TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
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:
13
Be sure dust or snow has
Ground on one side of tank
now blown under one side of
covered with wind driven
tank.
snow or dust.
14
The tank and the
surrounding area are in a
clean condition.
15
Drain valve.
If class III leak present.
16
·
Drain valve/hose joint.
If class III leak present.
SECTION III OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2-5
PREPARATION FOR USE
Personnel required: 6 including team leader.
Before unpacking the tank, prepare a site for its installation.
The area must be 75 feet by 35 feet minimum, reasonably level, firm and free from major obstructions.
WARNING
Turbulence of the water in the tank during filling or high winds, if the tank is only
partially filled, may cause the tank to roll if it has been placed on sloping ground.
The steepest slope on which tank is to be situated is 1 degree.
CAUTION
Clear the area of sticks, stumps, stones and heavy vegetation. These may puncture
or abrade the tank fabric.
Before being placed on concrete or asphalt, the area should be swept clean of all
sharp stones, etc., which may puncture the fabric.
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