CRATING INSTRUCTIONS - TM-10-5430-238-12-P0139

TM 10-5430-238-12&P

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13. Install the dust caps on the flanged adapters of the filler/discharge assemblies.

14. Brush off all debris clinging to the fabric material of the tank.

15. Apply technical talc (Item 10, WP 0040 00) to the tank exterior.

16. Fold the tank from the sides towards the middle.

17. Roll the tank from the end opposite the drain fitting.

18. Plug the exposed hose assembly openings with suitable, clean materials.

CRATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make sure the tank has been properly folded (WP 0005 00).

CAUTION

Use care when packing the tank. The tank will be easily damaged by tools,

packing box nails, or other sharp objects.

2. The tank will be packed in a close-fitting box or container. When the tank is disassembled and

refolded, it is to be replaced in the original box or container.

3. Each tank is provided with suitable packing around the tank to prevent the tank fabric from being

damaged by contact with the inside of the box or container. When the tank is replaced in the original

box or container, the packing material is replaced around the tank in the same manner as received.

ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE

1. Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage

of maintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission readiness within 24 hours or within the time

factors as determined by the directing authority. During the storage period, appropriate maintenance

records will be kept.

2. Before placing the equipment in administrative storage, current preventive maintenance checks and

services should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all Modification

Work Orders (MWO) should be applied.

3. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storage is not

available, trucks, vans, conex containers, and other containers may be used. Refer to WP 0002 00

for ambient storage temperature range.

END OF WORK PACKAGE

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