TM 9-2330-356-14
(3) In event of fire or explosion, either the fusible
uncontrolled fuel spillage and danger of fire
nut on the emergency valve operator A, or the fuse plates
and explosion.
at the emergency valve, will melt, releasing the emergency
(1) Shortly after fuel flow has begun, open
automatic shut-off. Opening valve D sends fuel to a float
Loading Precheck (All Models).
g.
valve inside the tank to simulate "full tank" condition.
(2) If float is functional, flow should start after
WARNING
about 20-25 seconds.
When filling tank by means of bottom loading,
(3) Close valve D. Flow will resume in about
20 seconds.
ing, a test of the precheck system is manda-
(4) During normal loading through bottom of
tory. If this system is not functioning, stop all
tank, the shut-off system will stop the incoming flow
operations. Determine the problem and have
it corrected by a qualified technician. Failure
automatically when fuel reaches the level of the float
valve.
of automatic shut-off to function may result in