#241035) (1) Quick-Disconnect Right Angle Fluid Pickup Tube 40” w/ Fueltec’s BIO-VAC Nozzle Fueltec Systems LLC 800-511-4918... - Page 3 Model 955SS Mobile 2100 GPH Fuel Polishing &Tank Cleaning System This pneumatic system is designed to safely purify fluids including gasoline, diesel. hydraulic, motor oils, and jet fuel to meet or exceed the latest engine manufacturer’s cleanliness specifications. Free and emulsified water can be removed to less than 50 PPM.
- Page 4 Fueltec Model 955SS 35 GPM / 2100 GPH System for Gasoline & Diesel • In operation the system pulls fluid from the fuel tank bottom by a vacuum created by the fuel pump. • A bag type filter is first to remove rust, sludge, and solid contaminates from the tank bottom fluid which may also contain water.
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Page 5: Suction Hose
SLUDGE BUSTER OPERATION WITH JET NOZZLE AT 60 PSI RETURN TO TANK HOSE SUCTION HOSE CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH JET NOZZLE FUEL TANK BOTTOM SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK BOTTOM... - Page 6 WARNING This product operates in the highly combustible atmosphere of a diesel or gasoline storage tank. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECATIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1.This fuel polishing system should NEVER BE OPERATED inside a truck cargo body, enclosed trailer, or within fifty (50) feet of an operating or hot engine, motor or fuel dispenser.
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Page 7: Requirements For Use
Fueltec fuel polishing and tank cleaning systems are designed for use only by trained personal. Free training is available at Fueltec’s factory located in Granite Falls, NC USA. Call 1- (800) 511-4918 The operation of Fueltec’s systems must be consistent with NFPA Code 30A, OSHA regulations, And federal, state and local fire codes, and other applicable local regulations. -
Page 8: Work Area
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA Mark work area with orange colored safety cones placed in a radius of at least forty(40’) • feet from fuel tank cleaning equipment, fuel containers, and fuel tank openings. Place Flammable Liquid Warning Signs within work area •... - Page 9 ueltec Systems LLC 828-212-1141 www.fueltecsystems.comWARNING This product operates in the highly combustible atmosphere of a diesel or gasoline storage tank. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECATIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 1.This fuel polishing system should NEVER BE OPERATED inside a truck cargo body, enclosed trailer, or within fifty (50) feet of an operating or hot engine, motor or fuel dis-...
- Page 10 Removing Water Build up and contamination from gasoline and ethanol blended fuel storage tanks with Fueltec’s Model 955SS Fuel Polishing System In operation the system pulls fluid from the fuel tank bottom by a vacuum created by the fuel •...
- Page 11 • Model 955SS comes with 2 ea. fuel hoses: 1-1/2” X 12’ & 1” X 12’ with cam and groove fittings. • This system requires a 25 CFM air compressor and operates at 40 PSI • Use one micron filter bags for jet fuel and gasoline, one or five micron filter bags for...
- Page 12 • STATIC GROUND Always attach a static discharge cable from the Fueltec System to the fuel tank being serviced. The flowing movement of flammable liquids like gasoline inside a pipe can build up static electricity. Non-polar liquids such as gasoline, diesel, kerosene and light crude oils exhibit significant ability for charge accumulation and charge retention during high velocity flow.
- Page 13 Stainless Steel Water Separator Housing Primary Filter Inlet valve 1. Filtered fuel return to tank port 2. Stainless Steel Sludge Filter Housing Fuel Pump Air Valve 7. Separated water Sight Tube Drip Pan Pressure Gauge When gauge reads 20 PSI replace coalescer cartridge Contaminant Drain Valve 4.
- Page 14 Photo above shows the selector valve in the Photo above shows selector valve in the separate water from fuel position. The will flow filter only position. The fluid will flow from from the tank bottom, through the primary bag the tank bottom, through the primary bag filter, then through the coalescer cartridge filter, then out the bottom port, by-passing where the tiny water droplets are separated...
- Page 15 Start Up of the System to Service a Fuel Tank Close air bleed valve, contaminant drain valve, and fuel pump air supply valve 7. Install Bag Filter in housing on the right side of the system Prime pump by filling bag filter housing with two gallons of product. Attach 40 psi air supply from outside source to fuel pump air supply valve Attach fluid supply hose to bag filter inlet port 1.
- Page 16 Underground and Aboveground Fuel Storage Tanks: Remove cap or fitting to access tank bottom. • Test for high (2” +) bulk water level with a Fueltec Sampler. • Set the System selector valve to filter only position to remove all but the last •...
- Page 17 Swing Bolt Eye Nut (hand tighten) Air Bleed Valve 6. Sludge Filter Cover Vacuum Gauge Primary Filter When gauge reads 15 Hg. Replace bag filter Sludge Filter inlet port 1. WARNING: Set air pressure regulator not to exceed forty (40) psi at any time Fuel Pump Air Valve...
- Page 18 Suction and return tubes can be fabricated from PVC, Aluminum, Stainless Steel, or iron pipe. Flexi- ble suction tubes can be made from polyurethane tube, nylon 11 tube, and PTFE (Teflon) tube. Optional return manifolds are available from Fueltec. Return Manifold for 2” tank opening is shown with pickup tube inserted.
- Page 19 BAG FILTER REPLACEMENy 1. Open air bleed valve 6., close primary filter inlet valve 1. (page 6) 2. Run fuel pump for 30 seconds to drain housing. 3. Loosen swing bolt eye nuts and remove housing cover. 4. Remove bag filter hold down. 5.
- Page 20 Coalescer and Separator Replacement 1. Stop Fuel Pump 2. Loosen swing bolts and remove housing cover. 3. Remove 3/8” separator nut 4. Lift out Water Separator with filter/coalescer inside. 5. Pull filter/coalescer from inside of the separator cartridge and discard. 6.
- Page 21 Maximum Water Separation & Filtering Connect Return to Tank Hose to Port 2. Connect Pickup Tube Hose to Filter Port 1. Open Valves 1. & 2. Note 3-Way Valve Position Fast Filter Without Water Separation Connect Pickup Tube Hose to Filter Port 1. Connect Return Hose to Port 4.
- Page 22 When the gauge reading has increased 8” Hg. above the initial reading; the filter bag needs to be changed. Observe the Pressure Gauge. When the gauge reads 22PSI, the coalescer filter needs changing. Use only Fueltec 24” Bag Filters in this Use only Fueltec Filter/ Coalescers in System this System 1 micron….
- Page 23 This system is equipped with a fluid extraction tube with a BIO -VAC Nozzle to remove rust, sludge, particulate matter, free and emulsified water from the tank bottom. Even tiny droplets of water can be removed with Fueltec’s exclusive BIO-VAC Nozzle without phase separation or emulsification.
- Page 24 SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH SHORT PIPE SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK FUEL TANK BOTTOM BOTTOM...
- Page 25 TANK CLEANING USING THE FUELTEC M-2 SUPPLY & RETURN MANIFOLD ALLOWING SUPPLY AND RETURN THROUGH ONE 2” TANK FITTING TYPICAL ON GENERATOR BASE TANKS SUCTION HOSE 2 in. Manifold RETURN TO TANK HOSE FUEL TANK BOTTOM...
- Page 26 CONTAMINATED DIESEL FUEL Off road Diesel dyed red Bacteria & Fungus Water Dead bacteria & fungus The fuel found above the tank bottom water is usually clean and water free. • Water being heavier than fuel will be found at fuel tank bottoms. •...
- Page 27 Microbes found in diesel fuel Virtually all diesel fuel contains some moisture. Additional water accumulates in tanks as atmospheric moisture condenses. Moisture accumulates in diesel tanks as condensate droplets on exposed tank surfaces, as dissolved water in the fuel and as water bottoms beneath the fuel microbes depend on this water for growth.
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