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OPERATION IN SNOWY CONDITIONS
Operation of the 500 gallon water drum under snowy conditions requires additional precautions. It is
important to secure the drum to insure stability during operation. Additional precautions listed below can
be taken to increase the safety and efficiency of the drum:
1. If temperatures are below freezing, store in a heated building, shelter or tent and allow drum
to thaw before dispensing water.
2. If outside, secure drum by banking soil along its sides.
3. Continuous exposure to freezing temperatures may make the drum brittle. Use caution when
4. Remove snow, sleet, and ice from drum before installing valve coupler.
5. Use shackles secure drum to structures, trees, or stakes using ropes.
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OPERATION IN MUDDY CONDITIONS
Operation of the 500 gallon water drum under muddy conditions requires additional precautions. It is
important to secure the drum to insure stability during operation because muddy conditions may increase
the likelihood of slippage or unintended movements of the drum. To insure maximal safety of the drum:
1. Use shackles to secure drum to structures, trees, or stakes using ropes.
2. Remove debris or mud from the drum as well as on the valve coupler and adapter assembly.
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OPERATION IN DEGRADED ENVIRONMENTS
This section describes the operating procedures of the 500 gallon water drum when the drum needs to be
temporarily adapted due to a failure of a portion of the drum.
The drum is non-electrical and all parts are mechanical. Therefore, failure of a portion of the equipment
would require either that component be replaced or a new drum be used. For more information on
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