Tri-Side User`s Manual - ECI Fuel Systems
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1. 8 Install 1 5 fuel hose onto tank This hose should be cut to length depending on the desired height and placement of bezel Secure with 1 5 screw clamp 9 Repeat step 8 with 5 fuel hose 10 Install the fill neck on the 1 5 hose and 5 hose respectively Adjust the fill neck so the mounting ring meets the back side of the bezel Screw the bezel to the mounting ring of the fill neck from the front side with the two holes provided a 11 Tighten 1 5 screw clamp Shown w and 5 screw clamp around optional backing hoses installed on fill neck plate 12 Use a gasoline compatible silicon to seal the area where the bezel meets the fill neck mounting ring This will help prevent gasoline from leaking into the interior of the trailer while fueling Warning Gasoline fumes can be harmful or cause death if breathed in Following this step will help prevent gasoline fumes from entering the interior of your application 13 Carbon Canister Installation Locate a secure surface i beam cross member clear wall etc to install carbon canister extension bracket Once the canister extension bracket has been secured place the carbon canister w bracket 5467 over the bolts on the extension bracket Tighten the nuts already installed on the bracket to secure the canister NOTE DO NOT INSTALL CARBO2. Washer Grade 5 QTY 4 N 3355 5 8 Pinch Clamp 25 6 QTY 1 3303 5 16 30R14 Fuel Hose Installed QTY 10FT 0125 7 16 Nylon Lock Nut Grade 5 QTY 2 5831 Floor Bracket Qty 1 0123 7 16 x 1 1 2 Grade 5 Bolt QTY 2 0560 Thru Wall Vent QTY 1 5859 Bolt Cover QTY 1 21 ltems Needed for Diesel Installation 5858 Hold Down Brackets QTY 2 1 Place the floor bracket flush to the floor and secure with grade 5 bolts nuts and washers not included To secure floor bracket properly 1 bolt in each corner circled must be secured 2 After securing floor bracket place bolt over over bolts 3 Slide tank over the angle on the floor bracket to secure the bracket to the tank 4 Install the two angles 5858 with provided hardware to secure the tank to the floor 5 Bolt the hold down brackets with the hardware provided into the hole just drilled in the flooring surface Note All bolts and nuts are grade 5 Only use the bolts nuts and washers provided If a longer bolt is required use only grade 5 bolts 6 Hold down bracket should now be holding the tank securely to the flooring surface Repeat this with additional brackets until tank is securely tightened to the flooring surface 0123 0113 0113 0125 5690 T Find the desired position for the
3. aa Ce lee CI uel systems Remote Fill Fuel System User s Manual Illustration may not be representative ECI FUEL SYSTEMS 3281 GRAPEVINE ST MIRA LOMA CA 91752 877 685 8602 www ecifuelsystems com Certain components including without limitation fuel tanks pumps control panels mounting hardware may be developed by ECI Fuel Systems It is crucial that purchaser test these products in their specific application to determine appropriateness The installation and operation of these components is the sole responsibility of the original purchaser Not all generators and engines are emissions compatible with ECI fuel systems To ensure EPA or CARB compliance contact ECI Fuel Systems before pairing your engine or generator with an ECI fuel system ECI Fuel Systems will not be responsible for the misuse of this product failure of the original purchaser to service this product or use of this product in a manner inconsistent with its intended purpose COULD RESULT IN FIRE EXPLOSION SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ECI FUEL SYSTEMS 3281 GRAPEVINE ST MIRALOMA CA 91752 877 685 8602 www ecifuelsystems com BEFORE YOU BEGIN User s Manual Before beginning installation of your ECI fuel system please refer to regulations of any organization you may be building to Study and understand this user s manual Important information and helpful tips will make your installation easier Fuel System ECI Fuel Systems buil
4. Do not use any other type of connection or risk voided warranty 17 Attach the green ground wire already installed on the tank to a metal area on your applications structure NOTE To create a proper ground the wire must be touching metal directly This may mean sanding down a portion of paint or powder coating on your application to install correctly WARNING After properly securing ground use a voltage meter to verify a proper ground has been established 18 Drill a 3 4 hole through the wall nearest the tank Place thru wall vent through the outside wall Secure with provided nut Attach 5 8 hose already attached to carbon canister to the barbed end of the thru wall vent Secure with 5 8 pinch clamp Note This step is crucial as it allows the canister to draw fresh air and vent to the outside of the vehicle trailer CB gt To Canister SECTION Diesel ltems Needed for Diesel Installation 5 16 Pinch Clamp QTY 2 5762 Fill Neck 45 Bezel w Gas Cap QTY 1 QTY 1 Rz O nr 1109 1501 1 5 x 24 Fuel Hose 1 2 Screw Clamp QTY 1 QTY 2 3357 1 4 Pinch Clamp Blue 14 0 QTY 2 1506 1 5 Screw Clamp QTY 2 Geek a DA we we oe N u BE eo wee 1101 1 2 x 24 Fuel Hose QTY 1 ltems Needed for Diesel Installation 3302 1 4 30R14 Fuel Hose Installed QTY 10FT 0113 3 8
5. bezel cap assembly on the exterior wall of your trailer vehicle Drill a 5 diameter hole through the wall Square up the bezel with the rivet being positioned on top Secure the bezel with screws Note If there is not a solid wall to attach the bezel to a bezel backing bracket is available for purchase P N 6466 or 6433 et 8 Install 1 5 fuel hose onto tank This hose should be cut to length depending on the desired height and placement of bezel Secure with 1 5 screw clamp 9 Repeat step 7 with 5 fuel hose 25 10 Install the fill neck on the 1 5 hose and 5 hose respectively Adjust the fill neck so the mounting ring meets the back side of the bezel Screw the bezel to the mounting ring of the fill neck from the front side with the two holes provided a 11 Tighten 1 5 screw clamp Shown w and 5 screw clamp around optional backing hoses installed on fill neck plate 12 Use a gasoline compatible silicon to seal the area where the bezel meets the fill neck mounting ring This will help prevent gasoline from leaking into the interior of the trailer while fueling Warning Gasoline fumes can be harmful or cause death if breathed in Following this step will help prevent gasoline fumes from entering the interior of your application Diesel System Hose Connection 12
6. 10FT of 1 4 30R9 hose line will already be installed on the tank This is the fuel line and it attaches to the port on the generator engine intended for the withdrawal fuel Please consult your generator engine manual to confirm location of fuel port Secure this line with the blue pinch clamp marked 14 0 P N 3357 13 10FT of 5 16 30R9 hose line will already be installed on the tank This is the return fuel line and it attaches to the port on the generator engine intended for fuel return Please consult your generator engine manual to confirm location of return fuel line port Secure this line with the silver pinch clamp marked 15 3 P N 3351 no point should this hose be replaced with any other type of hose or risk voiding warranty and or becoming non compliant If more hose is desired more can be ordered from your fuel system distributor f Note All fuel line for diesel systems are SAE J30R9 rated At the fuel and vapor line Do not use any other type of connection f Note Only pinch clamps may be used for the connections on or risk voided warranty 14 Attach the green ground wire already installed on the tank to a metal area on your applications structure NOTE To create a proper ground the wire must be touching metal directly This may mean sanding down a portion of paint or powder coating on your application to install correctly WARNING After properly securing ground use a voltage meter to ver
7. N CANISTER WITH PORTS FACING DOWN THIS WILL CAUSE THE CANISTER TO MALFUNCTION 14 Canister hose installation To rollover valve ROV already installed on canister side 5 16 to generator vapor port see page 17 5 8 hose installed Line reserved for fresh air a 7 NOTE Secure all canister hoses with 5 16 pinch clamp P N 3351 15 3 Gasoline System Hose Connection 15 10FT of 1 4 30R14 hose line will already be installed on the tank This is the fuel line and it attaches to the port on the generator engine intended for fuel Please consult your generator engine manual to confirm location of fuel port Secure this line with the blue pinch clamp marked 14 0 P N 3357 16 10FT of 5 16 30R14 hose line was installed on the center port of the carbon canister This is the vapor line and it attaches to the port on the generator Please consult your generator engine manual to confirm location of vapor port Secure this line with the silver pinch clamp marked 15 3 P N 3351 Note All fuel and vapor line for gasoline systems are SAE J30R14 rated At no point should this hose be replaced with any other type of hose or risk voiding warranty and or becoming non compliant If more hose is desired more can be ordered from your fuel system distributor Note Only pinch clamps may be used for the connections on the fuel and vapor line
8. acket Bolt Cover Hold Down Brackets Qty 1 QTY 1 QTY 2 1 Place the floor bracket flush to the floor and secure with grade 5 bolts nuts and washers not included To secure floor bracket properly 1 bolt in each corner circled must be secured 2 After securing floor bracket place bolt over over bolts 3 Slide tank over the angle on the floor bracket to secure the bracket to the tank 4 Install the two angles 5858 with provided hardware to secure the tank to the floor 5 Bolt the hold down brackets with the hardware provided into the hole just drilled in the flooring surface Note All bolts and nuts are grade 5 Only use the bolts nuts and washers provided If a longer bolt is required use only grade 5 bolts 6 Hold down bracket should now be holding the tank securely to the flooring surface Repeat this with additional brackets until tank is securely tightened to the flooring surface 0123 0113 0113 0125 5690 T Find the desired position for the bezel cap assembly on the exterior wall of your trailer vehicle Drill a 5 diameter hole through the wall Square up the bezel with the rivet being positioned on top Secure the bezel with screws Note If there is not a solid wall to attach the bezel to a bezel backing bracket is available for purchase P N 6466 or 6433 et
9. ds and certifies all tanks and fuel systems to NFPA 1192 standards To Ensure the ECI fuel system you have purchased is installed per NFPA 1192 regulations please follow the NFPA regulations at www nfpa org ECI has certified all of its fuel systems with the California Air Resources Board CARB and the Environmental Protection Agency EPA when applicable Any unauthorized modification to the fuel system will void CARB and EPA certifications and the end user will be responsible for any fines put forward by said agencies Failure to ensure that the ECI fuel system purchased has been certified with the motor and or generator which it will be connected to could result in fines form both CARB amp EPA These fines are the responsibility of the end user If there is any question of the compatibility please call ECI ECI s fuel systems are not meant to be used with unleaded gasoline with more than 15 ethanol blend or biodiesel blends in excess of B 20 Parts and Parts List Check to be sure that you have all the necessary parts for your fuel system e All part numbers can be found on the parts list on page 8 gasoline parts and page 17 diesel parts of this users manual Please have the following information ready when contacting ECI for parts e Fuel system P N e Where it was purchased e Date of purchase Plan Ahead Tools and Materials Some basic tools you will need for the installation of your fuel system Safety glasses Work
10. gloves Phillips head screw driver Crescent Wrench Pincer Tool To Close Pinch Clamp Tape measure Level Power Drill optional Installation Area Before installing you must choose an area on your equipment that will be suited to hold a fuel tank Confirm you have the structure needed to support your tank including the fuel that will be added gasoline 6 073 Ibs gal diesel 7 15 Ibs gal Acceptable areas for installation per NFPA 1192 would be Under the floor inside main rail In a compartment e Compartment shall be vapor resistant to vehicle trailer interior e Compartment shall not contain flame or spark producing equipment e Compartment must have floors and walls resistant and nonabsorbent to fuel Floor has a minimum of 1 2 diameter drainage hole to the exterior at each low point On a trailer A frame e No part should extend below the bottom of the A frame members Forward of the front bulkhead below the overhang of a fifth wheel Safety First Safety precautions are important to follow throughout the installation of your fuel system Care must be taken when handling various pieces of your fuel system Please wear work gloves safety goggles or glasses and long sleeves when installing or performing any maintenance Do not attempt to install the fuel system if parts are missing Any partial installation may result in damage or injury and void warranty v Do no smoke around insta
11. ify a proper ground has been established 15 Drill a 3 4 hole through the wall nearest the tank Place thru wall vent through the outside wall Secure with provided nut Attach 5 8 hose already attached to tank vent to the barbed end of the thru wall vent Secure with 5 8 pinch clamp Note This step is crucial as it allows the tank to vent outside of the vehicle trailer cS amp Q To Tank vent Pe Limited Warranty Policy ECI Fuel Systems Inc ECI 3281 Grapevine Street Mira Loma California 91752 provides this limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship on all products manufactured by ECI ECI fuel systems include a 2 year warranty from date of purchase as evidenced by the original sales receipt ECl s sole obligation under this limited warranty will be limited at ECI s option to either i replacing or repairing defective goods subject to limitations hereinafter provided or ii refunding the purchase price for such goods theretofore paid by the purchaser and purchaser s exclusive remedy for breach of any such warranties will be enforcement of such obligations of ECI This limited warranty extends only to the ECI fuel system manufactured by ECI and any claims shall be limited to the purchase price paid for the ECI fuel system This limited warranty shall extend to the purchaser and to any person to whom such product is transferred during the 2 year warranty period This limi
12. llation area S Practice caution with tools being used during installation Be familiar with the operation of all power tools being used Never drill or weld on or near tank Do not put fuel into tank until install is completely finished Fuel may spill causing hazardous conditions during your installation User Manual Navigation There are two sections to this guide gasoline and diesel Please navigate to the section that applies to your system Section 1 Gasoline P 7 Section 2 Diesel P 19 SECTION 1 Gasoline aay ewe D ECI ltems Needed for Gasoline Installation 5 16 Pinch Clamp QTY 3 5761 Fill Neck 45 Bezel w Gas Cap QTY 1 QTY 1 Rz O nr 1109 1501 1 5 x 24 Fuel Hose 1 2 Screw Clamp QTY 1 QTY 2 3357 1 4 Pinch Clamp Blue 14 0 QTY 1 1506 1 5 Screw Clamp QTY 2 Geek a DA we we oe N u BE eo wee 1101 1 2 x 24 Fuel Hose QTY 1 ltems Needed for Gasoline Installation 3302 3303 1 4 30R14 Fuel Hose 5 16 30R14 Fuel Hose 0123 Installed Installed 7116 x 1 1 2 QTY 10FT QTY 10FT Grade 5 Bolt QTY 2 a ER if 0560 3 8 Washer 7 16 Nylon Thru Wall Vent Grade 5 Lock Nut QTY 1 QTY 4 Grade 5 QTY 2 N 3355 Lo 5467 5292 5 8 a Carbon Canister Canister Extension w Bracket Bracket QTY 1 QTY 1 QTY 1 SS 5831 5859 5858 Floor Br
13. ted warranty shall not apply if i the product has been altered or modified ii the product has been subjected to neglect misuse abuse or damage or iii the product has been installed or operated other than in accordance with ECI s operating instructions To make a claim against this warranty contact either the manufacture of the product which the ECI fuel system is installed on or contact the distributor where the ECI fuel system purchased ECIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUDES LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCURRED IN THE USE OR LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT WARRANTED HEREUNDER ECI expressly disclaims any warranty of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose other than for which it was designed This limited warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from U S state to U S state www ecifuelsystems com uel systems ECI FUEL SYSTEMS 3281 GRAPEVINE ST MIRA LOMA CA 91752 877 685 8602 ol ET 2
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