TM 9-2330-267-14&P4-56. WATER TANK BODY MAINTENANCE (FIBERGLASS).This Task Covers:a.Removalc.Installationb. Cleaning and Refinishing InteriorInitial Setup:Equipment Conditions:l Piping and faucets removed (para 4-58)Tools/Test Equipment:l General mechanic’s tool kitl Abrasive maskl Air filterl Apronl Blowerl Canvas sleevesl Fresh air maskc Overhead hoist and sling, 10 ton@ Rubber glovesl Safety ropel Safety shoesMaterials/Parts:l Adhesive (Item 1, Appendix E)l Scrub brush (Item 4, Appendix E)l Cleaning compound (Item 5, Appendix E)s Abrasive cloth (Item 6, Appendix E)l Rags (Item 18, Appendix E)l Sandblast sand (Item 20, Appendix E)l Soap (Item 22, Appendix E)l Bleach (Item 23, Appendix E)l Lockwire (Item 29, Appendix E)l One gasket set repair kitl Four mountsPersonnel Required: TwoReferences:l FM 21-10a.REMOVAL 1.Remove nut (12), washer (13), and gasket (14) from spacer sleeve (11). Discard washer and gasket.WARNINGNEVER WORK ALONE INSIDE tank assembly. A safety rope must be secured aroundchest and under arms of person entering tank assembly; opposite end of safety ropemust be held by a person stationed at the manhole opening. This will allow for quickremoval of a person in tank assembly in the event of accident or personal injury.Personnel must wear rubber gloves, canvas sleeves, safety shoes, rubberized apronor jacket, and protective mask while performing abrasive cleaning operation. Aportable air filter also must be used. Failure to follow this warning may result In injuryto personnel.An adequate air evacuation system must be used to quickly exhaust fumes frominside tank assembly. Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.Nozzle pressure must not exceed 35 psi (241 kPa); do not hold spray nozzle on anyone area for extended periods of time. Failure to do so may result in tank rupture ordamage and possible injury to personnel.2.Remove gasket (10) and spacer sleeve (11) from inside water tank body (1). Discard gasket.3.Remove drain plug (20), nut (19), washer (18), and gasket (17) from sleeve (15). Discard washer4-106and gasket.
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