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TM 10-5430-237-12&P
0005 00
0005 00-3
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 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. Remove all debris and material from installation area that could damage the tank or the ground cloth.
4. Set tank bundle on the ground in the center of the selected installation area (1).
5. Untie the straps to release the bundle (2). Note that the valise is also the ground cloth.
6. Unfold the valise/ground cloth on the selected installation area (3 through 7). Smooth out all creases
and wrinkles. If the ground cloth has any tears or cuts, it can still be used if the damaged areas can be
laid out such that they are held together by the weight of the tank.
7. Tank is now located in center of opened ground cloth (7).
CAUTION
Do not walk on outside or inside of tank or cover, damage and/or contamination
may occur.
Assembly
1. Unfold the tank and unfold the sides (9 through 12).
2. Perform the before preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) WP 0009 00.
3. In the installation area (13), fully spread out the tank, open end up, on the pre-positioned ground cloth.
INITIAL ADJUSTMENTS AND ROUTINE CHECKS
NOTE
If the tank is cut or punctured during any phase of operation, refer to WP 0006 00 for emergency
repair procedures.
1. Remove hand pump (1) and hose from repair pouch and connect hose to hand pump. For Model
91038, remove the foot bellows and hose from the repair pouch. Connect hose to foot bellow.
2. Thread the hand pump or foot bellows hose into the inflation valve (2) in the tank collar (3).
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