UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES - TM-10-5430-239-12-P0075

TM 10-5430-239-12&P

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OPERATOR AND UNIT MAINTENANCE

(INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST)

COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK, PETROLEUM, 5,000 BARREL

UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

INTRODUCTION TO UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING

The Unit Troubleshooting Procedures chapter lists common malfunctions that may be found during the

operation or maintenance of the collapsible fabric petroleum tank assembly or its components. Perform

the tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed in the table.

This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions.

If a malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify supervisor.

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

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.

VENT ASSEMBLY

SYMPTOM

Vent assembly leaks.

MALFUNCTION

Check o-ring between flanged adapter and tank for nicks or distortion.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace o-ring (WP 0019 00).

Check vent stand pipe for cracks or damage.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace vent stand pipe (WP 0019 00).

Check coupling half for breaks, cracks, damaged cam-lever arms, or damaged

and missing gasket.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace gasket (WP 0019 00).

Check for loose or missing hexagon head bolts.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Tighten or replace bolts (WP 0019 00).

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