Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
WARNING
COUPLING AND UNCOUPLING
All personnel must stand clear of semitrailer and tractor during coupling and uncoupling operations.
Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DO NOT plug both inter-vehicular electrical cables into semitrailer. Failure to follow this warning may
result in damage to electrical system or form sparks causing a fire or an explosion.
When troubleshooting an electrical malfunction or performing electrical maintenance, ALWAYS
disconnect intervehicular electrical cable from semitrailer. Failure to follow this warning may create
a spark and explosion, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
EMERGENCY VALVE
Socket valve is spring loaded. Use extreme caution when handling it. Piston and spring must be
compressed during disassembly and assembly, then carefully released. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE INSIDE TANK
When working inside tank, always provide adequate forced air ventilation at the manhole opening
with air directed into compartment where work is being performed. Forced air ventilation allows for
removal of any explosive quantities and contaminants resulting from the type of work being done
and serves to prevent oxygen deficiency. Failure to follow this warning may result in death to
personnel.
NEVER work alone inside a tank; a second person must be stationed at the manhole opening. The
person inside the tank must have a safety line and harness on in case of emergency for rescue
operations. If a rescue operation is required, summon assistance IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT attempt a
rescue until assistance has arrived.
DO NOT perform any welding procedure unless tank is purged. Failure to follow this procedure will
result in serious injury or death to personnel.
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