PERKO 0598 User Manual
Mounting diagram, Cat. nos. 0598 series gas tank vent
Mounting Diagram
6/11
0598INS1
Perko, Inc.
16490 N.W. 13th Ave.
Miami, Fl 33169-5707
www.perko.com
Escutcheon
Hull Mounting
Surface
Mounting Flange
Washer
Nut
Drill 1-5/8”
Dia. Hole
5/8” Max. Thickness
Screen
Elbow
Adapter
Barbed End
Cat. Nos. 0598 Series Gas Tank Vent
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read all directions before proceeding.
1).
The tank, vent must be installed in accordance with U.S.C.G. Safety Standards
for Boat Gasoline Fuel Systems, #33CFR183 and A.B.Y.C. Standard H-24.
2).
Locate the mounting surface with a thickness up to 5/8 inch maximum.
3).
Drill a 1-5/8 inch diameter hole in the mounting surface.
4).
Move the mounting flange, nut and washer toward the bend in the elbow.
5).
Remove the splash guard (vent cap), adapter and escutcheon.
6).
Apply bedding compound around the outside of the mounting hole front. Insert
escutcheon, then insert the threaded end of the elbow from the back of the
mounting surface, through the escutcheon center hole. Install the adapter and
polymer vent cap. Tighten securely.
7).
Align the elbow to a suitable orientation, with regard to the vent hose path.
8).
Tighten the nut and washer to inside of the mounting surface.
9).
Attach the vent hose to the barbed end of elbow, and secure with a hose clamp.
10). To pressure test the fuel system, remove the splash guard vent cap and attach
an optional orange test cap (Cat. No. 0101).
11). Remove the test cap and reattach splash guard vent cap after pressure testing.
(1). American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
(2).U.S. Coast Guard
613 Third Street, Suite 10
Washington, D.C. 20593
Annapolis, MD 21403
(or your local C.G. office)
Splash Guard
Vent Cap
Mounting Diagram
6/11
0598INS1
Perko, Inc.
16490 N.W. 13th Ave.
Miami, Fl 33169-5707
www.perko.com
Escutcheon
Hull Mounting
Surface
Mounting Flange
Washer
Nut
Drill 1-5/8”
Dia. Hole
5/8” Max. Thickness
Screen
Elbow
Adapter
Barbed End
Cat. Nos. 0598 Series Gas Tank Vent
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Read all directions before proceeding.
1).
The tank, vent must be installed in accordance with U.S.C.G. Safety Standards
for Boat Gasoline Fuel Systems, #33CFR183 and A.B.Y.C. Standard H-24.
2).
Locate the mounting surface with a thickness up to 5/8 inch maximum.
3).
Drill a 1-5/8 inch diameter hole in the mounting surface.
4).
Move the mounting flange, nut and washer toward the bend in the elbow.
5).
Remove the splash guard (vent cap), adapter and escutcheon.
6).
Apply bedding compound around the outside of the mounting hole front. Insert
escutcheon, then insert the threaded end of the elbow from the back of the
mounting surface, through the escutcheon center hole. Install the adapter and
polymer vent cap. Tighten securely.
7).
Align the elbow to a suitable orientation, with regard to the vent hose path.
8).
Tighten the nut and washer to inside of the mounting surface.
9).
Attach the vent hose to the barbed end of elbow, and secure with a hose clamp.
10). To pressure test the fuel system, remove the splash guard vent cap and attach
an optional orange test cap (Cat. No. 0101).
11). Remove the test cap and reattach splash guard vent cap after pressure testing.
(1). American Boat & Yacht Council, Inc.
(2).U.S. Coast Guard
613 Third Street, Suite 10
Washington, D.C. 20593
Annapolis, MD 21403
(or your local C.G. office)
Splash Guard
Vent Cap