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Earthsafe M500, Installation, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Fuel Systems for Critical Power

Operation

1. Day Tank controller operation.

Refer to Controller manual for details of day tank operations.

Maintenance

1. Inspect for leaks at regular intervals, weekly as a minimum.

2. Operate pump manually to confirm prime at regular intervals, monthly as a minimum.

3. Check strainers after initial use and clean if required. 

4. Periodically check the day tank refill function by lowering the day tank fuel level and

observing the re-fill function.  

5. On annual basis also check the day tank high, low, and leak alarms. 

EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS

Earthsafe M500

Generator Day Tank

INSTALLATION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for M500

Page 1: ...com www earthsafe com Earthsafe Systems Inc 7320 S Madison Willowbrook IL 60527 Updated October 2012 The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided for the sole purpose of the owner s installation operation and maintenance of the system Reproduction of this information for other purposes is prohibited without the prior consent of Earthsafe Systems Inc ...

Page 2: ...nt must verify the inspection and sign the description Immediately notify the delivering carrier of damage or loss This notification may be given either in person or by telephone Written confirmation must be mailed within 48 hours Risk of loss or damage to merchandise belongs with the buyer It is the buyers responsibility to file a claim with the carrier involved Immediately advise Earthsafe of th...

Page 3: ...anning the Installation 7 Installation 8 Startup 9 Testing 11 Operation 12 Maintenance 12 Troubleshooting 13 Spare Parts 14 Warranty and Service 15 Appendix Viking Pump Manual 15 Table of Contents EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ...

Page 4: ...o follow the indicated instruction may cause damage to pump and or other equipment BEFORE opening any pipe system pump or valve be sure that Any pressure in the chamber has been completely vented through the suction or discharge lines or other appropriate openings or connections The electrical system system means has been locked out or otherwise been made non operational so that it cannot be start...

Page 5: ...entraPlex control panels Integrated Building Management Systems Earthsafe advanced controllers allow for the communication of vital day tank operating information to other building systems These systems may include Building Automation Systems generator controls switchgear and other power controls security and fire alarm systems Readily Adaptable for Special Operation Earthsafe day tanks can be rea...

Page 6: ...s 7 Pump and Motor for Return Flow Viking positive displacement pump 8 Engine Inlet and Outlet Suction pipe on engine supply 9 Standard Vent 2 tank opening 10 Emergency Vent 4 6 tank opening 11 Direct Read Gauge 12 Inspection Port 13 Leak Sensor EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 7 RETURN FLOW PUMP 4 CONTROL PANEL 5 PUMP MOTOR STAR...

Page 7: ...the main storage tank 4 Be sure the inside of the pipe is clean before connecting to the day tank 5 Be sure allowance is made for expansion and contraction of the piping so the day tank connections are not stressed by the piping 6 The day tank should not be used to support the piping The weight of the pipe should be carried by hangers and supports 7 When fastening the piping to the day tank it sho...

Page 8: ...sing valves or other means 7 Clean field installed piping Clean all dirt and debris from field installed piping prior to connecting to the day tank 8 Connect piping to inlet and outlet inlet piping considerations Confirm that field piping is independently supported to avoid stress on the pump set piping 9 Check pump rotation Energize the pump momentarily to observe direction of motor fan rotation ...

Page 9: ...ank inlet solenoid valve is energized to open 5 Confirm that the day tank inspection port is available to observe fuel levels in the day tank 6 Open the manual valve at the day tank inlet to allow fuel flow into the tank 7 Record the tank level at which the critical low level alarm ceases Record the tank level at which the low level alarm ceases 8 Monitor the fuel flow into the day tank until the ...

Page 10: ... b Suction line obstructions c Suction tube or foot valve in tank is not installed d Suction lift is too great or the suction piping is too small e Anti siphon or check valve setting in suction line is excessive 5 Adjust pressure relief valve to required setting Adjust the pump pressure relief valve to the maximum design pressure of the system This is done by removing the cap from the valve and ad...

Page 11: ...y 8 High level input and display 9 Leak input and display 10 Manual mode fill inlet solenoid energize 11 Manual mode fill pump start 12 Manual mode fill disable on high level 13 Manual mode fill disable on estop 14 Manual mode return flow pump energize 15 Manual mode pump flow confirmed 16 Manual mode pump disable on estop 17 Auto mode fill start level inlet solenoid energize 18 Auto mode fill sta...

Page 12: ...2 Operate pump manually to confirm prime at regular intervals monthly as a minimum 3 Check strainers after initial use and clean if required 4 Periodically check the day tank refill function by lowering the day tank fuel level and observing the re fill function 5 On annual basis also check the day tank high low and leak alarms EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS Earthsafe M500 Generator Day Tank INSTALLA...

Page 13: ...t strainer for debris Check main tank fuel levels Check PLC normal operating status 2 High Level Check that the inlet solenoid valve is de energized Check that the level sensor pump stop signal is energized Check the solenoid valve for leakage 3 High Level Return Flow Pump does not start Check power to motor starters and controllers check emergency stop check motor overloads 4 High Level Return Fl...

Page 14: ... referenced in the appendix 3 Motors Baldor motors are available from local distributers worldwide 4 Controllers Motor Starters See Earthsafe Controller manuals for specific information 5 Solenoid Valves ASCO solenoid valves are available from local distributers worldwide 6 Level Sensors Gems level sensors are available from Gems worldwide EMERGENCY POWER FUEL SYSTEMS Earthsafe M500 Generator Day ...

Page 15: ...rs are to be performed The provisions of the warranty shall not apply to any equipment part or accessory which a has been improperly specified by buyer b has been improperly stored or handled prior to placing in service c has been damaged or loosened during shipment d has been improperly mounted or connected e has not been operated within the equipment specifications or f has been improperly maint...

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