Veeder-Root TLS-350R PLUS, TLS-350J, TLS-350R, TLS300I/C Installation Manual

Installation Manual

MAG-XL Flex Probe

Manual No: 577013-972 ● Revision: E

Notice

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DAMAGE CLAIMS / LOST EQUIPMENT

Thoroughly examine all components and units as soon as they are received. If any cartons are damaged or missing, write a complete and detailed description of the damage or shortage on the face of the freight bill. The carrier's agent must verify the inspection and sign the description. Refuse only the damaged product, not the entire shipment.

Veeder-Root must be notified of any damages and/or shortages within 30 days of receipt of the shipment, as stated in our Terms and Conditions.

VEEDER-ROOT’S PREFERRED CARRIER

1. Contact Veeder-Root Customer Service at 800-873-3313 with the specific part numbers and quantities that were missing or received damaged.

2. Fax signed Bill of Lading (BOL) to Veeder-Root Customer Service at 800-234-5350.

3. Veeder-Root will file the claim with the carrier and replace the damaged/missing product at no charge to the customer. Customer Service will work with production facility to have the replacement product shipped as soon as possible.

CUSTOMER’S PREFERRED CARRIER

1. It is the customer’s responsibility to file a claim with their carrier.

2. Customer may submit a replacement purchase order. Customer is responsible for all charges and freight associated with replacement order. Customer Service will work with production facility to have the replacement product shipped as soon as possible.

3. If “lost” equipment is delivered at a later date and is not needed, Veeder-Root will allow a Return to Stock without a restocking fee.

4. Veeder-Root will NOT be responsible for any compensation when a customer chooses their own carrier.

RETURN SHIPPING

For the parts return procedure, please follow the appropriate instructions in the "General Returned Goods Policy” pages in the "Policies and Literature" section of the Veeder-Root North American Environmental Products price list. Veeder-Root will not accept any return product without a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) number clearly printed on the outside of the package.

FCC INFORMATION

This equipment complies with the requirements in Part 15 of the FCC rules for a Class A computing device. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception requiring the operator to take whatever steps are necessary to correct the interference.

Warranty

TLS-350R, TLS-350 PLUS, TLS-350J AND TLS-300I/C MONITORING SYSTEMS

We warrant that this product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of installation or twenty-four (24 months) from the date of invoice, whichever occurs first. During the warranty period, we or our representative will repair or replace the product, if determined by us to be defective, at the location where the product is in use and at no charge to the purchaser. LAMPS, FUSES, AND LITHIUM BATTERIES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.

We shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the user.

This warranty applies only when the product is installed in accordance with Veeder-Root’s specifications, and a Warranty Registration and Checkout Form has been filed with Veeder-Root by an authorized Veeder-Root Distributor. This warranty will not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidents, systems that are misapplied or are not installed per Veeder-Root specifications, modified or repaired by unauthorized persons, or damage related to acts of God.

If “Warranty” is purchased as part of the Fuel Management Service, Veeder-Root will maintain the equipment for the life of the contract in accordance with the written warranty provided with the equipment. A Veeder-Root Fuel Management Services Contractor shall have free site access during Customer’s regular working hours to work on the equipment. Veeder-Root has no obligation to monitor federal, state or local laws, or modify the equipment based on developments or changes in such laws.

MODULES, KITS, OTHER COMPONENTS (PARTS PURCHASED SEPARATE OF A COMPLETE CONSOLE)

We warrant that this product, exclusive of lithium batteries, shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of fifteen (15) months from date of invoice. We warrant that the lithium batteries shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 90 days from date of invoice. We will repair or replace the product if the product is returned to us; transportation prepaid, within the warranty period, and is determined by us to be defective. This warranty will not apply to any product which has been subjected to misuse, negligence, accidents, systems that are misapplied or are not installed per Veeder-Root specifications, modified or repaired by unauthorized persons, or damage related to acts of God.

We shall not be responsible for any expenses incurred by the user.

MAG-XL FLEX PROBE

The same warranty policies for the MAG Plus Rigid Probe apply to MAG-XL Flex Probe. When the Probe is purchased with a monitoring system (console), the warranty period is one (1) year from the date of installation or twenty-four (24) months from the invoice date, whichever occurs first. Parts and labor are covered in this warranty. When the Probe is purchased individually, it has a 15-month parts only warranty from the invoice date. Please refer to the Policies and Literature section in the Price Book.

Veeder-Root will not warranty the probe if its damage is caused by failing to follow the Veeder-Root MAG-XL Installation & Setup Manual (577013-972). Each MAG-XL Flex Probe is made to order, and therefore cannot be returned for credit.

Introduction

System Requirements ......................................................................................................1

Contractor Certification Requirements ..............................................................................1

Related Documents ..........................................................................................................2

Product Marking Information .............................................................................................2

Related Documents ..................................................................................................2

Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................................4

Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................4

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................5

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED .................................................................................5

General AST Guidelines ...................................................................................................5

AST Construction Safe Work Practices ............................................................................6

Personal Protective Equipment ........................................................................................6

Before you Begin ..............................................................................................................6

MAG-XL Flex Probe Operating Parameters .....................................................................7

National Electrical Code Compliance ................................................................................8

MAG-XL Flex Probe Wire Length .............................................................................8

Veeder-Root Parts ............................................................................................................8

Customer Supplied Parts ..................................................................................................8

Example Drawings

Example MAG-XL Flex Probe Site Layout Drawing ..........................................................9

MAG-XL Flex Probe Dimensions ....................................................................................10

Example MAG-XL Flex Probe Installation in Tank Manway ...........................................12

Example MAG-XL Flex Probe Installation in Existing Tank Opening ..............................13

Component Dimensions .................................................................................................14

MAG-XL Flex Probe Installation

Pre-Installation Component Setup and Functional Check ..............................................15

Assemble the Battery Pack Mounting Bracket ................................................................15

Probe Installation - Manway 4-Inch Riser Pipe.......................................................15

Probe Installation - Top of Tank 2-Inch Pipe Opening............................................15

Unpack the MAG-XL Flex Probe ....................................................................................16

Assemble the MAG-XL Flex Probe Components ............................................................17

Probe Installation - Manway 4-Inch Riser Pipe.......................................................17

Probe Installation - Top of Tank 2-Inch Pipe Fitting ...............................................18

Install the MAG-XL Flex Probe Assembly .......................................................................19

Probe Installation - Manway 4-Inch Riser Pipe.......................................................19

Probe Installation - Top of Tank 2-Inch Pipe Fitting ...............................................20

Installing the TLS XL-Transmitter ...................................................................................20

TLS XL-Transmitter Installation - Manway 4-Inch Riser Pipe (ref. Figure 13) ........20

TLS XL-Transmitter Installation - Top of Tank 2-Inch Pipe fitting (ref. Figure 14) ..21

Connecting MAG-XL Flex Probe Wiring .........................................................................23

TLS Console Setup for MAG-XL Flex Probe

Height Reading Adjustment ............................................................................................26

TLS Limit Calculations ....................................................................................................28

Limit Calculation Example ......................................................................................28

Vertical Tank Volume Calibration ....................................................................................30

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Table of Contents

MAG-XL Flex Probe Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ..............................................................................................................31

Probe Out or No Probe Detected ...........................................................................31

Incorrect Product Height Reading ..........................................................................31

Figure 1. Site drawing - example TLS RF wireless 2 system site layout –

two Mag-XL Probes ................................................................................9

Figure 2. MAG-XL Flex Probe parameters ..........................................................10

Figure 3. MAG-XL Flex Probe installation with riser pipe, top mounted

in tank man way ....................................................................................12

Figure 4. MAG-XL Flex Probe installation without riser pipe, top mounted

in existing tank opening ........................................................................13

Figure 5. Wireless component dimensions ..........................................................14

Figure 6. Attaching conduit hangers to battery mounting bracket ........................16

Figure 7. Do not bend top 2 feet of probe ............................................................17

Figure 8. Do not twist one coil 90° from the others ..............................................17

Figure 9. MAG-XL Flex Probe components - man way install .............................18

Figure 10. MAG-XL Flex Probe components - pipe fitting install ...........................18

Figure 11. Correctly lowering probe into tank ........................................................19

Figure 12. Incorrectly lowering probe into tank ......................................................19

Figure 13. Installing TLS XL-Transmitter - man way riser pipe .............................22

Figure 14. Installing TLS XL-Transmitter - tank 2-inch pipe fitting .........................23

Figure 15. Connecting input wiring to transmitter terminal blocks .........................24

Figure 16. Connecting probe and battery pack cables to the

TLS XL-Transmitter ..............................................................................24

Figure 17. In-tank setup for TLS Consoles used with MAG-XL Flex Probes .........27

Figure 18. Alarm Limit Settings ..............................................................................29

Figure 19. Volume calibration examples ................................................................30

Tables

Table 1. MAG-XL Flex Probe Specifications .........................................................11

Introduction

The MAG-XL RF wireless probe is designed for inventory-only monitoring of extra large in-ground and aboveground tanks in applications where in-ground probe wiring is either impractical or non-existent. Procedures contained within this manual include:

• Installing the MAG-XL Flex Probe in the top of the tank.

• Mounting the TLS XL-Transmitter and battery pack to the tank riser

• Connecting the MAG-XL Flex Probe cable and battery pack cable to the transmitter.

Other required devices, such as the TLS RF Wireless 2 (W2) System and the TLS console are to be installed following instructions shipped with those devices.

IMPORTANT! It is imperative that you read and follow the handling warnings and installation instructions discussed

in this manual to avoid damaging the MAG-XL Flex Probe and voiding the warranty.

System Requirements

The Veeder-Root Wireless 2 (W2) System replacement/spare parts are listed below:

• 330020-668 TLS RF Console for Wireless 2 & MAG-XL Flex Probes

• 330020-673 MAG-XL Transmitter for MAG-XL Flex Probes

• 330020-674 Transmitter for Wireless 2 devices

• 330020-669 Receiver for Wireless 2 & MAG-XL Flex Probes

• 330020-670 Repeater for Wireless 2 & MAG-XL Flex Probes

Contractor Certification Requirements

Veeder-Root requires the following minimum training certifications for contractors who will install and setup the equipment discussed in this manual:

Installer (Level 1) Certification: Contractors holding valid Installer Certification are approved to perform wiring and conduit routing; equipment mounting; probe, sensor and carbon canister vapor polisher installation; wireless equipment installation; tank and line preparation; and line leak detector installation.

ATG Technician (Level 2/3 or 4) Certification: Contractors holding valid ATG Technician Certifications are approved to perform installation checkout, startup, programming and operations training, system tests, troubleshooting and servicing for all Veeder-Root Series Tank Monitoring Systems, including Line Leak Detection. In addition, Contractors with the following sub-certification designations are approved to perform installation checkout, startup, programming, system tests, troubleshooting, service techniques and operations training on the designated system.

• Wireless 2

• Tall Tank

Warranty Registrations may only be submitted by selected Distributors.

Introduction Related Documents

Product Marking Information

Safety Warnings

To protect yourself and your equipment, observe the following warnings and important information:

WARNING

This product is to be installed in systems operating near locations where highly combustible fuels or vapors may be present.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ENVIRONMENT, RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual, including all safety warnings to protect yourself and others from serious injury, explosion, or electrical shock.

2. Comply with all applicable codes including: the National Electrical Code; federal, state, and local codes; and other applicable safety codes.

3. To protect yourself and others from being struck by vehicles, block off your work area during installation or service.

4. Do not alter or modify any component or substitute components in this kit.

5. Warning! Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

6. Field wiring to the Probe must be at least 50mm from any non-intrinsically safe device’s wiring.

7. Warning! To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect battery before servicing.

8. Before installing or taking the unit into a hazardous area, earth the unit in a safe area to remove any static charge. Then immediately transport the unit to the installation site. Do not rub or clean the unit prior to installation. Cleaning is not required under normal service conditions. Do not rub or clean the unit after installation. If the unit is not fixed to a known earth point when installed, ensure that a separate earth connection is made to prevent the potential of a static discharge. When fitting or removing the unit, use of anti-static footwear or clothing is required.

Failure to install this product in accordance with its instructions and warnings will result in voiding of all warranties with this product.

Safety Symbols

The following safety symbols may be used throughout this manual to alert you to important safety hazards and precautions.

EXPLOSIVE

Fuels and their vapors are extremely explosive if ignited.

SLIPPERY

Curved metal tank surfaces can be extremely slippery. Wear approved boots with slip resistant soles.

POWER

To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect battery before servicing.

FLAMMABLE

Fuels and their vapors are extremely flammable.

FALLING OBJECTS

Being struck by even small objects falling from tall structures can result in severe injury or death. Wear your hard hat at all times when working alongside tall structures.

WAR N I NG

Heed the adjacent instructions to avoid damage to equipment, property, environment or personal injury.

Introduction GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY HARNESS

Injury or death resulting from falls while working on tall structures can be prevented by wearing a 5-point harness that is tethered securely by a shock absorbing lanyard to the structure.

READ ALL RE LATED MANUALS

Knowledge of all related procedures before you begin work is important. Read and understand all manuals thoroughly. If you do not understand a procedure, ask someone who does.

SAFETY BARRICADES

Unauthorized people or vehicles in the work area are dangerous. Always use safety cones or barricades, safety tape, and your vehicle to block the work area.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

Heed service markings: Opening or removing the console cover may expose you to electric shock. Servicing of Veeder-Root equipment must be done by Veeder-Root authorized service contractors.

Use product with approved equipment: This product should be used only with Veeder-Root components identified as suitable for use with the MAG-XL Flex Probe.

Use the correct external power sources: This product should be operated only from the type of power sources indicated on the electrical ratings labels affixed to the components. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your Veeder-Root authorized service contractor.

MAG-XL Flex Probe cable length: The length of the cable from its exit point in the tank riser or tank fitting to the transmitter cannot exceed 10 feet.

Wet or below grade installations: Installation of this equipment in wet or below grade locations requires that the installer take steps to ensure that the equipment is mounted above the maximum water level.

The MAG-XL Flex Probe insertion length is critical to ordering and installing the correct probe into the correct tank. An improper probe length could result in the probe weight coming in contact with the tank bottom resulting in inaccurate fuel height measurement and possible probe damage.

CAUTION! THE TRANSMITTER WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY IN WATER. ALSO, SUBMERSION OF THE TRANSMITTER IN WATER CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE INTERNAL ELECTRONICS.

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED

• Strap wrench (5-inch pipe capacity minimum) • Wire strippers • Tape measure

• Small blade screwdriver (max. blade width 3/32”) • T-10/T-15 Torx drivers • Thread sealant or PTFE tape

General AST Guidelines

Above ground storage tanks (AST’s) are an essential element in the distribution of petroleum products. Refer to the following organizations for applicable standards associated with AST’s:

• American Petroleum Institute (API) – www.api.org

• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) – www.nfpa.org

• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - www.osha.gov

• Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) – www.pei.org

• Steel Tank Institute (STI) – www.steeltank.com

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) – www.ul.com

Introduction AST Construction Safe Work Practices

The above organizations may not address requirements imposed by individual jurisdictions. Each site owner must ensure that contractors performing the work be knowledgeable of all applicable regulations. It is fully the responsibility of the contractor, or employee performing the work, to abide by any and all additional Federal, State, or local laws, regulations and manufacturer’s requirements that apply to the specific work being done. It is also the responsibility of each contractor to ensure that subcontractors abide by all applicable safety requirements. Construction related activities are covered by OSHA regulation 29 CFR 1926.

AST tanks must be properly grounded according to local codes and regulations.

AST Construction Safe Work Practices

Department of Labor rules for construction work practices are governed by OSHA as described in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR):

Title 29, Volume 8, Part 1926 - Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Copies of these regulations are available from OSHA’s web site located at 29 CFR 1926 (http:\\www.osha.gov). Most maintenance and other operations are covered by OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) regulations. These documents highlight many of the Federal OSHA requirements that may apply to maintenance and construction work in the retail petroleum/ convenience business, but there is much more in the regulations than can be covered here. Some relevant subsections are listed:

1910.66: Appendix C - Powered platforms, Man lifts, and Vehicle-Mounted Work Platforms

1910.23: Walking - Working surfaces - Guarding

1910.132: Personal Protective Equipment Additional important information is available in the API publication: Safe Work Practices for Contractors

Working at Retail Petroleum/Convenience Facilities, API Recommended Practice 1646 First Edition, August 2006, Product No. A16461. For more Information about API Publications, Programs and Services, go to www.api.org. The requirements and recommended practices contained in this document are the minimum safety procedures with which everyone shall comply while working at a retail petroleum/convenience facility.

In addition, a task specific Job Safety Analysis shall be completed before any work may begin.

Personal Protective Equipment

The list below contains recommended clothing and protective equipment. Additional items may be advisable depending on the job’s particular circumstances:

• 5-point safety harness

• 6-foot maximum, shock absorbing lanyard (ensure that there will be a support structure on top of the tank to which you can secure the lanyard)

•Hard hat

• Safety Glasses

• Safety Footwear (ANSI Z41)

•Long pants

• Gloves - leather for materials handling, cut-resistant for sharp materials

• A heavy canvas bag with handles to hold tools and pre-assembled parts

Before you Begin

The instructions in this manual assume:

• The top of the tank has a 4” riser pipe, threaded to receive the riser cap and ring or a 2-inch threaded pipe fitting to receive a 2” x 3/4”Adapter/Reducer. The recommended length of the 4-inch riser pipe or 2-inch pipe fitting

Introduction MAG-XL Flex Probe Operating Parameters

should be 10 inches, actual length dependent on probe insertion length.

IMPORTANT! The opening selected for the MAG-XL Flex Probe must be as far as possible from the tank inlet piping.

• The TLS RF console and receiver are installed.

• The TLS console is installed. Note: the MAG-XL Flex Probe is only compatible with TLS Consoles installed with Wireless 2 (2-Way) components supplied by V-R. The MAG-XL Flex Probe is for inventory only applications. Leak detection is not available.

• You cannot mix Wireless 1 and Wireless 2 components on the same site or system. In each Wireless 2 System, there is only one Receiver and one optional Repeater.

• The combination of the MAG-XL Flex Probe, XL Transmitter and the Battery Pack form an intrinsically safe system and as such must be installed according to the instructions listed in this manual.

MAG-XL Flex Probe Operating Parameters

MAG-XL Flex Probe Limitations

Console Series

Maximum Limits

Probe Length in Feet 54.5 54.5 54.5 54.5 32

Probe Length in Inches 654 654 654 654 384

Probe Length in Centimeters

Tank Volume in Gallons 2,641,720 2,641,720 999,999 999,999 260,000

Tank Volume in Litres 9,999,999 9,999,999 3,785,408 3,785,408 984,207

Maximum Number of MagXL Probes per Console

Console Software Oldest Compatible Version

TLS-450/TLS-XB TLS4/8601 TLS-350 TLS-300 TLS2

1,661 1,661 1,661 1,661 975

32 12 16 2 or 4 6

1C 1 22 22 1

MAG-XL Flex Probe Weights

Weight Part Number Pounds Kilograms

889001-008 4.56 2.07

889001-009 6.38 2.89

889001-010 10.02 4.55

889001-011 12.75 5.79

889001-012 14.58 6.61

889001-013 16.40 7.44

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

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Table of Contents

Figures

Tables

Introduction

System Requirements

Contractor Certification Requirements

Related Documents

Product Marking Information

RELATED DOCUMENTS

Safety Warnings

Safety Symbols

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

SPECIAL TOOLS REQUIRED

General AST Guidelines

AST Construction Safe Work Practices

Personal Protective Equipment

Before you Begin

MAG-XL Flex Probe Operating Parameters