Installation Instructions For The
Fuel Atomizer 3000

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The following instructions are very important. They should be read through carefully . The following is a sketch to help aid in the understanding of these instructions .

Step 1. Mounting The Fuel Atomizer 3000

            The Fuel Atomizer 3000 needs to be mounted in a cool upright position, away from the engine , and no lower than 8" below the intake manifold . The firewall , strut towers , or on either side of the radiator would be good places to mount it . A bracket may need to be made for certain applications .
                                        
Special Tip Keep the unit out of the way of hood or hinges.

Step 2. Installing The Gas Line Tee .

           Warning - Cutting into a gas line will result in some gas spillage, it may even be under                pressure and be released in the form of a spray. To avoid danger take these precautions:                                          1. Release gas cap.
                                         2. Keep heat and fire away at this time
                                            (light bulbs, cigarettes, etc.)
                                         3. Keep electrical cords and equipment out of the way.
                                         4. Install when engine and muffler are cool.
                                         5. Wear safety goggles and appropriate clothing.

Fuel Injected

        Since vapor gas is injected right into the intake manifold, it doesn't matter where we get the gas from. So, on fuel injected systems install the tee into the return gas line. If it doesn't have a return line (like the newer Dodges), tee into the high pressure gas line and see special tip below.

Carbureted

        Install the tee between the fuel pump and the carburetor. There should also be a fuel filter between the tee and carburetor, sometimes this is in the carburetor itself. If not, then the gas line will need to be flushed. Unhook it at the carburetor and with the tee in the line, start the engine enough to flush the line out into a container. Otherwise rubber debris from the hose might mess up the needle valve in the carburetor.

Special Tips
                                 1. The fittings in the tee may be replaced with other fittings
                                      to adapt to the fuel line.
                                 2. If there is a lot of pressure retained in the fuel line after the                                       engine is shut off, such as a fuel injected high pressure line,
                                     a solenoid may need to be installed between the tee and the
                                      atomizer to stop the flow of gas to the atomizer after the key
                                      is turned off. This will keep the vehicle from flooding next
                                      time it is started .
                                 3. To avoid vapor lock in the tee on carbureted engines, place
                                      the tee in a cool spot, maybe on the firewall, and reroute the
                                      gas line to it.

Step 3. Connecting the 1/8" copper tubing.

           Fasten one end of the copper coil to the tee (unroll as needed). Close the Gas Flow Control Valve on the tee and start the engine. With engine running, adjust the control valve so gas is coming out of the tubing at a fast drip. Now, turn the engine off and fasten the other end to the Fuel Atomizer 3000.

Step 4. Connecting the PCV Valve.

           Inspect the PCV Valve for good working order (it should rattle). Connect one end of the 3/8" hose to the PCV Valve and the other end run to the nipple on the Fuel Atomizer 3000 marked PCV In, but do not connect it.
Special Tips
                                 1. If you can't find the PCV Valve. Look on the emissions
                                       schematic located under the hood or check with a
                                       local dealer. If you do not have one see troubleshooting.
                                 2. You may need to adapt the hose end to fit the PCV Valve.

Step 5. Connecting the 4' Vapor Out Gas Line Hose to the Intake Manifold.

           This hose can be longer than 4'. Connect one end to what the PCV Valve originally hooked up to, (this might be a network of vacuum lines). Then run the other end to the nipple on the Fuel Atomizer 3000 marked PCV Out but do not connect it.

Step 6. Adjusting the Vapor Control Lever.

           Connect the temporary clear plastic hose between the PCV Out nipple and the 4' vapor hose. Leave the PCV In line disconnected. With the engine running, adjust the vapor control lever forward until gas is barely seen streaking the sides of the clear tube. Then remove the temporary clear tube and connect the hoses to the Fuel Atomizer 3000.
Now, if the fuel mileage is about the same or a little higher, then continue adjusting the vapor control lever forward about a 1/16" at a time until the fuel mileage peaks out. If you experience a decrease, then adjust the vapor control lever back a 1/16" at a time until fuel mileage peaks out.

Step 7. Unlike the the 2000, there is no Sludge Chamber

           The sludge chamber was established to collect the emissions that normally are routed back through the engine. But, since so many folks "like you" have requested the sludgeless atomizers over the years, we have the new 3000 version atomizer. Having no sludge chamber makes it easier to install.

Trouble Shooting Chart

SymptomsTestResultsDiagnosis and reference number for below
Engine light comes onTurn gas offLight goes out Injectors not physically able to close down enough (5)
Hook hoses together with gas offLight goes outUnit is resticting too much air (1)
Engine surges at idle consistentlyShut gas off, hook hoses up togetherSurging stopsUnit is restricting too much air (1)
Surging continuesCheck for a vacuum leak
Engine is hard to start or flooding occurs Take off 1/8" copper tubing at unitGas spurts out inconsistentlyVapor locking is occuring (2)
Gas flow is more than a fast dripAdjust the valve on the tee down
On fuel injected models only !
Gas continues after engine is turned off		 Make sure the tee is in the return line (3)
Run clear hose test with the PCV line connectedIs the gas moving slower than when PCV line is disconnectedPCV line is restricting too much air (7)
Check the position of the unitIs the vapor out hose higher than the unit Raise unit so the hose is going down from unit
Check vapor adjustmentIs the lever more toward the front of the unit Close adjustment, and start over, moving it a 1/16" at a time
Idles rough on carbureted vehiclesCheck for fuel filter between gas tee and carburetorNoClean or replace needle valve in carburetor
YesSee: "Hard to Start" in Row 1
Gas mileage not consistentTake off 1/8" copper tubing at unitGas spurts out inconsistentlyVapor locking is occuring (2)
No results in gas mileageOpen vapor control lever all the way Engine doesn't floodOpen the gas tee more
Check vapor out hoseIs it less than 4'Replace with 4' hose
On fuel injection, increase in horsepower is noticed but not in gas mileage Check oxygen sensorReplace if necessary
On carbureted, check tail pipeIs it black or does it throws black smoke when startedFloat in carburetor needs lowered

Note:
If your engine is acting up, there are (2) two more areas that are very important to look at, 1) your computer chip running your vehicle is getting weaker or going out and may need replaced. And, 2) your 02 sensor or oxygen sensor (found usually at exhaust manifold) may need replaced.

           Code Numbers and Special Tips.
           1. If the unit is restricting too much air , then a simple bypass may be installed.
               The two lines that are hooked to the unit are both teed into with a valve between them .
               Open this valve untill the right balance of air has been accomplished .

           2. Vapor locking occurs when the gas starts to boil inside the tee or gas line .
               This can be taken care of by rerouting the gas line and tee to a cooler place such
               as the firewall or insulating them from the heat .

           3. On fuel injected vehicles the return gas line will sometimes be smaller than the
               supply line and will be free of fuel filters and auxillary fuel pumps .

           4. If gas drips in the sludge chamber after the engine is turned off make
               sure the tee is in the return line . If there is no return line or the gas line has
               a lot of pressure on carbureted units , then a solenoid will need to be installed
               in the 1/8" copper line . This will shut the gas off running to the Fuel Atomizer
               when the ignition is turned off. Call your dealer for more details and cost.

           5. Sometimes the injectors are not capable of closing down enough to compensate
               for the added vapor even though the vehicle gets an increase in mileage . In such
               a case the vapor control adjustment may be turned down and a little mileage sacrificed.
               Or you may talk to your local dealer , or a certified "mechanic" for injector or computer options .

           6. If your vehicle does not have a PCV valve the unit may still be installed .
               Look for a CVC line or a vacuum line that runs from the crankcase to the
               intake manifold and use this line . If not , call us for an air control .

           7. If the "PCV line" is not allowing enough air to pass through it . The PCV valve
               may be a partially plugged , or a tee with an air adjustment may need to be
               installed in the PCV line , as to allow more air to enter the system .

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