Description
The vent permits air to escape as the fuel cell is filled and permits filtered air to enter when fuel is getting consumed. This allows the tank to breath to avoid pressurization during normal operation.
20-0484-08 Fuel Cell Vent Kit, 8AN
This kit is typically used for standard-fill systems with direct fill or remote fill necks. It includes an air filter, 6ft (1.8m) of 1/2″ ID fuel vent hose, and adapter fittings. The kit requires an 8AN male vent fitting.
NOTE: This can be used with the standard vent fitting that is included with the Radium FCST.
Important steps to properly route the vent line and prevent unwanted fuel loss:
1. From the fuel cell, the hose must first run upwards allowing any fuel captured in the vent line to drain back down into the cell.
2. After ascending vertically, the line should briefly route towards the front of the vehicle to prevent fuel from sloshing out.
3. Vertical loops should be added to act as a “make-shift” expansion chamber. This allows air to escape and any fuel to drop to the bottom of the loops.
4. Depending on the application, the overall vertical height of the vent hose should be at least 12″.
5. For remote fuel fill applications, the vertical loops must be higher than the fill point.
6. The vent hose should terminate outside of the cabin, below and behind the fuel cell and away from the exhaust system.
7. Utilizing an expansion chamber that is larger than the vent hose diameter will further aid in preventing liquid fuel from escaping (see Radium 20-0462).
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