Overfill Protection Base “Alert”

Civacon branded overfill protection system base plugs installed in Australia should be checked to ensure they have not been fitted with Printed Circuit Board (PCB)’s as shown in the pictures provide by the NZ Oil industry safety forum. If found, the PCB should be removed to stop any potential risk in contact with the PCB producing a false positive reading.

Please see the attached PITSF – Early Learning Alert out of New Zealand

In Australia Overfill Protection Systems must be installed in accordance with the manufactures procedures and AS2809.2:2023 and the soon to be updated AS5602:2025 (Flammable liquids – Road tank vehicle bottom loading and vapour transfer)

Probe wet testing in accordance with the SLP 6 monthly Pass-2-Load inspection should alert an inspector of the overfill protection system providing a false positive.

(OG7-V3.5) Pass-2-Load Operating Guideline “7” Version 3.5

REISSUE PITSF Early Learning Alert – Overfill Protection System

PITSF Safety Bulletin Truck Overfill

Many Thanks to:  NZ Petroleum Industry Transport Safety Forum