UNIT SERVICE UPON RECEIPT - TM-10-5430-239-12-P0111

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

UNIT SERVICE UPON RECEIPT

SITING

Site Preparation

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.

CAUTION

All metal on the tank and the tank accessories are aluminum alloy. Do not

drop or strike these items. Scuffed or bent accessories will not assemble

properly.

1. For ease of emptying the tank completely, dig a hole under the slope drain fitting, approximately 10

feet (3.05 m) long, 3 inches (7.62 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) deep for the drain fitting.

2. Fold approximately 10 feet (3.05 m) of each of the tank back over the rest of the tank to expose

connections for drain assemblies located on the bottom of the tank.

3. At the point where the drain fitting strikes the ground, dig a hole approximately 36 inches (91.5 cm)

long, 36 inches (91.5 cm) wide and 3 inches (7.62 cm) deep.

For additional siting information refer to WP 0005 00.

BERM LINER INSTALLATION

Refer to WP 0005 00.

SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIEL

Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report

the damage in accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 783-750.

Check the equipment against the packing slip to determine whether the shipment is complete. Report all

discrepancies in accordance with the instructions of DA PAM 738-750.

Check to determine whether the equipment has been modified.

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