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TM 9-2330-272-14
2-17. GENERAL FUEL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS (Con’t).
WARNING
DO NOT mix incompatible fuels in tank. Dangerous fumes and explosion may result.
Know what fuel was previously carried so that preventive measures may be taken to
ensure that harmful or explosive fumes are not released. Failure to follow this warning
may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
CAUTION
Do not transport two or more types of fuel simultaneously. Improper vehicle servicing
may result.
b. If fuel to be loaded IS not the same fuel as previously carried refer to FM 10-71.
c. When Ioading semitrailer from a fuel source below the Ievel of the semitrailer, unprimed suction lift capacity
of the pumping system is approximately 19 ft (5.8 m). A suction lift of 30 ft (9.2 m) may be developed with priming, but a
two minute wait is required to eliminate all air from pumping system before fuel can flow freely. Generally, pumping
from a fuel source more than 19 ft (5.8 m) below semitrailer is not recommended.
d. Personnel engaged in fuel handling must wear wool, nylon, silk, rayon, or other clothing that generates
static electricity. Wear clean cotton clothing with no metal zippers. Remove all contents from pockets. Wear rubber
static ground wire to discharge all static from body.
boots and gloves to keep fuel off skin. Use cotton cloths for cleaning purposes. Before climbing onto semitrailer, grasp
e. Keep towing vehicle and semitrailer coupled during fuel handling operations to ensure that vehicles can be
moved quickly in an emergency.
f. Ensure that cabinet doors remain open during all fuel handling operations.
WARNING
Operator must be alert at all times for leaking or malfunctioning equipment.
immediately stop all fuel handling operations the first sign of Ieaks or malfunctions.
Corrective action must be performed by qualified personnel before resuming any
operations.
g. IMMEDIATELY stop all fuel handling operations at the first sign of leaks or malfunctions.
h. IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY, to stop fuel flow close emergency relief valves by:
(1) pushing emergency relief valve operating control levers in cabinet,
(2) pulling emergency relief valve shutoff at front roadside of tank,
(3) closing door or cabinet which contains operating control levers.
i. When loading fuel, bottom load whenever possible. Top load only when bottom loading is not possible.
Top Ioading causes more static electricity and vapors than bottom loading and the chance of a fire is greater.
j. IMMEDIATELY wipe up fuel spills with rags (Item 14, Appendix E) and dispose of in closed metal
containers.
k. IMMEDIATELY wash with soap and water if you get fuel on your skin.
l. To remove fuel-soaked clothes follow thesse steps:
(1) Wet your clothes with water.
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