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TM 10-3835-231-13
2-6. OPERATING PROCEDURES. - continued
k.
Pre-operating Inspection.
Any time the unit has been shut down for any extended period, a very thorough pre-operating inspection should take
place. It is recommended that this inspection be guided by a check list that includes but is not limited to the following:
(1)
All flanges and couplings closed and secure.
(2)
All valves in closed position.
(3)
Hoses lay properly with no kinks.
(4)
Free ends of hoses weighted down with sand bags.
(5)
All equipment grounded and bonded.
(6)
Filter-separators have been checked and ready for operation.
(7)
Pumps have been checked and ready for operation.
(8)
Hoses lay properly on tank tops.
(9)
Tank berms intact. Drain shut.
(10)
Floodlights in place and operable.
(11)
Water supply secure.
(12)
Meters reset.
(13)
Range poles properly in place.
(14)
Fire suppression equipment in place and ready for use.
(15)
First aid equipment intact.
(16)
No smoking and other safety signs in place.
(17)
Record keeping facility intact.
(18)
Area free of trash and hazards.
(19)
Roadways open.
(20)
Operating personnel know their individual function.
(21)
Communications system functional.
l.
Fire Protection and Suppression.
(1)
Prepare standard operating procedures in accordance with appropriate regulations and technical manuals.
(2)
Application of Fire Extinguishers.
(a)
The 20 lb dry chemical fire extinguishers in the TPT are for use on any type of fire including electrical
fires and fuel fires.
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