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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
PMCS PROCEDURES INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
General
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) are performed to keep the trailer mounted
collapsible fabric water tank assembly in operating condition. The checks are used to find, correct or
report problems. Be sure to perform your PMCS each time you service the tank assembly. Using the
PMCS table, always do PMCS in the same order, so it gets to be a habit. With practice, you will quickly
detect problems. Pay attention to WARNING and CAUTION statements. A WARNING means someone
could be hurt. A CAUTION means the equipment could be damaged.
Before you use the tank assembly, do “Before” PMCS.
During use, do “During” PMCS.
After the tank assembly is used, do “After” PMCS.
If you find something wrong when performing PMCS, fix it if you can, using troubleshooting procedures
and/or maintenance procedures.
Use DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet) to record any faults that you
discover before, during, or after operation, unless you can fix them. You do not need to record faults that
you fix. For further information on how to use this form, see DA PAM 738-750.
Operator PMCS Procedures
Your Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services, Table 1, lists the inspections and care required to
keep the water tank assembly in good operating order.
The “Interval” column of Table 1 tells you when to do a certain check or service.
The “Procedure” column of Table 1 tells you how to do the required checks and services. Carefully follow
these instructions. When the procedure tells you to, notify your supervisor.
"Equipment Not Ready/Available If" column tells you when and why your equipment cannot be used.
Leakage Definitions
Class I
Seepage of water (as indicated by wetness or discoloration) not great enough to form
drops.
Class II
Leakage of water great enough to form drops but not enough to cause the drops to drip
or run from the faulty area.
Class III
Leaks of water great enough to form drops that fall or run or collect in puddles near the
faulty area.
Class IV
Leakage found under the tank. There is evidence of dampness on the trailer bed cloth or
on the ground. Volume of water in tank is less than it should be.
