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Student Text IAFF Training for Hazardous Materials: Technician©<br />

Corrective Actions for Tank Car Fittings<br />

Fittings for Gauging<br />

Location <strong>of</strong> Leak Probable Cause Basic Repair Method<br />

Open-Type Gauging Device, Slip Tube With Quick Release or Screw Cover<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Gauging device control Close gauging device control<br />

from gauging device control valve not closed; valve valve<br />

valve orifice plug<br />

plug is loose or missing<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Loose flange nuts Tighten flange nut<br />

from joint between gauging<br />

device and manway cover plate<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Loose flange nuts Tighten flange nut<br />

from around cover at base <strong>of</strong><br />

fitting<br />

Liquid or vapor leak around Packing gland nut loose Tighten packing gland<br />

gauge rod packing gland or retainer<br />

missing<br />

Packing materials defective To be handled by a tank car<br />

specialist<br />

Closed-Type Gauging Device, Magnetic<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Broken pipe Tighten gauging device<br />

from base <strong>of</strong> gauging cover<br />

Do not remove cover.<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Loose flange nuts Tighten flange nuts<br />

from seal between gauging<br />

device and manway cover plate<br />

Closed-Typed Gauging Device, Tape-Type<br />

Liquid or vapor leak Loose flange nuts Tighten flange nuts<br />

from seal between<br />

gauging device and manway<br />

cover plate<br />

<strong>Module</strong> 9: <strong>Control</strong> <strong>Techniques</strong> 9-49

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