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KABI Mobile Diesel Oil Tanks
• In the area immediately adjacent to the device it is prohibited to use open flames, smoking, and use of any other
factors which may ignite the diesel oil .
• Toxic oil fumes may cause irreversible changes in health; when handling diesel particular caution should be exer-
cised .
• Protect your eyes, because there is a risk of exposure, wear protective goggles .
• Diesel is toxic for aquatic and terrestrial organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the environment .
• It increases fire hazard; vapour form explosive mixtures with air, are heavier from the air, accumulate at the land
surface and at the lower parts of premises .
3. Guidelines for persons authorized to operate the tank TT250/425/600
TT250/425/600 should be operated by a person who is 18 years old, that has read the service manual and is
acquainted with the rules of safe operation . Children and bystanders should be kept away from the operation . The
tank operators should follow the service manual of the tank, and in particular:
• Check that the specified parameters are not exceed, and if they are exceeded, take action as provided in the
service manual aimed at bringing the parameters to an acceptable level,
• Keep records of the operation of the tank or installation, in accordance with the service manual, as well as record
all inspections, periodical tests and replacement of components and accessories .
• The owner and users of TT250/425/600 should take appropriate safety measures, according to the nature and
extent of foreseeable dangers, in order to prevent damage and injuries and, if necessary, in order to minimize
their effects . In the event of an immediate threat to public safety, they should notify the emergency services and
provide them with the information needed to take action . Responsibilities are defined in relevant national rules .
• When the tank is filled with diesel oil for the first time the duties of driver/provider and owner of the device
include the verification whether the device is set firmly, the tank is clean inside and empty . Refuelling should
be done in two phases between which you should check the condition of the tank - if there are no leaks . Before
the first filling of the tank the appropriate measures should be taken to prevent any possible threats in it or its
environment .
• Pay special attention to the patency of the tank venting (breathing) stub-pipe, it cannot be clogged, blinded or
fouled .
4. Operations during refuelling
During refuelling:
• Perform a visual inspection of the device condition .
• Make sure the distribution nozzle and the hose are in good condition, with no apparent external damage .
• Drive the vehicle in the vicinity of the device and turn off the engine .
• It is forbidden to park the vehicle during refuelling in a way that can hamper any possible evacuation from the fire
danger zone .
• In the event of fuel spills immediately remove contaminants using sorbents, dispersants, or other materials de-
signed to remove diesel oil from the environment before the machine is restarted .
• The device can be used at a temperature from -20°C to +40°C . Do not use the device in bad weather conditions
such as heavy rain, strong wind, lightning etc .
• Fuel distribution pumps are not designed for continuous operation . The pumps are made for intermittent opera-
tion in cycles of 30 minutes operation at maximum working pressure conditions .
5. Emergencies
In the event of TT250/425/600 failure (eg . leakage of the tank):
• Discontinue any work in the affected area .
• Disconnect the distributor power supply .
• Help the victims - after making sure that it is safe to enter the danger zone .
• Notify the superior .
• A person in a management position responsible for the warehouse or the area in which the hazard occurred, or
the person designated, manages the rescue operation, if necessary, calls the fire brigade .
• In the event of a leak from TT250/425/600 pump its contents to another device .
• Call the manufacturer’s authorized service .
