Franklin Fueling Systems T5 Tank Sentinel Programming Guide User Manual

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Reasons Why SCALD Tank Tests may Fail

• Temperature

• If a site is receiving deliveries frequently and the temperature of the fuel being delivered is several degrees

different then the fuel in the tank, then SCALD will not be able to collect QIs due to thermal instability. The

temperature of the fuel can not change more than .01°F during a 20 min QI.

• If a pump control relay is stuck closed and the pump is running all of the time, the temperature in the tank can

be much higher than the other tanks. Due to this high temperature and the fact that the pump is running and

causing turbulence in the tank, no QIs will be collected.

• No Quiet Time

• SCALD needs four 20 minute QIs in order to complete a test. These QIs are normally found in the early

morning hours. If a site is so busy that there are no 20 minute periods of no dispensing, then SCALD will not be

able to complete a test.

TS-LS500 Auto Learn Line Leak Testing

Overview

A 0.2 gph and a 0.1 gph test line leak tests can be started from the console. Some jurisdictions recommend that a 0.1 gph

annual precision line leak test be run yearly. The 0.2 gph test runs automatically on a daily basis. The coarse 3 gph line

test runs automatically after every dispense. State and local regulations may require more frequent tests and inspections.

Make sure your site personnel are aware of all of the issues and requirements comply with these regulations.

Caution

It is the tank owner’s obligation to comply with the procedures and the reporting requirements of

federal, state and local regulations. You are legally bound to follow these explicitly. Where they

conflict with this manual, follow the regulations.

Line Leak Test Requirements

Create adequate quiet time – Prevent and stop all dispensing, on the line to be tested, before and during a test (bag

or tape poly over dispenser and dispenser lever).
GPH precision tests normally need 4 hours of quiet time (where no dispensing occurs) before the test is started.

Usually the test takes 13 minutes to complete.
0.2 GPH monthly tests normally need 13 minutes to 4 hours of quiet time to finish.

When to Force Line Leak Tests

To comply with Federal, State, and local Regulatory Agency requirements.
To comply with the policy and procedures of your site.
When a leak detection sensor alarms – per policy and procedures at your site.

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