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TM 10-3835-231-13
2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES. - continued
(5) Discharge Fuel from a Tank Farm (Module) Assembly Through the Fuel Dispensing Assembly. (See figure 2-
26.)
WARNING
DISPENSING ASSEMBLY OPERATING PRESSURE
Make certain that pressure control valves are functioning. High pressure can
result in hose whip, splash back, and spills.
WARNING
GROUNDING AND BODING
The system dispensing valve must be grounded and bonded to the receipt vessel
prior to opening the vessel and dispensing fuel. Static electricity could cause a
fire or explosion.
WARNING
NO SMOKING
Enforce no smoking rules on all personnel, including drivers from outside the TPT.
WARNING
VEHICLE DISCONNECT
Make sure vehicles are disconnected from the dispensing assembly before moving.
WARNING
STOP VEHICLE ENGINES
Stop all vehicle engines while loading fuel.
(a) Establish which fuel tank has ample room to hold incoming fuel.
NOTE
·
The rate of discharge through the dispensing assembly is governed by a 6 inch
pressure control valve which is set at 30 psig and is located in the recirculating
line of the dispensing set. It is intended that the control valve keep the
dispensing pressures at a maximum of 30 psig.
·
There must be good communications between the dispensing operating
supervisor and the pump operator.
(b) Shut down feed pump when no fuel is to be dispensed.
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