TM 10-8110-201-14&P
CHAPTER 4
ORGANIZATIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL
4-1. Unloading and Unpacking Equipment.
a. Unloading. Use a suitable lifting device to
remove crate equipment from carrier.
b. Unpacking Drum.
(1) Remove nails from crate top, and remove
crate top from crate (1, fig. 4-1).
(2) Remove coupler valve assembly box (2)
from crate. Remove coupler valve assembly; check
valve assembly, adapter, and the anti-seize com-
pound from the box
(3) Remove protective paper and tape from
coupler valve assembly (fuel drums and 250 gallon
(946 liter) water drum only).
(4) Remove drum (3) from crate, and place it on
a clean surface.
c. Unpacking Accessory Items.
(1) Towing andLifting Yoke.
(a) Remove towing and lifting yoke (fig. 1-3)
from crate.
(b) Remove protective tape or paper from
towing and lifting yoke.
(2) Tiedown Kit.
(a) Remove nails from crate top, and remove
tiedown kit (fig. 1-4) from crate.
(b) Remove protective material from metal
parts of tiedown kit.
(3) Repair Kit.
(a) Remove repair kit (fig, 1-5) from shipping
container.
Assure that all loose components are
removed prior to discarding crate.
Drycleaning solvent P-D-680, used to
clean parts is potentially dangerous to
personnel and property. Use in a well-
ventilated area as the fumes are
dangerous if inhaled. Avoid repeated
and prolonged skin contact. Do not use
near open flame or excessive heat. Flash
point of solvent is 100°F - 138°F (38°C -
59°C).
(b) Use drycleaning solvent (item 1, App. D),
to remove the preservative which has been
sprayed on metal tools.
(4) Check Valve Assembly Adapter.
(a) Unscrew and remove pipe plug from front
interior plate. Flatten drum down as much as
possible to remove maximum amount of air from
it.
(b) Apply a thin coat of anti-seize compound
(item 2, App. D), to threads on check valve
assembly adapter, and install it in the front plate
(fuel drums only).
(5) Pressure Control.
(a) Remove nails from crate top, and remove
crate top from the crate (4, fig. 4-1).
(b) Remove hose assembly (6) from crate,
and remove protective paper and tape from hose
assembly.
(c) Remove the metal securing straps from
pressure control (5), and remove pressure control
from crate.
4-2. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment.
a. Drum.
(1) Inspect fabric for cuts, deterioration, and
evidence of leaks.
NOTE
Complete wear of the rubber coating
from the fabric does not, in itself render
the drum unserviceable.
(2) Inspect front and rear bearing plates to
determine if they are cracked or have loose or
missing capscrews.
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