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3-27 Install Fire Suppression Equipment - Cont'd.
location and storage of fire suppression equipment is at the discretion of operating management. See U.S. Marine
Corps TM 076618-14/1 in Appendix A for instructions on the dry chemical/AFFFunit.
3-27.2
General information on fire suppression equipment is in para. 2-4.13.
CAUTION
Thoroughly check out all fire suppression equipment at the time of locating in the unit.
Extinguishing equipment must be charged and in working order. Clothing must be clean and
in good condition.
CAUTION
Clearly mark storage areas for fire suppression equipment and educate all personnel on its
location and use prior to bringing flammable fuels to any part of the system.
3-28 Install Safety and No Smoking Signs
Prepare and install appropriate safety and no smoking signs at locations designated by operating management for the
specific site. The following criteria is recommended: 3-28.1 No smoking within 100 ft. of any system or equipment
containing flammable fuels.
Set up "No Smoking" signs.
3-28.2
Set up special and numerous "No Smoking" signs around fuel dispensing and fuel receipt area.
3-28.3
To minimize the threat of smokers, create a well-marked "Smoking Permitted" area well away from the
facilities and make that the only area in which smoking is permitted.
3-28.4
Set up "Shut Engine Off" signs at fuel dispensing and receiving areas.
3-28.5
Set up "Disconnect Hose Before Moving Vehicle" signs at dispensing and receiving areas.
3-28.6
Place the following safety signs at appropriate locations:
a.
"Danger Hot Surfaces" at pump engines
b.
"Danger Moving Parts" at pump and engines
c.
"Danger Wear Goggles and Gloves" at sampling position.
d.
"Watch Your Step" in congested areas
3-29 Pressure Test System
It is recommended that the entire TPT system be pressure tested before it is placed in operation. The purpose of the test
is to prove the integrity of the system, by locating leaks, blockages, and installation faults. The purpose is not to prove
the strength of materials; therefore, test pressures are limited to the maximum design operating pressures. The test
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