EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA - TM-10-5430-239-12-P0017

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

COLLAPSIBLE FABIC TANK, PETROLEUM, 5,000 BARREL

EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA

EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES

Characteristics, capabilities, and features of the 5,000 barrel (794,850 L) collapsible fabric petroleum tank

include:

a. The tanks are made of tough polymer-coated nylon fabric which is designed to resist exposure

effects from extreme temperatures, rain, snow, ice, fungi growth, and high humidity conditions.

b. Chafing patches beneath all fitting and hardware locations provide triple-wall thickness protection.

Handles on each tank are vulcanized for easy tank positioning.

d. Fittings are bonded into each tank for attaching a vent assembly, filler/discharge assemblies, and

drain assemblies.

e. The various assemblies, except for the drain hose assembly, vent and pipe assembly, and drain

gate valve, all attach to hoses and related hardware using quick-disconnect mechanisms.

The filled tanks expand vertically.

g. Internal pressure is vented to prevent over pressurization.

h. Water and residual fuel may be drained from the bottom of the tanks.

Has NATO adapter, providing capability to receive or discharge NATO fuel. (Tank Model GTA-

210KF does not have a NATO adapter.)

The tanks are self-supporting and do not require earth embankment support.

Each tank is supplied with emergency repair kits for emergency repairs.

The berm liner assembly prevents spillage of fuel on the ground due to leaks in the tank. The

berm liner is supplied with drain assemblies, drain hose assemblies and ball valves.

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