Removal of Drain Assembly Plug and Installation of Drain Hose Assembly

TM 10-5430-238-12&P

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5. Transport tank (1) to the center of the desired installation site. Position long side of tank (1) parallel

with long side of the installation site.

6. Remove lifting straps (10) from tank (1).

7. Unfold one-half of tank (1) along the length of the installation site, and unfold the other half of tank (1)

in the opposite direction along the length of the installation site.

NOTE

Repair items (sealing clamps, plugs, gaskets, and pre-formed packing) are packaged

in another box and should be placed in a secure storage area until needed.

8. Grasp the handles located along the length of tank (1), and pull the folded sides of tank (1) towards

the sides of the installation site.

9. Smooth out all creases and wrinkles in tank (1) fabric.

Removal of Drain Assembly Plug and Installation of Drain Hose Assembly

WARNING

When filling the tank with fuel, verify that the drain gate hand-wheel or ball valve

handle is rotated fully to the right (closed position), before fuel is introduced

into the tank. Unobserved drainage of fuel can result in an explosion or fire.

Failure to comply with this warning can cause death or severe personal injury.

1. Fold the tank to expose drain plug (1).

2. Torque screws (2) on cover plate (3) to 30 in-lb (3.41 Nm).

3. Remove drain plug (1).

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