Specifications
TM 9-2330-384-14&P
2-17. BONDING AND GROUNDING PROCEDURES (Con't).
(3) If semitrailer's
portable ground rod is used, remove from roadside stowage tube.
Drive portable ground rod well into ground (see FM 10-68).
WARNING
Walk grounding cables (4) back to reels when stowing grounding cables.
DO NOT let go of grounding cables until they are fully wound onto reels.
Failure to follow this warning may result In serious Injury to personnel.
(4)
Maintain bonding and grounding connection until after all fuel handling or maintenance
is completed. Then disconnect connection. Stow semitrailer's grounding cable (4)
and portable ground rod (5), if used.
2-18.
GENERAL FUEL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS.
WARNING
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Follow all fuel handling procedures precisely to prevent serious Injury or death to per-
sonnel.
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DO NOTsmoke while loading or unloading fuel, when handling fuel containers, or when
located within 50 ft. (15.3 m) of fueling or fuel storage areas. Failure to follow this warn-
Ing may cause a fire and explosion, resulting In serious injury or death to personnel.
a. Refer to FM 10-20, FM 10-68, FM 10-69, and FM 10-71 to become familiar with safe fuel
handling procedures.
WARNING
DO NOT mix Incompatible fuels In tank. Dangerous fumes and explosion
may result. Know what fuel was previously carried so that preventive meas-
ures may be taken to ensure that harmful or explosive fumes are not re-
leased. Failure to follow this warning may result In serious Injury or death to
personnel.
b. If fuel to be loaded is not the same fuel as previously carried, refer toTable 8-1 in FM 10-71.
c. Personnel engaged in fuel handling must not wear wool, nylon, silk, rayon, or other clothing
that generates static electricity. Wear clean cotton clothing with no metal zippers, Remove all contents
from pockets. Wear rubber boots and gloves to keep fuel off skin. Use cotton cloths for cleaning
purposes. Before climbing onto semitrailer, grasp static ground wire to discharge all static from body.
d. Keep tractor and semitrailer coupled during fuel handling operations to ensure that vehicles
can be moved quickly in an emergency.
e. Ensure that cabinet door remains open during all fuel handling operations.
e.1. Ensure that hazardous materials placards reflect proper grade of fuel being carried.
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