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f-POD ECO
General Operators Instructions
30-07-2024

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  • Page 1 f-POD ECO General Operators Instructions 30-07-2024...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Page Safety instructions General Notice Environment Maintenance & Cleaning General Specification Preparing the f-POD for use To switch on the f-POD (internal battery) To switch on the f-POD (external battery) Operation Emergency stop operation To switch off the f-POD Recharging the internal battery Transportation &...
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    The f-POD must be fully emptied before transportation. Please study the Transport instructions carefully. The f-POD must be regularly inspected for any leaks. EEC will not be responsible for any damage or considered pollution from any leakage. If an operator comes into bodily contact with any fuel they should rinse thoroughly with water and seek immediate medical attention.
  • Page 4: General Notice

    Do not use around other systems that emit RF in the range of 10^4Hz to 3x10^11Hz Do not use near sources of ionizing radiation. The old parts and the f-POD itself, should be returned to EEC Performance Systems for correct and safe disposal at the end of its serviceable life.
  • Page 5: General Specification

    Max Power: 180W Suitable Fuels: Petrol up to 15% alcohol blends (E15), Diesel up to 20% bio-diesel blends (B20), and Kerosene. For other application contact EEC Performance Systems for advice. 0 – 40 degree C Ambient Temperature: Maximum Use Per Day:...
  • Page 6 Hoses and connectors must be regularly inspected for cuts, damage and leakage. Grounding Cable Fuel & Vent Hose Always connect the Grounding Lead to the chassis of the car or fuel container BEFORE connecting the hoses! When the machine is idle, curl and return hoses into the rear cupboard. REMOVE HOSES CONNECTED TO A VEHICLE OR FUEL CAN IMMEDIATELY AFTER FUEL TRANSFER AS AUTO-SIPHONING WILL OCCUR! To switch the f-POD on (Internal Battery)
  • Page 7: To Switch On The F-Pod (Internal Battery)

    To switch the f-POD on (External Battery) If the f-POD has insufficient charge left in the internal battery, a slave battery can be connected via the red ‘Anderson’ type connector on the top left hand side of the Control Panel. ANDERSON CONNECTOR FOR EXTERNAL BATTERY Plug a suitable 12Vdc battery into the external battery socket.
  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation At switch on, the red LED indicator screen will briefly show some numbers as the f-POD initiates itself then will display the weight of the contents in the internal fuel tank. Connect the Grounding Cable and the Vent and Fuel Hoses to the Fuel Drum Adaptor. Press the RED PUMP Button and hold until the required amount is transferred into the f-POD.
  • Page 9 Pressing the YELLOW TARE Button will set the f-POD ready for dispensing fuel. It will set the display to 00.0 and the READY Lamp will illuminate. If you press the YELLOW TARE Button again it will change back to display the amount of fuel inside the f-POD again.
  • Page 10 Car Pump – Pump Out (Optional) As an option, for cars with fuel tanks that do not have the ability for the fuel to be drawn out directly from the tank with the f-POD’s pump. This option includes a dedicated dry break connection located inside the f-POD hose compartment which passes through a solenoid valve to the top of the bowser fuel tank.
  • Page 11: E-Stop Button

    E-Stop Switch Operation There is a red E-Stop or Emergency Stop button located on the far right hand side of the Control Panel. If you have a need to stop the pumping procedure urgently, releasing either of the PUMP Buttons will stop the process. If for any reason the f-POD ECO fails to stop then push the red E-Stop button.
  • Page 12: Charger Socket

    The battery must be charged regularly between use and overnight after use. The f-POD internal battery must only be charged with the EEC supplied & approved battery charger. The battery charging circuit or procedure must not be modified in any way! Never power the battery charger from a generator.
  • Page 13: Transportation & Storage

    Transportation & Storage The f-POD must always be emptied and switched off before transportation or storage and must never be used to transport or store fuel. There is a knob located under the bowser designed to limit the movement of the loadcell during transportation.
  • Page 14: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    EC Declaration of Conformity In accordance with BS EN ISO/IEC 17050-1:2010 We: Essential Equipment Consortium Ltd Of: Unit C6 Optimus Way, Leicester, LE3 8JR. United Kingdom declare that: Equipment: Intelligent Race Fuel Bowser Model name/number: f-POD ECO™ FPE080/FPE100/FPE145 in accordance with the following Directives: 2014/30/EC Conforms with the essential performance requirements of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive and its amending directives...
  • Page 15 Essential Equipment Consortium Ltd Unit C6 Optimus Way, Leicester, LE3 8JR United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)116 232 2335 e-mail: enquiries@eec-ltd.com www.eec-ltd.com...

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