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TM 5-5430-218-13
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OPERATING PROCEDURE.
NOTE
Perform the operator preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
before commencing with fueling operations (Refer to Table 2-l).
a.
Filling Tank.
Dangerous and explosive conditions
c a n e x i s t a n y t i m e e x c e s s i v e f u el
vapors are present.
Fuel vapors can be absorbed by clothing and other materials, making
them highly inflammable.
U s e o f e l e c t r i c a l o r s p a r k p r o d u c i n g d e v i c e s w i t h i n 1 0 0 f e e t ( 3 0 . 5 0
meters) of the tank may ignite fuel vapors resulting in explosion or
f i r e .
S k i n e x p o s e d t o l i q u i d f u e l s i s s u b j e c t t o t o x i c c h e m i c a l r e a c t i on
which can cause injury to skin or eyes.
Do not allow any smoking within 100 feet (30.50 meters) of the storage
area.
Avoid getting fuel on the body or clothing.
If clothing becomes sat-
urated,
remove the clothing immediately and wash the body thoroughly
with hot, soapy water.
Avoid spillage of fuel. When spillage occurs, cover the affected area
with dry soil to reduce its rate of evaporation.
Position fire exting-
uishers at readily accessible positions around the tank.
Safety berms must have capacities of not less than one and one half
(1½) times of the tank capacity.
The sludge which accumulates in the bottom of fuel storage tanks gives
off explosive vapors.
Inhalation of vapors can cause lead poisoning.
When emptying tanks,
ample ventilation must be provided to carry off
harmful fumes.
Residual sludge must be disposed of in accordance with
l o c a l p o l i c y.
Do not disassemble or replace tank components while tank is filled with
f u e l.
Failure to heed this warning can result in injury to personnel.
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