TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
CAUTION
DO NOT WALK UNNECESSARILY ON THE TANK
The fabric of the tank may cut or abrade. Walk on the tank wearing soft soled shoes,
which have been wiped clean of all abrasive materials.
TABLE 2-2
OPERATOR/CREW PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES - CONTINUED
B - Before D - During A - After W - Weekly
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE INSPECTED
EQUIPMENT IS NOT
NO
B
D
A
W
PROCEDURE
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
1
Filler Check that filler assembly
elbow is properly connected
Assembly elbow. to hose & tank coupling
Check for leaks during filling.
Not properly connected.
Gasket leaks
2
Rigid pipes are not directly
Rigid pipes are connected
connected to the filler and
discharge assemblies.
directly to the tank.
3
Hose to Filler and
Discharge Assemblies.
Check that hoses are not
pulling on the assemblies.
The fabric around the
assembly will be strained
and may tear. When the
tank is full a support under
the hose may be necessary
to prevent pulling.
Fabric is strained.
4
Leaks of class III or class IV
Leak is present
are not present from the
tank body.
5
Leaks of class III are not
present from any coupling
or assembly.
Leak is present
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