Veeder-Root TLS-350 Series User manual

Manual No: 577013-836 ●Revision: M
Installation Guide
Vacuum Sensors

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WARRANTY
Please see next page, iii.
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Warranty
TLS-350 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 AND FUSES ARE NOT COVERED UNDER 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 shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of fifteen (15) months 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.

Table of Contents
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Introduction
Product Marking Information .............................................................................................1
Related Documents ..................................................................................................1
Safety Warnings ...............................................................................................................2
Safety Symbols .................................................................................................................3
Before You Begin ..............................................................................................................3
Hardware Requirements ...................................................................................................3
Available Kits ....................................................................................................................4
Installation
Overview ...........................................................................................................................5
Field Assembling Vac Sensor/Vac Float modules ............................................................6
Installing Vac Sensor Housing Support Bracket ...............................................................9
Attaching Vac Sensor Cables and Tagging Vac Sensor/Vac Float Pairs .......................10
Installing Vac Sensor Housing onto Support Bracket .....................................................11
Vacuum Connections within Containment Sump ............................................................11
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Product Line.............................................11
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Vapor Return Line....................................12
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Containment Sump ..................................12
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Steel Tank................................................12
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Fiberglass Tank .......................................13
Vacuum Connections to Siphon Port of the Pump .................................................14
Field Wiring Vac System Connections ............................................................................15
Connecting Vac Sensor Field Wiring to TLS Console ....................................................17
Connecting Pump Control Field Wiring to TLS Console .................................................17
For Sites with PLLD or WPLLD Leak Detection .....................................................17
For Sites without PLLD or WPLLD Leak Detection ................................................17
Disable Extended Run Feature in the Pump Controller ..................................................19
Vac System Testing
ATM Pressure Sensor Setup ..........................................................................................20
Vac Sensor Setup ...........................................................................................................21
Identifying Vac Sensor Zones.................................................................................21
Performing Vac Sensor Setup................................................................................23
Vacuum Integrity Test Prior to Filling Tank (Optional) ....................................................24
Running a Manual Test ...................................................................................................25
Perform the Manual Test for Each Vac Sensor ......................................................25
Vacuum Sensor Operability Test - Required for Each Sensor Prior to Startup ..............25
Appendix A: Vac Sensor Test Values Record

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Figures
Figure 1. Installation example of Four Vac Sensor w/tank interstitial monitoring ......5
Figure 2. Vac Sensor Assembly Dimensions ............................................................6
Figure 3. Attaching four Vac Sensors/Floats to the housing .....................................7
Figure 4. Vac Sensor/Vac Float tubing connections..................................................8
Figure 5. Vac Sensor /tank interstice tubing connections..........................................8
Figure 6. Attaching vacuum tubing between Vac Sensors .......................................9
Figure 7. Attaching Vac Sensor housing support bracket .........................................9
Figure 8. Identifying Vac Sensor/Vac Float pairs ....................................................10
Figure 9. Attaching Vac Sensor housing to support bracket ...................................11
Figure 10. Example vacuum termination fitting - double-wall pipe ............................12
Figure 11. Example tank interstitial sensor riser cap connections -
steel and fiberglass tanks.........................................................................13
Figure 12. Example Vacuum Source Connection at The Red Jacket STP ...............14
Figure 13. Connecting vacuum tubing from pump siphon port to Vac Sensor ..........15
Figure 14. Field wiring connections...........................................................................16
Figure 15. Epoxy sealing wiring connections ............................................................16
Figure 16. Attaching Vac Sensors to Smart Sensor with Pressure Sensor Module ..17
Figure 17. Connecting Pump Sense & 4-Relay Modules - Red Jacket Pumps.........18
Figure 18. Connecting Pump Sense & 4-Relay Modules - Non-Red Jacket Pumps .19
Figure 19. TLS Console Vac Sensor Manual Test ....................................................26
Figure 20. TLS Console Vac Sensor Evac Hold Procedure ......................................27

1
Introduction
These instructions describe the installation of Veeder-Root Vacuum sensors in a STP containment sump to monitor
the interstitial space of:
• Double-wall product lines
• Double-wall vapor return lines
• Double-wall tank vent lines
• Double-wall tanks*
• Double-wall containment sumps
*NOTE: Double-walled tanks must provide access for installation of a liquid sensor at the lowest point of the
interstice.
Product Marking Information
RELATED DOCUMENTS
Documents Required to Install Equipment
This intrinsically safe apparatus is only for use as part of a Veeder-Root Automatic Tank Gauging System (ATG
Console with probes and sensors). To install intrinsically safe apparatus, use the specific control drawing that
appears on the nameplate of the applicable associated apparatus (ATG Console):
The control drawings contain information related to the correct installation of the overall intrinsically Safe System.
This includes information such as maximum number of apparatus, specific apparatus allowed in the system,
maximum cable lengths, references to codes, proper grounding and so on. Control drawings can be found on the
accompanying Compact Disk (TECH DOCS CD) or on the internet at veeder.com under SUPPORT; VR
TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS; DRAWINGS.
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Associated Apparatus UL/cUL Control Drawing Number
TLS-350, TLS-350R 331940-011
CLASS I Division 1, Group D
CLASS 1, Zone 0
Hazardous Location
Intrinsically Safe Apparatus
I.S. Sensor
Connections
Intrinsically Safe
Wiring
White (+)
(+)
Black (-)
(-)
I.S.
Rigid Conduit
GENERAL PRODUCT WIRING DIAGRAM
Seal-Off
I.S.
Weatherproof
Junction Box
Vac
Sensor
Vac Float or tank
interstitial sensor
Black
Black
White
Red
Red
Non-Hazardous Location
Associated Apparatus
8470/TLS-350;
8482/TLS-350R ATG Console

Introduction Safety Warnings
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Product Label Contents
Safety Warnings
To protect yourself and your equipment, observe the following warnings and important information:
Failure to install this product in accordance with its instructions and warnings will result in voiding of all
warranties with this product.
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. Turn off, tag, and lockout power to the STP before connecting or servicing wiring to the
STP.
5. Do not alter or modify any component or substitute components in this kit.
6. Warning! Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
7. Field wiring to the Sensor must not share a conduit with any non-intrinsically safe device’s
wiring.
8. Warning! To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power
before servicing.
9. 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.
10. Materials used in the construction of this device do not contain, by mass, more than 10% in
total of aluminum, magnesium, zirconium and titanium or 7.5% in total of magnesium,
titanium and zirconium.
I.S. CIRCUIT FOR HAZLOC SENSOR
F/N 857280-XXX
S/N XXXXXX
-40°C < Ta< +60°C
CL I, DIV. 1, GP.D
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Introduction Safety Symbols
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Safety Symbols
The following safety symbols are used throughout this manual to alert you to important safety hazards and
precautions.
Before You Begin
Prior to backfilling the tank top (i.e. covering the lines, UDC, etc.) the contractor is strongly advised to test all of
the secondary containments for leaks, and to monitor the vacuum during the backfill process. Any leakage
detected must be repaired to prevent future vacuum system alarms.
CAUTION: Do not exceed equipment manufacturer’s recommended vacuum levels!
While it is common practice to use an independent vacuum source to provide the initial vacuum, you must ensure
that pump lubricating oil and any other foreign substance is not introduced into the Secondary Containment
Vacuum Sensor (SCVS) system. Failure to do so may damage the SCVS system and will void warranty.
Hardware Requirements
• TLS-350/350R with version 24C or later software
• For proper STP operation, an in-tank Mag Probe is required for TLS Systems without electronic Line Leak
(PLLD or WPLLD).
• At least one Smart Sensor with Pressure Sensor Module
• Line leak (PLLD or WPLLD), or w/o line leak, a Pump Sense and a 4-Relay module is required for STP control
EXPLOSIVE
Fuels and their vapors are extremely explosive if
ignited.
FLAMMABLE
Fuels and their vapors are extremely flammable.
ELECTRICITY
High voltage exists in, and is supplied to, the
device. A potential shock hazard exists.
TURN POWER OFF
Live power to a device creates a potential shock
hazard. Turn Off power to the device and associ-
ated accessories when servicing the unit.
WARNING
Heed the adjacent instructions to avoid equipment
damage or personal injury.
INJURY
Careless or improper handling of materials can
result in bodily injury.
WEAR EYE PROTECTION
Wear eye protection when working with pressur-
ized fuel lines or epoxy sealant to avoid possible
eye injury.
GLOVES
Wear gloves to protect hands from irritation or
injury.
USE 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.
READ ALL RELATED 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.
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Introduction Available Kits
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• STP siphon port with Siphon Check Valve (V-R P/N 188-241-5) installed. An external Siphon Check Valve (V-R
P/N 188-241-5) must be used when making a vacuum source connection between the SCVS system sensors
and the siphon port cartridge for the following STPs including Red Jacket Standard, Red Jacket Quantum and
FE pumps.
NOTE: Only V-R supplied vacuum hose (V-R P/N 332310-001, -002, -003) is approved for use with the SCVS
system).
• Schrader Fitting 576008-672 (optional for North American installations; not required for EU - fitting is included)
• Siphon manifolded tank requirements:
- The Red Jacket STP requires a secondary siphon assembly (V-R P/N 410151-001).
- The Quantum STP comes with two siphons as standard equipment - no additional parts are required.
- FE pumps require a secondary siphon kit (FE P/N 402-507-930).
Available Kits
Vac sensor kits are available in several configurations:
1, 2, 3 or 4 Vac Sensor/Vac Float pre-assembled kits - includes mounting hardware, tubing/connections, and
cables (for one containment sump)
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 Vac Sensor kit w/steel float
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 Vac Sensor kit w/fiberglass 4’, 6’, 8’, or 10’ float (includes relief valve)
• 1,2, 3 or 4 Vac Sensor kit w/o tank interstitial sensor
• 1, 2, 3 or 4 Vac Sensor kits w/o tank float for EU installations (ATEX approved)
Individual kits (requires Vac Sensor/Vac Float field assembly)
Note: For best and fastest installation, purchase of pre-assembled kits is recommended.
• Mounting kit - 1 required per containment sump
• Secondary piping vacuum monitoring kit - 1each required for product line, vapor recovery line, or containment
sump interstice monitoring - includes mounting hardware, tubing/connections, and cables
• Interstitial sensor kit for steel tank - includes Vac Sensor, mounting hardware, tubing/connections, riser cap, 3-
way valve and cables
• 4’, 6’, 8’, or 10’ diameter fiberglass tank Interstitial sensor kit - includes Vac Sensor, mounting hardware, tubing/
connections, riser cap, relief valve, 3-way valve and cables. NOTE: you do not need to order an additional relief
valve for a fiberglass tank installation.

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Installation
Overview
A simplified Veeder-Root vacuum sensor installation in an STP containment sump is shown in Figure 1. Vac Sensor
(VS) and Vac Float (VF) modules are assembled in a housing which is shown in Figure 2. A separate mounting
bracket (see Figure 2) is easily attached to the STP riser to support the Vac Sensor housing. Approximately 12
inches (304.8mm) of clearance is required below the pump manifold for the Vac Sensor components. Final
vacuum connections are made once the housing and bracket are in place. A 1/4” NPT port into the interstitial
space of the double-wall vapor return line, double-wall product line, and/or double-wall containment sump must be
accessible in the containment sump. For installations requiring tank interstice monitoring, a riser must be in the
same containment sump for the tank interstitial sensor. Field wiring connections of the Vac Sensor components
are sealed in a customer supplied containment sump junction box (JB).
Figure 1. Installation example of Four Vac Sensor w/tank interstitial monitoring
CAUTION! Use only the materials specified in this manual during installation. Use of any other
materials or lubricants may damage the SCVS system and will void warranty. Lubricate fittings only
with soapy water - do not use any other materials.
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Product line
vacuum fitting
Vapor return line
vacuum fitting
Double wall sump
vacuum fitting*
*
If multiple ports are provided
in the sump wall, install
vacuum fitting in lowest one.
Double wall tank
To console
Seal off
Tank interstitial
vacuum fittings Four Vac Sensor
Housing Assembly
bracketed to riser
STP
Wiring from sensor in
tank interstice connects
to vac sensor in J box
Barbed fitting in siphon
port for vacuum source
Dual weatherproof junction
boxes w/cord grip wiring
entries containing epoxy
sealed connections

Installation Field Assembling Vac Sensor/Vac Float modules
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Figure 2. Vac Sensor Assembly Dimensions
Field Assembling Vac Sensor/Vac Float modules
If you are field assembling the Vac Sensor/Vac Floats into the Vac Sensor housing continue to Step 1. If you are
installing the pre-assembled 2, 3, or 4 Vac Sensor kit go to “Installing Vac Sensor Housing Support Bracket” on
page 9.
1. Get the Vac Sensor modules and brackets from each of the secondary piping vacuum monitoring kits. If a tank
interstice is being monitored, also get the Vac Sensor module and bracket from that kit.
2. Get the Vac Sensor housing from the mounting kit and attach each of the Vac Sensors (up to 4) to the top of
the housing using #10 x 3/8” self-tapping screws as shown in Figure 3. Mount the Vac Sensors with the ‘STP
Siphon’ labeled port facing the front of the housing.
3. For Vac Sensors requiring Vac Floats, continue to Step 4. For the Vac Sensor monitoring the tank interstice
skip to step.
4. Get the Vac Floats, support brackets, plastic valves and #10 x 1/2” self-tapping screws from the secondary
piping vacuum monitoring kits.
If you are not monitoring a tank interstice, there is a maximum of two left-hand Vac Sensor/Float mounting po-
sitions and two right-hand Vac Sensor/Float mounting positions in the Vac Sensor Housing (Figure 3). If a tank
interstice is being monitored, then one of the four Vac Sensors will have no Vac Float attached.
5. Get the plastic valves, barbed elbows, tapered bushings and cord grip nuts from the Vac Float kits. Insert
bushings and screw cord grip nuts into the two ports of the Vac Float. Insert a valve into one port and a
barbed elbow into the other port of each Vac Float. Orient elbow and valves in Vac Floats as shown in Figure 4
then tighten nuts to secure the fittings.
STP
Vac Sensor
housing 6.25''
(158.8mm)
9''
(228.6mm)
Support bracket
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Te n sion clamp
Riser
Sump
Front View Side View
9.625''
(244.5mm) 12''
(304.8mm)

Installation Field Assembling Vac Sensor/Vac Float modules
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6. Get the angled support brackets from each Vac Float kit. Depending on the Vac Float’s position in the housing,
orient the bracket so that when you slip the large hole in the front of the bracket over the valve handle, the two
holes in the side of the bracket are in line with the two holes in the side of the Vac Float body as shown in
Figure 3. Secure the Vac Float assembly to the housing using two #10 x 1/2” self-tapping screws which
screw into the two holes in the side of the Vac Float.
Figure 3. Attaching four Vac Sensors/Floats to the housing
7. Get barbed elbows, tapered bushings and cord grip nuts (1 each for each Vac Sensor) from the secondary
piping vacuum monitoring kits. Insert a tapered bushing and barbed elbow in the bottom port labeled VAC
TEST (embossed on cover) of one of the Vac Sensors. Orient the elbows as shown in the Figure 4, then
tighten the cord grip nut.
8. From the kit’s 1/4” tubing, cut a piece of the 1/4” tubing and connect the VAC TEST port in one of the Vac
Sensors to the rear elbow fitting in one of the Vac Floats (preferably the one under it). Keep the connection
kink free and as short as possible (see Figure 4). Repeat this procedure for each additional Vac Sensor/Vac
Float pair. Skip to Step 10.
9. If the tank interstice is monitored, get a barbed elbow, tapered bushing and cord grip nut (1 each) from the
Vac Sensor tank interstice monitoring kit. Insert a tapered bushing and barbed elbow into the bottom port
labeled VAC TEST (embossed on cover) of the Vac Sensor without a Vac Float. Orient the elbow as shown in
the Figure 5, then tighten the cord grip nut.
10. Get the barbed tees, tapered bushings, cord grip nuts and one barbed elbow from the vacuum monitoring kits.
11. Looking at the front of the Vac Sensor housing, insert the elbow in the side vacuum port bushing labeled ‘STP
Siphon’ (on the Vac Sensor cover) in the Vac Sensor closest to the side of the housing. Orient the elbow so
that the open half is horizontal and pointing to the other Vac Sensors (see Figure 7). Insert a tee in the same
vacuum port in each of the other Vac Sensors. Orient the tees in the horizontal position, except the Vac
Sensor closest to the other side of the Vac Sensor housing. Remove this tee and orient it so that one end
points toward the other tees and one end points out at you then insert the inlet end into the bushing. Measure
and cut a piece of the tubing approximately 1-3/4” (44.5mm) long to connect each of the tees and elbow as
(2) #10 x 1/2" self-tapping
screws (typ. ea. valve/vac
float ass'y.)
#10 x 3/8" self-tapping screws
(2 each Vac Sensor)
Vac Sensor
housing - back
Vac Sensor housing - front
Vac Sensor - STP
Siphon port (typ.)
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shown in Figure 7. Once the tubing pieces are cut, remove the barbed elbows and tees to push on the tubing
pieces, then reinsert this connected assembly back into the Vac Sensor bushings and tighten the nuts.
Figure 4. Vac Sensor/Vac Float tubing connections
Figure 5. Vac Sensor /tank interstice tubing connections
Vac Float
Vac Sensor
Cable connector (TLS port)
3-way ball valve
Valve handle shown in
operating position (down)
To vent monitored interstice
rotate handle up
Vent port
Tapered bushing/nut
Tapered bushing/nut Tubing connects to interstitial
space being monitored
Cable pair to
junction box
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Barbed elbow (VAC TEST port)
Barbed elbow
Barbed tee
(STP SIPHON port)
Front of housing
Vac Sensor
Cable connector (TLS port) Tapered bushing/nut
Tubing connects to Tank Interstice
3-way valve
Cable pair to
junction box
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Barbed elbow (VAC TEST port)
Barbed tee
(STP SIPHON port)
Front of housing

Installation Installing Vac Sensor Housing Support Bracket
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Figure 6. Attaching vacuum tubing between Vac Sensors (In this example there is no Tank monitoring)
Installing Vac Sensor Housing Support Bracket
Get the Vac Sensor housing support bracket and the curved tensioning clamp from the mounting kit. Hold the
bracket against the STP riser. Place the curved clamp around the back of the riser and hook the four notches in the
clamp over the four barbs in the top of the bracket (see Figure 7). Position the bracket so the top of bracket is at
least 12 inches (304.8mm) above the containment sump floor and hand tighten the tension adjust knob on the
back of the clamp until the assembly is secure.
Figure 7. Attaching Vac Sensor housing support bracket
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Barbed elbow
Orient the barbed
tee on this end so
one of the ends
is facing front
Piece of tubing (typ.)
Barbed tee
Curved clamp
Te n sion adjust knob
slots(4) - position over
barbs on bracket
STP Riser
VAC Sensor
housing support
bracket
Sump
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12'' (304.8mm)
Minimum

Installation Attaching Vac Sensor Cables and Tagging Vac Sensor/Vac Float Pairs
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Attaching Vac Sensor Cables and Tagging Vac Sensor/Vac Float Pairs
1. Next get the Vac Sensor cables (with connectors on one end) from the kit(s) and attach the connector of each
cable to each of the Vac Sensor ports labeled TLS (on the Vac Sensor cover). Uncoil each of the Vac Float
cables. Notice that each Vac Sensor, except the one for the tank interstice, has a short piece of tubing
connecting it to a Vac Float beneath it (Figure 8). A Vac Sensor/Vac Float tubing connected pair must be
wired together in the junction box.
2. Use a felt pen and write on the top of the Vac Sensor housing to what device each of the Vac Sensors below
will be attached (see Figure 9). For example, P = product line, S = containment sump interstice, V = vapor
line, and T = tank interstice. NOTE: If the mark you wrote on the housing over the first Vac Sensor was ‘P’,
locate the cable ends of this Vac Sensor/Vac Float pair, tape them together about every foot along their length
and at their ends, and tag the end of this cable pair ‘P’ or ‘Product Line Vac Sensor’. Repeat this taping and
tagging for each of the Vac Sensor/Vac Float pairs. The Vac Sensor marked ‘T’ will only have one cable, so tag
the end of this cable ‘T’ for ‘Tank Vac Sensor’.
Figure 8. Identifying Vac Sensor/Vac Float pairs
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s
Product
line
Vacuum
input from
STP
Vapor
line
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Installation Installing Vac Sensor Housing onto Support Bracket
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Installing Vac Sensor Housing onto Support Bracket
Route all of the cables through the opening in the mounting bracket and attach the Vac Sensor housing to the
bracket by pushing the four hooks on the rear of the housing into the four slots in the bracket (see Figure 9)
Figure 9. Attaching Vac Sensor housing to support bracket
Vacuum Connections within Containment Sump
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Product Line
1. Get a 1/4” NPT/ barbed adapter and spring clamp from the Vac Sensor install kit.
2. Apply an adequate amount of fresh, UL classified for petroleum, non-setting thread sealant (herein after
referred to as sealant) to the threads of the 1/4” NPT barbed fitting and screw it into the 1/4” NPT port in the
vacuum termination fitting of the product line (Figure 10).
NOTE: In some installations, the double-walled piping is equipped with one or more Schrader valves. You can
connect the vacuum tubing directly to the Schrader valve using the Schrader fitting (P/N 576008-672 for
North American installations; P/N 576008-504 for EU installations).
NOTE: any unused Schrader fittings must be capped to avoid leaks.
3. Get the 1/4” ID tubing from the install kit and measure a piece that will reach the barbed fitting on the bottom
of the plastic valve (see Figure 4) that is connected to the Vac Sensor/Vac Float pair you labeled ‘P’. Plan
enough tubing so that it isn’t stretched between fittings or have any sharp bends/kinks in it. Cut and install this
tubing and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
STP Riser
Vac Sensor housing
support bracket
Route cables through
opening in back of
bracket
Vac Sensor housing
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Vac sensor device
connection guide
(use felt pen)

Installation Vacuum Connections within Containment Sump
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Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Vapor Return Line
Repeat steps 1 - 2 of the Product Line connection instructions for the vapor return line connection, except:
• Install the 1/4” NPT barbed fitting in the vacuum termination port of the vapor return line (see Figure 10),
• Connect one end of the tubing to the vapor return line barbed adapter and the other end to the barbed fitting on
the bottom of the plastic valve that is connected to the Vac Sensor/Vac Float pair you labeled ‘V’. Plan enough
tubing so that it isn’t stretched between fittings or have any sharp bends/kinks in it. Cut and install this tubing
and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Containment Sump
Repeat steps 1 - 2 of the Product Line connection instructions for the sump interstice connection, except:
• Install the 1/4” NPT barbed fitting in the interstitial space access port provided in the sump’s wall (if multiple
ports are provided, select the lowest one).
• Connect one end of the tubing to the sump interstice barbed fitting and the other end to the barbed fitting on
the bottom of the plastic valve that is connected to the Vac Sensor/Vac Float pair you labeled ‘S’. Plan enough
tubing so that it isn’t stretched between fittings or have any sharp bends/kinks in it. Cut and install this tubing
and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
Figure 10. Example vacuum termination fitting - double-wall pipe
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Steel Tank
NOTE: Double-walled tanks must provide access for installation of a liquid sensor at the lowest point of the
interstice.
1. Get the tank’s interstitial riser cap, interstitial sensor, cord grip components, 3-way ball valve, 1/4” NPT close
nipple, 1/4” NPT/barbed adapter fitting, and spring clamps from the kit.
2. Assemble the cord grip components and apply sealant to its threads. Screw it into the 1/2” NPT hole in the
cap.
3. Slowly lower the steel tank interstitial sensor into the tank riser until it rests on the bottom of the riser. Push the
end of the sensor’s cable through the loosened cord grip in the cap - being careful not to lift the sensor off
bottom. Apply sealant to the threads of the riser pipe and screw on the cap until tight. Tighten the cable cord
grip.
4. Apply sealant onto the threads of one end of the nipple and screw it into the 1/4” NPT port in the cap. Apply
sealant to the other end of the nipple and screw on the 3-way ball valve. Apply sealant to the threaded end of
the barbed adapter and screw it into the side port of the 3-way ball valve. (see Figure 11).
TO STP
Double wall
product line
to dispensers
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1/4" NPT port in vacuum line
termination fitting (may contain
Schrader valve)

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5. Measure a length of 1/4” ID tubing to connect the VAC TEST port on the Vac Sensor (labeled ‘T’) to the tank’s
interstitial 3-way ball valve. Plan enough tubing to avoid sharp bends in it or stretching it. Cut and install this
tubing and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
6. The Vac Sensor labeled ‘T’, and which is connected to the 3-way ball valve in the tank interstice riser cap, must
be wired together with the tank interstice liquid sensor in the junction box. Locate the ends of the Vac Sensor
cable labeled ‘T’ and the tank interstitial liquid sensor cable, tape them together, and tag them ‘Tank Vac
Sensor’.
Figure 11. Example tank interstitial sensor riser cap connections - steel and fiberglass tanks
Vacuum Connections to a Double-Wall Fiberglass Tank
1. Get the tank’s interstitial riser cap, interstitial sensor, cord grip components, 3-way ball valve, 1/4” NPT close
nipple, 1/4” NPT/barbed adapter fitting, spring clamps, and relief valve from the kit.
2. Assemble the cord grip components and apply sealant onto its threads. Screw it into one of the 1/2” NPT
holes in the cap.
3. Install the fiberglass tank interstitial sensor into the tank riser following the instructions accompanying the
sensor (manual P/N 576013-617). Once installed, push the end of the sensor’s cable through the loosened
cord grip in the cap - being careful not to alter the sensor’s position. Apply an adequate amount of sealant to
the threads of the riser pipe and screw on the cap until tight. Tighten the cable cord grip.
4. Apply sealant onto the threads of one end of the nipple and screw it into the 1/4” NPT port in the cap. Apply
sealant to the other end of the nipple and screw on the 3-way ball valve. Apply sealant to the threaded end of
the barbed adapter and screw it into the side port of the 3-way ball valve. (see Figure 11).
5. Apply sealant onto the threads of the relief valve and screw it into the other 1/2” NPT hole in the cap.
IMPORTANT: You must install the relief valve in the fiberglass tank riser cap or damage to the tank may
occur!
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Relief valve
(1/2" NPT)
1/4" NPT close nipple
Sensor cable
to junction box
Cord grip
Riser cap
FIBERGLASS TANK
Sensor cable
to junction box
1/4" ID tubing
to Vac Sensor Cord grip
Riser cap
STEEL TANK
1/4" NPT
close nipple
3-way ball
valve
3-way ball
valve
1/4" NPT
barbed fitting
Spring clamp
FLOW
1/4" ID tubing
to Vac Sensor
1/4" NPT
barbed fitting
Spring clamp
FLOW

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6. Measure a length of 1/4” ID tubing to connect the VAC TEST port (ref. Figure 12) on the Vac Sensor labeled
‘T’ to the tank’s interstitial 3-way ball valve. Plan enough tubing to avoid sharp bends in it or stretching it. Cut
and install this tubing and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
7. The Vac Sensor labeled ‘T’, and which is connected to the 3-way ball valve in the tank interstice riser cap, must
be wired together with the tank interstice liquid sensor in the junction box. Locate the ends of the Vac Sensor
cable labeled ‘T’ and the tank interstitial liquid sensor cable, tape them together, and tag them ‘Tank Vac
Sensor’.
Vacuum Connections to Siphon Port of the Pump
1. Figure 12 is an example diagram of the vacuum connection at the The Red Jacket STP.
NOTE: It is recommended that you replace the Siphon Jet assembly on FE Petro pumps used with the Vac
Sensor.
Figure 12. Example Vacuum Source Connection at The Red Jacket STP
2. Measure a length of 1/4” ID tubing to connect 1/4” ID barbed tubing fitting in the siphon cartridge port and
the vacuum input open tee of the Vac Sensor (see Figure 13). Plan enough tubing to avoid sharp bends in it or
stretching it. Cut and install this tubing and secure tubing ends with spring clamps.
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1/4" NPT male to 1/4" barbed adapter
Spring clamp
STP siphon cartridge
1/4"ID tubing connects
to open tee fitting in
Vac Sensor vacuum
manifold
Siphon cartridge
ID mark*
*NOTE: For STP siphon cartridges which have the ID Mark circle,
an external siphon check valve is not required.

Installation Field Wiring Vac System Connections
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Figure 13. Connecting vacuum tubing from pump siphon port to Vac Sensor
Field Wiring Vac System Connections
1. Tie wrap the loose cable pairs into a bundle going from the Vac Sensor housing to the containment sump
junction box(es).
2. Get necessary cord grip bushings from the kits - one for each Vac Sensor, Vac Float, and the Tank interstitial
sensor cable that will enter the junction box(es) in the containment sump. Loosen the cord grips and screw
each one into a junction box port.
3. Push the first Vac Sensor/Vac Float cable pair into adjacent cord grips (keep the pairs together as the two
cables will typically be wired to one cable going to the TLS Console). Make sure all of the cables to the
console are tagged (e.g., Tank 1 product line, Tank 1 vapor line) to facilitate TLS setup.
4. Strip back the leads of one of the cables from the TLS Console 3/8” (10mm). Strip back the leads of the Vac
Sensor/Vac Float pairs 3/8”. Using wire nuts from the kits attach the wires as per the diagram in Figure 14.
NOTE: the Vac Sensor cable has three wires and the Vac Float cable has two wires.
5. Seal wire nuts with epoxy sealant following the instructions in Figure 15.
6. Connect the remaining Vac Sensor/Vac Float pairs and the Vac Sensor/Tank Float pair as discussed above,
sealing each set of wires in epoxy sealant packs.
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1/4 " ID tubing
to STP
Spring clamp
Spring clamp
'STP Siphon' port open tee