Military Fuel Hydrant Pit Assembly

Application
To provide on/off or pressure/flow control while dispensing
fuel to a military aircraft.
General Benefits
• Less costly, easy operational and maintenance access to
adapter and valves by use of aircraft load-rated/one-hand
lift, fail-safe Cover and stepdown platform.
• Safer operation due to automatic cover latches which
eliminate jet blast or vehicle-bounce cover openings.
• Easier, less costly operations because deadman control Typical Pit Assembly Typical Pit Internals
with hose and rewind control are integral part of pit
assembly.
• Easier Pit location and identification with abrasion/
corrosion/chemical resistant color coded cover service
lettering.
• Safer operation assured by the use of safety orange cover
mounted panels alerting personnel to the open cover.
• Easier, less costly field installation, operations and
maintenance since the Cover, Pit and all internal Waterproof Cover Latch/Delatch Mechanism Non-Waterproof Counterweight Cover
components are provided with guaranteed optimum
placement and support by Dabico as a completely Waterproof or Non-Waterproof Cover Options
prefabricated, factory assembled package, ready for A waterproof cover and frame helps prevent fluids and dirt/
installation by others. debris from entering the Pit when the cover is closed.
Factory Assembly Benefits DABICO patented waterproof covers greatly reduce costly
operations and maintenance by reducing the need for a
• Easier, less costly field installation since Pit assembly is
drainage system and/or the frequency of manual Pit
shipped ready for installation.
sumping.
• Less costly operation and maintenance due to guaranteed
optimum placement of internal components. Optionally non-waterproof covers are available on request.
• Guaranteed competitive internal component pricing. Counterweight or Torsion Spring Cover Actuation
• Factory warranty and support of complete Pit assembly. Dabico’s patented torsion spring actuated covers provide
maximum available working space within the Pit assembly.
Customisation
The Pit size and components shown are only a typical Alternatively, countertweight covers can be supplied.
representation. See page 2 (over) for Specification Checklist. Other Fuel System Pit Assemblies Available from
If your project has different requirements or a special DABICO:
application, please contact us for a custom Pit assembly • Isolation Valve Pit Assemblies
design.
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Ease of Maintenance
• Low Point Drain Pit Assemblies
The use of white pigmented GRP with internal gel-coat fin-
ish ensures maximum reflected light for ease of maintenance • Leak Detection Pit Assemblies
and cleaning when working inside the Pit. • Surge Suppressor Pit Assemblies

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DABICO (Europe) NORTH AMERICA
Units 5A & 5B St. Annes Ind. Estate 2995 Airway Ave.
Stockton on Tees Costa Mesa,
TS18 2HF England CA 92626 USA
Tel. (+44) 1642-608245 Tel. (+1) 714-545-7900
Fax (+44) 1642-608224 Fax. (+1) 714-545-7676
email: genmail@dabico.co.uk email: genmail@dabico.com
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MILITARY FUEL HYDRANT PIT ASSEMBLY Military Fuel Hydrant Pit Assembly
Specifications
PIT COVER ASSEMBLY SHALL HAVE:
• All primary metal cast aluminum, alloy No. A356.2, per Fed.
Spec. QQ-A-601F, with T-6 heat treat per Mil. Spec. H-6088F,
with no exceptions.
• Service lettering that is of abrasion/corrosion/chemical-resistant
color coded, polyester powder coated.
• Hand-holes at a minimum 44mm depth and 48 cu. cm. volume,
and integral, automatic latches.
• Latches with no above-grade protrusions whether in use or
not, and interconnected so activating one unlatches both.
• One-piece and opens to 90 degrees with a maximum11.34 kg.
( 25 lb.) lift, and closes with a minimum 22.68 kg. (50 lb.) push,
using torsion-actuated mechanisms.
• A cover that does not “pop” open when a latch is released, and
is designed to fail-safe open once lifted beyond the 80-degree
point in the opening arc. Once in the 90 degree position, cover
to remain fully open.
• A hold-open bar is provided that automatically locks the cover
in the full-open position, and releases with one-hand operation.
• Highest Pit internal component accessible from a maximum of
140mm from Pit top.
• High visibility orange panels on top & under sides for safety.
• A prototype test report submitted and the test conducted by an
independent testing company in the following manner: cover
loading over each of two, spaced at a maximum of 915 mm [36"
] on centers for Pit with inside length greater than 1,524 mm [60"
], 1,291 sq. cm.( 200 sq. in. ) footprints shall result in a minimum
70 kg/sq. cm (1,000 Psi) rating with a maximum 3.81 mm (0.150")
full load deflection at center indicators and deflection “rebound”
within 0.254 mm (0.010") after load release.
• D.O.T. AC 150/5320-6C compliance.
• No: visual shrink porosity cavity areas, fillers, weldments and
paint to hide.
• Load bearing mating flange surfaces of the Pit and cover that
are flat to within 1.27 mm(0.050") total indicator reading.
Military Fuel Hydrant Pit Assembly
• Been provided by a company with over 30 years experience in
Specification Checklist the supply of cast aluminum covers for airfield applications.
Complete and fax to DABICO (Europe) at: PIT COVER SEAL SHALL HAVE (Where Appropriate):
(+44) 1642 608224 for customised drawing(s) and budgetary • The capability to automatically engage Pit flange when cover
quotation.
is seated in the closed position without any secondary latching
COVER TYPE motions. Seal (if fitted) shall be affixed without mechanical
T Waterproof T Non-Waterproof fasteners, have a minimum field life of 1 year, and be ozone/
T Torsion Spring Actuated T Counterweight Actuated UV resistant.
Pit Size • A sealing surface that is separate from load-bearing surface.
T DAB-725/41 – 1905mm x 635mm x 1041mm • A prototype environmental test report that is submitted and the
Fuel/Defuel Hydrant Valve(s) ____ test conducted by an independent testing company in the
Hydrant Valve Type: following categories and standards: Totally submerged cover
T On/Off T Pressure Control T Other: ________ shall pass less than 100 grams of water per hour following:
Size: T 4"x 4" T 6"x 4" T 6"x 6" T 4"x 2-1/2" T ______ a) hot (70°C) and cold (4°C) cycling conforming to Mil Std-810.
Maintenance Valve Type: b) seal contamination (door seal & mating frame sealing surface
T Butterfly T Ball T ______ coated with sand and soil mixture).
Maintenance Valve Size: • Passed submersion and hose down tests equal to NEMA 250
T 4" T 6" T ______ standards for Type 6 exterior enclosures except that the cover
Pipe Entry: T Side T Bottom T Single Boot T Double Boot is tested in 150 mm (6”) deep standing water.
Piping System Type: PIT INTERNAL COMPONENTS
T Single Pipe T Double Containment • All the Pit internal components shown and described in the
Filler Vessels: plans and specifications shall be provided by the pit
T Yes T No Size(s): ________ manufacturer as a completely factory assembled package.
Hose Reel(s):
T Yes T No Size(s): ________
Person requesting:______________________________________
Company name:_________________________________________
Telephone:_______________________________________________
Fax:_____________________________________________________
e-mail:__________________________________________________
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