FE PETRO STP150B++ - Important Safety Messages; General Operational Safety

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Important Safety Messages
FE Petro equipment is designed to be installed in association with volatile hydrocarbon liquids such as gasoline and
diesel fuel. Installing or working on this equipment means working in an environment in which these highly ammable
liquids may be present. Working in such a hazardous environment presents a risk of severe injury or death if these
instructions and standard industry practices are not followed. Read and follow all instructions thoroughly before
installing or working on this, or any other related equipment.
As you read this guide, please be aware of the following symbols and their meanings:
This symbol identies a warning. A warning sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially
hazardous situation may arise if the instructions that follow are not adhered to closely. A potentially
hazardous situation may involve the possibility of severe bodily harm or even death.
This is a caution symbol. A caution sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially
hazardous environmental situation may arise if the instructions that follow are not adhered to closely. A
potentially hazardous environmental situation may involve the leakage of fuel from equipment that could
severely harm the environment.
Follow all applicable codes governing the installation and servicing of this product and the
entire system. Always lock out and tag electrical circuit breakers while installing or servicing this
equipment and related equipment. A potentially lethal electrical shock hazard and the possibility of
an explosion or re from a spark can result if the electrical circuit breakers are accidentally turned
on during installation or servicing. Do not smoke while working on or near this equipment, and use
only non-sparking tools.
Before entering a containment sump, check for the presence of hydrocarbon vapors. If these
vapors are inhaled they could cause dizziness or unconsciousness, and, if ignited, hydrocarbon
vapors could explode causing serious injury or death. Electronic and electrical petroleum
monitoring equipment is often housed in containment sumps designed to trap hazardous liquid
spills and prevent contamination of the environment, and, as a consequence, containment sumps
can trap dangerous amounts of hydrocarbon vapors. If these vapor levels reach unsafe amounts,
ventilate the sump with fresh air. While working in the sump, periodically check the atmosphere
in the sump, if vapors reach unsafe levels, exit the sump and ventilate it before continuing
work. Always have a second person standing by for assistance when working in, or around, a
containment sump.
Follow all federal, state, and local laws governing the installation of this product and its associated
systems. When no other regulations apply, follow NFPA codes 30, 30A, and 70 from the National
Fire Protection Association. Failure to follow these codes could result in severe injury, death,
serious property damage, and / or environmental contamination.
Always secure the work area from moving vehicles. The equipment in this manual is usually
mounted underground, so reduced visibility puts service personnel working on this equipment in
danger from moving vehicles entering the work area. To help eliminate these unsafe conditions,
secure the area by using a service truck to block access to the work environment, or by using any
other reasonable means available to ensure the safety of service personnel.
Do not modify the STP / IST, modifying any feature of the STP / IST can cause environmental and
safety issues. FE Petro’s submerged turbine pumps are subjected to rigorous quality control
testing during assembly. Field alteration of the pumps in any way, including shortening of the
column pipe and conduit, defeats these quality tests, and could result in a fuel leak or dangerous
electrical contact.
Thermal expansion can cause pressure to build up in the product lines. FE Petro’s STP / ISTs have
a built-in relief valve to release this excess line pressure back to the tank. Do not use an additional
check valve unless it has the capability to relieve excess pressure back to the tank, as this could
result in a buildup of abnormal pressure in the lines, causing a pipe or joint in the supply line piping
to burst, and release of fuel into the environment.
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