TM 10-5430-243-12&P
0009 00
0009 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
UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION TO UNIT 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 supervision.
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 body 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 cannot be repaired, immediately
notify supervision.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE
VENT FITTING ASSEMBLY
SYMPTOM
Vent fitting assembly leaks.
MALFUNCTION
Inspect for gasket leakage between the quick-disconnect coupling and flanged
adapter.
