The Preferred Horizontal Spill Container is flush-mounted into an exterior wall of the building over the main storage tank fill pipe. Used in conjunction with a high liquid level switch, the spill container contains an explosion-proof horn that alerts the driver when the tank is 90% full. An optional tank level display indicates the oil volume in gallons. The integral enclosure contains at least 5 gallons of spilled fuel. A free-standing version is also available.

 

• NEMA 4 Rated Moisture Proof Enclosure
• Available In Carbon Steel Or Stainless Steel
• Available In Flush Mount, Surface Mount, and Free Standing Arrangements

Construction:  The Model 2 Horizontal Spill Container is a NEMA 4 rated moisture proof enclosure.  The box material is continuously seam welded stainless steel (or Carbon steel).  The door is fully gasketed, utilizing a three point latch and locking handle.  The interior is prime coated and painted with a durable white enamel to aid in visual product leak inspection.  Total leak containment is 5 U.S. gallons.  The Model 2 Spill Container is available in flush mounting, surface mounting and free standing arrangements.  Flush mounted units are equipped with a 2" x 2" x ¼" mounting flange to facilitate installation.  Surface mounted units are provided with mounted tabs in lieu of the flange and free standing units are provided with two (2) 2" NPT couplings welded to the cabinet bottom to be mounted on pipe stands (pipe stands not included with unit).

The Model 2 Spill Container is often mounted in direct sun light.  Fuel oil vapors can be generated from the sun heating the spill container.  All components mounted inside the container are explosion proof rated to be suitable for this environment.

Options:  The Model 2 Horizontal Spill Container may be ordered with Overfill Alarm Station features.  The spill container interfaces with the Preferred TG-EL-D3 Tank Gauge to include a high level alarm that alerts the filling operator that the tank is filled to its predetermined capacity.  When an overfill alarm occurs, the alarm bell (or horn) sounds and the alarm light flashes.  The bell is automatically silenced in 90 seconds or instantly silenced when the operator selects the “Alarm Silence” pushbutton.  The alarm automatically resets when liquid level goes below the overfill alarm setpoint.

A Model FA-S Fil-A-Larm sign is mounted on the interior of the door to alert fuel transfer personnel of the presence of the Fil-A-Larm System.

Storage tank fill lines shall terminate at the building wall in a Model 2 Horizontal Spill Container fill box.  The fill box shall have a total of 5 U.S. gallon holding capacity, NEMA 4 rated construction with a neoprene gasket door-seal, three point latch locking handle, (1.5", 2" or 3") oil fill connection dry disconnect and dust cover (shipped loose) and redundant safety check valve (shipped loose).  The cabinet shall be 304 stainless steel (or Carbon Steel), 12 gauge construction, and be equipped with ½" NPT drain connection.  The enclosure shall be equipped with “stitch” weld 2" x 2" x ¼" angle steel flanges for flush mounting, with 2 pre-drilled holes per side.  The entire interior shall be prime coated and painted with white enamel.  [If the In-wall spill container is Carbon steel material the exterior to be primed and painted with compatible enamel paint.]  Provide an overfill Alarm Station integral to the Model 2 Horizontal Spill Container to be activated by a Preferred Utilities TG-EL-D3 Tank Gauge.  The station shall consist of an explosion proof “Overfill Alarm” light(s), alarm horn and “Alarm Silence” pushbutton.  [Provide a separate explosion proof digital tank content display.]  The light and bell shall be automatically silenced in 90 seconds or instantly silenced when the operator selects the “Alarm Silence” button.  Explosion proof components are required to prevent the ignition of the fuel oil vapors generated from the sun heating the spill container.   The Horizontal Spill Container shall be a Preferred Utilities Mfg Corp., Danbury CT, Model 2-4, Flush Mounted with (1.5", 2" or 3") fill connection size and a (Stainless Steel or Carbon Steel) enclosure.