TM 5-5430-248-13&P
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
500 GALLON WATER DRUM DWDM5CG
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
The DWDM5CG 500 Gallon Water Drum is a collapsible fabric-reinforced water container for storing,
transporting, and dispensing drinking water. Manually controlled valve couplers are fitted on both sides of
the drum to dispense and fill water. Drums can be roll-towed, lifted, dropped from 5 feet, and deflated.
The emptied drum collapses to 15% of fill capacity. The 500 gallon water drum can be operated in a
temperature range of -40oF to 135oF. The lightweight fabric design insures ease of storage and transport.
Figure 1. Location of major components of the drum.
A. Drum. Holds up to 500 gallons of drinking water.
B. Valve coupler. Manual valve for filling and dispensing drinking water on each side of the drum.
C. Adapter assembly. Contains check valve which closes when valve coupler is removed on each side
of the drum.
D. Shackle assembly. Means for suspending, lifting or tying down drum from either end. Two
assemblies on each lug of the swivel plate on each side of the drum.
E. Swivel plate. Provides attaching points for shackles and tow bar on each side of the drum.
F. Cable assemblies. Limits endwise expansion of drum and controls its shape inside of the drum.
