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Rapid shut off valve
9. Close bottom valve. Close manhole
cover.
10. After the connections between the
station and the vehicle are removed, the
vehicle is ready for drive.
7.1.5.3. 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.
7.1.5.4. 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 the manufacturer's manual.
7.2. Loading and Discharging of
Chemical Tanker
7.2.1. Safety Instructions
•
Be sure that the cargo is properly
distributed and in accordance with
all laws, rules, and regulations.
Check the loading limits, total
weight, and axle load capacities. Do
not exceed the weight limits which
are defined in the user manual and
identification plate. Comply with all
national/international laws, rules
and regulations about loading and
occupational safety.
•
While all vehicles are being de-
signed, except for ones, it is as-
sumed that the load will be
