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OPERATOR, UNIT AND DIRECT SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE, WATER, 3,000 AND 5,000 GALLONS, SEMI-TRAILER MOUNTED
UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING
The Troubleshooting Procedures list the common malfunctions that you may find during the operation
or maintenance of the collapsible fabric water tank assembly or its components. Perform the
tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed in the table.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective
actions. If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your
supervisor.
WARNING
Water must be drained from the tank before attempting to replace components, or
injury to personnel could result.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
TANK
SYMPTOM
Tank leaks.
MALFUNCTION
Check the water tank for cuts, tears, or punctures.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Install patch (WP 0017 00). If the leak cannot be repaired, replace
the tank.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
FILLER/DISCHARGE VALVE ASSEMBLY
SYMPTOM
Tank body leaks at pipe clamp.
MALFUNCTION
Check for loose or missing bolts on clamping plate.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Tighten bolts to 70 ± 5 ft-lbs (95 ± 7 N • m)
