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Flash 21
Mixing Instructions

USE INSTRUCTIONS

Mixing Procedures for Flash 21:

• Make sure that the mixing tank is clean
  
  
• Fill the mixing tank with the desired amount of fuel.
  
  
• Start the engine and recirculate the fuel. Make sure that all tank valves are open, the recirculation valve is open, and the recirculation switch is on.
  
  
• Add 1 liter of Flash 21A for every 50 gallons of fuel, continue recirculating the fuel.
  
  
• After the Flash 21A has been added, add 1 liter of Flash 2IB for every 50 gallons of fuel. Continue recirculating the fuel.
  
  
• Continue recirculating the fuel for about 5 minutes until the fuel reaches the desired viscosity.
  
  
• Use additional equal parts of the Flash 21 components to achieve the desired consistency (depending on type of base fuel used).
  
  
• The fuel will gel to the desired viscosity in less than 10 minutes. Warm temperatures will not affect the
  gel's quality
  
  
• If the operator wants to thicken the gel, additional Flash 21 may be added, using equal amounts of each component. Make sure the Flash 21A is thoroughly mixed in the gel before adding the Flash 2IB.
  
  
• If the fuel will not gel because it contains ethanol, try the following
  
  
  • Determine the amount of gasoline in the fuel mixture
    
    
  • Add water (5 percent of the gasoline volume) to the fuel mixture and recirculate
    
    
  • If the resulting gel is too thin, add a bottle of Flash 21A and recirculate until the Flash 21A is thoroughly mixed with the fuel. Continue recirculating the fuel and add a bottle of Flash 2IB.
    
    
  • If too much water was added, a small amount of free water may be present in the gel. This should have only a small effect on the performance of the gel. If free water is present, reduce the amount of water used in the next batch of gel
    
    
• Unused gelled fuel made with Flash 21 may be stored in the mix tank and used later with no adverse effects.