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OPERATING PROCEDURE - (Continued).
(6) Dry tank by purging with air pressure.
Explosion-proof blower or compressed air source should be used
to purge tank.
The compressed air supply should not exceed 50
PSI (3.4 Atmospheres).
(a) Install dust cap on vent and pipe assembly flange adapter.
(b) Insert air hose through filler/discharge assembly opening.
( c ) P l a c e r a g s ( A p p e n d i x F,
I t e m 2 ) a r o u n d h o s e a t f i t t i n g to
prevent air from escaping.
(d) Inflate tank until tank is 3 feet (0.9 m) high.
(e) Remove dust cap from vent and pipe assembly flange adapter.
Allow air to vent for 30 minutes.
(f) Turn off air supply, and remove air hose and rags.
(7) Install dust cap on filler/discharge assembly flange adapter
(8) Disconnect drain hose and drain valve from drain assembly.
(9) Install dust cap on vent and pipe assembly flange adapter.
NOTE
The drain assembly plug must be removed to allow the tank to
vent freely during folding.
If tank is destined for long time storage apply talcum powder
(Addendix F, Item 3).
(10) Brush debris from top of tank.
(11) Fold right side of tank over top about 1/3 (See Figure 2-5).
(12) Fold left side over top.
(13) Starting at up slope end, roll tank toward down slope (See Figure
2-4) .
(14) After tank is vented, install drain plug.
(15) Secure rolled tank for ease of handling.
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