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TM 10-5430-236-12&P
0013 00
0013 00-1
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
TANK REPAIR, TYPE I AND II EMERGENCY REPAIRS
REPAIR
INITIAL SET UP
Tools
Rotary Cutter (Item 13, WP 0032 00, Fig. 17)
Pliers (Item 15, WP 0032 00, Fig. 17)
Materials/Parts
Type I Repair Kit (Item 12, WP 0032 00, Fig. 17)
Type II Repair Kit (Item 1, WP 0032 00, Fig.17)
WARNINGS
Do not allow fuel to come in contact with face and eyes. Put on protective hood
provided in repair kit to protect face and eyes from escaping fuel. Fuels are toxic
and can cause illness or death. If fuel contacts face or eyes, flush and get medical
attention immediately.
Do not breathe fuel vapors. Fuel vapors are toxic and can cause serious illness or
death. If dizziness occurs, leave area and get fresh air.
TYPE I EMERGENCY REPAIRS
When holes in petroleum tank are less than 2 inches (5.08cm) repairs will be as follows:
Petroleum Tank Filled
1. When necessary, insert a wood plug (1) into hole (2) of tank (3) to temporarily stop the leak. Select
correct size of plug required:
Hole Size
Plug
Up to 3/8 inch (.95cm)
5/8 inch (1.59cm)
3/8 to 1 inch (.95 to 2.54cm)
1 1/2 inch (3.8cm)
1 to 1 1/2 inch (2.54 to 3.8cm)
2-inch (5.08cm)
2. Push small end of wood plug (1) in hole (2). Turn wood plug (1) until tight. Leak in tank (3) should
slow down, and then stop as wood plug is tightened.
3. Continue your mission. Check wood plug (1) during operation. If repair begins to leak, tighten wood
plug again.
4. When mission is complete, replace wood plug (1) with mechanical patch.
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