TM10-5430-229-13&P
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Section I. GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1. SCOPE.
a.
Type of Manual. Operator's, Unit, and Direct Support Maintenance Manual including Repair Parts and Special
Tools list.
b.
Model Number and Equipment Name. Model M-1795 Chest, Water Tank, 50K
c.
Purpose of Equipment. The Water Tank Storage Chest (WTSC) covered by this manual is intended for use
in storing 50,000 gallon and 20,000 gallon water tanks.
1-2. MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS. Department of the Army forms and procedures used for
equipment maintenance will be those prescribed by DA PAM 738-750. The Army Maintenance Management System
(TAMMS) (Maintenance Management UPDATE).
1-3. CORROSION AND PREVENTION CONTROL. Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a con-
tinuing concern. It is important that any corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be cor-
rected and improvements can be made to prevent the problem in future items.
While corrosion is typically associated with the rusting of metals, it can also include deterioration of other materials such
as rubber and plastic. Unusual cracking, softening, swelling, or breaking of the materials may be a corrosion problem.
If a corrosion problem is identified, it can be reported using Standard Form 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report. Use
of key words such as "rust", "deterioration", "corrosion", or "cracking" will insure that the information is identified as a
CPC problem. The form should be submitted to the address specified in the DA PAM 738-750.
1-4. DESTRUCTION OF ARMY MATERIEL TO PREVENT ENEMY USE. Refer to TM 750-244-3,
Procedures for Destruction of Equipment to Prevent Enemy Use.
1-5. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT. Contact unit maintenance for preparation and storage or ship-
ment. Refer to Section VI, Chapter 4.
1-6. REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR'S). If your WTSC needs improvement,
let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment.
Let us know why you don't like the design or performance. Put it on a SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). Mail
it to us at;
Commander
U.S. Army Aviation and Troop Support Command
Attention: AMSAT-I-MDO
4300 Goodfellow Blvd.
St. Louis, Missouri 63120-1798.
We will send you a reply.
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