TM 10-4330-237-13&P
4.19 REPLACE FILTER VESSEL GRAVITY DRAIN PLUG.
This task consists of:
a. Removal
b. Installation
INITIAL SET-UP:
Tools:
Materials/Parts Required:
Tool Kit, General Mechanics
Sealant, Thread (Appendix F, Item 5)
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 1)
Cloth, Lint Free (Appendix F, Item 1)
Chemical and Oil Protective Gloves
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
Pan, Drain
(Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
Goggles (Appendix B, Section III, Item 2)
General Safety Requirements:
Equipment Condition:
Liquid fuel filter-separator removed from
WARNING
AAFARS. (TM 10-4930-250-13&P, para. 2.8.)
·
Fuels are toxic and flammable. Do not get on person
or clothing. Do not use near open flame. Area
should be well ventilated.
·
Using dry cleaning solvents incorrectly can cause
injury or even death.
WARNING
·
Death or personal injury may result from the explosion of fuel fumes exposed
to an open flame or spark, or to static discharge. Do not permit smoking, any
open flame, or spark producing equipment within fifty (50) feet of the liquid fuel
filter-separator. Ensure all equipment is well grounded prior to commencing
any operation or maintenance task.
·
Rubber gloves should be worn when handling fueling system components due
to the toxic effects of some fuel additives.
·
Serious eye and skin injury could occur from venting of fuel when manual vent
valve is opened. Wear suitable protective clothing and eye protection.
NOTE
·
This procedure assumes that the liquid fuel filter-separator has been defueled.
However, some fuel will have accumulated in the sump due to normal drainage
of saturated coalescer elements after defueling.
·
For disposal of contaminated fuel, refer to FM 10-20, Organization Maintenance
of Military Petroleum Pipelines, Tanks and Related Equipment.
·
To perform filter vessel gravity drain plug removal it is recommended the liquid
fuel filter-separator be in the horizontal position.
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