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TM 10-4930-247-13&P
12-15.
PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT - cont.
e.
Fuel Hose Disassembly. Refer to figure 2-21. The fuel hose layout being disassembled mav have been modified
to meet mission requirements. The following paragraphs provide instructions for disconnecting a typical fuel hose
layout.
WARNINGS
·
Do not allow smoking within 100 feet of the fuel servicing areas. Fuel vapors
are extremely flammable. Post NO SMOKING signs around refueling area. Do
not operate system or components near open flame or excessive heat. Death
or injury could result from exploding or burning fuel. Suitable and properly
charged fire extinguishers must be available at all times.
·
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. Vapors are toxic and can cause serious illness or
death. If dizziness occurs, leave area and get fresh air. Get medical attention.
CAUTION
To prevent contamination of fuel system components, keep dirt, mud, sand and
debris from entering open couplings and dust caps during disassembly. Make
sure protective dust caps/plugs are installed after components are disconnected.
NOTES
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Refer to para 2-15b for disconnection of non-valved dry break couplings and
para 2-15c for valved dry break couplings.
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Valved dry break couplings must be set to CLOSE before hoses can be
disconnected.
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Drain residual fuel from hoses into a suitable container. Dispose of fuel in
accordance with applicable regulations.
NOTE
Steps 1 through 4 have been deleted.
(5)
Disconnect fuel hose (17) from elbow (15).
(6)
Disconnect elbow (16) from fuel hose (15).
(7)
Disconnect two fuel hoses (14 and 15) from tee (12).
Change 4 2-47
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