Listed

Aboveground
Diesel Tank for
Diesel Engine

FEATURES
• Meets NFPA 30 requirements.
• Sized as specified by NFPA 20 for fire pump applications.
• Designed and Fabricated in accordance with UL 142 (Steel Aboveground
Tanks for Flammable and Combustible Liquids) standard .
• Tested for tightness against leakage.
• Top quality fittings and fabrication materials.
• Sturdy lifting lug and legs.
• Vent opening to prevent build-up of pressure or vacuum inside the tank
during filling, emptying or due to atmospheric temperature changes.
• Approved welding process.
Fuel Tanks
NAFFCO certified primary containment tank offers you a reliable solution for your fuel storage requirements related to fire
pump diesel engine applications. Design and fabrication of these tanks are done as per UL standard (UL 142), and installation
and use shall be in accordance with NFPA 30. Each tank is subjected to thorough structural inspections and leakage test as
specified by the design standard. The tanks that successfully pass the inspection and test are labelled as per UL specifications
confirming their UL certification. These cylindrical, horizontally mounted, tanks are provided with necessary fittings and
openings to facilitate quality service at field. All tanks are provided with openings for filling, connecting to diesel engine fuel
system, fuel return line connection and drain. Lifting lug, provided on the top center of the tank, facilitates easy transportation
and installation. These tanks are also provided with opening for connecting to a direct reading fuel level gauge that is supplied
as part of standard fire pump package.

Vent Assy.
Inlet NOTES
D 1. Fuel tank outlet must be even with
1 4 5 5 engine fuel pump centerline.
Lift Lug
2. Fuel tank should be located as close to
Expansion Volume 5%
engine as possible.
3. Fuel tank should have a slope of 6 mm
per foot towards drain plug.
1

2
4. Fuel tanks should be located above
ground.
Fuel to Engine
Sump Volume 5%
5. The usable volume of the fuel tank is
90% of the total fuel tank volume.
3
Fuel from Engine
6. Vent pipe and fuel lines should be of
black steel pipe.
Drain
7. All pipe lines should be inspected
Ø2.5" Removable Leg
Minimum 500mm thoroughly to ensure that joints are leak
free.
150 150
8. Fuel tank should be cleaned periodically
W L

DIESEL TANK SIDEVIEW DIESEL TANK ELEVATION and fuel level should be checked weekly for
fire pump applications.

Applicable welding processes are Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) and/or Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW). Shell, Dish
Head and Lift Lug material is carbon steel, ASTM A36 and legs shall be of carbon steel pipe, ASTM A53. Standard height for the
tank leg is minimum 500 mm.

TANK DIMENSIONS
CAPACITY (GALLONS) DIA (D) LENGTH (L) WIDTH (W)
70 600 1050 430
150 800 1250 575
250 1000 1325 720
310 1070 1450 768.5
All Dimensions are in mm unless otherwise indicated.

FITTINGS
ITEM DESCRIPTION MATERIAL QTY
1 1/2" NIPPLE CARBON STEEL 2
2 1/2" NPT BALL VALVE BRASS 1
3 1" NPT PLUG CARBON STEEL 1
4 4" NIPPLE CARBON STEEL 1
5 2" NIPPLE CARBON STEEL 2

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NAFFCO has the right to change specifications without prior notice.