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TM 5-5430-248-13&P
COMPONENTRY
The largest component of the drum is the drum body. It is made of a water-resistant rubberized fabric
that serves as a bag to contain the water. The plates, including the spacer plate, swivel plate, and the
bearing plate are made of a high strength, high density, anti-corrosive aluminum or iron-based alloy.
Fabric is sandwiched between the metal plate and the spacer plate to insure water retention. The swivel
plate is fastened to the metal plate by the bearing plate and is built with lugs to mount shackles. Two
shackles are attached to the swivel plate on each end of the drum that allows the drum to be lifted,
suspended, or tied down. The swivel plate also allows the drum to rotate in the pulling direction. The
valve coupler can be used to either fill or dispense water from the drum. The handwheel is the manual
control for the valve coupler.
Further information on maintenance is included in Chapter 4 and Chapter 5.
Metal plate
Drum Body
Spacer plate
Shackle
Swivel plate
Handwheel
Bearing plate
Valve coupler
Adapter assembly
Figure 2. Outer components of the 500 Gallon Water Drum.
A repair kit is included that can plug holes up to 2 inch diameter hole in the fabric. Further instructions on
repairs are included in WP 0016 00 and WP 0017 00.
