Instruction Manual
Top & Bottom Loading Arms
E2110, E2112, E2022, E2025
E2033, E2304, E2573, E2123,
E2313, E2121
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8 Operation of the Loading Arm
Refer to the loading arm general arrangement drawing and/or envelope drawing
for information about the operating data of the loading arm.
Warning
Explosion hazard – sparks due to static
electricity.
You may be severely injured or killed, if
sparks ignite product vapours in the air.
Ground the tanker before beginning the
loading process.
Check the loading arm operating conditions before beginning the loading process and
whether the required conditions are met. Stop the loading immediately when you
notice malfunction and/or damage and inform a supervisor immediately.
The loading process is defined by the customer.
Note
EMCO WHEATON recommends purging
the loading system (loading arm and
pipes) before loading to avoid damaging
the swivel joints and fittings.
Warning
Explosion hazard – metal parts can hit
and cause sparks.
You may be severely injured or killed, if
sparks ignite product vapours in the air.
Move the loading arm slowly and do not
release while still in motion.
8.1 Operation of Loading Arms with Open B-Length
Remove the loading arm from its parking position and move to the tanker. Introduce
the B-Length into the manhole. The loading arm is now ready for loading. The
loading process is defined by the customer. When all requirements for the loading
process are fulfilled, open the loading valve or the ball valve to start loading (if
applicable).
Caution
Only use your hands to operate the
loading valve or remote control. Do not
block or fix the remote control in any way
(e.g. tie it with a rope).
When the loading process has finished, release the remote control to close the
loading valve or turn handle on ball valve. Let the arm drain and raise the B-
