CHAPTER 4. CAN, WATER, MILITARY; ALUMINUM; 5-GALLON

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CHAPTER 4

CAN, WATER, MILITARY; ALUMINUM; 5-GALLON

Section I. DESCRIPTION AND TABULATED DATA

4-1. Description

4-2. Tabulated Data

T h e 5-gallon aluminum water can is covered by

a. Dimension and Weight.

specification MIL-C-13984. It is of aluminum con-

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..137/8 inches

Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..6 16 inches

struction, fabricated by the continuous seam weld.

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Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..18 inches

5/8

The top section of the can which omprises 4-1/8 inches

Weight(empty) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.92 1bs.

of the overall height consists of the handle and cover.

Weight (filled with water) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47.62 1bs.

Each can has a positive-locking type closure which

b. Capacities.

provides a water tigh seal when closed. The cans are

Liquid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.05 gal.

used for transporting water.

Cubage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . l cu. fi

Section Il. OPERATOR/CREW MAINTENANCE

4-3. Lubrication Instructions

Check dented condition of can, check the condition of

the flange.

The five gallon aluminum water can does not require

(2) Inspect the interior for cleanliness and for the

lubrication.

presence of contamination.

4-4. Preventive Maintenance Services

b. Cleaning.

(1) Wash dirt, dust, grease, and other foreign

The necessary preventive maintenance checks and

matter from the exterior of the cans with hot water,

services to be performed at regularly scheduled

soap, and brush.

intervals are listed in table 4-1.

(2) Clean the interior of the can by immersing in

4-5. Cleaning and Inspection

hot water containing a hand-dishwashing com-

pound, P-D410, and swishing until thoroughly clean.

a. Inspection.

Do not scour with steel wool.

(1) Inspect the can for leaks, dents, holes, and

(3) Rinse cans in clean boiling water, turn upside

other damage. Make sure the can is free from leaks.

Table 4-1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES

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