THEORY OF OPERATION

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE MANUAL

(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK, PETROLEUM, 5,000 BARREL

THEORY OF OPERATION

Filling Tank

The tank is filled by connecting a hose from a fuel source to the filler and discharge hose assembly.

This assembly is connected, in turn, to the gate valve that has been connected to the filler/discharge

assembly. Gate valves are used to control the flow of the fuel.

Discharging Tank

WARNING

FLAMMABLE FUEL. Do not allow smoking within 100 feet (30.50 meters)

of the storage area. Post NO SMOKING signs around the area. Avoid

getting fuel on the body or clothing. If clothing becomes saturated with

fuel, remove the clothing immediately and wash body with hot soapy water

and soak clothing in soapy water. Avoid spillage of fuel. When spillage

occurs, cover the affected area with dry soil to reduce its rate of vaporization.

Be certain a suitable fire extinguisher is present and that it is properly

charged and positioned so as to be readily available in case of fire. Death or

serious injury may result if personnel fail to strictly observe safety precautions.

Fuel is discharged by connecting the filler and discharge hose assembly and gate valve to the

filler/discharge assembly.

Draining Tank

Water, sludge, and residual fuel are drained through the drain hose assembly at the bottom of tank.

END OF WORK PACKAGE

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