OWNERS OPERATION & SAFETY MANUAL
FR1612 FR1614 FR1616
12 VDC Diesel Fuel Transfer Pumps
FR1612
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FR1614
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FR1616
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Tuthill Corporation
8825 Aviation Drive
Ft. Wayne, IN 46809
PH: 260-747-7529
FAX: 800-866-4861
www.tuthill.com
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The Most Trusted Name in Pumps and Meters
DANGER!
Electrical shock hazard!
Improper use or installation of this product
can cause serious bodily injury or death!
Electrical wiring should be done by a
licensed electrician in compliance with the
local, state, and national electrical code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, 30, 30A as appropriate.
WARNING!
NOT FOR USE WITH GASOLINE OR ALCOHOL!
Not for use in hazardous locations
Improper use or installation of this product can cause serious
bodily injury or death!
Do NOT smoke near pump or use pump near open flame.
Do not use this product for fluid transfer into aircraft.
This product is not suited for use with fluids for human
consumption or fluids containing water.
Do not dispense fluid that is thicker than diesel fuel. Motor
may overheat!
Disconnect power connections PRIOR to replacing fuse!
Noise emission during bypass mode generates up to 81 dB(A)
within one meter distance of the pump.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!
To ensure safe operation safe and efficient operation, it is
essential to read and follow each of these warnings and
precautions.
Disconnect power to pump before servicing.
A diesel compatible filter should be used on pump outlet to
ensure that no foreign material is transferred to the fuel tank.
The pump power cable is equipped with an electrical fuse. If
the fuse burns out switch the pump off, disconnect from power,
and look for the cause of the failure. Once the cause of failure
has been remedied, replace with a 30 amp fuse.
Tank or barrel should be anchored to prevent tipping in both
the full and empty conditions.
The pump should never be left unattended while running. Once
the nozzle lever is closed, the pump should be shut off
immediately.
General Description
The Tuthill FR1612 is a positive displacement, rotary vane pump.
The pump is designed to run on 12VDC power and supply a flow rate
of up to 10 GPM (40 LPM) with diesel fuel. The FR1614 &, FR1616
systems consist of the FR1612 pump with accessories.