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TM 10-4930-247-13&P
2-19.
OPERATION IN SALT WATER AREAS.
WARNING
Do not operate fuel system in area of tents or shelters. Inhalation of petroleum
fumes and vapors will result in serious illness or death.
Operation in salt water areas accelerates corrosion on bare metal surfaces. Following operation in salt water areas, rinse
components with clean fresh water to remove salt spray and/or deposits. Do not allow salt water to remain on aluminum
components.
2-20.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
WARNINGS
If a fuel spill occurs during refueling, immediately shut down the system, isolate
the defective component(s) and clean up spilled fuel, Observe the following safety
precautions and warnings to prevent injury to personnel and damage to the
equipment:
Do not allow smoking within 500 feet of fuel spill.
·
Wear protective goggles and gloves. Use fuel resistant gloves when handling
system components due to toxic effects of some fuel additives. Avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and clothes. If fuel contacts eyes, immediately flush eyes with
clean fresh water and get medical attention.
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Avoid getting fuel on your body or clothing. Fuel can cause chemical burns on
unprotected skin. If clothing becomes saturated with fuel, remove clothing
immediately and wash your body with hot soapy water.
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Do not breathe fuel vapors. Refuel only in well-ventilated area. Vapors are
toxic and can cause serious illness or death. If dizziness occurs, leave area
and get fresh air. Get medical attention.
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Static discharge could ignite the fuel or cause an explosion of the fuel vapor.
Cover fuel spill with dry soil to reduce rate of vaporization. Make sure a
suitable fire extinguisher is charged and readily available in case of fire.
a.
In the event of a fuel hose rupture or component failure, immediately shut down the HEMTT tanker and fuel
system (para 2-12f).
b.
Isolate defective component by closing the nearest upline and downline valves.
c.
Absorb or disperse spilled fuel. Refer to AR 200-1 and local standard operating procedures.
NOTE
If 3-inch fuel hose (from HEMTT tanker) and tees are serviceable, refueling
operations may continue at reduced capacity by operating remaining refueling
points.
c.Replace defective component (para 3-4).
d.
Perform fuel system startup (para 2-12f).
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