6-) Place the pumping system head from
another vehicle in the filling funnel (8).
Filling funnel
7-) The vehicle is ready for discharge by
pumping (vacuum).
8-) Perform discharge operation.
7.4.5.
Warnings
for
Filling
and
Discharging Operations
•
Park the vehicle to the station so
that discharge connections shall be
short as much as possible. Thus,
the possibility of tangling or bending
of the hoses is minimized.
•
Stop the engine and apply the park
brake when you stop the vehicle.
Place chocks to the wheels if
required.
•
Before and during filling operation,
follow the safety instructions of the
transporter.
•
Do not smoke !
•
To prevent the risk of explosion, turn
off any electrical appliances that are
not used. These include the radio,
cell phones and auxiliary heaters.
Headlamps of the vehicle are un-
necessary, too.
•
Avoid conducting shoes and hard
hats, wear additional protective
clothes, too, if required.
•
Do not carry items that may cause
sparks (keys, lighters, etc.) in the
pockets of the clothes. Do not wear
clothes that may cause static elec-
tricity during operation.
•
Do not attempt to thaw frozen man-
hole covers with open flames.
•
Check if all connections are in place
and secure before any filling and
discharging operation.
7.4.6.
Checks
After
Loading
and
Unloading
Perform the following checks after load-
ing and unloading:
•
Ensure that the tanker is properly
filled (filling level, load distribution,
etc.).
•
All valves and manhole covers are
closed and secured.
•
All material hoses are safely
removed.
•
All danger signs are in place and
visible.
In addition to these controls, some of the
equipment in the vehicle must also be
checked in its manufacturer's manual.
