Fuel management system for auxiliary fuel tanks (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Transfer Flow TRAXUFS
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IMPORTANT If you are experiencing any problems with the computer controlled fuel system, please call 1-800-442-0056 prior to any repairs being done TRANSFER FLOW’S TRAX ™ ser’s uide eference For auxiliary fuel tank systems manufactured by Transfer Flow, Inc.
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TRAX Welcome to Transfer Flow and Trax-UFS Either the vehicle you purchased has a Transfer Flow auxiliary fuel tank system installed on it or you purchased one yourself. In either case, we’d like to introduce you to Trax-UFS, Transfer Flow’s auxiliary universal fuel system. Trax-UFS is a sophisticated computer controlled auxiliary fuel tank system that functions similarly to a computer controlled balance line.
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The Transfer Flow system essentially feeds fuel into the vent tube of the OEM tank by way of the Transfer Flow fuel pump. As the vehicle uses fuel from the OEM tank, the Transfer Flow system pumps fuel into the OEM tank to keep both tanks at the same level.
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LCD Adjustment Directions The two buttons on the front of TRAX LCD modules can be used to adjust the contrast and backlight of the LCD display. Follow these steps to adjust the contrast or backlight setting: 1. When your vehicle and the TRAX module are running, press both buttons at the same time on the front of the display to enter the “LCD Adjust”...
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— Typically, the numbers on the LCD should not vary more than a gallon or two from what is actually in each tank and, in most cases, are exact. Because the Transfer Flow system reads the in-tank sending units directly, the system itself is very accurate. However, the sending units in both the OEM tank and the Transfer Flow tank might have slight inaccuracies throughout the range, especially near Full or Empty conditions.
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A — It is advisable to make every effort to utilize the LCD, however, the LCD does not need to be connected to the Transfer Flow system if not desired. In fact, the removal of the LCD does not affect the Transfer Flow system in the least. However, two things need to be kept in mind.
Many times, you will find that fuel sloshing will be greater in the OEM tank than the Transfer Flow tank. This is because the Transfer Flow tank is fully baffled while some OEM tanks are not. In either case, you should not see the fuel level change more than four or five gallons, except under periods of high cornering, braking,...
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— Locate the sending unit on the tank that does not read correctly. Is the sending unit installed correctly? If it is the Transfer Flow tank, check the orientation of the arrow that is stamped in the top plate of the sending unit. The Transfer Flow instruction sheet will tell you how to correctly install the sending unit.
Other Important Safety Information • Use only Transfer Flow Inc. replacement parts. Many parts of our fuel system appear common, but are actually special parts which are critical for safe operation. Contact Transfer Flow for more information.
Important Notice Only Use Transfer Flow Replacement Parts Transfer Flow, Inc. fuel systems are designed to work only with specific components which have been selected for their unique properties. Years of design work have produced the finest auxiliary fuel system available that relies on relatively few but critical parts.
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Act (P.L. 93-637; 88STAT.2183FF;154SC2301FF) and any applicable state law. Certificate of Conformity If needed, this Transfer Flow fuel tank conforms to all rules pertaining to side mounted and non side mounted fuel tanks and meets all FHWA side mounted and non side mounted fuel tank requirements as stated in section 393.67.
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