BreakGuard
Passive System Features for Bulk Transports
1. The DOT certified BreakGuard Passive System has the ability to automatically shut off the flow of propane or ammonia without human intervention within a time period of 20 seconds after an unintentional release of propane or ammonia caused by the complete separation of the delivery hose during the transfer operation.
2. The BreakGuard Passive System also provides an off-truck remote means that allows a qualified person attending the unloading operation to close the cargo tank bottom outlet internal valve by pushing an off-truck remote transmitter button from a distance of 300 feet or less from the cargo tank. If the cargo tank vehicle has a dedicated tractor, a 3200-FGL receiver can be installed on the tractor and utilized to shut down the cargo tank vehicle engine at the same time as the bottom outlet internal valve with the same signal from the transmitter. The 3200-FGL has already been sold separately for use with bobtails and can be used in the event of any kind of unintentional release of propane or ammonia liquid. Over 15,000 of the bobtail remote safety shutoff systems are already in use today.
3. The BreakGuard Passive System is the only device with two shutoff methods in one system that gives the qualified cargo tank vehicle driver protection from virtually any kind of unintentional release.
4. The BreakGuard Passive System is easy to install. The three steps to install the system are finding a suitable location to mount the unit, connecting two electrical wires, and connecting three air lines. With this action the installation is complete.
5. After the delivery hose is connected to the storage container filling connector, the simple operating instructions include fastening the BreakGuard sensor to the hose with Velcro, firmly pressing the BreakGuard sensor "ON" button, and then starting the transfer operation. Firmly press the same "ON" button to deactivate the BreakGuard sensor after the transfer operation is terminated.
6. Because the BreakGuard System is not an integral part of the delivery hose assembly, the BreakGuard System does not have to be replaced every time the delivery hose assembly is worn or damaged and replaced as do some marketed passive shutoff devices.
7. The BreakGuard System can be tested before each transfer operation by pressing the one-dot button on the handheld remote transmitter or lightly impacting the BreakGuard sensor. The system can be reset by pressing the two-dot button on the transmitter.