FILLER/DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY SERVICE AND REPAIR

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

FILLER/DISCHARGE ASSEMBLY

SERVICE AND REPAIR

INITIAL SETUP

Tools

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Tool Kit, General Mechanics

Gasket

(Item 1, WP 0034 00)

(Item 5, WP 0044 00)

Torque Wrench (in-lb)

Gasket, Flange

(Item 2, WP 0034 00)

(Item 4, WP 0044 00)

Torque Wrench (ft-lb)

O-ring

(Item 3, WP 0034 00)

(Item 2, WP 0044 00)

Materials/Parts

Dry Cleaning Solvent

(Item 5, WP 0041 00)

Cleaning Compound

(Item 3, WP 0041 00)

Rags, Wiping

(Item 8, WP 0041 00)

Silicone Compound

(Item 10, WP 0041 00)

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

Be sure to remove the closure plate before removing the flanged adapter.

The flanged adapter is bolted to the closure plate and suction stub. If it is

removed first, the suction stub will fall into the tank.

NOTE

The filler/discharge fitting on the discharge end requires a female/male elbow.

The filler/discharge fitting on the fill end requires a female/female elbow.

DISASSEMBLY

1. Pull outward on cam-lever arms (1) and lift elbow (2) off flanged adapter (3).

2. Remove gasket (4) from inside of elbow (2). Discard gasket (4).

3. Remove twenty screws (5) and washers (6) and lift closure plate (7) from collapsible tank fitting (8).

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