TM 10-4330-236-13&P
2-8.
UNUSUAL ENVIRONMENTAL/WEATHER CONDITIONS - continued.
c. Operating Under Dusty or Sandy Conditions - continued
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(3)
Check the DP gage indication often to be sure that operation is not in the yellow zone
.
(4)
Operate the 200 GPM filter-separator. Refer to para 2-6.
(5)
Precaution must be taken to prevent foreign matter from entering the let or outlet couplings and valves.
Remove dust plugs and caps only when ready to make connections. Replace dust plugs and caps as soon
as connections are broken.
d. Operating Under Rainy or Humid Conditions
.
(1)
Rainy or extremely humid conditions may cause unusually large amounts of water to be entrained in the
fuel. Water must be drained after each operation.
(2)
Before the fuel filter access port is opened for servicing. erect a shelter to prevent rain from entering tank.
(3)
Operate the 200 GPM filter-separator. Refer to para 2-6.
2-9.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
CAUTION
Do not operate the 200 GPM filter-separator when the DP gage indication is past the center of red
zone. The filter elements could be ruptured and fuel contaminated.
Under emergency conditions. the 200 GPM filter-separator can be operated with the DP gage reading in the red zone.
The DP gage must be continuously monitored under this emergency condition and operation immediately discontinued
when the center of the red zone is reached. Drain water from the sump frequently under this condition.
2-10.
PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT.
Prepare the 200 GPM filter-separator for movement as follows:
WARNINGS
·· Fuels are toxic and flammable. Avoid breathing of fuel vapors. Keep open flame and sparks
away from filter-separator. fuel hose, and spilled fuel.
· Do not touch metal parts with bare hands when operating under arctic cold conditions. frostbite
can cause permanent injury.
· Always wear arctic mittens when handling equipment.
a. Shut down system pump assembly. Refer to system pump technical manual.
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