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TM 10-5430-237-12&P
0005 00
0005 00-1
OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK, WATER STORAGE, 3000 GALLONS
OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE
CAUTION
Damage to tank may occur if chosen site is not free of sharp objects (rocks, sticks,
glass, etc.) and a 10 percent slope [1 foot (0.3 meter) rise in 10 foot (3 meters) run]
is exceeded.
Unpacking the Equipment
1. Position the packaged tank on an approved site.
CAUTION
Use care when unpacking the tank. Tank can be easily damaged by tools, packing
box nails, or other sharp objects.
NOTE
Each tank is provided with a suitable packing around the tank. Do not damage, throw
away, or use packing as a tarp. Keep packing with original shipping container.
2. Carefully open shipping container and remove tank and packing material. If a tank is being replaced,
package the unserviceable tank in the empty container in the same manner that the new tank was
packaged.
3. Set tank on the ground, with the four carrying handles up (1).
4. Remove the four straps from the D-rings to release the bundle (2).
5. Unfold the cover sufficiently to permit removal of tank (3 through 7).
6. Remove all debris and material from installation area that could damage the tank or the ground cloth.
7. Other models, remove the ground cloth and unfold on the selected installation area. Smooth out all
creases and wrinkles. If tears or cuts in the ground cloth can be spread out smooth and the damaged
area will be held together by the weight of the tank, the ground cloth can still be used.
CAUTION
Do not walk on outside or inside of tank or cover, as damage and/or contamination
may occur.
8. Lift tank from cover and set in center of installation area (8).
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