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TM 10-3835-231-13
2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES. - continued
(2)
Sampling to Assure Quality to the Dispensing Assembly. Samples from the water detector kit adapter,
downstream of each filter separator, are taken to assure that the filter separators are performing properly. Use portable
testing kit to sample. It is recommended that samples be drawn and tested as follows:
(a)
Once each four hours of operation of dispensing assembly.
(b)
Three checks at 15 minute intervals after filter separator is first put in operation or whenever there
has been a filter change or an upset in operations.
(3)
Sampling from Tank Bottom Drain. It is recommended that samples be drawn and checked as follows:
(a)
Once per week.
(b)
Whenever there is suspicion of contamination by water or other contaminates.
(c)
Prior to transferring tank contents elsewhere.
i.
Use of Laboratory Facilities. It is recommended that the laboratory facilities noted in Paragraph 2-9, g., (3), (3) be
used under the following circumstances:
(1)
When the quality of a fuel is questioned.
(2)
When a fuel cannot be classified.
(3)
To assist in determining action to be taken with regards to the content of the contaminated fuel module.
(4)
When a new batch of fuel is received from the associated pipeline.
(5)
When a major transfer is planned between different TPT's or into the associated pipeline.
(6)
When jet fuel has been in storage for 30 days or more without addition of fresh stock.
(7)
All fuels in storage prior to any major drawdown on which vehicles or aircraft are dependent on the quality.
(8)
Routinely check cross section of samples analyzed with the portable testing kit to assure proper use and
accuracy of the portable testing kit.
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