BANLAW PRODUCT DATA SHEET FILLSAFE ZERO 2” NPT F
xM FLOW CONTROL VALVE
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Figure 8 illustrates an example of a FillSafe Zero Level Sensor
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BVLS80
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compatible with a BFCV50NPTF Flow
Control Valve. The Flow Control Valve is connected to a Level Sensor via the Pilot Line routed
internally
(within) the tank. The BFCV50NPTF Valve does not incorporate a means for an
external
Pilot Line, and as such
are
not
compatible with the Banlaw non-venting Level Sensors, i.e. the BLS series (e.g. BLS100B, etc.).
Figure 8 - Example of a Level Sensor (BVLS80 shown laying on side)
Figure 9 illustrates an example of a genuine Banlaw FillSafe Zero (Internal) Pilot Line. This specification of the
Pilot Line has been selected and tested by Banlaw for routing within a diesel fuel tank.
The use of a non-
genuine Pilot Line is not condoned by Banlaw, and may cause cause improper operation and inferior safety
and reliability of a FillSafe Zero system
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refer also section 8.
Figure 9
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Banlaw FillSafe Zero Internal Pilot Line
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IMPORTANT RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
1.
The safe installation and subsequent operation of a Banlaw product relies on the
completion of all necessary
“due diligences”
for the assessment of the Banlaw
product(s) being suitable for the intended application(s). Such an assessment is best
achieved through the mutual cooperation of the supplier/OEM (Banlaw) and the
customer or end-user. Once such an assessment deems the Banlaw product(s) to be
suitable, the customer or end-user shall ensure effective
“change management”
applies should any prominent or influential aspect of the application (upon which the
initial assessment was based) be subject to change and may affect the ongoing
suitability (i.e. safety and proper function) of the Banlaw product.
2.
The Banlaw FillSafe Zero
BFCV50NPTF
Flow Control Valve incorporates
internal
components manufactured from
aluminium
. Products containing
external (exposed)
aluminium
are typically unsuitable for use within an underground coal mine, or
otherwise within an area where the use of external aluminium components (or other