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BIO-VAC
Mobile Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning System
PRODUCT MANUAL
Intrinsically safe for gasoline, jet & diesel fuel,
and ethanol blends
Purifi es fuel by removing sludge and microbial
contamination down to one micron
Removes fuel/water contamination to meet
engine manufacturer's fuel cleanliness
requirements
Cleans your tank and purifi es fuel with little to
no loss of product!
270
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- Page 1 BIO-VAC ™ Mobile Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning System PRODUCT MANUAL Intrinsically safe for gasoline, jet & diesel fuel, and ethanol blends Purifi es fuel by removing sludge and microbial contamination down to one micron Removes fuel/water contamination to meet engine manufacturer’s fuel cleanliness requirements Cleans your tank and purifi...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
LIMITED WARRANTY ........30 Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 3: Intended Use & Operating Principle
If you have any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have fi rst contacted FuelTec Systems to determine if it can or should be performed on the product. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 4: Technical Specifications
Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model BIO-VAC 270 Mobile 1620 GPH Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning System This pneumatic system is designed to safely purify fl uids including gasoline, diesel, hydraulic, motor oils, and jet fuel to meet or exceed the latest engine manufacturer’s cleanliness specifi... -
Page 5: System Components
270 Product Manual ™ Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. SYSTEM COMPONENTS Fueltec’s BIO-VAC 270 Fuel Polishing System comes with: (1) Quick-Disconnect Right Angle Fluid Pickup Tube 40” w/ BIO-VAC Nozzle (#100191) (6) 1-Micron Particulate Filters (#241004) (1) 4 OZ Fuel Sampler (#100013) -
Page 6: Features & Benefits
Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. FEATURES & BENEFITS FUELTEC’S BIO-VAC 270 27 GPM / 1,620 GPH SYSTEM FOR GASOLINE, JET, DIESEL & ETHANOL, BLENDS • In operation, the System pulls fl uid from the fuel tank bottom by a vacuum created by the fuel pump. -
Page 7: Markets & Applications
Fueltec’s systems for all fuels safe operation. Fueltec marine systems ensure fuel is clean are in use worldwide. fuel polishing systems are and working to its best quality. designed specifi cally for boats. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 8: Contaminated Diesel Fuel
fi lters. Bacteria living at the fuel-water interface feeds on fuel but lives in water. Remove the water and the bacteria and fungus will die! Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... - Page 9 The slime also serves as a barrier, protecting the microbes from preservatives. A variety of organic acids (primarily 2 - 4 carbon atoms) are also produced as by- products of bacterial and fungal growth. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com...
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Page 10: How To Take A Fuel Sample
Fuel samples taken before and after tank cleaning with a Fueltec Mobile tank cleaning system. For complete instructions on how to take fuel samples, visit our website: https://fueltecsystems.com/bad-fuel/how-to-take-fuel-samples/ Download full sampling instructions: https://fueltecsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Fuel-Sampler-Kit-8-OZ.pdf Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 11: Preliminary Precautions
• To protect yourself and others from serious injury, death, or substantial property damage, carefully read and follow all warnings and instructions in this manual. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 12: Warnings & Safety
fi lters cause vapors. All used fi lters should be promptly placed in an approved safety container until disposed of. Even fi lling air compressor fuel tanks will cause potentially dangerous vapors in the vicinity of the work area. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... - Page 13 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 1-828-212-1141 •...
- Page 14 Keep air compressors, fuel polishing systems polishing system to generators, vehicles, inside an enclosed a SAFE OUTDOOR and other ignition truck or trailer! WORK AREA. sources AT LEAST 25 FEET AWAY FROM WORK AREA. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com...
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Page 15: Precautions For Marine Applications
• Keep in mind that a bilge blower can’t remove vapors from spilled liquid gas, so use your nose before turning the key. • If there is a strong odor of gas, get everyone off the boat, notify the attendant, and call 911. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 16: Static Ground
270 Product Manual ™ Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. STATIC GROUND ALWAYS ATTACH A STATIC DISCHARGE CABLE FROM THE FUELTEC SYSTEM TO A LOW IMPEDANCE TRUE EARTH GROUND, AS DEFINED BY THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC). Ground rod driven into the earth. -
Page 17: Work Area
• Keep one or more Fire Extinguishers U.L. rated 10A-80B:C in the work area. • Keep Air Compressor at least twenty-fi ve feet (25’) feet from fuel tank cleaning equipment, fuel containers, and fuel tank openings. 25 FT. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 18: Get To Know Your System
Fuel Pump Air Supply Valve Separator Drain Valve Direct Pump Port 3 (not seen in picture) (for fi lter only or bulk water removal) 3-Way Valve Air Pressure 3/8” Air Inlet Vacuum Gauge Inlet Port 1 Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... - Page 19 Vacuum Gauge When gauge reads 15Hg, replace the bag fi lter. Filter Inlet Port 1 WARNING: Set air pressure regulator not to exceed 70 psi at any time. Fuel Pump Air Supply Valve Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com...
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Page 20: System Startup & Operation Modes
Return to Tank Port 2. • Connect Pickup Tube Hose to Filter Port 1. Open Valves 1 and 2. • Set 3-Way Valve to pump from Primary Filter Housing to Water Separator Housing. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 21: Servicing Diesel Fuel Storage Tanks
Primary Bag Filter Housing, close Return to Tank Valve 2, and place the Water Separator drain hose in a waste container. Then open the Separator Drain Valve. 28. Stop fuel pump after all fl uid has been removed from the System’s housings. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 22: Servicing Phase-Separated E-10 Fuel Storage Tanks
17. The air operated fuel pump allows you purge the fuel from the System after tank cleaning is completed. 18. Stop fuel pump after all fl uid has been removed from the System’s housings. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 23: Fluid Pickup Tube
BIO-VAC™ Nozzle to remove rust, sludge, particulate matter, free and emulsifi ed water from the tank bottom. Even tiny droplets of water can be removed with Fueltec’s exclusive BIO-VAC™ Nozzle without phase separation or emulsifi cation. Fuel Tank Bottom Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 24: Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning For Generator Base Tanks
Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. FUEL POLISHING & TANK CLEANING FOR GENERATOR BASE TANKS Tank cleaning using the FuelTec M-2 Supply & Return Manifold, allowing supply and return through one 2” tank fi tting typical of generator base tanks. -
Page 25: Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning For Sub-Base Tanks
This method will polish all of the fuel. Return to Tank Hose Clean, dry fuel Pickup Tube Hose returning to tank SUB-BASE TANK BAFFLES Fuel Tank Bottom BIO-VAC suction intake on tank bottom Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 26: Draining System Of Fluids
6. Open Air Supply Valve 1/2 open and run system until all fl uid is transferred from the System to the wasted oil drum. Primary Filter Inlet Valve 1 Air Bleed Valve Return to Tank Valve 2 Separator Drain Valve (not seen in picture) Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 27: Primary Bag Filter Replacement
Install Filter Housing Cover and swing bolts into slots in cover. Tighten swing bolt eye nuts hand tight then 1/4 turn more. (do not over tighten) Close Air Bleed Valve and open Primary Filter Inlet Valve 1. Resume operation. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 28: Coalescer And Separator Replacement
With fi lter/coalescer Hand tighten swing inside the separator, bolt eye nut. place it into the water separator housing, fasten with 3/8” nut and secure housing top cover with swing bolts. Fueltec Systems LLC | (828) 212-1141 | www.FueltecSystems.com... -
Page 29: Replacement Parts
Quality First. 100% Made in U.S.A. COMMON REPLACEMENT PARTS The BIO-VAC 270 comes with components stated on page 5 of this manual. Please note this System requires a 60 psi at 12 CFM air compressor for 17 GPM or a 70 psi at 25 CFM air compressor for 27 GPM. -
Page 30: Limited Warranty
Any change, modifi cation or alteration to a Fueltec product and any attempt to repair a Fueltec product by anyone other than Fueltec shall void this Warranty with respect to such product unless made at the request or with the authorization of Fueltec and strictly in accordance with its directions and instructions.
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