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TM 10-4930-240-13
2-24. EMERGENCYPROCEDURES.
WARNINGS
If a fuel spill occurs during refueling, immediately shut down the system,
isolate the defective component(s) and clean up spilled fuel m accordance
with local procedures. Observe the following safety precautions and
warnings to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the equipment:
Do not allow smoking within 500 feet of fuel spill.
Wear protective goggles and gloves. Use fuel resistant gloves when
handling system components due to toxic effects of some fuel additives.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes. If fuel contacts eyes,
immediately flush eyes with clean fresh water and get medical attention.
Avoid getting fuel on your body or clothing. Fuel can cause chemical burns
on unprotected skin. If clothing becomes saturated with fuel, remove
clothing immediately and wash your body with hot soapy water.
Do not breathe fuel vapors. Refuel only in well-ventilated area. Vapors are
toxic and can cause serious illness or death. If dizziness occurs, leave area
and get fresh air. Get medical attention.
Static discharge could ignite the fuel or cause an explosion of the fuel vapor.
Cover fuel spill with dry soil to reduce rate of vaporization. Make sure a
suitable fire extinguisher is charged and readily available in case of fire.
(1) In the event of a fuel hose rupture or component failure, immediately shut down the AFARE system
para (2-17h).
(2) Isolate defective component by closing the nearest upline and downline valves.
(3) Absorb or disperse spilled fuel. Refer to AR 200-1 and local standard operating procedures.
(4) Refer to TM 10-4320-342-10 for additional emergency procedures when operating the 200 GPM
pump.
(5) Refer to TM 10-4330-236-13 for additional emergency procedures when operating the 200 GPM filter
separator.
(6) Do not operate the AFARE until defective components or fuel leak has been corrected.
2-25. DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES.
As required, assist the supporting NBC unit m decontaminating the AFARE. Refer to FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM
3-5 for detailed decontamination procedures.
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