Connecting The Tank; Preparing For Winter; Technical Data - Vetus FTANK25 Instrucciones De Instalación

2.3 Connecting the Tank

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• Fuel cap
Fit the fuel cap (5).
When filling the tank, fuel can overflow from the filler cap and
spill onto the deck. This can be prevented by installing a Vetus
Fuel Overflow (E) between filler cap (A) and tank. Consult the
relevant manual for installing the Vetus fuel overflow.
• Fuel supply hose
Fit a fuel hose (6) between the filler cap and the tank. Use a
fire-resistant hose with an internal diameter of 51 mm. Install
this hose in such a way that neither tank nor filler cap are me-
chanically stressed.
• Breather nipple
Fit the breather nipple (7) as high as possible above the level
of the top of the tank.
Choose a location for the breather nipple at a place where
leaking fuel or vapour cannot get into the ship!
Unpleasant smells may escape from the air breather nipple.
This can be prevented by installing an active charcoal filter
(Vetus Odour Filter (10)) in the vent hose (8). Consult the rel-
evant manual for installing the Vetus odour filter.
• Vent hose
Fit the vent hose (8). Use a fire-resistant hose with 16 mm (
internal diameter.
When viewed from the tank, the vent hose should be fitted in
a continuously upwards slope.
• Fuel supply and return
Connect the fuel supply (1) and the fuel return pipes (2) to
their respective fittings.
Fit all hose connections using 2 stainless steel hose clamps!
All metal parts in the fuel system must be earthed in order to
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prevent sparks caused by static electricity. Connect an earth
wire to the filler cap. Use yellow/green insulated wire with a
core cross-section of at least 1 mm
2.4 Check
Check the system for any leaks. Test pressure 0.2 bar (4.4 psi).

3 Preparing for winter

It is advisable to fill the fuel tank with fuel completely during the
winter period in order to prevent condensation. Water droplets
in fuel are the ideal transporters of dirt and rust through narrow
pipes. A full fuel tank prevents the growth of bacteria in the tank.
4 Maintenance
Regularly check the air relief nipple and clean the sieve in the nip-
ple if necessary.
Every year, check the hoses and hose connections for possible
leakage and fit new hoses and/or hose clamps as necessary. Also
check the tank for damage caused by chaffing. Replace a dam-
aged tank immediately.

5 Technical Data

Type : FTANK25
Capacity : 25 litres *) (5.5 UK Gal, 6.6 US Gal)
Weight : 2.5 kg *) (5.5 lb)
Max. pressure : 30 kPa (0,3 bar, 4.4 psi)
Material : Polyethene, colour : natural
*) The values stated in the Table are nominal values for capacity
and weight. Slight deviation is possible.
Connector Kit:
Dimensions of fittings:
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For filler hose : 51 mm (2") dia.
For supply hose : 8 mm (
For return hose : 8 mm (
For air relief : 16 mm (
ENGLISH
1 Fuel supply
2 Fuel return
3 Filling connection, ø 51 mm (2")
4 Vent (hose pillar)
5 Filler cap
6 Filler hose, ø 51 mm (2")
7 Breather nipple
8 Vent hose, ø 16 mm ( 5 / ")
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9 Goose neck
10 Odour filter
11 Fuel overflow
12 Breather / overflow pipe, ø 16 mm
( 5 / ")
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2 (AWG 16).
5 / ") dia.
16
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