Beall - Operations Manual - Petroleum Tank Trailers

46 PRE-LOADING INSTRUCTIONS

Know what commodity was previously carried to avoid the mixing of incompatible materials. Check the compatibility between the tank gasket material and the product being carried in the tank. Make sure that they are not reactive or corrosive to each other. (see TTMA TB No.60) Typical DOT406 Petroleum Tank: There are several areas that gaskets and seals are employed to The emergency valve operation is synchronized with the vent valve(s). Proper synchronization of the valve(s) and vent(s) must and lubricated. internal seals. The Beall standard gaskets and seals have been chosen because they have proven over time to be successful when used in gasoline blends E10-E100 and ULSD. Our vendor supplied vents, emergency valves, and bottom load heads have also proven to be successful for this service. If you have other products intended to be carried in this equipment, special consideration should be taken to ensure that the gaskets and seals will work properly.

NOTICE

NOTICE

EMERGENCY SHUTOFF

Be aware of the type, location, and function of the emergency valve controls. Beall typically locates this street-side near the front.

EMERGENCY SHUTOFF IN THE “ACTIVATED” POSITION.

EMERGENCY SHUTOFF IN THE “STANDARD” POSITION.

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