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(3) Connect grounding wire to storage facility
and grounding stud (fig. 2-7) on top of semitrailer.
position (M967, M967A1, M969, and M969A1).
(4) Remove 4-inch bulk delivery hose(s) from
trough (fig. 2-20) by disconnecting spring pins and turning
hose trough bars out of the way.
(7) Begin flow.
and 2-11 or 2-12), and connect hose to outlet B and to
storage facility.
WARNING
(6) Remove fire extinguishers and bring to point
When filling tank by means of bottom loading,
of operation.
a test of the precheck system is mandatory. If
this system is not functioning, stop all
operations. Determine the problem and have
M967A1, M969, and M969A1) is in the UNLOAD
It corrected by a qualified technician. Failure
position.
of automatic shut-off to function may result In
uncontrolled fuel spillage and danger of fire
and explosion.
(9) At end of operation, close all valves.
(8) After flow has begun, open valve D to
Disconnect the hose and put it in hose trough; secure hose
trough latches. Reinstall dust cover on outlet B.
functional, flow should stop after about 20-25 seconds.
(9) Close valve D. Flow will resume in about 20
seconds.
(11) Remove grounding wires.
(12) Store and cover fire extinguishers.
NOTE
Be prepared to stop the fuel supply at the
Water Drain. Accumulated water should be
d.
loading facility in event of shut-off float
drained from the system after each period of operation
malfunction, if leaks are apparent, or other
unusual conditions are seen.
(1) Ensure that all valves are closed.
(10) When tank is full, the flow should stop
(2) Put a container under manifold drain in
automatically. Close all valves, replace all covers, and
piping control cabinet. Open emergency valve operator A.
disconnect the hoses.
Slowly open valves H and J. Allow to drain until pure fuel
begins to flow. Close valves H and J, and emergency valve
operator A.
(12) Remove grounding wires.
(3) Drain the pilot lines on all models. Open
drain valves as indicated in figure 2-25. Allow to drain until
(13) Store and cover fire extinguishers.
fuel begins to flow. Close drain valves.
c.
Gravity Unload.
(4) On models M969, M969A1, M970, and
M970A1, also drain the filter/separator. Open valve M.
Put a container under valve N on bottom of
filter/separator. Slowly open valve N. Allow to drain until
fuel begins to flow. Close valves N and M.
(2) Ensure that all valves are closed.