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MBE4000 APPLICATION AND INSTALLATION
8.2
FUEL SYSTEM EQUIPMENT/INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
The following installation guidelines cover:
□
Fuel Tank
□
Fuel Filters
□
Fuel Lines
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Optional Devices
8.2.1
FUEL TANK
Fuel tanks must be made of the correct material, be properly designed and located, and be
adequately sized regardless of the fuel tank con
fi
guration being used.
Material
Satisfactory fuel tank material is steel, aluminum, or a reinforced plastic suitable for diesel fuel
applications. The inside(s) should be clean and free from all impurities likely to contaminate the
fuel.
NOTICE:
Do not use a fuel storage tank or lines or
fi
ttings made from
galvanized steel. The fuel will react chemically with the galvanized
coating to form powdery
fl
akes that will quickly clog fuel
fi
lters and
cause damage to the fuel pump and injectors
Fuel tanks must be properly cleaned after manufacturing so no manufacturing debris gets into the
fuel.
The fuel tank(s)
must not
be galvanized internally under any circumstances.
The fuel tank(s) or piping may be galvanized or painted on the
outside only
to prevent corrosion.
Design
Baf
fl
es
must
be positioned to separate air from fuel and to prevent fuel from sloshing between
the ends of the tank(s) in mobile applications. The baf
fl
es should extend from the top to the
bottom of the tank(s). These baf
fl
es should have passageways which allow the fuel to maintain an
even level throughout the tank(s).
The tank(s) should have a readily accessible drain valve at the bottom for easy removal of
contaminants.
All information subject to change without notice.
(Rev. 03/06)
8-5
7SA250 0603
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