4.19 REPLACE FILTER VESSEL GRAVITY DRAIN PLUG.

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. 4-34