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TM 10-3835-231-13
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Sampling.
(1)
Care must be taken when drawing samples. This is particularly true when drawing a sample from a flowing
line under pressure.
WARNING
FUEL SPLASHES AND SPILLS
Splashes and spills can cause eye injury and skin irritation. Wear face shield and
approved gloves.
WARNING
FUEL SPILLS
Spills can result in saturated soil and cause a potential fire hazard.
WARNING
No smoking within 50 ft. of any sampling operation.
(2)
When drawing samples, station a fire extinguisher near at hand.
(3)
The sampling assembly should be operated as follows:
(a)
Place container under the drain hole of the sampling table (1) to catch any spilled fuel.
Figure 2-19. Fuel Sampling at Switching Manifold
(b)
Place the sample bottle (or other container) under the gooseneck of the sampler (2).
(c)
Check that needle valve (3) is closed.
(d)
Open the ball valve (4).
(e)
Slowly open the needle valve (3) to take sample.
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