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TM 10-6630-247-13&P
2-8 INITIAL ADJUSTMENT.
a. Distillation Unit Adjustment. Initial adjustment of the distillation unit must be performed as
required by the applicable ASTM.
b. Flash Point Tester Adjustment. Initial adjustment of the flash point tester must be performed as
required by the applicable ASTM.
2-9. OPERATING PROCEDURES.
Operation of the test kit and its components is determined by the type of test being performed and the
petroleum product being tested. Tests to determine product flash point will required use of the flash
point tester. Tests to evaluate product distillation rates will require use of the distillation unit. Taking
fuel samples will require use of the gaging and sampling kit. Setup and operation instructions for each
specific test are contained in the American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM) standards
supplied with the test kit. Refer to the following standards as applicable.
a. For procedures and test methods to perform distillation of petroleum products, refer to ASTM D 86.
b. For procedure and test methods to perform flash point testing of fuels, refer to ASTM D 93.
c. For procedure and test methods to perform API gravity of crude petroleum and petroleum products
(hydrometer method), refer to ASTM D 287.
d. For procedures and test methods to perform inspections for free water and particulate contamination in
distillate fuels (visual inspection), refer to ASTM D 4176.
e. For procedures and test methods to gage petroleum products, refer to ASTM D 1085.
f. For procedures and test methods to measure the temperature of petroleum and petroleum products, re-
fer to ASTM D 1086.
g, Setting up sampling and gaging kit for operation.
(1) Clean innage tape with cheesecloth. Ensure equipment is clean, dry, and free of dirt.
(2) Check mercury columns in hydrometer and cupcase thermometer. If mercury column is separated
or glass is cracked, replace the instrument.
(3) Check thermometer readings with other thermometers in the area to ensure they read the same.
(4) Before a product is sampled or gaged, rinse the containers with the same type of product to be
sampled or gaged.
WARNING
Never gage or sample a product in a tank if there is an electrical storm or
a source of sparks in the area. Failure to comply with this warning could
result in serious injury or death.
(5) Conduct tests in accordance with pamphlets stored in packet of case which contain ASTM test
methods.
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