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2017 Fueltec Model CF50E Fuel Polishing System

Fueltec Model CF50E

Mobile Fuel Polishing & Tank Cleaning Systems

Fueltec Systems LLC 828

212

1141

www.fueltecsystems.com

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Page 1: ...2017 Fueltec Model CF50E Fuel Polishing System Fueltec Model CF50E Mobile Fuel Polishing Tank Cleaning Systems Fueltec Systems LLC 828 212 1141 www fueltecsystems com LENZ 2017 ...

Page 2: ...our task will be found Fire explosion or pressure release could occur and cause damage to property environment resulting in serious injury or death if these safe service procedures are not followed PRELIMINARY PRECAUTIONS You are working in a potentially dangerous environment of flammable fuels vapors and fluid pressures Only trained or authorized individuals knowledgeable in the related procedure...

Page 3: ...uring the operation or maintenance of equipment Sparking could ignite fuel or vapors resulting in fire CHEMICAL EXPOSURE HAZARD Wear appropriate safety equipment during operation or maintenance of equipment Avoid exposure to fuel and vapors Prolonged exposure to fuel may cause severe skin irritations and possible burns REQUIREMENTS FOR USE Fueltec fuel polishing and tank cleaning systems are desig...

Page 4: ... control so visitors should re main at a safe distance of at least forty 40 feet from the work area Be aware of all power lines electrical circuits water pipes and other mechanical hazards in your work area particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden from the operator s view that may be unintentionally contacted and may cause personal harm or property damage Be alert of your surroundi...

Page 5: ...h bacterial and fungi growth Fueltec s fuel polishing systems first stage primary bag filters remove particulates down to one micron the second stage filter coalescer removes more particulates with an inside to outside flow then coalesces tiny water droplets into larger drops which stream to the systems water trap The third stage water separator prevents the water from flowing with the fuel with a...

Page 6: ...eed Page 7 Underground tank operation Page 8 Separated water sight glass and drain Page 9 Hose connection ports Air bleed valve Page 10 Three way valve and Vacuum gauges Page 11 Primary filter valves Page 12 Primary filter change Page 13 Water separator and coalescer change Page 14 Specifications Page 15 Fuel hose Page 16 Static ground Page 17 Fluid Pickup tube Page 18 Supply and return to tank Pa...

Page 7: ...using page 13 8 Open air bleed on the top of the water separator housing page 6 when air stops escaping close the valve 9 BLANK 10 Open all four primary filter inlet and discharge valves by turning handles to a vertical position page 11 11 For filtration only or bulk water removal without the water separator set 3 way valve at diaphragm pump to discharge by rotating the handle to a horizontal posi...

Page 8: ...arator housing 2 Place 3 way fluid flow selector valve handle in a vertical position as shown on page 9 of this manual This will direct fluid from the pump to the water separator housing 3 Clear the work area for a 50 radius around the system before starting the pump 4 When the pump is started you will hear air escaping from the manual air bleed valve USE EXTREAM CAUTION as this air may contain ex...

Page 9: ... tanks always position the return to tank valve so the pump pressure gauge reads a min of 10 PSI This pressurizes the water separator housing so you can drain the separated water without stopping the operation After starting the pump rotate return to tank valve handle upward until the pump pressure gauge reads 10 PSI Clean dry fuel return to tank valve ...

Page 10: ...el The Fueltec Model CF50E Fuel Polishing System Exceeds engine manufacture s cleanliness levels for tier four engines Water separation flow rate 50 GPM 3 000 gallons per hour Downstream free water level typically below 100 PPM Filtration flow rate 50 GPM 3 000 gallons per hour Down to one 1 micron to meet ISO 4406 particle counts This system is designed for diesel only Not for fluid with a flash ...

Page 11: ...return to tank valve port Quick acting swing bolts Water Separator Housing Quick Change swing bolt top covers Filter Housing Vacuum Gauge Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Locking Casters 8 Separator air bleed valve This system is designed for diesel only Not for fluid with a flash point below 100 deg F gasoline jet fuel or ethanol ...

Page 12: ...OR FILTER ONLY OR FILTER AND WATER SEPARATION When all water has been separated and removed from the storage tank operate three way valve to select filter only Vacuum gauges will indicate condition of filter bags Filtered fluid will flow from FILTER ONLY PORT THREE WAY VALVE OPERATION ...

Page 13: ...E Fuel Polishing System Swing Bolt Eye Nut hand tighten Vacuum Gauge Primary Filters inlet port Stainless steel Primary filter housings Primary Filter Air Bleed Valves Primary Filter Supply Valves Primary Filter Discharge Valves ...

Page 14: ...affle plate 7 Insert filter hold down 8 Install filter housing cover and swing bolts into slots in cover 9 Tighten swing bolt eye nuts hand tight then 1 4 turn more do not over tighten 13 Close air bleed valve and open inlet outlet valves 14 Resume operation PRIMARY FILTER REPLACEMENT The Model CF50E Mobile has two independent primary bag filters within stainless steel housings Each filter can be ...

Page 15: ... 6 Replace fastener wing nuts hand tight 7 Inspect O ring cover seal 8 Install filter housing cover and swing bolts into slots in cover 9 Tighten swing bolt eye nuts hand tight then 1 4 turn more do not over tighten 13 Open inlet outlet valves 14 Resume operation WATER SEPARATOR COALESCER CARTRIDGE REPLACEMENT The Model CF50E Mobile has five coalescer and two water separator cartridges within a st...

Page 16: ...precautions may result in serious personal injury or death It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it This machine is designed for certain applications only FuelTec Systems cannot be responsible for issues arising from modification We strongly recommend this machine is not modified and or used for any application other than that f...

Page 17: ...quipped with cam lock fittings and adaptors Fabricate suction tubes of the proper length to reach the tank bottom you are servicing Suction and return tubes can be fabricated from PVC Aluminum Stainless Steel or iron pipe Flexible suction tubes can be made from polyurethane tube nylon 11 tube and PTFE Teflon tube ...

Page 18: ... The flowing movement of flammable liquids inside a pipe can build up static electricity Non polar liquids such as gasoline diesel kerosene and light crude oils exhibit signifi cant ability for charge accumulation and charge retention during high velocity flow Static electricity can discharge into a fuel vapor When the electrostatic discharge en ergy is high enough it can ignite a fuel vapor and a...

Page 19: ...TO REACH FUEL STORAGE TANK BOTTOM TUBE CAN BE MADE FROM STEEL PIPE ALUMINUM STAINLESS STEEL PVC NYLON 6 POLYURETHANE OR ANY MATERIAL IMPERVIOUS TO THE FUEL THAT YOU ARE IN CONTACT WITH CUT TUBE BOTTOM AT 30 DEGREES FUEL TANK BOTTOM ATTACH PICKUP TUBE TO CAM LOCK D WITH A STREET ELBOW FITTING FLUID PICKUP TUBE BUILDING FOR FUELTEC S MOBILE SYSTEMS ...

Page 20: ...Fuel Polishing System SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE FUEL TANK BOTTOM SLUDGE CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH JET NOZZLE AT 60 PSI WILL LOOSEN SLUDGE SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK BOTTOM SLUDGE BUSTER OPERATION WITH JET NOZZLE ...

Page 21: ...21 2017 Fueltec Model CF50E Fuel Polishing System SUCTION HOSE RETURN TO TANK HOSE FUEL TANK BOTTOM CLEAN DRY FUEL RETURNING TO TANK THROUGH SHORT PIPE SUCTION INTAKE ON TANK BOTTOM ...

Page 22: ...be found at fuel tank bottoms In fuel tanks bacteria and fungus are commonly found at the fuel water interface These microbes need water to live without water they will die They feed on components of the fuel while they float on the water The dead microbes are heavier than fuel or water and sink to the tank bottom When the fuel is added to a tank where microbes are living the microbes get mixed wi...

Page 23: ...of combustion pour point cloud point detergent and anti corrosive properties change as microbes selectively attack fuel components Sulfur containing molecules are metabolized by a series of species leading ultimately to the production of high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide In addition to creating new cells many microbes produce metabolites which promote further attack Surfactants facilitate th...

Page 24: ...fuel system Determining fuel cleanliness requirements includes the measurement of both particle size and count ISO 4406 utilizes a series of three numbers 18 16 13 to identify the particle count per milliliter at 4 6 and 14 micron sizes Engine manufacturers recommend ISO 18 16 13 or better as the cleanliness target in fuel tanks A micron is a metric measure equal to one millionth of a meter or 1 2...

Page 25: ...100 Made in USA Size 1 Diameter x Length 15 FUELTEC FUEL SAMPLER 4 oz For use with Gasoline Ethanol Blends Diesel Bio Diesel to take before and after cleaning samples for analysis One 1 inch diameter for access to generator and marine tanks The trip valve allows you to take samples from all fuel levels Easily disassembles for cleaning ...

Page 26: ...26 2017 Fueltec Model CF50E Fuel Polishing System HMI PLC New release coming ...

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