TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
0
OPERATIONAL
Available for use in accordance with the applicable specification.
OVERHAUL
Examine thoroughly, looking for faults and replacing faulty items so as to bring
an item to a nearly new condition.
P
PETROLEUM JELLY
A lubricant used to coat the '0' rings which allows them to seat smoothly.
PRESSURE GAUGE
Instrument used to measure the pressure in the system and test the tank. It is
inflated to 0.5 psi which is determined using a pressure gauge.
PUNCTURE
Action of piercing the surface of a hollow object. Sharp objects must not come
into contact with the tank body as they may puncture it.
R
RIGID
Stiff or not easily bent. Rigid pipes must not be directly attached to the tank.
S
SEAM
Joint between two items. The tank is made from lengths of material which are
held together by seams.
T
TURBULENCE
Disturbance of water in tank. May be caused by high winds or water flow.
W
WEBBING
Strong wide tape, used for rolling up the tank.
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