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Fuel Systems for Critical Power
INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
Earthsafe M500
Generator Day Tank
The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided for the sole purpose of the owner's installation,
operation, and maintenance of the system. Reproduction of this information for other purposes is prohibited
Updated: October 2012
without the prior consent of Earthsafe Systems, Inc.
Earthsafe Systems, Inc.
7320 S. Madison
Willowbrook, IL 60527
T: (630) 794-5100
F: (630) 794-5106
info@earthsafe.com
www.earthsafe.com
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Summary of Contents for Earthsafe M500
- Page 1 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided for the sole purpose of the owner’s installation, operation, and maintenance of the system. Reproduction of this information for other purposes is prohibited without the prior consent of Earthsafe Systems, Inc.
- Page 2 2 of 15 Notice Earthsafe makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this publication, including but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Earthsafe shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this publication.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 3 of 15 Table of Contents Safety Information ......4 General Description . -
Page 4: Safety Information
IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH AND/OR RESULT IN DAMAGE TO UNIT AND/OR OTHER EQUIPMENT. EARTHSAFE’S WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER FAILURE DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE FULLY READ BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF EQUIPMENT AND MUST BE KEPT WITH EQUIPMENT. -
Page 5: General Description
Readily Adaptable for Special Operation. Earthsafe day tanks can be readily adapated for special operation characteristics such as: dual inlet valves, monitored valve positions, high level / overflow pumping, emergency evacuation, auto-commissioning, fluid metering, high temperature control. - Page 6 Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 6 of 15 RETURN FLOW PUMP CONTROL PANEL Physical Description 1. Primary Fuel Tank: UL 142 Steel Tank 2. Containment: Rated welded steel containment PUMP MOTOR basin – double wall tank STARTER 3.
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Page 7: Planning The Installation
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 7 of 15 Planning the Installation Location 1. Location — locate the day tank as close as practical to the engine generator. 2. Accessibility — the day tank should be located where it is accessible for inspection, maintenance, and repair. -
Page 8: Installation
Installation 1. Remove packaging and inspect for shipping damage. Note any shipping damage on the shipping ticket and notify Earthsafe within 24 hours of receipt. 2. Set unit at installation location. Use proper handling procedures to avoid damage to the unit. -
Page 9: Startup
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 9 of 15 Startup Remote Fuel Supply Pumps 1. Close the inlet piping valve to the day tank. 2. Check that the overflow pipe (or overflow pump discharge piping) is open to provide a return flow path back to the day tank. - Page 10 Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 10 of 15 Startup Day Tank Pumps as Suction Supply Method or Overflow Pump 1. Prime the suction line. Remove the threaded plug on the pump inlet piping and place diesel fuel into the piping until full.
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Page 11: Testing
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 11 of 15 Testing The day tank testing requires fuel transfer to lower the day tank level to check operating points. Day tanks equipped with return flow pumps, may use the on-board pump for this fuel transfer. -
Page 12: Operation
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 12 of 15 Operation 1. Day Tank controller operation. Refer to Controller manual for details of day tank operations. Maintenance 1. Inspect for leaks at regular intervals, weekly as a minimum. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS 13 of 15 Troubleshooting — General 1. Low Level Alarm Check controller emergency stop Check that manual inlet valves are open Check that remote fuel supply pump is operating properly Check that inlet solenoid valve is energized. -
Page 14: Spare Parts
Viking pump parts are referenced in the appendix. 3. Motors Baldor motors are available from local distributers worldwide. 4. Controllers / Motor Starters See Earthsafe Controller manuals for specific information. 5. Solenoid Valves ASCO solenoid valves are available from local distributers worldwide. 6. Level Sensors Gems level sensors are available from Gems worldwide. -
Page 15: Warranty And Service
(e) has not been operated within the equipment specifications, or (f) has been improperly maintained. Earthsafe reserves the right to reject warranty claims of any kind for equipment for which it has not received full payment. This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, and all other obligations or liabilities on the part of Earthsafe.