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Clean Air Flow Catalyst - Forklift, Gasoline & Diesel Vehicle Applications Underwriters Laboratory recognized and tested #AU2653, LPG Catalyst Gasoline & Diesel Catalysts UL recognized and tested #AU3469 California Air Resource Board (CARB) Executive Order No.D-472 authorizes the use in California on Propane (LPG), Gasoline and Diesel engines for both offroad engines and for over the road transportation vehicles. CARB is a division of the California E.P.A.
Underwriters Laboratory suggests the following six (6) items in regards to the propane catalyst: (1) use only approved LPG hoses (2) use hoses as short as possible not to exceed thirty six (36) inches, support the hose every 12 inches with ties. (3) use approved LPG connections (4) Use catalyst canister with approved LPG forklift bottles having working pressures of approximately 350 psi. (5) Mount the catalyst on the vertical arm of the overhead guard using the approved mounting brackets supplied with catalyst. (6) Do not mount catalyst closer than 8 inches from electrical or exhaust system components of the engine. For forklifts it is recommended that
the fuel supply adjustment be set to the left side of the neutral (midway) mark between the "L" and the "R" on the fuel intake on the carburetor. If you do not have an air fuel ratio meter you can usually adjust the air-fuel ratio set screw by three to four turns to the left (counterclockwise) from a previously lightly seated position to get the recommended air fuel mixture of 15.3 to 16.0. The recommended location for LPG installations is on the upper part of the left rear mast arm. Drill two holes and install the canister using the Underwriters Laboratory approved clamps supplied. Attach the fuel cylinder supply hose to one end of the canister and connect a short hose to the other canister end and to the pop-off valve.
GASOLINE & DIESEL CATALYST INSTALLATIONS
In all applications DO NOT mount the catalyst closer than eight (8) inches (200mm) to any electrical device such as solenoids, alternators, generators, telma brakes etc. The electromagnetic fields from these devices may negatively effect the operation of the catalyst. DO NOT mount the catalyst canister closer than eight (8) inches or (200mm) to any exhaust system. Generally the catalyst mounting location on a gasoline vehicle is somewhere on the fuel supply line (not fuel return line) in the area under the front door. The gasoline catalyst can be installed under the hood of the vehicle if that is desired by the installer, remember to follow the distance recommendations in the above paragraph regarding heat sources and electrical devices. On diesels there is no need to disconnect battery, install catalyst after the primary filter.
A 500 mile driving break-in period for gasoline vehicle engines is recommended to achieve maximum operating efficiency. However optimum-operating efficiency may be obtained anytime during that 500-mile break-in period, as has been the case in some installations. For diesel engines a 1500-mile break-in period is recommended. It is not uncommon to experience higher emissions readings during the break-in periods on used vehicles due to the fact that the catalyst is cleansing the carbon deposits in the engine. Those readings will begin to lower sometime during the break-in period.
In two stroke engines where oil and gasoline is mixed together it is not recommended to use PTFE additives with the fuel, the PTFE may coat the catalyst material and render it less efficient. If this takes place the catalyst material may be cleaned by removing the catalyst canister and carefully pouring a solution of 3% citric acid and water in the canister and letting it soak for 5 minutes and then drain the solution out of the catalyst and use an air hose to dry out the catalyst prior to reinstalling the canister. Disconnect both of the battery cables on gasoline vehicles while installing the canister. This will allow the onboard computer to reset itself so the engine can burn the treated fuel. The use of teflon pipe compound or teflon tape should be used on the connections. Use backup wrenches on the canister connections when tightening connections. DO NOT put the canister in a vice or similar device when installing the fuel connections in the ¼" NPT orifices. No maintenance is required on the catalyst.
·Suggested Installation Diagram
