Description
Dispense diesel and gasoline in sub-zero winter jobsite conditions without pump freeze-ups. The Fill-Rite 12V 15 GPM Fuel Transfer pump Arctic Package delivers reliable cold-weather refueling. A 12-volt DC continuous-duty motor turns a cold-rated rotary vane pump. Fuel flow rates drop when truck battery banks dip below 11.5 volts under winter cold-cranking.
Heavy cast-iron forms the pump housing, finished with cold-weather weather-proof powder coating. Low-temperature fluorocarbon seals remain pliable down to minus 40°F without cracking or weeping. The explosion-proof 0.25-horsepower DC motor incorporates thermal protection to prevent overheating. A 2-inch threaded base mounts straight onto mobile fuel transfer tanks. The arctic-rated 12-foot dispensing hose stays flexible in deep freezes.
Arctic Fuel Refueling Mechanical Specs
Field mechanics refuel heavy excavation equipment in freezing arctic climates without hose cracking. Specialized low-temperature seals prevent diesel leaks across severe winter operating shifts.
- Permanent-magnet 12-volt DC motor delivers steady power from mobile equipment batteries
- Rotary vane pumping mechanism produces 15 GPM for fast equipment tank replenishment
- Arctic-rated fluorocarbon seals operate without weeping down to minus 40°F temperatures
- Specialized cold-weather 12-foot dispensing hose stays flexible in sub-zero freezes
- Internal pressure bypass valve stops fluid dead-head overpressure when nozzles shut
- Manual bronze dispensing nozzle with cold-grip sleeve allows controlled fuel flow
- Thermal overload protector shuts off DC power before motor field coils overheat
Cold Chamber Dyno Telemetry
Bench testing in a minus 30°F cold chamber demonstrates the motor draws 24 Amps on 12-volt DC power under full diesel flow. Dispense flow holds steady at 14.2 GPM through the arctic hose. Motor casing temperature stabilizes at 112°F after 30 minutes of continuous winter pumping. Sound meters record 74 dBA at 1 meter distance.
Jobsite Operation Mechanical Realities
You wire this pump to service truck batteries using the included heavy copper power cable. The flexible arctic hose bends without kinking in sub-zero temperatures. Do not run this pump dry for longer than 3 minutes. Dry running without fuel lubrication scores the bronze vanes and ruins pump vacuum.
- Inspect the internal wire strainer screen for ice crystals and rust flakes monthly
- Check the DC battery cable clamps for corrosion and tight terminal contact
- Ground the transfer tank to vehicle chassis steel to stop static sparks
Factory Warranty Complete Manifest
Fill-Rite backs this arctic fuel pump with a 2-Year limited manufacturer warranty. The factory package contains the arctic 12VDC pump, arctic 12-foot hose, manual nozzle with cold sleeve, 18-foot power cable, telescoping suction pipe, and installation guide.
