FCM Fuel Control Manifold Series
What do they do?
• Control the flow of your fuel from the main storage tank to the day tanks
Why do I need them?
• Provide a failsafe system that prevents overflow of the day tank or device or inadvertent syphoning by allowing the fuel to pass through one or more controllable valves.
• Allows flow to be gauged so you can validate you have flow volume and flow GPM
• Allows flow to be limited or adjusted
• Provides a manual bypass around your electronic control valves to provide redundant protection from valve failure
• Allows systems to continue to operate manually while primary electronic valves are fixed or replaced in the event of a failure (your screwed if you don’t have one)
• Provides directional flow for multiple day tank applications
Typical Applications
• Used in conjunction with a pump controller
• Day Tank Feed Systems
• Generator Feed Systems
• Boiler Feed Systems
How do they work?
• Primary valve, electronic (ball or solenoid) supply valve – typically normally closed – set to opens when the tank calls for fuel and closes when the flow reaches a specified full amount (%).
• Manual bypass valves allow you to isolate the electronic valve to move the flow around the electronic valve in the event that it has failed.
• Failsafe valve – typically normally open – set to close in the event the pump is full and the pump is still running. This valve will close to stop pumps and prevent overfilling.
• Flanged fittings allow easy drop in, drop out replacement and prevent leaks
• In multi tank systems, the manifolds work in conjunction with each other and the pump controller to open and close valves allowing for tanks to filled individually or simultaneously.
