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TM   5-5430-218-13 2-5. OPERATING PROCEDURE   -   (Continued)   . (10)   Check   tank   for   leaks. If   tank   leaks,   notify   supervisor. NOTE Repeat   these   procedures   for   each   tank   requiring   service.   When servicing   operations   are   completed,   make   one   final   inspection for   leaks   or   damage. Notify   unit   maintenance   if   repairs   are needed. c . Draining   Fuel. Fuel   can   be   drained   from   the   tank   through   the   drain   hose   and   valve. Draining   fuel   using   this   method   is   not   recommended.   Sludge   and   trapped moisture   must   be   drained   off   before   usable   fuel   can   be   obtained. Dangerous   and   explosive   conditions   can   exist   anytime   exces- sive   fuel   vapors   are   present. Fuel   vapors   can   be   absorbed   by   clothing   and   other   materials, making   them   highly   inflammable. Use   of   electrical   or   spark   producing   devices   within   100   feet (30.50   meters)   of   the   tank   may   ignite   fuel   vapors   resulting in   explosion   or   fire. Skin   exposed   to   liquid   fuels   is   subject   to   toxic   chemical   re- action   which   can   cause   injury   to   skin   or   eyes. Do   not   allow   any   smoking   within   100   feet   (30.50   meters)   of the   storage   area. A v o i d    g e t t i n g    f u el becomes   saturated, the   body   thoroughly o n    t h e    b o d y    o r    c l o t h i n g. I f    c l o t h i n g remove   the   clothing   immediately   and   wash with  hot,  soapy  water. Avoid   spillage   of   fuel. When   spillage   occurs,   cover   the   af- fected   area   with   dry   soil   to   reduce   its   rate   of   evaporation. P o s i t i o n    f i r e    e x t i n g u i s h e r s    a t    r e a d i l y    a c c e s s i b l e    p o s i t i o ns around  the  tank. Safety   berms   must   have   capacities   of   not   less   than   one   and one   half   (1½)   times   of   the   tank   capacity. Do   not   disassemble   or   replace   tank   components   while   tank   is f i l l e d    w i t h    f u e l. Failure  to  heed  this  warning  can  result  in injury   to   personnel. 2-16

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