TM 5-5430-248-13&P
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
500 GALLON WATER DRUM DWDM5CG
DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
INTRODUCTION
The following illustration provides description and utility information of operator controls and indicators.
An adapter assembly is found on both ends of the 500 Gallon Water Drum. Two valve couplers are
included in the shipping crate and can be assembled to the adapter assembly.
CAUTION
To avoid damage to the drum, DO NOT overfill with more 500 gallons of water. Overfilling may
cause damage to the drum.
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Figure 1. Operator Controls and Indicators
Key
Control/Indicator
Function
1.
Open/close indicator on
When valve is turned to the "open" position, water can be dispensed.
valve handwheel
When valve is turned to the "close" position, water can not be
dispensed. Once the valve is turned to the "close" position, the valve
can be disengaged from the adapter and stored.
2
When the valve coupler's cam arms are in the locked position on
Valve coupler cam arms in
the adapter, the valve is ready to be used. If cam arms are
the locked position on the
released, the drum is not ready to dispense water.
valve coupler
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Adapter assembly
The adapter assembly has a check valve that prevents water
from leaking out.
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