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TM 10-3835-231-13
(b)
The wheel mounted dry chemical/AFFF fire extinguishers furnished with the TPT can be used on any
type or size of fire in the TPT. It is not recommended that the AFFF portion be applied to electrical
fires until the source of electric power has been eliminated. This extinguisher is particularly useful on
burning liquid fuel surfaces. Flames are first extinguished with the dry chemical and then re-ignition is
discouraged by application of the film forming foam.
(3)
Fire Fighting Clothing. The fire fighting clothing should be kept under cover, out of the sun and dry. The
location must be known to all operating personnel.
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5,000 Bbl Fabric Collapsible Tank Operation. (See figure 2-22.)
WARNING
OVERFILL OF FABRIC COLLAPSIBLE TANKS
Overfilling fabric collapsible tanks can cause a tank rupture.
CAUTION
TANK BERMS
Tank berms must be kept in good repair. The integrity of the berms is necessary
to contain a tank spill and isolate the resultant fire hazard to contained area.
CAUTION
TANK HOSE CONNECTIONS
A cocked tank hose connection can cause a loss of suction to the associated
pump. The pump will not operate properly if this occurs.
(1)
See TM 10-5430-219-12 for detailed instructions on the 5,000 bbl fabric collapsible tanks.
(2)
The tanks are filled by opening the appropriate valves. For example, open valve (1) on the tee assembly
and either valves (2) or (3) as appropriate to fill tank (4).
Figure 2-22. Typical 5,000 BBL Fabric Tank Operation
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