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TM 9-2330-272-14
2-18. BOTTOM LOADING (PREFERRED METHOD) (Con’t).
h. Remove cap from pump intake valve (5) outlet. Connect transfer hose (7) from pump intake valve outlet to
fuel source.
i.
Open emergency relief valve of compartment (1, 9, 10, or 12) to be loaded by pulling operating control
Iever outward.
j. Open manifold (2) valve of compartment (1, 9, 10, or 12) to be loaded.
k. Open gravity discharge valve (3), pump intake valve (5), and pump discharge valve (6).
WARNING
DO NOT breathe fuel fumes. They are toxic and can cause serious medical problems.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Give IMMEDIATE medical attention to personnel exposed to hydrocarbon or toxic
vapors. Signs of distress are weakness, nausea, coughing or intoxication,
nosebleed or cramps, or other unusual symptoms. Qualified personnel able to
administer artificial respiration and simple first aid must be present.
l. Start auxiliary engine (para 2-15). Fuel wiII begin to flow. Have assistant watch marker on fuel level gage
inside manhole opening to determine fuel level in tank. DO NOT overfill.
m. When operation is complete, shut off auxiliary engine (para 2-15). Close pump discharge valve (6), pump
intake valve (5), gravity discharge valve (3), and manifold (2) valve. Close emergency relief valve by pushing in on
operating control lever.
n. Close and latch manhole fill cover (para 2-14).
o. Drain and remove transfer hose (7) from gravity discharge valve (3) outlet and pump discharge valve (6)
outlet Install caps on outlets.
p. Drain and remove transfer hose (7) from pump intake valve (5) outlet and fuel source. Install capon outlet.
WARNING
Walk grounding cable back to reel when stowing grounding cable. DO NOT let go of
grounding cable until fully wound onto reel. Failure to follow this warning may result in
serious injury to personnel.
q. Dsconnect bonding and grounding connections (para 2-13).
r. Stow fire extinguishers.
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