CHAPTER 1.
INTRODUCTION
S e c t i o n I .
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-1.
PURPOSE AND FUNCTION.
The 20,000 gallon water tank is a collapsible
fabric container designed to store potable water. The collapsible tank is
intended for use as a water storage container when large capacity quick
storage facilities are needed, and where permanent water storage
facilities are not available.
It will store water that is off loaded from
shipping tankers or pumped from wells, lakes or other water sources.
Water is then dispensed to support operations. The tank is primarily used
in quick-response deployment operations.
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CAPABILITIES.
The tank has a capacity of 20,000 gallons (75.71
kiloliters).
The tank is compatible with all standard military water
storage and handling equipment.
The tank can be quickly deployed on flat
ground with a minimum of surface preparation.
1-3.
PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.
The tank is composed of a single ply nylon
cloth coated on both sides with an elastomer.
Four fittings are bonded
into the tank for attaching one vent assembly, two filler/discharge
assemblies, and one drain assembly.
The tank and components are suitable
for operational use at ambient temperatures from plus 125°F (51.7°C) to
plus 32°F (0.O°C).
The tank materials are designed to resist exposure
effects from extreme temperatures, rain, snow, ice, fungi growth and high
humidity conditions.
Access to the inside of the tank can be made through
either filler/discharge fitting.
The tank is self-supporting and does not
require earth-embankment support.
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