WATER TANK REPAIR-continued

TM 5-5430-226-12

3-4. WATER TANK REPAIR -cont.

(2) Push small end of plug in hole. Turn plug clockwise until tight. Tank leak should slow down, then stop as

plug is tightened.

(3) Continue your mission. Check plug during operation. If repair begins to leak, tighten plug again.

(4) When mission is complete, replace plug with sealing clamp.

Repairs with Sealing Clamps.

(1) Select size of sealing clamp required.

Hole Size

Clamp Size

Up to 2-inches

use

3-inch clamp

2 to 4-inches

use

5-inch clamp

7 1/2-inch clamp

4 to 6-inches

use

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