TM 5-5430-248-13&P
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
500 GALLON WATER DRUM DWDM5CG
GENERAL INFORMATION
SCOPE
This manual provides information about the use, maintenance and repair of the DWDM5CG 500 Gallon
Water Drum.
Type of manual:
FIELD LEVEL Maintenance Manual Model
Model number and equipment name:
DWDM5CG, Drum, Fabric, Collapsible, Drinking Water 500 Gallon
Capacity
Purpose of Equipment:
The DWDM5CG water drum is a collapsible 500 gallon capacity fabric-
reinforced drum for storing, transporting, and dispensing drinking water.
MAINTENANCE FORMS, RECORDS, REPORTS
Department of the Army forms and procedures used for equipment maintenance will be those prescribed
by (as applicable) DA PAM 738-750, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management
System (TAMMS); DA PAM 738-751, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management
Systems Aviation (TAMMS-A); or AR 700-138, Army Logistics Readiness and Sustainability."
REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)
If your 500 gallon water drum needs improvement, let us know. Send us an EIR. You, the user, are the
only one who can tell us what you don't like about your equipment. Let us know why you don't like the
design or performance. If you have Internet access, the easiest and fastest way to report problems or
suggestions is to go to https: //aeps.ria.army.mil/aepspublic.cfm (scroll down and choose the "Submit
Quality Deficiency Report" bar). The Internet form lets you choose to submit an Equipment Improvement
Recommendation (EIR), a Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR or a Warranty Claim Action (WCA).
You may also submit your information using an SF 368 (Product Quality Deficiency Report). You can
send your SF 368 via e-mail, regular mail, or facsimile using the addresses/facsimile numbers specified in
DA PAM 738-750, Functional Users Manual for the Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
We will send you a reply.
CORROSION PREVENTION AND CONTROL (CPC)
Corrosion Prevention and Control (CPC) of Army materiel is a continuing concern. It is important that any
corrosion problems with this item be reported so that the problem can be corrected and improvements
can be made to prevent the problem in future items. Corrosion specifically occurs with metals. It is an
electrochemical process that causes the degradation of metals. It is commonly caused by exposure to
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