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1 TM 9-2330-384-14&POPERATOR S, UNIT, DIRECT SUPPORT AND GENERALSUPPORTMAINTENANCE MANUALINCLUDINGREPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTSFORSEMITRAILER, TANK, FUEL, 7500 GALLON,(2330-01-275- 7475 )Fruehauf CorporationLiquid and Bulk Tank DivisionContract No. DAAE07-87-C-J061M1062 Approved for public release; distribution , DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 9 JULY 1990TM 9-2330-384-14&PWARNINGSTATIC ELECTRICITY AND FUEL ARE A DEADLY COMBINATION! M1062 7500 Gallon Fuel Tank Semitrailer carries flammable fuel. Loaded or empty,operation and maintenance of the semitrailer can be dangerous. When loading and unloading fuel,static electricity is formed. When performing maintenance, a wrench slipping on a fastener and strikinganother metal object can create a spark; if a spark comes in contact with fuel or fuel vapors, a fire andexplosion will must read and follow all WARNINGS listed on these pages before operating ormaintaining the M1062 7500 Gallon Fuel Tank Semitrailer.

2 These pages contain a summary of all theWARNINGS found in the Chapter 1, Section IV, General Safety Regulations and paragraph 2-18, General FuelHandling For First Aid information, refer to FM BEST DEFENSE AGAINST SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH IS KNOWLEDGEWARNINGACCESS TO TANK Use extreme caution when working or walking on top of semitrailer. Walkway can become slipperydue to moisture or fuel spillage. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury topersonnel. Grabhandles on top of semitrailer are dismountable. Ensure that they are securely mounted beforeusing them. 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 tank, it mustfirst be relieved, then manhole primary latch slowly opened. Failure to follow this warning may resultin serious injury or death to personnel.

3 Stand clear of fill cover when opening manhole. Pressure buildup inside tank may cause fill cover tofly open. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to 9-2330-384-14&PWARNINGBRAKES Cautiously feel each wheel hub and drum. Wheel hub or drum may be hot. Failure to follow thiswarning may result in burns. Wipe clean excessive lubricant in area of brake shoe linings to avoid grease soaking the grease soaked brake shoe linings. Failure to follow this warning may cause brakes tomalfunction, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel. Wear safety goggles and face shield when performing leakage tests on valves. Failure to follow thiswarning may result in serious eye injury due to high pressure air. DO NOT use a drum that exceeds maximum wear specifications. Failure to follow this warning mayresult in brake failure and serious injury or death to personnel.

4 DO NOT cage brake chamber spring until chock blocks are properly positioned at wheels. Oncebrake chamber springs are caged, semitrailer is without brakes and can roll. Failure to properlychock wheels may result in serious injury or death to personnel. Ensure that air lines do not rub against each other or any other surface when installed. Relocate orprovide support, as required. If air lines rub, a leak may develop resulting in brake lockup andpossible serious injury or death to Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 is toxic and flammable. Always wear protective goggles, face shield,and gloves, and use only in a well-ventilated area. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothes andDO NOT breathe vapors. DO NOT use near open flame or excessive heat. The solvent s flash point is100 F-138 F (38 C-59 C). If you become dizzy while using cleaning solvent, immediately getfresh air and medical help.

5 If solvent contacts eyes, immediately wash your eyes with water and getmedical AIR Compressed air used for drying or testing purposes or to clear restrictions must not exceed 30 psi(207 kPa). Wear protective clothing (goggles, face shield, and gloves) and use caution to avoidinjury to 9-2330-384-14&PWARNINGCOUPLING AND UNCOUPLINGAll personnel must stand clear of semitrailer and tractor during coupling and uncoupling to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to SYSTEMDO NOT plug both inter-vehicular electrical cables into semitrailer. Failure to follow this warning mayresult in damage to electrical system or form sparks causing a fire or an explosion. When troubleshooting an electrical malfunction or performing electrical maintenance, ALWAYS disconnect intervehicular electrical cable from semitrailer. Failure to follow this warning may createa spark and explosion, resulting in serious injury or death to VALVE Socket valve is spring loaded.

6 Use extreme caution when handling it. Piston and spring must becompressed during disassembly and assembly, then carefully released. Failure to follow thiswarning may result in injury to INSIDE TANKWhen working inside tank, always provide adequate forced air ventilation at the manhole openingwith air directed into compartment where work is being performed. Forced air ventilation allows forremoval of any explosive quantities and contaminants resulting from the type of work being doneand serves to prevent oxygen deficiency. Failure to follow this warning may result in death work alone inside a tank; a second person must be stationed at the manhole opening. Theperson inside the tank must have a safety line and harness on in case of emergency for rescueoperations. If a rescue operation is required, summon assistance IMMEDIATELY. DO NOT attempt arescue until assistance has NOT perform any welding procedure unless tank is purged.

7 Failure to follow this procedure willresult in serious injury or death to 9-2330-384-14&PWARNINGFUEL HANDLING AND PURGING Follow all fuel handling and purging procedures precisely to prevent serious injury or death topersonnel. Operator must be alert at all times for leaking or malfunctioning equipment. IMMEDIATELY stop allfuel handling operations at the first sign of leaks or malfunctions. Corrective action must beperformed by qualified personnel before resuming any operations. DO NOT open vent cap except to purge tank. With vent cap open, vapors inside tank could ignite if aspark is produced. The resulting fire and explosion will result in serious injury or death to personnel. DO NOT breathe fuel fumes. They are toxic and can cause serious medical problems. Failure tofollow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel. DO NOT smoke while loading or unloading fuel, when handling fuel containers, or when locatedwithin 50 ft.

8 ( m) of fueling and fuel storage areas. Failure to follow this warning may cause afire and explosion, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel. Give IMMEDIATE medical attention to personnel exposed to hydrocarbon or toxic vapors. Signs ofdistress are weakness, nausea, coughing or intoxication, nosebleed or cramps, or other unusualsymptoms. Qualified personnel able to administer artificial respiration and simple first aid must bepresent. DO NOT open emergency valve when bottom loading. Automatic shutoff of fuel flow, controlled byjet level sensor, will not function with emergency valve open. Failure to follow this warning will resultin uncontrolled fuel spillage and danger of fire and explosion. DO NOT mix incompatible fuels in tank. Dangerous fumes and explosion may result. Know what fuelwas previously carried so that preventive measures may be taken to ensure that harmful orexplosive fumes are not released, Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or deathto personnel.

9 DO NOT perform fuel handling or purging operations in an electrical storm or if a storm isthreatening. Keep open flames or other sources of ignition, such as welding and cutting torches andordinary electrical equipment, away from area where fuel handling or purging operation is inprogress. Sufficient fire extinguishers MUST be present and manned. Failure to follow this warningwill result in serious injury or death to personnel. Should an emergency arise requiring entry into a tank which is not vapor-free, or which has anoxygen content less than , personnel entering tank must have an attached lifeline and wearprotective respiratory equipment in the form of self-contained breathing apparatus or a fullfacepiece mask with a pressure supply of breathable air. Another person, also provided withrespiratory equipment, MUST be stationed at manhole opening and remain there with full ability towatch personnel inside tank and summon assistance if a rescue operation is needed.

10 PersonnelMUST NOT enter a tank which is in the explosive 9-2330-384-14&PWARNINGFUEL HANDLING AND PURGING (Con't) If after purging procedures, semitrailer is left overnight, retest with combustible gas indicator set toensure a SAFE reading. Tanks may recharge themselves with seepage of undetected pockets ofvapors. Failure to follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel. Personnel engaged in fuel handling or purging operations must not wear wool, nylon, silk, rayon, orother clothing that generates static electricity. Wear clean cotton clothing with no metal all contents from pockets. Wear rubber boots and gloves to keep fuel off skin, Use cottoncloths for cleaning purposes. Before climbing onto semitrailer, grasp static ground wire todischarge all static from Connect bonding and grounding connection before beginning any fuel handling operation, or beforeperforming any unit, direct support, or general support maintenance.