TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
4-6 TESTING OF TANK FOR LEAKS
This task covers:-
a.
Inflation of tank to ½ p.s.i.
b.
Testing for leaks.
INITIAL SETUP
Test Equipment
Materials/Parts
Pressure gauge 0 - 3 p.s.i.
25' of Tubing 4 5/8 inch I.D.
with 1/2 inch-14 NPT
Tools
Soapy water and brush
Blower fan with output tube
4 5/8 inch O.D.
Equipment Condition
The Vent, Discharge and Filler Assemblies
must be covered by their dust caps.
The drain hose must be screwed into the
Drain Assembly.
Pressure gauge screwed into drain valve and
gate opened.
Siting
The work should be conducted out of doors
when there is little or no wind.
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