TM 5-5430-211-13 & P
3-16 DRAIN ASSEMBLY AND DRAIN HOSE - CONTINUED
ITEM
ACTION
REMARKS
2. Drain fitting -
Cont'd
Torque down the bolts to 40 inch
lbs. in the sequence shown.
Then torque down the bolts to
100 inch lbs. in the sequence
shown.
DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
3. Drain hose
Screw the hose (1) into the drain
fitting (2).
Tighten with a 7/8 inch end
wrench.
Be sure the drain assembly hole
The hole and channel
and hose channel in the ground
prevent strain on the
are intact. Clean out if
tank fabric.
necessary.
If the tank is sited on asphalt or
concrete remake the sand bed to
house the drain assembly and
drain hose.
Turn back the end of the tank,
laying the drain hose in the
prepared channel.
Close the drain valve.
Refill the tank with water.
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