(3) Inspect Ground Rod assembly for missing components.
(4) If the grounding is not complete, install missing components.
3-12. TANK ASSEMBLIES
NOTE
The turnbuckles must be only handtight. Straps tend to loosen when damp
or wet.
a. Tiedown straps and turnbuckles are
used to secure the tanks (figure 3-5) to the
transporting vehicle.
(1) Inspect tanks for missing or damaged lifting shackles and tiedown hardware.
(2) Install or replace missing or damaged hardware.
(3) Tighten loose tiedown straps and turnbuckle.
b. The cam lever and dispensing valve are used to dispense fuel from tank to pump unit.
(1) Inspect tank dispensing valves and cam levers for proper operation.
(2) If cam lever is dry, lubricate cam lever (item 2, Appendix E).
(3) If cam lever or dispensing valve is damaged or not operating, notify Organizational
Maintenance.
c. The manhole cover has a gasket which prevents vapor escape.
(1) Inspect manhole cover gasket for cracks or breaks.
(2) If gasket is defective, notify Organizational Maintenance.
3-13. PUMP UNIT
a. The A-frame mounted pump unit pumps fuel from the tanks, filters the fuel, and dispenses the
fuel through nozzles.
(1) Inspect pump unit for missing or damaged tiedown hardware.
(2) Install or replace missing or damaged hardware.
(3) Tighten loose tiedown straps.
3-12
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