TM 10-4330-232-12&P
SECTION III. OPERATION UNDEIR USUAL CONDITIONS
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Starting Procedure ..............................................................................................
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Operating .............................................................................................................
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Stag Procedure ...................................................................................................
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2-9. Starling Procedure. (Figure 2-2)
WARNINGS
Do not operate the filter/separator unit until it has been connected to a suitable
ground. A static discharge could ignite the fuel or cause an explosion of the fuel
vapor.
Do not smoke or use open flame in vicinity of filter/separator. Use protective
equipment to prevent skin and eye contact with fuel.
Make sure fire extinguishers and fire fighting equipment are available in the immediate
area. Be extremely careful when using a tire extinguisher in an enclosed area.
Provide adequate ventilation.
a. Make sure that the water drain cock (1) is closed.
b. Remove inlet plug (2) and outlet cap (3).
c. Install adapter (4) onto outlet fitting (6) with arrow in direction of flow.
d. Ensure the inlet (5) and outlet (6) connections are tight.
e. Open the manual vent valve (7) by moving to the down position to allow entrapped air to escape.
f. Start the system pumping unit. Refer to applicable system pumping technical manual.
g. Open any inlet blocking valves slightly to allow the filter/separator (8) to fill slowly with as little pressure as
possible.
NOTE
When the unit is completely filled, fuel will come through the manual vent valve.
h. Close manual vent valve (7) when fuel comes through valve. Make a visual inspection of all connections, joints,
and piping components for leaks.
i. Open inlet blocking valves fully.
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