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shall be so located that no pump or dispenser shall be more than
twenty three (23) meters from such extinguisher.
O. All pumps of a positive displacement type shall be provided with a by-
pass relief valve set at a pressure of not more than thirty-five (35) percent
in excess of the normal working pressure of the unit. Such unit shall be
equipped and maintained with a pressure gauge on the discharged side
of the pumps.
P. Dispensing Hose and Nozzle shall conform to the following:
1. Only hose designed for the transferring of hydrocarbon liquids shall be
permitted.
2. The length of the hose shall be limited to the actual needs of the
individual transfer apparatus. Such hose shall be equipped with an
approved shut-off nozzle. Fuel transfer nozzles shall be of self closing
type, designed to be actuated by hand pressure only. No notches or
other devices shall be used for holding the nozzle valve handle in an
open position. Such nozzle shall be equipped with a grounding cable
complete with proper attachment for the aircraft to be serviced.
Q. Electrical wiring, switches, lights and any other source of ignition, when
located in compartment housing piping, pumps, air eliminators, water
separators, hose reels and the like shall be enclosed in a vapor-tight
housing. Any electric motor located in such a compartment shall be of a
type approved for use in hazardous locations as specified in the Philippine
Electrical Code
R. Compartments housing piping and the like, pumps, air eliminators, water
separators, hose reels, shall be adequately ventilated at floor level or
within the floor itself.
S. Accessory Equipment shall conform to the following:
1. Ladders constructed from non-combustible material may be used
with, or attached to any aircraft refueller unit; Provided that the
manner of attachment or use of such ladder is approved and shall not
in any occasion constitute any additional fire or accident hazard in
the operation of such refueller unit.
2. Hose reels used in connecting with any such refueller unit shall be
constructed of noncombustible materials and shall be provided with a
pacing gland or other device which will preclude fuel leakage
between such reel and fuel manifold in connection therewith.
3. Similar accessory equipment shall be of approved type
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