TM 10-5430-243-12&P
0008 00
0008 00-1
Change 1 – 28 April 2002
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL
(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)
TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE, WATER STORAGE,
20,000 AND 50,000 GALLONS
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION TO OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
The Troubleshooting Procedures section lists the common malfunctions which you may find during the
operation or maintenance of the collapsible fabric water tank assembly or its components. Perform the
inspections and corrective actions in the order listed in the troubleshooting section.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all inspections and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
WARNING
To prevent possible injury, read all warnings in the front of this manual
before troubleshooting.
CAUTION
To prevent possible flooding, drain the tank partially before attempting to
inspect or replace gaskets or seals.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
WATER TANK
SYMPTOM
Tank leaks.
MALFUNCTION
Check tank for cuts, tears, punctures or damaged seams.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Perform emergency repairs using wood plugs or sealing clamps.
Refer to WP 0006 00. If leak continues, notify unit maintenance.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
FILLER/DISCHARGE FITTINGS
SYMPTOM
Filler/discharge fittings leak.
MALFUNCTION
Check filler/discharge fittings for loose, damaged or missing cap screws and
gaskets.
