Section 6: Repacking for Storage
Storage Procedures
2019 BATT Diesel/Jet Fuel Operations Manual
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Section 6: Repacking for Storage
Storage Procedures
Emptying and Repacking the Tank
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Empty all fuel from the tank. If the fill or drain fitting is at a low point, capping the vent
and pumping out the fuel will cause the tank to flatten out due to the pump suction, leav-
ing very little fuel remaining in the tank.
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Remove fittings and apply tape over openings to keep dirt out. If it is impossible to
remove fittings, they must be very well padded with sacking to prevent chafing when the
tank is folded.
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Fold the tank starting from the narrow side at the opposite end to the fill fitting. Fold
towards the drain fitting. Brush off any dirt on the tank or wipe off any fuel residue with
a soapy rag. Then dry with a clean rag.
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Tie the folded tank with a large rope or webbing to keep it secured. The tank should be
lifted or rolled, never dragged. Tanks can easily be damaged by forklifts or by dragging
them over edges or sharp objects.
Shipping Instructions
Do not attempt to move the tank when it is partially filled. The tank should never be shipped with fuel still
inside. To prevent damage, the tank should be shipped in the crate originally supplied or in an equivalent
sturdy, well-padded crate.
Storing the Tank
For best storage life, the tank should be stored in depot-conditions out of direct sunlight. SEI Industries de-
fines depot-conditions as an indoor environment with relatively even temperatures between 10
o
C (50
o
F)
and 43
o
C (110
o
F) and low humidity of 50-70%. Lower humidity and temperature is preferred to help ex-
tend the tank’s life span.
