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TM 5-5430-219-13
Section IV.
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
2-9. GENERAL.
The tank is designed to operate in extreme temperature conditions
ranging from –25°F to +125°F (–320C to +52°C).
2-10.
OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD.
a .
Try to deploy tank only when temperature is above -25°F (-32°C).
b.
Keep snow and ice from building up on top of tank or on vent and pipe
assembly.
c .
Keep snow and ice from couplings to ensure proper assembly and
disassembly.
d.
Avoid unnecessary folding, unfolding, or rolling of tank that might
cause flaking, cracking, or delamination of coating material.
2-11. OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT.
Avoid unnecessary handling of tank that might cause coating material
separation.
2-12.
OPERATION INDUSTY OR SANDY AREAS.
a.
Keep tank clean.
Make sure vent and pipe assembly and filler and
discharge valve assemblies are clean.
b.
Cover all hoses and fittings with dust caps when not in use.
c .
Wipe all couplings clean before assembling.
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