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TM 5-3825-220-13&P
5-1.16 Strong Fuel Fumes
a.
When an area of strong fumes is found, get fire suppression equipment into the immediate area. Locate source
and eliminate it.
b.
Strong fumes may be explosive and possibly dangerous to the eyes and respiratory system. Warn personnel
that must be in the area. Get unnecessary personnel out of the area.
c.
Do not operate equipment in the area until the source has been located, the cause corrected, and fumes have
been dissipated.
5-1.17 Meter Not Registering
a.
Check dial and connector to meter.
b.
Refer to manufacturer's technical manual.
5-1.18 Meter Registered Flow Does Not Check with Range Pole Reading
a.
Check meter reading for accuracy.
b.
Check for correct range pole installation.
c.
Recheck range pole readings.
d.
If meter is malfunctioning, refer to the manufacturer's manual for corrective action.
5-1.19 Unable to Draw Fuel Sample
a.
Remove 1/2-inch tube and check for restriction. Eliminate restriction, if any.
b.
When line is depressured, remove 1/2-inch needle valve and check for restriction. Eliminate restriction, if any.
c.
When line is empty and depressured, remove 1/2-inch globe valve, check fitting and valve for restrictions or
malfunction. Eliminate restriction or replace valve if necessary.
5-1.20 Unreasonable Fuel Test Results
a.
Take a second sample, being careful to use a clean sample container and purging the sampling assembly well
before taking sample.
b.
Take a third sample very carefully and check results with different test equipment.
5-1.21 Unexpected Back Flow
a.
Inspect associated check valve for proper installation.
b.
With system depressured, remove top of check valve and check for foreign object under disk to prevent its
closing.
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