A contractor does need to be Certified to install S Bravo Systems product. This is a 3-year certification.

Contact your Regional S Bravo Sales Manager or your local S Bravo Representative to make arrangements for a training.

Trent Caster email address Tcaster@sbravo.com 

Bob Hyatt email address BHyatt@sbravo.com

Trainings can be conducted either online or in-person. 

Online training Classes are conducted virtually on Zoom or Teams and require participation from the trainees.   They are typically offered twice per month depending on scheduling and take approximately 3.5 hours to complete. 

If scheduling permits, there is the availability for on-site, in-person training. In this training environment, sample kits can be ordered so a hands-on training can occur.  This creates a great learning opportunity, as practical application usually creates more questions and answers.   

S Bravo products including tank sumps, transition/vent sumps, under dispenser containment, and fittings are tested and listed under UL2447, which tests for gasoline, ethanol blends, diesel and biodiesel up to B100. List of fuel compatibility and references below:

UST Component Compatibility Library – Hosted by PEI

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Always check with your local regulatory authority for additional guidelines for testing requirements that may be more stringent than those established by S Bravo Systems.

S Bravo double wall products come with dual gauge assemble: vacuum (Hg) and pressure (PSI).

Our quality control method is to send all double wall products under vacuum excluding double wall pour channel bases.  If the sump vacuum gauge reads 12” or lower in Hg, draw vacuum up to 20" and monitor over 2 hours.  Call your S Bravo Regional Representative if there is a drop in vacuum after conducting the test. 

The procedures approved by S Bravo Systems for the SB-989 (Single wall) and AB-2481 (Double wall) sump tests are detailed within each products’ instruction manual. For additional up-to-date info, please click HERE to download the SB-989 PDF.

The manometer may vary in size but the proper fill level is 2/3 to 3/4 full with S Bravo Interstitial Fluid, which is pink in color.

No. Adding fluid frequently should not be necessary. However, monitored double wall systems are subject to various and varying physical and environmental conditions as outlined below. 

When these conditions are present, periodic observation and maintenance may be required. Procedures may include topping off the interstitial fluid. The majority of these false-alarms happen during seasonal temperature shifts and at the coldest point of the morning.   

S Bravo supplies monitoring fluid that is propylene glycol-based interstitial monitoring fluid, which will not freeze in cold conditions up to -50F or boil in hot conditions.

Brine is a saline-based mixture that should not be combined with S Bravo interstitial fluid, as the reaction will restrict or block communication. Using Brine solution in S Bravo double wall will void the warranty.

UDCs are offered with a 3ft vacuum hose. Standard Tank sumps come with a 4 ft. vacuum hose attached. Custom double wall parts will have vacuum hose lengths that vary in length.

Sensors approved for use in liquid, Veeder Root 794380-304, or Incon FMP-ULS verified with the sensor manufacturer.

S Bravo double wall products have the appropriate amount of interstitial fluid for the application and S Bravo fill method.  

ALDP Testing (see below)

1. Make observations of the interior of the sump, i.e. is there any fluid at the base?

2. If there is debris in the sump, clean the base of the sump so accurate observations can be made.

3. To increase the visibility of the testing, clean the walls of the S Bravo sump with acetone rag.

4. Remove S Bravo interstitial fluid from the sump to 4” above the highest penetration or seam/ joint.

5. Connect a gauge assemble so vacuum can be applied, draw a minimum of 20”Hg for the testing.

6. Once desired vacuum level (highest possible) has been achieved, allow 10 minutes for interstice to settle and random bubbles to evacuate. This is a critical step as it will eliminate false results of the test.

7. Using a light to increase visibility, observe the walls for consistent bubble trail.  The bubbles may vary in size but they should be consistent from the source of the leak.

8. Follow the bubble trail down to the source to pinpoint the leak. Mark this area and observe the remaining areas of the sump.

9. If bubbles are found, remove additional S Bravo interstitial fluid below the marked leak point and repeat the testing process.  During the second test, if the bubbles have stopped, the leak has been successfully identified.

10. This testing process will identify the largest leak first, but it may not be the only issue or leak.  Follow the repair procedures in the manual. 

11. Allow the repair to go through the complete cure cycle prior to conducting additional testing.

12. Repeat the testing procedure to ensure there are not any additional leaks.

13. Once repairs have been completed and all tests have passed, use the S Bravo fill method (Vacuum) to add S Bravo interstitial fluid to the sump.

Single wall tank sumps bodies can be cut down to 2” from the top. Tank sump bases should not be adjusted and are designed for a specific minimum burial depth.

If the sump is cut down as far as possible and still too tall, contact factory.

If the tank was buried too deep, or there is a water intrusion problem in the field, S Bravo can build an extension piece to lengthen the sump or reducer as required. If a dispenser sump is too shallow and needs to be raised, S Bravo can fabricate sump top extensions to raise the shear point the appropriate height.

No. S Bravo has discontinued the B2000 product line.

Penetration fittings may be repaired using B2000 Retrofit kit.

Replace it.

The S Bravo Conversion Frame or Dispenser Conversion Frame was first launched in 1991, 16 years before the State of CA made Under Dispenser Secondary Containment or Control System mandatory. S Bravo has continued to innovate from that point on. 

This is dependent on which conversion frame is being considered. With the exception of the Universal Conversion Frame, all other dispensers require a site survey to be completed so that the correct frame can be built for the application at that specific site. 

S Bravo’s patented Universal Conversion Frame eliminates the need for costly site surveys.  S Bravo offers a Universal Conversion Frame for Gilbarco Encore 300/500/700/900 and for Wayne Ovation/ Ovation II.  This does not include Ovation Commercial dispensers. 

In order to accommodate conduits on the outside of the sump or near the water splash of the existing sump, the angled plates may be modified/cut around the interfering conduit. Holes can be made in the top surface of the conversion frame to allow conduit to pass through.

All modifications done in California to the conversion frame opening must be sealed with retrofit plates (Conv-Retrofit Plate) using EP100RF per instructions.

S Bravo recommends using Bostik 1100FS.

S Bravo developed Deflector Plates for two Dispenser in conjunction with the CUPA.  Deflector plates are available for Gilbravo Encore Dispenser and Wayne Ovation Dispensers.  The deflector plates redirect a known drip area back into the secondary containment of the UDC.

No. The S Bravo Conversion Frame (DCF) was developed to contain and control falling fuel spilled from a filter replacement, or small incremental leaks within the hydraulic cabinet area of a dispenser.  S Bravo targeted the area for Secondary Containment industry which does not include "vapor panels".

EP100: used for New Construction fitting application

EP100RF: used for Retrofit fitting application

PE250: used when chemically bonding to Polyethylene, Poly wall or secondary wall of Flexible piping

PS400 

NY260: used to bond to OmegaFlex piping or APT XP outer jacket which are a nylon material

Cure Cycle: the Full Cure Cycle can be tested in a simple manner of using the tip of a knife to do a scratch test on the Slurry/ EP100/ EP100RF/Lamination.  First, use your fingernail to see if the material can be dented.  If it does not dent, then perform the scratch test. 

Adhesive Kits: S Bravo Adhesive kits are sent with the proper ratio of Part A and Part B. Use the kits in a one to one ratio.  Do not attempt to divide the kit as this may hinder or deter the bonding process.  

Bravo Epoxy and Slurry: the Hardener portion of these Adhesive kit must to be shaken thoroughly to agitate and mix the colorant within the hardener.  The Hardener should be a bright yellow color.  If it is not, look to see if the colorant is sticking to the bottom of the hardener container.  If so, gently stir it together carefully, then secure the lid tightly and shake again.  

Hardener for Epoxy and Slurry: colorant (Yellow) has been added to the hardener for these kits to aid in the mixing process.  The yellow hardener makes it easier to know when the mixing process is complete.  The color should be a consistent yellow and consistent texture.  Look for white chunks or pieces in jar along the edge of the jar and then continue to mix until color is consistent.