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TM 10-5430-236-12&P
0008 00
0008 00-2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
WARNING
Do not allow smoking within 100 feet (30.5m) of the dispensing area. Post NO
SMOKING signs around the area. Avoid getting fuel on the body or clothing. If
clothing becomes saturated with fuel, remove the clothing immediately and wash
body with hot soapy water and soak clothing in soapy water. Avoid spillage of fuel,
If spillage of fuel occurs, cover the area with dry soil to reduce the rate of
vaporization. Make sure a suitable fire extinguisher is charged and readily
available in case of fire.
During Operation
1. If spillage of fuel occurs, cover the areas with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization and notify unit
maintenance. Refer to FM 10-68 or 10-69.
2. The repair kit supplied with the collapsible fabric petroleum tank contains wooden plugs that can be
used for emergency repairs to the tank fabric. These can be used to seal punctures, slits or tears up
to 1 1/2 inches (3.8cm) in size. For larger holes or slits up to six inches (15.24cm), use the repair kit
sealing clamps.
After Operation
1. Emergency repair plugs in kit are intended only to enable the operator to stop the leakage long
enough to empty the tank.
2. When the tank has been emptied, it should be transported to unit maintenance.
NUCLEAR, BIOLOGICAL, AND CHEMICAL (NBC) DECONTAMINATION PROCEDURES
NOTE
Detailed decontamination procedures can be found in FM 3-3, FM 3-4, and FM 3-5.
General
The following emergency procedures can be followed until field NBC decontamination facilities are
available. Assigned operators will assist the supporting NBC unit.
Emergency Procedures
If NBC attack is known or suspected, mask at once and perform the following:
1. Stop pumping and dispensing fuel.
2. Do not connect or disconnect the collapsible fabric petroleum tank from the fuel system.
3. Have fuel tested for contamination before resuming operation.
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