TM 9-4520-258-14
2-11. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.
WARNING
Spilled fuel creates a flammable, vapor-air mixture and fire can take
place. Stop refueling immediately if fuel spill occurs. Refer to FM
10-68, Petroleum Supply Point Equipment and Operations.
Fuel on clothing can be fatal if ignited by a static discharge. If fuel
gets on your clothes, leave the refueling area as soon as possible
remove clothes and wash skin with warm soapy water before
getting dressed.
a.
If spillage of fuel occurs:
(1)
Unit operating in recirculating air setup, proceed as follows
(a)
Close the damper if open.
(b)
Turn selector switch to VENT and allow unit to cool down for 2 minutes.
(c)
Turn selector switch to OFF.
(d)
Notify your supervisor.
(e)
Start clean up in accordance with FM 10-68.
(2)
Unit operating in 100% fresh air setup, proceed as follows:
(a)
Stop operation by setting the selection switch in the OFF position.
(b)
Check shelter being serviced by the ASH Unit for any fuel odors. Evacuate area until the shelter
is ventilated and free of any fuel odors.
(c)
Notify your supervisor.
(d)
Reference FM 10-68 for details on cleaning up fuel spills.
(3)
On improved (hard) surfaces, call for a wash down truck to reduce the rate of vaporization.
(4)
On unimproved (soft) surfaces, cover the areas with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization.
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