TM 9-2330-267-14&P
S e c t i o n I V . O P E R A T I O N U N D E R U N U S U A L C O N D I T I O N S
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General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Extreme Cold..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Extreme Heat.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in High Humidity and Saltwater Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Operation in Mud and Snow... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2-14. GENERAL.
a. This section contains special instructions for operating and servicing the equipment under unusual
conditions.
b. Special care must be taken in cleaning and lubrication when extremes in temperature, humidity, and
terrain conditions are present or anticipated, in addition to performing all normal PMCS. Proper cleaning, lubrication,
storage, and handling ensures proper operation and function, and also guards against excessive wear.
2-15. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
CAUTION
To ensure that water tank trailer is not damaged, approved practices and precautions
must be followed. FM 9-207 contains general cold weather Information applicable to
water tank trailers.
a. Extensive preparation of material scheduled for operation in extreme cold is necessary. Refer to FM 9-207
and FM 21-305.
b. Refer to Chapter 3, Section l for proper lubrication during extreme cold weather conditions.
CAUTION
Exercise care when removing accumulations of ice, mud, and snow from trailer and
water tank. Fiberglass water tanks are easilydamaged by chipping or scraping. This is
especially true in extreme cold.
c. To prevent damage to water tank trailer in extreme cold, use the following procedures:
(1) In areas where temperatures fall below 32°F (0°C), the manhole cover should be kept tightly closed.
(2) After each succeeding use, drain piping. Close manifold valve (1) by pushing in and then depress
faucet levers (2) to drain water from piping.
(3) If operating M1429A2 stainless steel water tank, use self-draining rear faucet (3) to dispense water
when the temperature is below freezing. Open by turning counterclockwise, Close by turning clockwise.
(4) If the temperature is expected to fall below 0°F (-18°C), the trailer should be placed in a shelter if
possible.
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