Specifications

TM9-2330-384-14&P
2-19. BOTTOMLOADING(PREFERREDMETHOD)(Con't).
NOTE
When bottomloadinga newsemitrailerfor the first time,or whenbottom
loadingforfirsttimeaftertankhasbeenpurged,performsteps9 through12
to bleedairfromlinesbetweenjet levelsensorandemergencyvalve. Fuel
cannotbebottomloadedwithairin lines.
(9)
Place an empty gallon container on top
of rear axle under bleeder valve (9).
(10)
At emergency valve (11), remove nut
(10) at bleeder valve (9). 9
10
(11)
Wait until gallon container is 1/2 to 3/4
full and liquid flow from bleeder valve (9)
is a steady stream of fuel.
(12) Install nut(10) on bleedervalve (9). Fuel
flow into tank will begin.
11
NOTE
Precheck cycle should be activated once tank is bottom loading steadily.
Pressure gage (7) will read 5-15 psi (34-103 kPa).
(13) Turn handle of precheck valve (8) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to open valve and activate
precheck cycle.
NOTE
When emergency valve closes, a screeching sound may be heard. Pressure
gage (7) reading will rise to 35-50 psi (241-345 kPa).
(14)
Jet level sensor is functioning properly if emergency valve closes within two minutes and
fuel flow into tank stops. If emergency valve does not close within two minutes, shut down
fuel flow and perform troubleshooting (see Table 3-1).
(15)
To resume bottom loading, turn handle of precheck valve (8) 1/4 turn clockwise to
deactivate precheck cycle. If fuel flow into tank does not resume, shut down fuel flow and
perform troubleshooting (see Table 3-1).
(16)
When loading is complete, shut down fuel supply and push vapor vent control lever (6) in
cabinet to close vent.
(17)
Disconnect fuel terminal facility's vapor collection hose from adapter (2). Install dust cap
(1).
(18)
Drain fuel from fuel terminal facility's loading hose, if necessary. Disconnect fuel terminal
facility's loading hose from rear inlet bayonet fitting (3).
(19)
Install cover (4) on rear inlet bayonet fitting by pushing down and rotating clockwise.
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