TM 9-2330-384-14&P
2-20. TOP LOADING (ALTERNATE METHOD) (Con't).
WARNING
Grabhandles on top of semitrailer are dismountable. Ensure that they are securely
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mounted before using them. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury to
personnel.
Use extreme caution when working or walking on top of semitrailer. Walkway can be-
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come slippery due to moisture or fuel spillage. Failure to follow this warning may result
in serious injury to personnel.
Use caution when opening manhole primary latch. If there is pressure buildup inside
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tank, it must first be relieved, then manhole primary latch slowly opened. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury to personnel.
Stand clear of fill cover (4) when opening manhole (1). Pressure buildup inside tank may
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cause fill cover to fly open. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or
death to personnel.
f.
Open fill cover (4) on manhole (1) (see paragraph 2-16).
NOTE
To reduce vapors and static electricity, loading/transfer hose should be
placed as close to bottom of tank as possible.
g. Lower loading hose or transfer hose through fill opening and place as close to bottom of
tank as possible. Be careful not to damage jet level sensor.
WARNING
DO NOT breathe fuel fumes. They are toxic and can cause serious medical problems.
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Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Give IMMEDIATE medical attention to personnel exposed to hydrocarbon or toxic va-
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pors. Signs of distress are weakness, nausea, coughing or intoxication, nosebleed or
cramps, or other unusual symptoms. Qualified personnel able to administer artificial
respiration and simple first aid must be present.
h. Load fuel. While loading, watch disk (2) on gage marker rod (3) to determine fuel level in
tank. DO NOT overfill.
i. When loading is complete, close and latch fill cover (4) on manhole (1) (see
Drain and disconnect loading hose and transfer hoses, if used. Stow transfer hoses if used.
j.
WARNING
Walk grounding cables back to reels when stowing grounding cables. DO
NOT let go of grounding cables until they are fully wound onto reels. Failure
to follow this warning may result in serious injury to personnel.
k. Disconnect bonding and grounding connection. Stow grounding cables and semitrailer
ground rod, if used.
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