Franklin Fueling Systems CL6 Installation Guide

Colibri

Automatic Tank Gauge

CL6 Series

Installation Guide

Franklin Fueling Systems • 3760 Marsh Rd. • Madison, WI 53718 USA

Tel:  [phone] • 800 225 9787 • Fax: [phone] • www.franklinfueling.com

Notice

FFS reserves the right to change this document and specications at any time without notice. FFS makes no expressed 
or implied warranty with regard to the contents of this manual. FFS assumes no liability for errors or omissions, or for any 
damages, direct or consequential, that may result from the use of this document or the equipment that it describes.

Trademarks

FFS®, Colibri®, TS-5 Series®, System Sentinel®, SCALD®, Brite®, BriteBox®, BriteBus®, and BriteSensors® are registered
trademarks of Intelligent Controls. All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies.

Inspection of Materials

Visually inspect all components for defects or damage prior to installation. If any defect or damage is found, do not use the 
product and contact FFS for further assistance.

Return Shipping Charges

FFS will not accept shipments of returned products without a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. RMAs are 
obtained by contacting FFS’s Technical Service Division — NO RMAs will be given without the unit’s serial number(s). 
Returned material remains the property of the buyer until replaced or repaired.

Under Warranty

FFS will pay all freight and insurance charges for all “Under-Warranty” RMAs. 

Non-Warranty

It is the buyer’s responsibility to prepay all freight and insurance charges for “Non-Warranty” RMAs.

Refer to the Warranty document FFS-0079.

Contacting Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS)

Please feel free to contact us by mail at:  

Franklin Fueling Systems

3760 Marsh Rd.

Madison, WI 53718 USA

Or contact us by phone, fax or e-mail:

Tel: [phone] E-mail: [e-mail]
Fax: [phone] [e-mail]
Tel: US & Canada 1 800 225 9787
Tel: México 001 800 738 7610
Tel: Europa [phone]

Tel: Asia  [phone]

Please visit our web site at www.franklinfueling.com

Copyright ©2009 by Franklin Fueling Systems (FFS). No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written consent of FFS.  

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Contents

Important Safety Messages ....................................................................................................... 1

Introduction ...................................................................................................................................2

Product Description .....................................................................................................................2

Console Installation ..................................................................................................................... 2

Console Location ......................................................................................................................2

Console Dimensions ...................................................................................................................3

Standard Installation Materials .................................................................................................4

Wiring the Console  .....................................................................................................................5

Attach the probe wiring in order as shown on the label below.. ...................................................... 5

Non-Intrinsically Safe Wiring. .......................................................................................................... 6

Check Electrical Resistance to Earth Ground ................................................................................. 6

Control Drawing ............................................................................................................................ 8

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Important Safety Messages

FFS equipment is designed to be installed in association with volatile hydrocarbon liquids such as gasoline and diesel 
fuel. Installing or working on this equipment means working in an environment in which these highly ammable liquids 
may be present. Working in such a hazardous environment presents a risk of severe injury or death if these instructions 
and standard industry practices are not followed. Read and follow all instructions thoroughly before installing or working 
on this, or any other related, equipment.

  As you read this guide, please be aware of the following symbols and their meanings:

Warning

Caution

Danger

Warning

Warning

Warning

This symbol identies a warning. A warning sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially 
hazardous situation may arise if the instructions that follow are not adhered to closely. A potentially hazardous 
situation may involve the possibility of severe bodily harm or even death.

This is a caution symbol. A caution sign will appear in the text of this document when a potentially hazardous 
environmental  situation  may  arise  if  the  instructions  that  follow  are  not  adhered  to  closely. A  potentially 
hazardous environmental situation may involve the leakage of fuel from equipment that could severely harm 
the environment.

This symbol identies an electrical danger. An electrical danger sign will appear in the text of this document 
when a potentially hazardous situation involving large amounts of electricity may arise if the instructions that 
follow are not adhered to closely. A potentially hazardous situation may involve the possibility of electrocution, 
severe bodily harm, or even death.

Follow all applicable codes governing the installation and servicing of this product and the
entire system. Always lock out and tag electrical circuit breakers while installing or servicing
this equipment and any related equipment. A potentially lethal electrical shock hazard and the

possibility of an explosion or re from a spark can result if the electrical circuit breakers are

accidentally turned on during installation or servicing.

Follow all federal, state and local laws governing the installation of this product and its associated
systems. When no other regulations apply, follow NFPA codes 30, 30A and 70 from the National Fire
Protection Association. Failure to follow these codes could result in severe injury, death, serious
property damage and/or environmental contamination.

When the Colibri system is used to monitor tanks containing gasoline or other ammable

substances, you may create an explosion hazard if you do not follow the requirements in this
manual carefully.

Warning

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All wiring must enter the console’s enclosure through the designated knockouts. An explosion
hazard may result if other openings are used. All wiring from probes to the console must be run in
conduit separate from all other wiring. Failure to do so will create an explosion hazard.