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TM 5-5430-218-13
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OPERATING PROCEDURE - (Continued).
Observe the tank during entire filling operation. If problems
arise, immediately cease the filling operations and stop fuel
transfer.
(12) When tank is full, stop fuel transfer.
(13) Close 3 inch gate valve by turning valve handle fully clockwise.
(14) Disconnect servicing hose from 3 inch gate valve.
(15) Install protective dust cap on 3 inch gate valve.
( 1 6 ) C h e c k t a n k f o r l e a k s . I f t a n k l e a k s , t a k e a p p r o p r i a t e a c t i o n a nd
notify supervisor.
b.
Discharging Fuel.
Dangerous and explosive conditions can exist anytime exces-
sive fuel vapors are present.
Fuel vapors can be absorbed by clothing and other materials,
making them highly inflammable.
Use of electrical or spark producing devices within 100 feet
(30.50 meters) of the tank may ignite fuel vapors resulting
in explosion or fire.
Skin exposed to liquid fuels is subject to toxic chemical re-
action which can cause injury to skin or eyes.
Do not allow any smoking within 100 feet (30.50 meters) of
the storage area.
A v o i d g e t t i n g f u e l o n t h e b o d y o r c l o t h i n g .
I f c l o t h i ng
becomes saturated,
remove the clothing immediately and wash
the body thoroughly with hot, soapy water.
A v o i d s p i l l a g e o f f u e l.
When spillage occurs, cover the af-
fected area with dry soil to reduce its rate of evaporation.
P o s i t i o n f i r e e x t i n g u i s h e r s a t r e a d i l y a c c e s s i b l e p o s i t i o ns
around the tank.
Safety berms must have capacities of not less than one and
one half (1½) times of the tank capacity.
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