Installation instructions – Electronics International FL-2 User Manual

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3. Preflight - Do not rely on the FL-2 to determine the fuel level in the fuel tanks. The pilot must

visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff.

visually check/measure the fuel levels in the tanks before every takeoff. Cross-check the measured fuel
levels with the displayed levels on the FL-2. Also, crosscheck these levels with the fuel requirements for
the flight listed in your flight plan.

4. In Flight -

4. In Flight - Make the FL-2 part of your normal instrument scan. Cross-check the fuel levels displayed

Cross-check the fuel levels displayed

on FL-2 with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes

on FL-2 with your flight plan at each leg of the flight or every 30 minutes (if a leg is longer than 30
minutes). Calculate the fuel flows from the FL-2 displayed fuel levels and compare them with your charts
of measured and published fuel flows for the aircraft. If there is a discrepancy, land the aircraft at the
nearest airport and verify the fuel levels. Discrepancies should be taken seriously.

5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft -

5. New Pilot or Owner of the Aircraft - If there is a new pilot or owner of the aircraft, it is the previous

If there is a new pilot or owner of the aircraft, it is the previous

aircraft pilot/owner's responsibility to insure the new pilot has read this manual and is aware of the

aircraft pilot/owner's responsibility to insure the new pilot has read this manual and is aware of the
accuracy limitations and other important considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics

accuracy limitations and other important considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics

accuracy limitations and other important considerations. All limitations and operating characteristics
learned from operating the FL-2 must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.

learned from operating the FL-2 must be passed on to the new pilot/owner.

Installation Instructions

FL-2

Important Information and Initial Check Out:

1. The installer and aircraft owner must read the Warranty before starting the installation

The installer and aircraft owner must read the Warranty before starting the installation

The installer and aircraft owner must read the Warranty before starting the installation. There is
information in the Warranty that may alter your decision to install this instrument. If you do not accept

If you do not accept

the terms of the Warranty, do not install this instrument.

2. If you are not an FAA Certified Aircraft Mechanic familiar with the issues of installing aircraft fuel

level instruments,

level instruments, Do Not attempt to install this instrument.

Do Not attempt to install this instrument.

3. Read the entire Installation Instructions and resolve any issues you may have before starting the installa-

tion. This may eliminate any delays once the installation is started.

4. THIS INSTALLATION MAY REQUIRE SOME PARTS UNIQUE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT THAT

THIS INSTALLATION MAY REQUIRE SOME PARTS UNIQUE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT THAT

THIS INSTALLATION MAY REQUIRE SOME PARTS UNIQUE TO YOUR AIRCRAFT THAT
ARE NOT SUPPLIED IN THE KIT.

ARE NOT SUPPLIED IN THE KIT.

ARE NOT SUPPLIED IN THE KIT. Acquire all the parts necessary to install this instrument before
starting the installation.

5. Check that the instrument make and model are correct before starting the installation. The FL-2RA-12 is

for a 12 volt system and a resistive probe, the FL-2RA-24 is for a 24 volt system and a resistive probe
and the FL-2CA is for E.I.'s capacitive probe.

6. Before starting the installation make sure the unit will fit in the location you intend to install it without

obstructing the operation of any controls.

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