STATIC TANK 250, 500, 1000, 1800FCP WM006
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Contents INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1 DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 2 SIGN-OFF FORM................................................................................................................ 3 IDENTIFICATION MARKS ...............................................................................................
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing Western Global Please read the contents of this manual before use.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 DESCRIPTION FCP – Static Fuel Tank • • • • • • • • • • • The FCP range of fuel tanks have been designed to enable safe storage of Flammable & Combustible fluids The FCP can be used as an auxiliary fuel tank, feeding generators etc.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 SIGN-OFF FORM • • • • The equipment provider should follow the general Safety Standards Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the tank must read and clearly understand ALL Safety, Usage and Maintenance information in this manual Periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION should be standard practice for all your equipment A sign-off sheet is provided for your records, showing all personnel working with the equipment I have read and understand the informatio
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 IDENTIFICATION MARKS Each tank is supplied with 3 unique identification numbers. 1. 2. 3. Western Serial Number Manufacturing Serial Number UL/ULC Serial Number 1, Western Serial Number The UN IBC Plate is located on the external of the tank (front or Side near the cabinet area 2, Manufacturing Serial Number Tank number is positioned in the cab area and will be permanently attached to the main tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 3, UL/ULC Serial Number The UL Plate is located on the external of the tank (front or Side near the cabinet area Record your serial numbers here Western Data-plate Serial Number Manufacturing Serial Number UL/ULC Data plate Serial Number Plant Number* *Optional customer plant number 5
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 UNIT SPECIFICATION Capacities / Dimensions Model FCP250 FCP500 FCP1000 FCP1800 Litres Nominal 921 2000 3846 7048 95% 875 1900 3654 6696 Capacity US Gallon Nominal 95% 243 231 528 502 1016 965 1862 1769 Imp.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 SAFETY Before using this equipment and to avoid personal injury, carefully read and understand these instructions.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 General • • • • • • • • • If there is anything you do not understand, contact your supplier for advice The unit must be operated by authorised personnel only This unit must not be moved, filled, maintained or operated by persons who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, tired or unwell You MUST perform a risk assessment before using this equipment to ensure your safety and the safety of others Wear the correct Personal Protective Equipment for the task y
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 Limitations of use • The FCP is designed for the safe storage of noncorrosive, stable flammable and combustible liquids that have a specific gravity not exceeding 1.0 in aboveground applications • UL 142 Listed tanks are intended for installation in accordance with a variety of installation codes, including NFPA 30, NFPA 30A, NFPA 31, NFPA 37, NFPA 1 and the International Fire Code.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 Venting Each unit has 2 common vents installed; these are in the Cab Area of the tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 ACCESS AND SECURITY Access to the Cab Area • • The cabinet hatch is constructed of a heavy-duty steel, care should be taken when opening or closing The cabinet hatch should be kept closed when the FCP is not being used to protect the fittings and containment area from weather conditions.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 CABINET OVERVIEW Standard Unit 1. 1” Feed 2. 3” Fill Point 3. 2” Pressure / Vacuum Vent 4. 2 x 1.5” Spare Ports 5. Emergency 2” Vent Ports 6. ¼” Roll Over Vent 7. Dip Stick 8.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 CENTRE OF GRAVITY FCP250 Centre of Gravity 2 Center Of Gravity 2 X (mm) Y (mm) Z (mm) Empty 569 539 598 Full 570 562 599 Based on empty tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP500 Centre of Gravity 3 Centre Of Gravity 3 X (mm) Y (mm) Z (mm) Empty 572 1035 580 Full 572 1076 612 Based on empty tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP1000 Centre of Gravity 4 Centre Of Gravity 4 X (mm) Y (mm) Z (mm) Empty 1100 1088 469 Full 1099 1134 540 Based on empty tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP1800 Centre of Gravity 5 Centre Of Gravity 5 X (mm) Y (mm) Z (mm) Empty 1046 1918 452 Full 1046 1966 541 Based on empty tank.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 LIFTING & HANDLING IMPORTANT: Always prepare a Lifting Plan/Risk Assessment. By Forklift / Tele-handler • • Each FCP is fitted with forklift pockets which are designed to allow the FCP to be raised by a forklift/tele-handler. The FCP can be lifted from all 4 sides. This must be considered in your risk assessment It is important that the total gross weight of the FCP is not more than half (50%) of the forklift’s maximum SWL.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 Positioning Where the FCP is to be permanently positioned for use (long or short term) it is important that certain aspects are considered • • • • • You should make sure that both supplying vehicle and receiving vehicle have safe and easy access to the FCP The position should be selected where the unit will be protected from accidental impact Consideration should be given to the location of overhead services such as telecommunications, power cables and overhan
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 DISPENSING FUEL There are two options available for dispensing/supplying fuel. Either manually via a fuel pump and nozzle or by direct coupling to the equipment such as a generator. • • By Fuel Pump - For the information about any pump system fitted to this FCP, please refer to documents supplied with the pump. Direct Coupling - enables continuous fuel feed to equipment such as generators where fuel is required continuously.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 STRAPPING CHARTS FCP250 1. 2. 3. Depth (cm) Depth (in) 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 70 74 78 82 86 90 95 98 100 0.8 2.4 3.9 5.5 7.1 8.7 10.2 11.8 13.4 15.0 16.5 18.1 19.7 21.3 22.8 24.4 26.0 27.6 29.1 30.7 32.3 33.9 35.4 37.4 38.6 39.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP500 1. 2. 3. Depth (cm) Depth (in) Fuel Level (Litre) Fuel Level (US-Gallon) Fuel Level (Imp Gallon) 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 70 74 78 82 86 90 94 95 100 0.79 2.36 3.94 5.51 7.09 8.66 10.24 11.81 13.39 14.96 16.54 18.11 19.69 21.26 22.83 24.41 25.98 27.56 29.13 30.71 32.28 33.86 35.43 37.01 37.40 39.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP1000 1. 2. 3. Depth (cm) Depth (in) Fuel Level (Litre) Fuel Level (US-Gallon) Fuel Level (Imp Gallon) 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 70 74 78 82 86 90 0.79 2.36 3.94 5.51 7.09 8.66 10.24 11.81 13.39 14.96 16.54 18.11 19.69 21.26 22.83 24.41 25.98 27.56 29.13 30.71 32.28 33.86 35.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 FCP1800 Depth (mm) Depth (In) Fuel Level (Litre) Fuel Level (US Gallon) Fuel Level (Imp Gallon) 2 6 10 14 18 22 26 30 34 38 42 46 50 54 58 62 66 70 74 78 82 86 87.75 90 92.7 0.79 2.36 3.94 5.51 7.09 8.66 10.24 11.81 13.39 14.96 16.54 18.11 19.69 21.26 22.83 24.41 25.98 27.56 29.13 30.71 32.28 33.86 34.55 35.43 36.50 156.0 469.0 782.0 1095.0 1408.0 1721.0 2034.0 2347.0 2660.0 2973.0 3285.0 3596.0 3904.0 4209.0 4513.0 4814.0 5112.0 5409.0 5703.0 5995.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE V = Visual inspection P = Physical Check L = Lubricate R = Replace Item Daily Weekly Monthly 6 Monthly Yearly Other Reference / Comments General Housekeeping V P Firefighting media (if fitted) V P Doors V Signage V/R L Check site and tank. Remove debris etc.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 RECOMENDED INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE Western recommend that the owner of the FCP carries out regular inspection. This is for guidance only. IMPORTANT: Always follow local or preventive schedules Every 2 ½ years • External inspection • Function of all services equipment • Leak test. Every 5 years • Internal inspection • External inspection • Function of all services equipment • Leak test.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 INNER TANK REMOVAL For periodic inspection and maintenance, you may be required to remove the inner tank from the outer tank. Follow local Health and Safety rules when carrying out this operation. IMPORTANT - Ensure the tank is empty before lifting. 26 1. Remove all 4 corner brackets. Store brackets, nuts and bolts safely 2. Remove 2 x side and 2 x end rails. Store rails, nuts and bolts safely 3.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 4. Using a 4-leg lifting chain attached to each corner carefully remove the inner tank To re-install the inner tank into the containment, follow steps 1 – 4 in reverse. Always ensure the bolts are torqued.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 TORQUE SETTINGS Nuts and Bolts If the tank is required to be dismantled and re-assembled the tank nuts and bolts used are required to be torqued, torque settings are shown in the table below. Metric Torque Specifications Size Typical Maximum Tightening Torque Nm (lb ft) Property Class Grade 8.8 Grade 10.9 M8 30 (21) 40 (30) M10 55 (42) 75 (60) M12 100 (74) 135 (106) Torque figures indicated above are valid for lightly oiled threads.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY Correct and considerate management of Flammable & Combustible fluids, its storage and transfer are the responsibility of everyone who operates or maintains this equipment. All necessary precautions should be made to prevent spills and subsequent pollution of the environment. Have in place a clear action plan to deal with accidental spill, no matter how small or large.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 TROUBLE-SHOOTING The Transcube is a simple and reliable system Below we have listed common problems, causes and solutions that you may encounter. If a problem is difficult to solve, even after having read through this troubleshooting section, please call your local Western Global distributor or dealer.
WM006 FCP250, 500, 1000, 1800 V1 EN Feb 2020 WARRANTY The Company undertakes to replace or repair, free of charge, any defect which the Company considers to be due to faulty workmanship or material within 36 months (or otherwise stated) of the sale date, except for: • • • • • • Defects arising from neglect, misuse or unauthorised modifications.
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