Specifications

TM 9-2330-384-14&P
2-19. BOTTOMLOADING(PREFERREDMETHOD)(Con't).
WARNING
Walkgroundingcablesback toreelswhenstowinggroundingcables.DONOT
let go of groundingcablesuntiltheyarefullywoundonto reels. Failureto
followthiswarningmayresultinseriousinjurytopersonnel.
(20) Disconnectbondingandgroundingconnection.Stowgroundingcablesand groundrod
(paragraph 2-17), if used. Close cabinet door.
(21) Stow fire extinguishers.
b.
TO BOTTOM LOAD AT FRONT PORT.
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 all fuel
handling is completed. DO NOT connect semitrailer grounding cable to
semitrailer grounding stud. Connections must be made to clean, unpainted
surfaces. An unbonded and ungrounded or improperly bonded and grounded
semitrailer could cause 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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