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b Do your BEFORE (B) PMCS prior to the equipment leaving its staging/service area or performing its intended
mission. Keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
c.
Do your DURING (D) PMCS during pumping assembly operation. Leaks can be spotted only during operation.
Keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
d.
Do your AFTER (A) PMCS as soon as possible after the pumping assembly has been taken out of its mission
mode or returned to its containment area. Keep in mind the WARNINGS and CAUTIONS.
e.
If your equipment fails to operate, perform the operator troubleshooting procedures presented in this manual.
Report unresolved maintenance problems to unit maintenance personnel.
WARNING
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DO NOT use diesel fuel, gasoline, or benzine (benzol) for cleaning.
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DO NOT SMOKE when using cleaning solvent. NEVER USE IT NEAR AN OPEN
FLAME. Be sure there is a fire extinguisher nearby and use cleaning solvent
only in well-ventilated places. Flash point of solvent is 138° F (60° C).
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USE CAUTION when using cleaning solvents. Cleaning solvents evaporate
quickly and can irritate exposed skin. In cold weather, contact of exposed skin
with cleaning solvents can cause frostbite.
f.
Cleanliness. Dirt, grease, oil and debris only get in the way and may cover up a serious problem. Use dry
cleaning solvent SD (P-D-680) or some other suitable cleaning solvent on all metal surfaces.
g.
Bolts, Nuts and Screws. Check bolts, nuts and screws for obvious looseness and missing, bent or broken
conditions. Look for chipped paint, bare metal or rust around bolt heads. If any part is loose, notify Unit
Maintenance.
h.
Welds. Look for loose or chipped paint, rust or gaps where parts are welded together. If a bad weld is found,
notify Unit Maintenance.
i.
Electric Wires and Connections. Look for cracked or broken insulation, bare wires and loose connectors. If a bad
wire or connector is found, notify Unit Maintenance.
2.2 LEAKAGE CRITERIA.
Wetness around seals, gaskets, fittings or connections indicates leakage. A stain also indicates leakage. If a fitting or
connector is loose, broken or defective, report it. Definitions of the classes of leaks are listed below. Become familiar with
each class of leak so that you are aware of the status of your equipment. When in doubt, notify your supervisor.
WARNING
All petroleum products contain additives that may be harmful to personnel and the
environment. All leaks must be corrected as soon as possible. Wash fuel or oil
from skin immediately. Remove and wash contaminated clothing immediately.
Spills of fuel or oil must be cleaned up in accordance with local area direction to
prevent harm to personnel or damage to the environment.
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