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Table 1. Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for 500 Gallon Water Drum
(Continued)
ITEM
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT NOT
NO.
CHECKED OR
READY/AVAILABLE IF:
SERVICED
Check if the drum body has
gashes or punctures.
Drum has visible
7
Before
Drum Body
punctures.
Check that surface of the drum is clean and
free from debris
8
Before
Drum Body
Drum is dirty.
WARNING
The drum is only authorized to be filled
with DRINKING WATER. The drum is
designed and permanently labeled for use
with DRINKING WATER ONLY. Filling the
drum with any other liquid may cause
sickness or death to personnel.
Liquid from drum is not
Check if drum has been used for liquids other
9
Before
Drum Assembly
than water.
water.
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