Specifications

TM9-2330-384-14&P

2-18. GENERALFUELHANDLINGREQUIREMENTS(Con't).

q. When bottom or top loading, keep emergency valve CLOSED.

r. When bottom loading or unloading, keep vapor vent OPEN.

s. When bottom loading, activate the precheck cycle to check for proper operation of automatic

shut-off (jet level sensor) circuit (see paragraph 2-19).

If a malfunction in automatic shut-off (jet level sensor) circuit causes semitrailer to not bottom

load, automatic shut-off circuit can be bypassed and semitrailer manually bottom loaded by:

(1) pulling emergency valve control lever to open emergency valve (see paragraph 2-2), and

(2) positioning observer at manhole opening to alert fuel handler when tank is to capacity.

When mission is complete, notify unit maintenance to troubleshoot the malfunction.

u. Make sure hazardous materials placards reflect the grade of the fuel being hauled in the

semitrailer.

2-19. BOTTOM LOADING (PREFERRED METHOD).

a. TO BOTTOM LOAD AT REAR INLET.

WARNING

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 warning may cause a fire and explosion, resulting in serious

injury or death to personnel.

(1)

Shut down tractor engine and set tractor and semitrailer parking/emergency brakes (see

TM 9-2320-273-10 or TM 9-2320-283-10).

(2)

Remove fire extinguishers from mounting brackets and take to point of operation.

(3)

Open cabinet door. Secure door in open position with door prop.

WARNING

Connect bonding and grounding connection before beginning any fuel handling

operation. Maintain bonding and grounding connection until after fuel handling

is completed. DO NOT connect semitrailer grounding cable to semitrailer

grounding stud. Connections must be made to clean, unpainted surfaces. An

unbonded or ungrounded or improperly bonded and grounded semitrailer

could produce a spark. The resulting explosion will cause serious injury or

death to personnel.

(4)

Connect bonding and grounding connection (see paragraph 2-17).

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