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Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on May 8, 1991.
As of Friday, December 27th, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1991 and older gasoline and diesel powered vehicles

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-197-1
  • Executive Order 197-1 / D197-1
  • ARB # D-197-1
  • Executive Order No: D-197-1
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-197-1
  • Resolution D-197-1
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D-197-1 Document:

CARB_D-197-1

XW@Aé[d /9"3(?;5: . State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EXECUTIYE ORDER D—197—1 Relating to Exemptions Under Section 27156 of the Yehicle Code P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA "VITALIZER®" DEVICE WHEREAS, VeMcle Code Section 27156 and Title 13 California Code of Regulations (Rereafter—"CCR") Section 2222(e), authorize the California Air Resources Boar‘t (ARB) and its Executive Officer to exempt add—on and modified parts Krom the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. WHEREAS, P.A.C.E. ‘~etters of America has applied to the ARB for exemption from the proh1b1t10ms of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the "Vitalizer" device. \ WHEREAS, pursuant to th% authority vested in the Executive Officer by Health and Safety Code Section %9515 and in the Chief, Mobile Source Division by Health and Safety Code Se‘t1on 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Air Resources Board finds: 1. The "Vitalizer" isutn add—on device that is attached to the fuel line in a motor vehih]e. 2. The fuel line is part fz the required motor vehicle pollution control system. & 3. The "Vitalizer" is intendé&,for use with a required pollution control system. 4. The "Vitalizer" by being 1nstagled in the fuel line alters the original design of a motor veh\hle pollution control system. 5.. The "Vitalizer" is a device subJe»; to the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 and an add—on part as defined by 13 CCR Section 1900(b)(1). \ 6. The "Vitalizer" does not reduce the efflgctiveness of any required motor vehicle pollution control device.\ 7. The Air Resources Board, in the exercise o% technical judgement, is aware of no basis on which the "VitalizeN will provide either a decrease in emission or an increase in fueReconomy. 8. It has not been determined what effect use of the "Vitalizer" may have on any warranty, either expressed or implied, by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle on which the devidg is installed.

P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA EXECUTIVE ORDER D—197—1 "VITALIZER®" DEVICE (Page 2 of 3) The "Vitalizer" is not a certified motor vehicle poliution control device pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 43644. 10. The Air Resources Board by granting an exemption to the P.A.C.E. Setters of America for the "Vitalizer" does not recommend or endorse in any way the "Vitalizer" for emissions reduction, fuel economy, or any other purpose. IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the "Vitalizer" is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on 1991 and earlier model— year vehicles powered with gasoline or diesel internal combustion engines subject to the following conditions: 1. This exemption shall not apply to any device, apparatus, or mechanism advertised, offered for sale or sold with, or installed on, a motor vehicle prior to or concurrent with transfer to an ultimate purchase. No changes are permitted to the device as described in the application for exemption. Any changes to the device, applicable model year, or other factors addressed in this order must be evaluated and approved by the Air Resources Board prior to marketing in California. Marketing of this device using an identification other than that shown in this Executive Order or marketing of this device for an application other than those listed in Executive Order shall be prohibited unless prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an exemption to sell, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the product as an individual device. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or its content by the P.A.C.E. Setters of America, its principals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the disclaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption it provides is not an endorsement or approval of any fuel economy or emissions reduction claims for the "Vitalizer" and is only a finding that the device is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156. No claim of any kind, such as "Approved by the Air Resources Board" may be made with respect to the action taken herein in any advertising or other oral or written communication.

P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA EXECUTIVE ORDER D—197—1 "VITALIZER® DEVICE (Page 3 of 3) Violation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of this order. The order may be revoked only after a ten—day written notice of intention to revoke the order, in which period the holder of the order may request in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. If a hearing is requested, it shall be held within ten days of receipt of the request and the order may not be revoked until a determination after hearing that grounds for revocation exist. Executive Order D—197, dated October 28, 1989, is superseded and of no further force and effect. > Executed at E1 Monte, California, this _____L_ day of May, 1991. // /it772 ‘f R. B. Summerf /// Assistant Division Chief Mobile Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA‘S "VITALIZER® DEVICE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHTIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE May 1991

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA‘S$ "VITALIZER®" DEVICE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTIQN 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE by Mobile Source Division State of California Air Resources Board 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731—2990 {This report has been reviewed by the staff of the California Air Resources Board and approved for publication. Approval does not signify that the contents necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Air Resources Board, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.)

SUMMARY P.A.C.E. Setters of America (PACE), of 1705 West University, Suite 2, Tempe, AZ 85281, has requested to update Executive Order D~197 from the prohibitions in Section 27156 of the California Vehicle Code for the "Vitalizer" device. Executive Order D~197 currently exempts the Vitalizer for installation on 1990 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. The update is requested to include 1991 model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. The Air Resources Board previously determined through an engineering evaluation that the Vitalizer would not adversely affect exhaust emissions from 1990 and older model—year vehicles. Since there are no changes in the size, shape or operational principle of the device and a large number of vehicles are carry—over from the previous year, the staff concludes the device will have no adverse impact on emissions of 1991 or older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. The Staff recommends that the Vitalizer device be exempted from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for 1991 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and Executive Order D—197—1 be issued.

Page Number SUMMARY CONTENTS 11 1. INTRODUCTION II. CONCLUSION III. RECOMMENDATION IV. DEVICE DESCRIPTION V. DISCUSSION APPENDICES A: INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS B: ENGINEERING DRAWING 1i

EVALUATION OF P.A.C.E. SETTERS OF AMERICA‘S "VITALIZER®" DEVICE FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROKIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, OF THE CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE 1. INTRODUCTION P.A.C.E. Setters of America (PACE), of 1705 West University, Suite 2, Tempe, AZ 85281, previously received an exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section {VC) 27156 for the "Vitalizer" device under Executive Order D—197. This exemption allows installation of the device on 1990 and older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. PACE has requested that the exemption for the Vitalizer be updated to include 1991 model—year vehicles. II. CONCLUSTONS The Air Resources Board (ARB) previously determined through an engineering evaluation that the Vitalizer would not adversely affect exhaust emissions from 1990 and older model—year vehicles. Since there are no changes in the size, shape or operational principle of the device, the staff concludes that the device will have no adverse impact on emissions of 1991 or older model—year gasoline and diesel powered vehicles. III. RECOMMENDATION The staff recommends that PACE be granted an exemption from the prohibitions in California Vehicle Code Section 27156 for the Vitalizer device and that Executive Order D—197—1 be issued. —1—

IV. DEYIGEDESCRIPTION The Vitalizer is a cylindrical shape device designed for installation in series with the vehicle‘s fuel line. The outer core of the Vitalizer is of metal alloy which is composed of copper, tin, zinc, iron, nickel, and silver. The device is narrowed on both ends in order to match the fuel lines. The Vitalizer is 5 inches long with a core length of 2.25 inches, and an inner core diameter of 5/8 inches. The device‘s installation instructions and drawings are shown in Appendices A and B, respectively. ¥. DISCUSSION PACE claims that when the Vitalizer is installed on a vehicle‘s fuel line, it activates an electrostatic charge within the fuel matrix, resulting in complete combustion of the fuel in the combustion chamber. The ARB did not perform any testing on the device to substantiate the claims made by the manufacturer. However, it is the staff‘s opinion that the technical principles underlying the stated function of the device are not capable of producing any effects on emissions and fuel economy. The ARB previously exempted four similar devices; "Moleculator Fuel Energizer" and "Fuel Dominator" by Internal Energy Management Corporation, "Top Eliminator" by Top Eliminator, Inc., and "Fuel—Cat" by Fuel—Cat, Inc. Because of the previous exemptions issued to similar devices with the same operating principle and the fact that qualifying for an exemption is based on not adversely affecting exhaust emissions, the staff recommends that PACE be granted an exemption as requested.

APPENDICES

P¥rc WO P Y 4A INSTALLATION The Vitalizeris currently available in two sizes. The two units currently available will accommodate all passenger vehicles, small/medium pickup trucks, delivery units, service vehicles, and earth moving equipment. The determining factor for installation is the diatheter ofthe fuel line leading to the fuel pump. In standard production we currently have readily available: P /N ize C Application EcB—338— ~S++64 T’“emp;mt,..medm—m—rmpm'r; > > gas/diesel—fand—small< cylinder—engines~ G.C. 34M 378" Medium to large passenger j vehicles; delivery—size trucks, gas/diesel. Installation is easily accomplished for the small and medium size units. On vehicles with carburetors, the unit is installed between the fuel pump and the carburetor in the fuel line. On vehicles with fuel injection, either gas or diesel, the unit should be placed in the fuel line as close to the actual injectors as possible. IMPORTANT NOTE: IN SELECTING THE LOCATION, PLEASE EN— SURE THAT THE UNIT IS NOT TOUCHING OR RESTING ON ANY METAL SURFACES. (IF GROUNDED THE VITALIZER WILL NOT WORK.) 5—1

General Installation Rubber Fuel Lines (IMlustration #1) and M‘Ial Fuel Lines (flustration #2) will cover the majority of installations. Tellon. Fuel Linges applications are given in Hlustration #3 and requires a slip fitting reinforcement that goes inside the teflon line to keep it from ccllapsmg, when tightening the screw clamps, tighten at the connections. Sizes Vitalizer . Tellon Line 3/8" on 5/16" 5/16" _ on 1/4" Stee!l Braided Fuel Linesare covered under Mlustration #4 and is used primarily on 1988 & 89 Chevrolet & G.M.C. V/8 Pick—ups. The most important step on all the above installations is the last one, "Check for Leaks." PACESETTERS is not liable because of faulty installations. 5—2

Automobile Installations Standard Information (a) On vehicles with carburetors, your pressure will be 4 PSI to 12 PSI (PSI = Pounds per Square Inch}. (b_) Automobiles having a fuel injection system will have pressures of 15 — 100 PSI. (Use Gates, Aero Quip, etc. fuel lines that are rated at 250 lbs. constant and 1,000 burst pressure. (c) Clamps — use a standard, U.S. made 3/8", screw—down mini—clamp. (d) Vitalizer units should be placed as close to the point of use (no more than 12") as possible. (e}) After installation, check all connections to insure that there are no leaks. (f) Size of the Vitalizers are either 3/8" or 5/16", which is determined by the existing fuel line size. The 3/8" Vitalizer casing is 3/4" longer than the 5/16". .(g) It is impossible to put too large a unit on a vehicle. Ifin doubt, use the larger car unit and reduce the unit down to the fuel line size by using two step mer\dcrs, which are available at PACESETTERS. (h) Make sure that the unit is not ground«.d (i) Before installation, clean out the Vitalizer with either water or gasoline, and blow through the unit to insure that all foreign objects are out. ) On vehicles with fuel injection, the Vitalizer must be put on the in—flow fuel line rather than the return fuel line. If you are unsure which is the in—flow line, see your mechanic for instruction. (k) The Vitalizer is an easy installation if you have the proper tools and a litile mechanical aptitude. However, we recommend that you establish a good rapport with a local mechanic that can and w111 work with you for future installation(s). (1) In selecting a rubber fuel line hose to use for connections, be sure that the connecting line does not use graphite in the construction of the hose. (This causes grounding and will weaken the performance of the Vitalizer). Gates, Aero Quip and Dayco do not use graphite. (Fuel Rate — 250 P.S.L hose)}.

Automobile Installation Information Listed below are seven installation situations and suggested methods: 1.) Standard Installation (Hlustration #1) — Rubber Fuel Line. Place the Vitalizer as close to the carburetor as possible. (a) Before installation, clean out the Vitalizer with either water or gasoline, and blow through the unit to insure that all foreign objects are out. (b) Cut the rubber fuel line. (c) Place two clamps on both ends of the rubber fuel line. (d) Insert the Vitalizer into the two ends of the cut rubber fuel line. (e) Tighten the clamps. (() Watch the unit for 5 minutes, while the vehicle is running to ensure that there are no leaks. © (g) On vehicles with fuel injection, the Vitalizer must be put on them-flow fuel line rather than the return fuel line. If you are unsure which is the in— flow line, see your mechanic for instruction, 2.) Metal Ling (Mustration #2) (a) Before installation, clean the Vitalizer with éither water or gasoline, and blow through the unit to insure that all foreign objects are out: (b)— Use tube cutters to cut the moetal fuel line, making sure that you are cutting the correct line. (See General Instruction). (c) Make sure there are no loose metal shavings in the cut line. (d) Make sure that you have not restricted the flow within the metlal line. It may be necessary to take a small hone to clean the cut surfaces inside of the line. . . (e) Securely clamp a rubber hose to each end of the Vitalizer with good clamps. Use a rubber hose that will fit snugly over the line. (For fuel injection systems be sure to use flexible high—pressure hose — Gates, Aeroquip, etc.; rated at 250 lbs., constant and 1,000 lbs. burst pressure.) (£) Slide the rubber line over the metal fuel line and attach securely with two screwclamp on each end. Watch the unit for 5 minutes while the vehicle is running, to ensure that there are no leaks. * (h) On vehicles with fuel injection, the Vitalizer must be put on the in—flow fuel line rather than the return fuel line. If you are unsure which is the in— flow line, see your mechanic for instruction. 3.) Teflon Ling (Mlustration #3) (a) Before installation, clean out the Vitalizer with either water or gasoline, and blow through the unit to insure that all foreign objects are out. (b) Cut the teflon line. 5—4

(c) Insert slipfiuinbs, as in Step #2, into each end of the teflon cut line. A slipfitting is merely a metal insert that goes inside the fuel line that permits you to use clamps to tighten, making the teflon line ridged so that you may treat the tellon line as a metal line, (d) Securely clamp a rubber fuel line hose to each end of the Vitalizer with good scerewclamps. (The rubber line must be able to slip aver the outside of the teflon line. (e) —Slide the rubber line over the teflon line and attach securely with a clamp on each end, making sure that the clamp is tightened down on the portion of the teflon line that has the ridged sleeve. PACESETTERS has slipfittings $1.00 for both the 3/8" and 5/16" sizes. 4) Steel Bralded Lines (IMlustration #4) Fittings for steel braided lines may be difficult to find in your area. If so, you may obtain complete ready—made fittings from PACESETTERS for $12.95/ea. Mercly send in your existing Vitalizer along with $12.95 (plus taxes, shipping and handling). All you need to do is make two screwed—in connections and your installation is complete. This will also minimize the installation charge. If you do not obtain the ready—made fmmgs from PACESETTERS follow the following steps: (a) Obtain a male and female fxumg the same size as the steel braided line fittings. . (b). Insert these fittings into a rubber line (approxxmately 6" long) using the clamps to secure these mlmgs to the rubber fuel line. {c) Cut the rubber fuel line in the middle. (d) Screw the fittings into their proper place (steel braided line and metering block). > {e) Place a screwclamp on each end of the cut rubber fuel line. (P) Insert the Vitalizer into either end of the cut rubber fuel lines. (g) Tighten clamps securely: (h) Watch the unit for 5 minutes, while the vehicle is runmng to ensure that there are no leaks. (i) See general instructions to determine which is the return fuel line and which is the charged fuel supply line. 5.) Step Menders — available from PACESETTERS at $3.75/pair . The step menders will allow you to use a large Vitalizer on small car fuel lines.

Hlustration ##1 Step # Cut rubber fuel line no more than 12 inches from carborator. Step #2 Place screwclamps on each end of cut fuelline. Insert Vitalizer Into rubber fuel line. Screwclamp\ . 2oL */Screwclamp §) _ Vitalizer _, f 6 Screwclamp Screwclamp Step #3. Tighten Clamps. Step #4 Check for Leaks.

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[Mlustration #3 (B) Slip Fittings 4 x Sltip Fitiing — a metal insert that is placed Insida the fuel line which allows clamps to clamps to tighten. Step #1 Place the Vitalizer as close as possible to the carburetor / fuel block. Cut teflon line no more than 12" from carburetor or fuel block. wore mmews sns sowen ts Step #2 Insert 51.p fittings Into each open end of teflon line. i4 omm <siip Conneclorsz iri {continued on next page)

Teflon Line (IMlustration #3; con‘t) . C Step #3 Attach rubber fuel line to each end of the Vitalizer and secure both ends with screwclamps. (E) Screwclamp + _NVitalizer _ Screwclamp \Hubi)er Fuélv Line Step #4 Insert. Hlustration (D) Into Mlustration (E) and secure with fastner. % Screwclamps Screwclamp _Vitalizer _n‘ [ ———.l s Step #5 Check for Leaks.

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Steel Braided Line (Hlustration #4; con‘t) ; /Currenl Stee! Braided Fue} Line + Step #3 Disconnect your fuel line from the carburetor or fuel black. Steel Braided Fuel Line, fl ©, . — . \v. | . Step #4 Slide your fuel line back so that you will have room to screw the 6s Vitalizer fittings into the fuel > line and into the carburetor or fuel block. Tighten securely. R/ carbur ator \f or f\Fue! Biock /M h | |Step #5 — Check for leaks.

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