TM 10-6640-239-13
2-50
2-7.
OPERATING PROCEDURES.
This paragraph provides procedures necessary to operate the basic laboratory equipment; fuel sampling kit. For operating
instructions pertaining to all other specific laboratory testing equipment see appropriate TM listed in Appendix A.
a.
Sampling and Gaging Kit Operation (See Figure 2-15). This kit is completely portable and self-contained. It
consists of a carrying case, which is divided into sections to hold the major items of equipment, a weighted
beaker sampler (1), hydrometer cylinder (2), standard hydrometers (3), a cup case thermometer (4), gasoline and
water indicating paste (5), an API gravity computer (6), and a innage tape and bob (7).
Setting the Kit Up for Operation.
(1)
Clean innage tape (7) with cheesecloth. Ensure equipment is clean, dry, and free of dirt.
(2)
Check mercury columns in hydrometer and cup case thermometer (4). If mercury column is separated or
glass cracked, replace instrument.
(3)
Check cup case thermometer (4) readings with other thermometers in area to ensure they read the same.
(4)
Before a product is sampled or gaged, rinse containers with same type of product to be sampled or gaged.
WARNING
Never gage or sample a product in a tank if there is an electrical storm or a source of
sparks in the area. Failure to comply with this warning could result in serious injury or
death.
(5)
Conduct tests in accordance with pamphlets stored in packet of case, which contain ASTM test methods.
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