TM 10-5430-243-12&P
0005 00
Change 1
0005 00-12
4. Remove air from inside tank and remove filler/discharge assembly elbows:
a. Locate filler/discharge assemblies located on top of tank.
b. Remove upper portion (4-inch 90° elbow) of each filler/discharge assembly by releasing quick -
disconnect.
c. Wrap upper portion with cushioning material, secure with pressure-sensitive tape (Item 8, WP
0039 00). Set aside.
d. Secure dust cap on the filler/discharge assemblies.
e. Wrap permanently attached cushioning material around filler/discharge fitting and secure in place
with pressure-sensitive tape (Item 8, WP 0039 00).
f.
Repeat steps 4.b. through 4.e. for the remaining filler/discharge assembly.
5. Tank is now ready for folding. Stand facing the long side of the tank, with a filler discharge fitting to
your left. Tank is folded wig-wag, as follows:
6. 1st Fold: Start with the left edge of the tank. Lift up the long side of tank closest to you and fold
towards center of tank until filler discharge fitting turns over and 3rd seam on bottom of tank is
exposed.
a. 2nd Fold: Lifting the same long side edge as in the 1st Fold, fold back over the outside edge until
the 2nd seam on bottom of tank is exposed.
b. 3rd Fold: Lifting the same long side edge as in Folds #1 and #2, fold back towards center of the
tank.
L
R
