Vetus FTANK40A Instructions D'installation page 6

Positioning
Position the tank in such a
way that it is readily accessi-
ble for inspection. The tank
must always be positioned
above the maximum level of
the bilge water. Also make
sure that there is sufficient
free space above the tank
for the hose connections.
These must be easily acces-
sible during fitting. There
must be free space with no
bulkheads or other tanks
of about 1 cm all round the
tank to allow ventilation.
! WARNING
Choose a position for the breather pipe so that any fuel
or fuel vapour emerging cannot get into the ship.
Ensure that there is a suffi-
ciently solid foundation for
placing and fixing the tank
firmly. The size of a tank
increases slightly when it
is full.
Take this into account when
fixing the tank in place. Use
the fixing straps supplied
as these allow the tank to
expand. (See page 20).
Fitting in sailing ships
When fitting remember that the
filler hose must always be positi-
oned on the same side of the ship
as the tank.
This prevents too high a pressure
from possibly occurring in the tank
when sailing at an angle.
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Connecting the tank
Fitting the connection nipples
Filler connection (2)
A fuel-resistant filler hose with
diameter of 38 mm can be
connected directly to the fil-
ler connection. Slide a hose
clamp over the end of the
hose. Moisten the filler hose on
the inside, slide the hose over
the connector and tighten up
the hose clamp.
Repeat these steps to connect
the hose to the filler cap (5).
Install this hose in such a way
that neither the tank nor the
filler cap is mechanically stressed.
Breather connection (3)
Fit a hose with diameter of 16 mm to the connector (3). Slide a
hose clamp over the hose. Moisten the hose on the inside, slide
the hose over the connector and tighten up the hose clamp.
Repeat these steps to fit the breather nipple (1). Fit the brea-
ther nipple as high as possible above the filler cap. The breather
pipe must be fitted so that it is continuously sloping upwards as
seen from the tank.
Fuel suction pipe (4)
Connect the suction pipe of the engine or generator to one of
the suction pipe connections on the tank (4). A hose clamp can
be used for this.
Fuel return pipe (4)
Connect the fuel return pipe from the engine or generator to the
other connection on the tank (4).
General
Take into account that the pipes can move when the tank is
being filled. Always use stainless steel clamps.
1. Inspection lid
2. Filler connection Ø 38 mm
3. Breather connection Ø 16 mm
4. Suction connection/ return connection Ø 8 or 10 mm
Rigid diesel fuel tanks 40, 60 and 80 l
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