TM 10-5430-243-12&P
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Change 1
Table 1. Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services For 20,000
and 50,000 Gallon Collapsible Water Storage Tanks (continued).
ITEM
NO.
INTERVAL
MAN-
HOUR
ITEM TO BE
CHECKED
OR SERVICED
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY/
AVAILABLE IF:
8
Before
Drain Hose
Assembly (7)
Inspect for damaged hose,
and damaged or missing
gaskets.
Gaskets are
missing or
damaged. Hose is
damaged.
9
Before
Gate/Ball Valve
Assembly (8)
Check for bent or binding
stem, and broken
hardware. Check gaskets
and cam lever arms for
damage. Check for proper
ease of operation. Check
for missing or damaged
dust caps and plugs.
Stem, hand-wheel
or handle, gasket,
or cam-lever arms
are damaged or
missing.
Gate/Ball valve
will not
open/close.
10
During
Filler/Discharge
Assembly, Hose
Attachments and
Couplings (1, 4)
Inspects for leaks at elbow
couplings. Check fittings
and couplings for distortion
or damage.
Hose assembly
leaks or
components are
damaged. Leak
is present at
coupling.
11
During
Tank (2)
Inspect for cuts, punctures
and leaks.
Tank is cut,
punctured or
leaking.
12
During
Vent Fitting
Assembly (3)
Vent cap must move freely
and is in a closed position.
Vent cap binds or
does not move.
13
During
Drain Ball Valve
Assembly (6)
Check for bent, broken, or
missing ball valve handle.
Check for missing
couplings, dust cap, drain
plug, gaskets, and for
proper function. Check for
leakage at ball valve drain.
Ball valve handle
is missing,
damaged, or
leaking. Valve
does not shut off.
14
During
Drain Hose
Assembly (7)
Inspect for leakage.
Hose assembly
leaks or is
damaged.
15
During
Gate/Ball Valve
Assembly (8)
Check for bent or binding
stem, broken hardware,
and leakage. Check gasket
and ball valve cam-lever
arms for damage.
Gate valve stem,
hand-wheel, and
gasket are
missing or
damaged. Ball
valve cam-lever
arms are leaking,
missing, or
damaged.