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Site Preparation d Installation Instructions TLS-350 UST Monitoring System ll SECTION 1.INTRODUCTION. • An optional integral report printer with built-in take- up spool for hard-copy documentation of inventory, A. GENERAL. leak detect and alarm information, plus printed re- l. This manual contains the installation instructions for the ports of all setup information. TIS-350 UST Monitoring System designed and manufac- 3. Continuous Statistical Leak Detection(CSLD) tured by the Veeder-Root Company, 125 Powder Forest CSLD is an advanced tank testing technology that makes Drive,P.O.Box 2003,Simsbury,CT 06070-2003. full use ofthe TLS-350's in-tank monitoring capabilities. 2. When a vertical bar 1 appears adj acent to text orillustra- The TLS-350 with CSLD continuously monitors fuel tions, information has been added or revised in this height and temperature information to detect idle times printing. in the tank.During each idle time,data are collected and combined with information from other idle periods to B. DAMAGE CLAIMS. form a highly accurate leak detection database.Sophis- t. Thoroughly examine for any damage all components and ticated statistical analysis techniques in CSLD con- units as soon as received. stantly evaluate all existing information in the database to discard invalid data and perform leak testa based on NOTE: Insist that the carrier's agent verify the only high-quality information in the current database.A inspection and sign the description. new leak test is performed every time new data from an 2. Immediately notify the delivering carrier of damage or idle period are added. loss.This notification may be given either in person or by Since the database is constantly being updated,leak test telephone.Written confirmation must be mailed within results are always current. Leak tests are performed 48 hours.Railroads and motor carriers are understand- using the beat data from up to the previous 28 days,and ably reluctant to make adjustments for damaged mer- tests results are continuously updated as new data are chandise unless inspected and reported promptly. gathered.Test results are provided automatically every 3. Risk of loss or damage to merchandise remains with the 24 hours.In addition,up-to-the-minute leak test results buyer.It is the buyer's responsibility to file a claim with are available at any time with the press of a button. the carrier involved. CSLD's algorithm sorts through all available informa- 4. Immediately advise your Veeder-Root representative, tion and uses only the highest quality data to perform its distributor, or Veeder-Root headquarters in Simsbury, leak tests.Invalid data is thrown out and only the best CT so that we may assist you. data is used for accurate leak test results and less chance of false alarms. C. RETURN SHIPPING. Before returning any TLS- Because leak test data are collected continuously and 350 monitors,probes,sensors or other system components, updated frequently,the response time to detect leaks is you must first call Veeder-Root Environmental Products shorter than that of scheduled static leak tests. Customer Service at(800)873-3313 for a Returned Goods Authorization. It will provide complete information on Third-party testing confirmed that CSLD meets Fed- return shipping procedures. Do not return any products eral,stateandlocalcompliancerequirementsformonthly without first obtaining a Returned Goods Authorization. monitoring. Test results showed a 99% probability of detection and less than a 0.1% chance of false alarm. SECTION 2.PRODUCT DESCRIPTION That far exceeds the U.S.E.P.A.performance standards of 95%probability of detection and 5%probability offalse The TLS-350 UST Monitoring System features a modular alarm. design that allows each system to be configured with monitoring,input and output capabilities according to the 4. Monitoring Functions. needs of a particular site. Monitoring functions such as inventory control,in-tank leak detection,interstitial leak sensing and vapor sens- A. MONITOR ing are provided by modules that snap into intrinsically safe expansion slots (see Figure 2,"TLS-350 Interface 1. General. Module Area").Eight slots are available in the Intrinsi- Operating Temperature Range: 32'F to 113°F (0°C to cally Safe Area of a single monitor and any combination 450C). of modules may be installed. Storage Temperature Range: 15°F to 113°F (-10°C to 45�C) The modules are: • ProbwThermistor Interface Module.One module 2. Monitor Features. accepts inputs from up to four in-tank digital sensing The TLS-350 monitor incorporates the following fea- probes and up to four thermistors. Maximum two tures(see Figure 1,"TM-350 Front Panel Features"): Modules per system. • A two-line,24-character-per-line Liquid Crystal Display • Interstitial Sensor Interface Module.One module • A 24-key front-panel keyboard with control and alpha- accepts inputs from up to eight interstitial and piping numeric functions for programming, operating and sump and hydrostatic liquid sensors.Maximum eight reporting. Modules per system. • Three front-panel lamps to provide a visual indication • Vapor Sensor Interface Module.One module ac- of power-on,warning and alarm conditions. cepts inputs from up to five monitoring well vapor • An internal audible warning and alarm indicator. sensors.Maximum eight Modules per system. 1