A. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION

Primarily for use at Heliports, the MODEL H-200 FUEL/WATER SEPERATOR prevents a sudden deluge of spilled fuel in event of an aircraft accident from entering city storm sewer where a fire or explosion could occur - yet normal rainwater and any fire suppression water pass through to the storm sewer. When employed at a rooftop heliport, fuel is prevented from entering the building's roof drain lines - eliminating the need to install an additional, isolated drain line down the outside of the entire building.

The size of the Seperator is hydraulically engineered in relation to the size of its Inlet to reduce the velocity of water and fuel as they flow by gravity into the seperator. Baffles inside the seperator create a precise, constant water level, see SECTION, Page 2. Fuel entering the seperator floats to the top of the water almost immediately due to the difference in Specific Gravity of fuels from water. As the fuel accumulates on top of the water, it flows into a 2" pipe leading to a seperate Fuel Containment Tank from where it is removed as soon as possible and the heliport is reopened.

The H-200 Seperator will contain flows of pure fuel (Jet-A or Avgas) and should not be confused with an oil-y water seperator which seperates only small amounts of fuel mixed with large amounts of water (2% fuel to 98% water) in order to function.

The H-200 can seperate nearly any amount of fuel due to its two-piece design (Seperator Unit and Fuel Containment Tank), the latter being an inexpensive tank sized to the ammount of fuel expected without changing the more expensive Seperator which is constructed entirely of stainless steel.

The H-200 will accomodate rain and/or fire suppression water flow rates up to 200 GPM simultaneously with fuel flow rates up to 30 GPM. These flow rates are greater than those expected at most one and two-helicopter heliports. However, if the calculated water flow rate exceeds 200 GPM or if the fuel flow rate exceeds 30 GPM, a second H-200 can be placed in parallel for a total water flow rate of 400 GPM and fuel flow rate of 60 GPM. A third seperator in parallel increases the total water flow rate to 600 GPM and total fuel flow rate to 90 GPM, etc. Fuel flow from multiple seperators can flow to one large fuel containment tank, if desired.

The maximum flow rate of the water from a heliport expected to enter the Seperator is determined by either: 1) the square footage of the area where the fuel spill is expected times the maximum rainfall intensity (inches per hour) expected to fall on that fuel spill area, or 2) the fire suppression water rate - whichever is greater - to arrive at a Gallon Per Minute figure. Contact Heliport Systems, Inc. for assistance in sizing the seperator for a particular heliport or airport ramp.

The "standard" Fuel Containment Tank furnished is 330 gallons, ample for most heliports. This obround shaped tank fits easily at most rooftop locations. If necessary, it can be manifolded to a second 330 gallon tank for 660 gallons of fuel containment, see ROOF INSTALL, Pages 4 & 5. A larger, single fuel tank is possible, but is round and therefore seldom fits at most rooftop locations and is appropriate often only at other locations.

If spilled fuel on the helideck ignites, any fire traveling down the drain line leading to the Seperator will be stopped at the inlet to the seperator by a Barometric Liquid Seal formed by the 32" of water always inside the seperator.

B. INSTALLATION

ROOFTOP HELIPORTS - Three potential locations are:

1. BETWEEN HELIDECK AND ROOF The preferred location if the underside of the helideck is elevated five feet or more above the roof. By code the helideck must be designed to withstand a crash of the argest helicopter expected to land at the facility, leakage of spilled fuel, and any fire. Therefore the safest rooftop location is under the helideck. Locate the Seperator's Inlet directly below the helideck drain if possible; otherwise, piping from the helideck drain across to the Seperator's Inlet must pitch 3/16" per foot. For maximum head/flow, always install the Seperator as close as possible to the roof. The Seperator mounts between two horizontal W8 steel members hung from the helideck structural steel, so that the bottom of the Seperator and W8 members are just above the roof, see ROOF INSTALLATION, Pages 4 and 5. The steel members are by others.

The standard Fuel Containment Tank is a 330 gallon, obround, UL 142/Above Ground type, for placement next ot the Seperator. It can be manifolded to a second 330 gallon tank for 660 gallons of containment. Also it can be located remotely from the Seperator, for example, on the ground. To ease installation, the Seperator can be ordered with the 2" Fuel Outlet exiting the Seperator's left side, instead of from the right side, standard. The Fuel Tank mounts between two horizontal W4 x 13 members which span between the two W8 members so that the bottom of the fuel tank, seperator, W4 & W8 steel members, are just above the roof. Install level.

The Seperator's water outlet is piped to one or two existing roof drains, preferably the roof drains intended for the portion of the roof now covered by the heliport. If more than one roof drain is required, the 6" outlet pipe can tee to two roof drains. Piping must terminate immediatley next to the roof drain basket, but need not connect directly to the drain pipe itself. Pour water down the helideck drain to 1) fill the seperator and 2) ensure there is no standing water in the pipe between helideck drain and inlet to Seperator.

Fuel is removed from the Fuel Containment Tank with a hose from the roof to a waste oil truck on the ground. An alternate location for the Fuel Containment Tank is at the base of the building; however, a seperate 2" fuel line down the outside of the building will be required.

2. IN MECHANICAL ROOM BELOW ROOF Place the Seperator (3490 lbs full) and 330 gallon Fuel Containment Tank (2470 lbs. full) on the floor of theMechanical Room provided a structural engineer confirms the floor can support the weights. If necessary, locate directly above a column supporting the floor. Install both tanks level and vent outside the building.

3. AT BASE OF BUILDING Install outside the building, either Above Ground or Below Ground. If Above Ground, Install on a level precast concrete slab and hide from view woth srubbery, fence, or wall. If a single 500 gallon+ round is desired, the Seperator must be elevated for fuel to flow by gravity. See ABOVE GROUND INSTALLATION, Page 6.

If Below Ground, install the Seperator and standard 330 gal. UL 142 Fuel Containment Tank in a precast concrete vault (water meter pit) with access cover and floor drain, see BELOW GROUND INSTALLALLATION, Page 6. Larger Fuel Containment Tanks which cannot be fit in the vault ate direct buried outside the vault, and must be UL Listed for direct burial.

GROUNDLEVEL HELIPORTS - Install either Below Ground or Above Ground

Remove the 4" bell from the 4" round weatherproof electrical junction box and screww the box onto the 1/2" NPT fitting on the right side of the Seperator, see ELEVATION, Page 2. Before attaching the heat blanket and insulation to the Seperator, first ensure the metal is clean and dry. Affix the heat blanket to the Seperator exactly where shown in the ELEVATION by removing the clear plastic backing from the pressure sensitive adhesive on the back of the blanket and pressing firmly to the metal. Attach the thermostat to the two 8-32 studs. Run the leads from the heat blanket and thermostat up to the electrical junction box above. If the Sight Glass Gauge is installed, heat trace with UL Listed or FM Approved heat trace cable with integral thermostat.

Affix the 1" thick elastomeric foam "armaflex" type insulation to the Seperator by first cutting the six 3' x 4' sheets to length to cover the four sides and top. Using the aerosol adhesive furnished, apply to both the metal and the insulation; when tacky carefully press the insulation firmly to the Seperator, covering the heat blanket and its leads, the thermostat leads, but not the thermostat itself. Once applied, the insulation cannot be repositioned.

Run a dedicated, preferably emergency power, 15 amp, 120 VAC line, Hot-Neutral-Ground stranded copper wire with THWN insulation inside 1/2" rigid conduit or 1/2" flexible liquid tight conduit to the 4" round weatherproof electrical junction box and wire per the WIRING DIAGRAM, Page 8, and in accordance with the NEC, latest edition.

FUEL SIGNAL
The Seperator is equipped with a signal to indicate fuel is flowing into the Fuel Containment Tank. See FUEL SIGNAL, Page 8. Inside the seperator an intrinsically safe float switch is factory mounted just above the water level. As fuel accumulates on top of the water, the magnetic float rises, closing contacts in the shaft, sending power to a bell, buzzer, or light - any item drawing less than 15 watts at 120 VAC. A weatherproof 4" bell having an 88 decibel level drawing only 7 watts mounts to the 4" electrical junstion box. The bell also may be remote mounted, for example, to inside a building. CAUTION: Wiring a load greater than 15 watts through the float switch will fuse the contacts, causing the bell to ring constantly. Follow the WIRING DIAGRAM. To test, lift the float: the bell must ring; drop the float: the bell must stop. If multiple or larger signaling devices are desired, the higher current can be accomodated with an optional relay.

SIGHT GLASS GAUGE
Only the City of Los Angeles requires a sight glass gauge to show the water level inside the Seperator without removing the cover. See ELEVATION, Page 2. This optional item can be furnished for other locales if desired. Contractor to install to the two 1/2" NPT fittings provided.

FUEL CONTAINMENT TANK
The standard Fuel Containment Tank, Page 9, is a 330 gallon obround, UL 142 Listed for Rooftop/Mechanical Room/Above Ground and Below Ground when in a concrete vault with the Seperator. For larger sizes requiring direct burial outside the vault, the fuel tank must be UL 58 Listed for Below Ground, and in some jurisdictions must be coated steel (sti-P3) or fiberglass, anchored to a concrete slab. It can be any size or type, provided it is UL Listed for fuel storage and the intended installation, but in all cases must be installed 1) lower than the Sperator so fuel will flow by gravity, 2) level, and 3) vented above ground. A 2" flame check vent with locking cap furnished, enabling this vent line to be used for pump out when the fuel containment tank is below ground.

C. MAINTENANCE

1. Inspect every three months for:

2. Remove any fuel or foreign matter.

3. If detergent is use to clean inside the Seperator, flush thoroughly with water to remove
all traces of detergent.

4. The Seperator is constructed of stainless steel, inherently corrosion resistant.

5. Inspect the Fuel Containment Tank for integrity.

6. Inspect the Vents for obstructions.

COMPONENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

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MODEL H-200 FUEL/WATER SEPERATOR

FUEL/WATER SEPERATOR INSTALLATIONS