TM 5-5430-212-13&P
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. Service Upon Receipt of Material
WARNING
IF EQUIPMENT FAILS TO OPERATE, REFER TO TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES IN CHAPTER
3.
2-1.
General
When a new or used tank is received by an organization, it must be uncrated, installed, and serviced as described
in paragraphs 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4.
2-2.
Uncrating the Equipment
When the tank is received in the crate, unload it as near to its point of installation as is possible.
a.
Tank
(1)
Remove the nails from the crate top and remove crate top from crate. (Fig. 2-1.)
CAUTION
REMOVE ALL PROTRUDING NAILS AND OTHER OBJECTS PRIOR TO ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE
THE TANK FROM THE CONTAINER. THIS IS ESSENTIAL IN ORDER TO AVOID PUNCTURING THE
TANK.
(2)
Using a lifting device (such as forklift), grab hold of the lift straps of the sling and gently lift tank out of
crate and transport it to its designated point of installation.
b.
Repair Items and Accessories
The repair items (plugs, clamps, etc.), tie-down assembly and pressure gage are packaged in separate
boxes and are located in a separate compartment in the tank crate. These should be placed in a secure
storage area until needed.
2-3.
Installation
The tank is to be installed on the flatbed of an M872 semi-trailer. The sequence of complete assembly is as
follows:
2-1
