Instructions for use
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Tank is clean and fuel is in good condition with low water content:
- Install Aquafighter following instructions in next steps and maintain water-free conditions
- Check periodically and replace Aquafighter when full or almost full and your tank will not suffer the fate of the next 3 examples
This is the ideal scenario for use of Aquafighter. As always, prevention is better than cure, so look to install Aquafighter from new into clean tanks with clean fuel for long trouble-free service
Fuel has significant water content (high ppm):
- Drain free water from the bottom of the tank
- Aquafighter can then be installed to remove emulsified water
- Aquafighter will immediately start demulsifying fuel and should be checked after two days to determine the level of saturation
- When the Aquafighter product (water absorbing powder) fills 50% of its chamber, replace the product with a new one to maintain water-free conditions
Fuel and tank has some water content + sludge and microbial contamination:
- Tank should be emptied and cleaned first to prevent this sludge and microbial growth from clogging filters and getting into machines
Refill with clean fuel - Aquafighter can be installed to remove bound/emulsified water
- Check for levels of microbial contamination in the fuel using FUELSTAT test kit
- It only makes sense to care for your tank so that your fuel will treat your machines well
Fuel and tank has significant water content + heavy sludge and microbial content:
- Whether you use Aquafighter or not, if your tank looks like this, you should not put this fuel in anything of value
- Empty and clean this tank thoroughly and visually inspected if possible before re-use
- Refill with clean fuel
- Install Aquafighter and begin a new era of clean tank and clear & bright fuel
- Check for levels of microbial contamination in the fuel using FUELSTAT test kit
Installation:
Carefully remove Aquafighter from the airtight pouch.
Measure the correct position of the Aquafighter from outside the tank and mark the cord/string length to the tank opening such that the top of the Aquafighter filter will be just below the low fuel level in the tank.
Lower the Aquafighter into the tank low point location so that the Aquafighter is resting on the bottom being lightly suspended in the tank, using the mark on the cord as reference.
Ensure that sufficient length of cord is left outside the tank so that it can be attached, e.g. by making a loop around the filler pipe, or other suitable secure attachment.
It is important that the cord is secured securely to the outside of the tank for retrieval of the Aquafighter for inspection and replacement, without chance of damage to the cord during service. In certain instances, e.g. when the tank inlet is via a metal threaded cap, it may not be as simple to secure the cord without fear of the cord being cut by the thread. A couple of examples are shown of how users have successfully and safely secured the Aquafighter in those instances:
- The first shows a cable gland fitted to the tank cap, through which the Aquafighter cord passes from inside to outside
- The second shows a metal ring affixed to the underside of the tank cap. In this case the cord is attached inside the cap and will not be visible on the outside of the tank once installed
The pouch should be kept handy to be utilized to contain the used Aquafighter product at time of change-out.
The Aquafighter must be inspected regularly, e.g. monthly, for water content / water absorption. If less than 50% of the Aquafighter has turned red, it can be returned to the tank. If more than 50% of the Aquafighter has turned red, replacement is recommended.
When more than 50% of the Aquafighter filter has turned red, replacement is recommended. Used Aquafighter must be safely placed in the bag it was delivered in, or similar, and disposed of at an approved collection point, e.g. the local recycling centre. The used Aquafighter filter will consist mostly of water, but small amounts of diesel can remain, and it should therefore be treated in the same way as other waste fuels, lubricating, or hydraulic oil, fuel and paint residues.