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TM 10-5430-232-12&P
c. Discharging Fuel.
WARNING
FUELS ARE HAZARDOUS FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
Do not smoke or bring open flame to within 100 feet (30.48 meters) of the
tank.
If fuel spills on or around a tank or within the diked area, shut down any
nearby engine-driven equipment. Do not resume operation until it has been
determined that the vapor concentrations are below the explosive range.
If fuel spills onto clothing, remove clothing before entering area with engine-
driven equipment or area where smoking is permitted. Fuels and fuel sludge
can cause injury to skin or eyes. If fuel or sludge comes into contact with
skin, flush skin with soap and water. If fuel or sludge comes into contact
with eyes, flush eyes with water. For further information on first aid, refer to
FM 21 -11.
Fumes from stored fuels are hazardous.
(1) Attach line from user to gate valve.
(2) Open gate valve.
(3) Activate pumping source.
(4) Monitor metering source.
(5) When user's requirement is fulfilled, stop pumping.
(6) Close gate valve.
d. Draining Tank.
(1) Empty fuel from tank following procedures in paragraph 2-5 c, emptying fuel.
(2) Pump out tank as completely as possible. Open drain valves.
(3) Fold sides of tank toward middle. Roll end of tank farthest from the lowest drain assembly
toward the drain to squeeze out residual fuel.
e. Operation with tee assembly. The tee assembly is used to fill or empty more than one tank without
disconnecting and reconnecting lines.
(1) Connect the tee assembly straight nun male quick-disconnect (Q-D) coupling to tank #1 gate
valve female Q-D coupling.
(2) Connect other tee assembly male Q-D coupling to tank #2 gate valve female Q-D coupling.
(3) Connect service line to the tee assembly female Q-D coupling.
(4) Remove dust cap prior to connecting service line to target tank.
(5) Operate gate valves as necessary to perform tank fill or discharge operations.
f. Preparation for storage and shipment. Refer to paragraphs 4-18 and 4-19.
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