TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
7.
Remove the ties around the tank and unroll it along the nylon webbing.
8.
Unfold the sides of the tank.
9.
Move the tank into its final position by pulling on the handles.
WARNING
Do not allow dirt or foreign matter to get into the tank. The tank is to hold drinking water
only.
CAUTION
THE HANDLES ARE FOR MANHANDLING ONLY.
DO NOT CONNECT THEM TO A MECHANICAL PULLING DEVICE
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.
C
Assembling components
1.
Drain Assembly
a.
Fold back one end of the tank to expose the drain assembly. Dig a shallow hole in the ground to house the
drain assembly.
b.
From this hole dig an inch deep channel to hold the drain hose.
c.
This hole and channel will prevent stresses in the rubberized fabric when the tank is filled with water.
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