Approval Details

Valid E.O.

Validity

This Executive Order approved the specified parts on on August 2, 1988.
As of Saturday, December 21st, 2024 this Executive Order has not been overturned or superceeded.

Approved Parts

Models
1972-1988 model-year vehicles

This Executive Order may be listed as:
  • C.A.R.B.E.O. D-36-1
  • Executive Order 36-1 / D36-1
  • ARB # D-36-1
  • Executive Order No: D-36-1
  • C.A.R.B. No. D-36-1
  • Resolution D-36-1
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Download: Executive Order D-36-1 PDF

D-36-1 Document:

CARB_D-36-1

‘(Page 1 of 3) :State of California . . ucce > ~ASR RESOURCES BOARD ~EXECUTIVE ORDER D—36—1 eaualng to Exemptions Under Section 27156 _Of <the —Vehicie—Code M mwmm U.S.A. , INC. ~RPROTECTOR °*7* DEVICE" ZNHEREAS, Vehicie Code Section 27156 and Titie 13 Californ!a Code of sRequiations (hereafter "CCR") Section 2222(e), authorize the California Air —«Resources Board {ARB) and its Executive Officer to exempt add—on and ° emodified—parts from the profibitions—of Vehicis Code Section 27156. WEMEREAS, Energy innovations, U.S.A., inc. has appiled to the ARB for : emesmption from the prohibitions of vghlcie Code:—Section 27156 for the AProtactor *7‘ device". —~~#@HERECAS, pursuant to the authority vested in the ;xecutlm Officer by Health zand Safety Code Section 39515 and in the Chief, Moblie Source Division by . cHeaith and Safety Code Section 39516 and Executive Order G—45—5, the Air —sResources Board finds: 4. ~iEhe "Protector *7*° device" is an—add—on device that is conhectefi —to—the PCV—system in a—motor vehicie. 12. ~*ThecPCY system is—part of the—required—motor vehicie po!tution ~scontroi systom. 3. ‘The "Protector‘7‘ device" is mfendad for use —with a required motor wehicie poliution—control system. »4. CThis—device—consists of a separator—collector housing with a leve! —indicator, mounting bracket, header cover with an inlet and cutliet —=conduit, and a filter assembly within the cojlector housing. A . —commector hose is included to fit the device in the PCV l Ins. 5. "The "Protector °7‘ device" by being instailed with ihe PCV system zaiters the original deslgn of a motor vehicle poliution control ~system. 6. [¥he "Protector *7‘ —device" is a—device subject to the prohibitions uOf Vehicle Code Section 27156 and an add—on part as defined by 13 CCR Section 1900(b)(1). 7. The "Protector *7* device" does not reduce the effectiveness of .any required motor: vehicie pollution control device If properly instailed and maintained.

— ENERGY INNOVATIONS U.S.A.,‘INC. . EXECUTIVE ORDER D—38—1 *PROTECTOR °7‘ DEVICE" (Page 2 of 3) 8. The Air Resources Board, in the exercise of technical Judgment, !s aware of no basis on which the "Protector °7‘ device" will provide enlaalons reduction or an Increase in fue! economy. it has not been determined what effect use of the "Protector ‘7‘ device" may have on any warranty, elither expressed or Impliled, by the manufacturer of a motor vehicle on which the device is installed. 10. The "Protector °7‘ device" is not a certified motor vehicle poliution . control device pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 43644. 11. The Alr Resources Board by granting an exemption to Energy innovations U.S.A., Inc. for the "Protector ‘7‘ device" does not recommend or endorse in any way the "Protector °7‘ device" for emissions reduction, fue! sconomy, or any other purpose. iT I1S HEREBY RESOLVED that the "Protector ‘7‘ device" is exempt from the —prohibitlons of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for installation on 1972 through 1088 model—year vehicies 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 uitimate _purchaser . No changes are permitted to the device as described in the —~application for sxemption. Any changes to the device, applicable —mede! 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 this Executive Order shail be prohibited uniess prior approval is obtained from the Air Resources Board. Exemption of this product shall not be construed as an —exemption to seili, offer for sale, or advertise any component of the product as an Indlvidual device. Any oral or written references to this Executive Order or Iits content by Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc., Its princlipals, agents, employees, distributors, dealers, or other representatives must include the discilaimer that the Executive Order or the exemption !t provides is not an endorsement or approval of any fuel economy or emissions reduction claims for the "Protector °7‘ device" and is oniy a finding that the device is exempt from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156.

‘ENERGY INNOVATIONS U.S.A., INC. EXECUTIVE ORDER D—36~—1 ‘= =PROTECTOR °7‘ DEVICE" (Page 3 of 3) Miolation of any of the above conditions shall be grounds for revocation of ‘Ahis order . The order may be revoked only after ten day written notice of Intention to revoke the order, in which period the hoilder of the order may spequest in writing a hearing to contest the proposed revocation. if a thearing is requested, 1t shall be heid within ten days—of receipt of the spequest and the order may not be ravoked untll a determination after hearing ~Athat.grounds for revocation exist. «Executedat El Monte, California, this _day of August, 1988. K. D. Drachand, Chief ‘ ‘Moblle Source Division

State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD EVALUATION OF ENERGY INNOVATIONS U.S.A., INC.‘S PROTECTOR °7‘ DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION ON 1972 THROUGH 1988 MODEL—YEAR VEHICLES FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEKICLE CODE SECTION 27186 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULAT IONS May 1988

May 1988 EVALUATION OF ENERGY INNOVATIONS U.S.A., INC.‘S PROTECTOR ‘7‘ DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION ON 1972 THROUGK 1988 MODEL—YEAR VEHICLES FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS by Mobile Source Division State of California AIR RESOURCES BOARD 9528 Telstar Avenue El Monte, CA 91731 (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 Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc. has applied for an exemption from the prohibitions in Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their Protector °7‘ on 1972 through 1988 model—year vehicles. Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc. has submitted a complete application with all the required information. This device is used to filter crankcase emissions before passing through the PCV vaive. Upon evaluation, it has been determined that the Protector °7‘ will not significantly increase automotive exhaust emissions. The staff recommends adoption of Executive Order D;36—1 grant ing Energy Innovations U.S$.A., Inc. exemption for its Protector ‘7‘ on 1972 through 1988 model—year vehicles.

CONTENTS Page Number SUMMARY CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCT ION 1. CONCLUS ION 11. OR MENDAT L ON IV. PROT ‘ 7‘ DE IPTION AND QPERAT ION V. PROTECTOR ‘7‘ EVALUAT ION APPEND ICES APPENDIX A PROTECTOR ‘7‘ ILLUSTRATIONS APPENDIX B PROTECTOR ‘7‘ INSTALLATION INSTRUCT IONS

EVALUATION OF ENERGY INNOVATIONS U.S.A., INC.‘S PROTECTOR °7‘ DEVICE FOR INSTALLATION ON 1972 THROUGH 1988 MODEL—YEAR VEHICLES FOR EXEMPTION FROM THE PROHIBITIONS OF VEHICLE CODE SECTION 27156 IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 2222, TITLE 13, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS L. INTRODUCT ION Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc. of 1701 North Greenville, Suite 500, R{cfiardson, Texas 75081, has applied for exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for their Protector °7‘ device for 1972 through 1988 model—year vehicies. A complete application has been submitted to the Air Resources Board (ARB) with the required information and a sample of their device. T. C 1 ON Based on the engineering evaluation of the Protector °7‘ device and other information, staff concludes that the Protector ‘7‘ will not have significant adverse effects on exhaust emissions from vehicles for which the exemption has been requested. II1. RECOMMENDATIONS The staff recommends adoption of Executive Order D—36—1 granting Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc. exemption from the prohibitions of Vehicle Code Section 27156 for its Protector ‘7‘ for 1972 through 1988 model—year vehicies. Iv. PROTECTOR ‘7‘ DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION The Protector ‘7‘ is an add—on device used with the PCV system to filter crankease emissions. |llustrations of this device are shown in Appendix A. The Protector ‘7‘ is a cylindrical metallic device which stands approximately 8 Inches talil (6 inches internal) and 3 1/2 inches outer diameter (3 inches internal diameter). There are basically three parts to

the Protector ‘7‘; the separator—collector housing, the filter assembly and the inlet—outlet conduit assembly. The separator—collector housing is an empty bow!l with a sight glass to observe sludge level and a drain plug at the bottom. The housing weighs 2 Ibs. 12 oz. The filter assembly is attached to the inlet=—outist conduit assembly. 1t consists of a hollow pipe with a circular nylon filter on a metallic frame at the base. The frame fits snugly with an ‘o‘ ring in the separator— collector housing. The fiiter assembly weighs 5.5 oz. The intet—outiet condult asserhbiy directs vapor flow and seals the separator—collector housing. The inlet and outiet conduits are 6/16 inches internal diameter each. A mouni:ing bracket is included. The inlet—outlet conduit assembly weighs 2 lbs. 14.5 oz. A connector hose made of rubber with a 1/2 inch internal diameter is included to Install the Protector °7‘ in the PCV line. This device is installed in the PCV line before the PCV valve. Crankcase emissions are collected in the separator—collector housing through the inlet conduit. Heavy impurities and components drop out and coliect at the bottom of the collection chamber forming a sludge. The remainder of the emissions mixture passes through a filter where lighter impurities are flitered. The gaseous mixture is then directed to the outlet conduit where it subsequently passes through the PCV valve. See Appendix B for installation instructions.

v. PROTECT *7Z" EVALUATION Energy Innovations U.S.A., Inc. claims that by intercepting heavy components of the cran!(case emisslons there may be a reduced possibility of the PCV valve sticking. Also, if the PCV valve sticks, an imbalance of the air—fuel ratio occurs. This may result in rough idling, stalling o‘r a cut— obff of blow—by gases to the intake in which case the crankcase becomes contaminated with sludge causing engine corrosion. No confirmatory testing was done to justify this. Through engineering evaluation, it was determined that a significant increase in exhaust emissions would not occur and that confirmatory test ing wouvld not be necessary.

APPENDIX A PROTECTOR ‘7‘ ILLUSTRATIONS

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APPENDIX B INSTALLAT ION [NSTRUCT IONS

LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE_ MAKE SURE that you install the Protector "7" at a point in the crankcase emission line prior to where the crankcase emission gases are recycled back into the engine at the PCV valve. To properly work, the device should be located several inches down the line from the re—entry spot just before the PCV valve.

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