Preventive Maintenance Checklist: TANK, FUEL STORAGE (WITH CONTROLS) Every 2 years

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work Order Number

• Yes

  No

  N/A

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Mechanic's tool set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Personal protective equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tank cleaning and pumping equipment

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage vessel for tank sludge

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel sample bottles

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Electrician’s tool set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• If a person must enter the tank, test for low oxygen levels, and supply proper respirator as needed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety harness must be worn

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Schedule work with operating personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow site safety rules and your supervisor's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check with operating personnel for deficiencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the results in the equipment maintenance log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Remove the tank access covers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pump sludge from bottom of tank and flush. Dispose of properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Examine tank for leaks, condition of piping connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check floats and leveling devices in tank. Check float adjustment with dept level indicators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean breather vents, conservation vents, and flame arrestors

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean up work area and remove all debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Validate operation of automatic controls including leak and level detection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Draw a fuel sample and send out for analysis

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• How much time was spent on this work order?