TM 9-2330-384-14&P
2-17. BONDING AND GROUNDING PROCEDURES (Con't).
b. SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.
WARNING
Connect bonding and grounding connection before beginning any fuel han-
dling operation or performing any maintenance on semitrailer. Maintain
bonding and grounding connection until after all fuel handling or mainte-
nance is completed. DO NOT connect semitrailer grounding cable (4) to
semitrailer grounding stud (3). Connections must be made to clean, un-
painted surfaces. An unbonded and ungrounded or improperly bonded and
grounded semitrailer could produce a spark. The resulting explosion will
cause serious injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
Illustration shows typical grounding procedure. For location of all
semitrailer grounding studs (3), refer to paragraph 1-7.
(1)
If at a facility (1) that has a grounding cable (2), connect facility's grounding cable to
one of semitrailer grounding studs (3).
(2)
If at a facility (1) that has no grounding cable (2), or if in the field, open cabinet,
unwind semitrailer's grounding cable (4) from reel, and firmly attach alligator end
clamp to ground rod (5).
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