DRAIN BALL VALVE (TANK MODELS BA91-142 AND RCF0210000) REPAIR

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK, PETROLEUM, 5,000 BARREL

DRAIN BALL VALVE (TANK MODELS BA91-142 AND RCF0210000)

REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Equipment Condition

Tool Kit, General Mechanics

Drain ball valve removed

Materials/Parts

Sealing Compound

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.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Remove lever nut (1) from valve (2) and remove lever (3).

2. Remove male coupling half (4) from valve (2).

3. Inspect parts for damage, dents and wear. Replace as required.

ASSEMBLY

1. Apply sealing compound to threads of male coupling half (4).

2. Install coupling half (4) on valve body (2).

3. Install lever (3) on valve (2) with nut (1).

4. Install drain ball valve (WP 0021 00).

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