Floscan Series 9700/97000 Standard Flow GPS Interface System (twin engine model) - Manual (Page 5)

5/14/2007 4001-386-00I
FloScan Instrument Company, Inc. Tel: (206) 524-6625 Fax: (206) 523-4961
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VI. System Start-Up:
Start and run your engines. Look for leaks and other installation problems. If system is not operating properly refer to the
Troubleshooting Instructions and correct any deficiencies.
VII. Calibration:
When system is running properly, refer to the calibration instructions and calibrate your system. If installed properly, initial
calibration takes less than 1 hour. After consuming some fuel, final calibration should only take a few minutes.
• The US Code of Federal Regulations, (CFR’s) contain no requirement for using Type A-1, A-2, B-1 or B-2, USCG
approved fuel hose on diesel powered pleasure vessels. To meet ABYC standards though, fuel hose shall comply with the
requirements of UL 1114, Marine (USCG Type A) Flexible Fuel-Line Hose, or SAE J1527, Marine Fuel Hoses, (ABYC H-
33.6.1).
USCG approved fuel hose with either fabric or wire reinforcing braid meet the following standards:
Hose Marking Permeation Rating 2½ Minute Fire Test
USCG Type A-1 100g/m²/24hrs. Required
USCG Type A-2 300g/m²/24hrs. Required
USCG Type B-1 100g/m²/24hrs. Not Required
USCG Type B-2 300g/m²/24hrs. Not Required
Table I
Cost comparison between steel & fabric braid A-1 fuel hose on a 50’ Diesel pleasure vessel with, “Stand-up” engine room,
Aeroquip A-1 Steel Braid
Hose with JIC x MNPT
Fittings
A-1 Fabric Braid Hose
with
HB x MNPT Fittings
48’, ¾” Hose / Engine x 2 =
96’
$9.73 / Ft x 96’= $934.08 $5.00/Ft x 96’= $480
Hose End Fittings, 28 Ends. $11.50 per End, x 28 = $322 N/A
Hose End Assembly Fee $10 / Hose x 14 = $140 N/A
Stainless Hose Clamps N/A 28ea x $1.49 = 41.72
Fittings 16 x 12 4ea x $13.80 = $55.20 4ea x $5.39 = $21.56
Fittings 12 x 12 20ea x $11.90 = $238 20ea x $4.20 = $84
Fittings 8 x 12 4ea x $10.75 = $43 4ea x $3.59 = $14.36
Totals: $1732.28 $641.64
Table II