TM 10-5430-240-13&P
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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
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
PRESERVATION PROCEDURES FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
Emptying the Tank
1. Open the drain valve until the water stops flowing.
2. Lift the four corners of the tank in turn to force the water towards the drain.
3. Pump the tank as dry as possible.
4. Close the drain valve.
Disassembly of the Fittings
1. Disconnect the hoses from the tank.
2. Remove both elbows from the tank and pack in soft packing material (retained in crate when
unpacking). Secure the packing with adhesive tape (Item 6, WP 0034 00).
3. Remove the relief cap, 2-inch pipe and coupling half from the vent assembly. Pack in soft packing
and secure the packing with adhesive tape (Item 6, WP 0034 00).
4. Place the dust caps on the filler coupling and vent coupling. Pack with soft packing and secure the
packing with adhesive tape (Item 6, WP 0034 00).
Draining the tank
CAUTIONS
Make sure tank is completely dry before storing. Water will create mildew,
decreasing the life of the tank if it is not completely dry.
The fabric of the tank may be cut or abrade. Only walk on the tank wearing
soft soled shoes, which have been wiped clean of all abrasive materials.
1. Slowly, roll the tank up from the filler assembly end. Use the nylon webbing to assist. Water will drain
from the discharge coupling and the drain valve.
2. Unroll the tank 15 feet.
3. Clean and dry the tank.
4. Place the dust cap on the discharge coupling and pack with packing material. Secure the packing material with
duct tape (Item 7, WP 0034 00).
5. Remove the drain valve and drain hose.
6. Install the plug into the drain assembly.
7. Pack threaded ends of the hose in packing material and secure the packing.
8. Pack the drain valve in packing material and secure the packing.
9. Unroll the tank completely.
