FBC System Operating Conditions

The Eminox FBC system depends upon the use of Satacen^® 3 fuel additive for regeneration of the filter, which prevents large accumulations of soot and eventual filter blockage. The system is not designed to work with any other additive! Use of the incorrect additive, poor vehicle maintenance and excessive engine smoke or oil consumption can prevent the FBC system from operating satisfactorily.

Satacen^® 3

Satacen^® 3 is a fuel additive developed by the Innospec Inc., one of the worlds leading fuel treatment specialists. Without Satacen^® 3, the system will not function correctly and excessive soot will build up in the filter. This will have an adverse effect on fuel consumption and over prolonged periods could cause damage to engine components.

• Only Satacen^® 3 and no other additive should be used in the FBC system.
• The vehicle should not be driven if the Satacen^® 3 tank is allowed to run dry.
• The FBC system will require priming if the Satacen^® 3 storage tank is allowed to run dry or the injector system is repaired or replaced.

Fuels

• The FBC system is sulphur tolerant and does not require low sulphur fuel.
• Do not use fuel additives other than those already incorporated in general commercial diesel fuel supplies.
• Additionally the following biodiesel and water-diesel emulsion fuels are approved for use with the FBC system:
   

Biodiesel

Greenenergy Global Diesel, 5% biodiesel, 95% ULSD

Global Commodities UK Ltd, driveEco

Rix Biodiesel Ltd, Bioblend 5

Petroplus Marketing Ltd, Bio-plus

Water-fuel emulsions

BP Aspira @ 10% demineralised water

Lubrizol PuriNOx^TM @ 10% demineralised water

Engine Smoke

The level of smoke produced by the engine should not exceed the maximum limits set by the engine manufacturer.

Engine Oil

Low ash oils are recommended to maintain the filter service interval and optimal FBC system performance.

• Ensure engine oil consumption is within engine manufacturers limits, typically less than 1 litre per 1,000km.

During normal operation, ash, which is an incombustible material (mainly the residues of burnt engine oil), can gradually build up in the filter. This is removed by regular servicing.

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Vehicle Operation

• Under no circumstances should the vehicle be operated without Satacen^® 3, the Fuel Additive.
• The vehicle must be serviced according to manufacturer’s recommendations in order to maintain the optimal engine performance, which the FBC system is designed to be compatible with.