TM 9-2330-398-10
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BASIC BULK HAUL AND FUEL-SERVICING OPERATIONS NOT INVOLVING USE OF ENGINE AND PUMP.
a.
TOP LOADING
WARNING
When top loading through fill cover, there is no automatic shutdown. Man the loading hose
to avoid fuel spillage. Use capacity indicator gage and dipstick gage to determine amount of
fuel loaded. Failure to follow this warning may result in uncontrolled fuel spillage and a fire
or explosion hazard.
Ladder has narrow steps. Use care when climbing.
1.
NOTE
Operation begins and ends with all valves closed.
2.
Make sure all valves are closed.
NOTE
When loading with a rack or stand, perform step 3. When loading with a hose, perform step 4.
3.
Connect bonding and grounding cable (3) of loading rack or stand to one of six grounding studs (2) before opening
manhole fill cover (1).
4.
Before opening fill cover (1), connect vehicle
bonding and grounding cable (3) to one of four
grounding studs (2) on top of tank and to some
part of permanent piping of storage facility (4).
NOTE
The loading hose supplied by the
storage facility may have a metal
fitting on the free end, and the hose
may not be bonded internally. Such a
fitting is insulated and could become
charged.
5.
Install vapor recovery hose (5).
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