Important Considerations When Changing Fuel Types - Fujitsu SCALEOVIEW S17-2 Operating Manual

Important Considerations When Changing Fuel Types

Important Considerations When Changing Fuel Types
Certain special alternative fuels such as E85 and additives can degrade pump/dispenser
performance or integrity if the dispensers are not designed for use with such fuels.
Additionally, converting to certain standard fuels (gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and so on)
from alternative fuels such as those with ethanol (E85), methanol, or Biodiesel or from
alternative fuels to standard fuels can degrade dispenser performance or integrity. Similar
effects can also occur when converting units to different standard fuel types. As per
UL 87A requirements, units dispensing E85 fuel must not be used to dispense any
other type of fuel such as Gasoline.
Leaks and potential environmental hazards can result or components may fail prematurely.
To avoid these issues, follow the guidelines as described in this section.
Follow the guidelines given below when changing fuel types for a pump/dispenser or using
alternative fuels or fluids:
Verify with your Gilbarco ASC or Distributor if the fuel that you will use is compatible with
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the pumps/dispensers that dispense the fuel.
For Flexible Fuel (FF) dispensers, do not use standard hydraulic parts used in other Gilbarco
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pumps/dispensers in these units. Standard dispenser parts may not be compatible with the
fluids.
Biodiesel fuels must be to ASTM standards for Biodiesel fuels. Mixes of diesel with cooking
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oils, other plant or animal derived oils, and so on are not considered Biodiesel. Use of such
mixes may void warranty on the hydraulic components of the unit.
Review the latest copy of the unit's warranty statement regarding use of the fuel.
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Certain fuels (especially fuels enhanced with alcohol) when first used in tanks previously
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containing a different fuel may clean out the tanks and force a large amount of contaminant
into the dispenser. Apart from abnormally clogging filters, this large quantity of contaminant
may damage certain dispenser components. Do not run units without filters at such times. It is
normally required that tanks and lines be cleaned of all water, sediment and contaminant
before such conversions, to minimize potential unit downtime or damage. Damage to
hydraulic components from contamination when not using filters is not covered by warranty.
Consult your ASC or Gilbarco Distributor for recommendations.
Do not use any equipment that was formerly used to store or dispense any other fuel or liquid
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with DEF. Dispensers designed for use with DEF must only be used with DEF.
Although conversions from one fuel to an equivalent fuel (say from another supplier)
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generally do not create issues, it is recommended that after making any fuel type conversions
(including those to alternative fuels such as E85 or back), all units be visually inspected for
leaks two days, one week, and one month after fuel conversion. Have your ASC repair any
leaks found. This must be done also for standard fuels when significant new additives are
incorporated.
Note: This does not apply to Flexible Fuel model dispensers.
MDE-3893P Encore® and Eclipse® Series Owner's Manual · December 2011
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