TM 5-5430-248-13&P
FIELD LEVEL MAINTENANCE
500 GALLON WATER DRUM DWDM5CG
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
INITIAL SET-UP:
Equipment Condition:
Water drained (WP 0005 00)
Materials/Parts Required:
Valve couplers removed (WP 0012 00)
Paper Towel (WP 0028, Item 5)
Reference:
Personnel:
5 (77W)
TM 740-90-1
ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
Administrative storage shall be in accordance with TM 740-90-1. It covers storage of equipment which
can be readied for mission performance within 24 hours. Before placing the Drum in administrative
storage, Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) (WP 0011) should be performed, all
known deficiencies corrected and all current modification work orders applied. The administrative storage
site should provide required protection from the elements and allow access for visual inspection when
applicable.
WARNING
Drum must be completely dry inside and out to
prevent mold or mildew from growing on or inside
the drum. Sickness or death to personnel could
occur.
1.
Wrap one removed valve coupler in cushioning material and place in cloth bag for protection.
2.
If water drum was utilized, ensure drum is completely dry. Obtain access to inside of drum
(WP 0014 00) and wipe the inside of the water drum dry with paper towels.
3.
Install one valve coupler (WP 0012 00) on adapter assembly, and then slightly open valve
coupler.
4.
With the water drum lying on its side, collapse drum by pushing down on the middle of the drum.
5. After all the air is removed from the drum, close the valve coupler and remove the valve coupler
(WP 0012 00) from the drum. Wrap valve coupler in cushioning material and place in cloth bag.
Install dust cap on the adapter assembly (WP 0012 00). Place original cardboard coverings
over all shackle assemblies.
0018 00-1
