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IMPORTANT!
For installations on all engines disconnect the negative
battery terminal prior to installation. After installation
reconnect the battery lead and drive the vehicle over
50 mph (80kph.) for a minimum of 10 minutes. This
procedure will reset the computer's memory on fuel-injected
engines, to more rapidly sense the treated fuel. For
diesel and all other gasoline engines, disconnecting
the battery is good safety practice.
WARNING!
1. DO NOT SMOKE AND DO NOT HAVE ANY OPEN FLAME WHILE
PERFORMING THIS OPERATION!!
2. DO NOT DISSEMBLE THE FITCH UNITS. THE ENTIRE PLASTIC
CAGE AND CATALYST ELEMENTS CONTAINED THEREIN MUST
BE INSTALLED INTO THE TANK. (THE PLASTIC MATERIAL
IS IMPERVIOUS TO FUEL)
3. ALL OF THE FITCH UNITS CONTAINED IN THIS PACKAGE
MUST BE USED. IF ALL UNITS ARE NOT USED, THE FUEL
WILL NOT BE COMPLETELY TREATED AND THE RESULTS WILL
NOT BE MAXIMIZED.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Step
1:
Open package and remove the Fitch Fuel Catalyst
units and the coiled installation tool.
WARNING
This tool is a coiled spring and will
straighten automatically when the twist ties are removed.
Hold both ends while removing the ties to avoid
injury when the tool uncoils.
Step 2:
Remove the fuel tank cap from your
vehicle
Step 3:
Grasp the eyelet end of the installation
tool and push the pointed end through the fuel filler
opening until the eyelet end will not allow it to
go further. Remove the installation tool. It is a
good idea to check the run of the filler hose to the
tank for any 90-degree turns. This may allow the tool
to pass but NOT the drop in units. If a sharp elbow
exists, do not proceed with the installation through
the filler cap.
WARNING! IF YOU FEEL ANY OBSTRUCTION
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FORCE THE INSTALLATION TOOL ANY
FURTHER AND DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL THE CATALYST
UNITS THROUGH THE FILLER CAP. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTO
MECHANIC WHO MAY INSTALL THE UNITS BY REMOVING THE
CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FILLER NECK AND FUEL TANK AND
DROPPING THEM DIRECTLY INTO THE FUEL TANK. BE SURE
THE TANK IS LESS THAN FULL. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE,
YOUR MECHANIC CAN ACCESS THE FUEL PUMP OR SENDING
UNIT VIA THE TRUNK, REAR SEAT OR BY DROPPING THE TANK.
THE OTHER ALTERNATIVE IS TO HAVE A FITCH FUEL CATALYST
INSTALLED IN-LINE WITH THE FUEL LINE.
Step 4:
**Read this section carefully. If you were able to
satisfactorily complete Step 3 then take the Fitch
Fuel Catalyst units and install them, ONE AT A TIME
ONLY, pointed end first, into the fuel tank by pushing
each unit (one at a time) down the filler neck with
the installation tool until it reaches the fuel tank.
(Listen for the unit to drop into the tank). The eyelet
end of the spring toll should be pushed completely
down to the filler opening to ensure the unit has
entered the fuel tank. If the units have not completely
reached the fuel tank, you will risk jamming the drop-ins
behind one another in the filler hose.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The length of this break-in period depends on the
age and condition of the engine. An engine in average
condition should take approximately 500 miles, (800
kilometers) or 10 operating hours to achieve maximum
benefit from the catalyst. During the break-in period
the Fitch unit will be cleaning any excess carbon and
resins from the engine and fuel system. It is possible to have higher emissions and/or
fuel consumption during this period. The cleaning
out of this build up from the engine will initially
result in dirtier engine oil than normal since much
of the carbon residue cleaned from the combustion
chamber ends up in the engine oil pan. After the first
oil change however, the engine oil will
be much cleaner than before use of the Fitch Fuel
Catalyst due to the reduction of oil soot contamination.
It is also possible, on high mileage engines, to find
the fuel filter will need to be replaced, as
deposits being loosened from the fuel system will accumulate. A clogged
filter will cause poor fuel economy. After the break
in period, it may be possible to evaluate your vehicle
with lower octane fuel. Drop down one grade at time
to ensure proper engine performance.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR LEADED
TO UNLEADED CONVERSIONS
It is recommended that at least 500 miles, (800 kilometers)
or 10 hours be run on leaded fuel with the Fitch installed
before converting to unleaded fuel.
SPECIAL NOTE FOR CARBURETED
ENGINES
For maximum performance of the Fitch, this engine
type should be adjusted after 1000 miles, (1600 kilometers).
REMINDER
If the oxygen sensor in engines with
electronic fuel management systems is coated with
carbon, results with the use of the Fitch may be limited.
If this is the case the oxygen sensor should be checked
and either cleaned or replaced.
RIGHT OF RETURN, REFUND
AND WARRANTY
The Fitch Fuel Catalyst has a ninety (90) day money
back guarantee provided the installation instructions
were followed correctly and the return of the product
is based either on product defect or dissatisfaction
with the product's performance.
The Fitch Fuel Catalyst device is guaranteed to be
free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of 500,000 miles (defined by EPA in 40 CFR
85.117), or 5,000 hours from the date of installation.
Manufacturer reserves the right to repair or replace
any failed or defective device. This warranty does
not cover damages resulting from collision, abuse,
and improper installation. Return the defective device
along with dated proof of purchase to the distributor
from which the device was purchased so that the distributor
may handle your warranty claim in an expeditious manner.
The manufacturer warrants that the installation of
the Fitch Fuel Catalyst on a vehicle will not cause
the emissions noncompliance of the engine on which
it is installed for the life of the catalyst from
the date of installation.
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