OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - TM-10-5430-239-12-P0061

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE

(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK, PETROLEUM, 5,000 BARREL

OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING

The Operator Troubleshooting Procedures chapter lists common malfunctions that may be found during

the operation or maintenance of the collapsible fabric petroleum tank assembly or its components.

Perform the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed in the table.

This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions.

If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify supervisor.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

WARNING

FLAMMABLE FUEL. Do not allow smoking within 100 feet (30.50 meters)

of the storage area. Post NO SMOKING signs around the area. Avoid

getting fuel on the body or clothing. If clothing becomes saturated with

fuel, remove the clothing immediately and wash body with hot soapy water

and soak clothing in soapy water. Avoid spillage of fuel. When spillage

occurs, cover the affected area with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization.

Be certain a suitable fire extinguisher is present and that it is properly

charged and positioned so as to be readily available in case of fire. Death or

serious injury may result if personnel fail to strictly observe safety precautions.

TANK

SYMPTOM

Tank leaks.

MALFUNCTION

Check tank for punctures or cuts.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Repair puncture or cuts with sealing clamps or plugs

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