Installation; Overview Of Use - Simplex STS Manual

3 INSTALLATION

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Location of the Day Tank is of prime importance
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and should be done by trained personnel. It is one
of the most critical factors involved in reliable and
safe operation. The Day Tank must be positioned
and installed according to the main fuel storage tank
and engine location. In general, locate the Day Tank
as close to the engine as possible consistent with
applicable local and national plumbing and electri-
cal codes. Always position the Day Tank so that the
highest fuel level in the tank is lower than the engine
injectors. The Day Tank must be located not farther
than 200' from the main fuel tank. The Day Tank
must not be more than 18' higher than the lowest
fuel level in the main fuel tank. Never locate the Day
Tank in a confined space without consideration for
accidental fuel spillage and use a rupture basin when
necessary. Never locate the Day Tank near a surface
or object which may be adversely affected by fuel oil.
Never locate a Day Tank system above a residential
living space.
If you have any questions regarding
Day Tank installation, call Simplex service
at (800) 637-8603 (24 hrs.).
See dimensional drawing for port sizes. All plumbing
to and from the Day Tank should be black iron pipe
or copper tubing. All plumbing connections at the
tank should be made with pipe unions to facilitate
installation and service. Special attention must be
given to pump suction pipe connections to avoid
possible air leaks and subsequent loss of pump prime.
Never allow the Day Tank pump to run "dry" as
immediate pump damage will occur. Before applying
power to the pump/motor be sure all fuel connec-
tions have been made and tightened and all holes are
plugged. Option 010 or 015, auxiliary hand pump,
is recommended for installation on all Day Tanks
with motor-pumps. The hand pump is used for initial
priming of the fuel line from the main tank and as a
back up to the motor pump.
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