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CHAPTER 7 - DISASSEMBLY, PREPARATION FOR STORAGE AND SHIPMENT
OVERVIEW
Disassembly of the TPT is essentially the reverse of assembly. As the equipment is disassembled, it must be
cleaned, flushed (if necessary) and/or evacuated. The original shipping containers should be utilized whenever
possible. The disassembled equipment should be repacked into the containers on site, as close to the location
of disassembly as possible. If the original container is not available an equivalent field fabricated container or
heavy duty protective wrapping should be used. It is most important that all damaged or missing equipment be
noted, and this information be marked on the container. The date of disassembly should also be marked on the
container. This information should also be placed inside the container with other documents.
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Drain, Flush, Drv, Disassemble
a.
Collapsible Fabric Tanks
1)
Drain fuel from tank with pump.
2)
Disconnect filler and discharge hoses from elbows, then remove elbows. Pad fitting to
prevent damage to tank upon rolling.
3)
Squeeze excess fuel towards low drain fitting by rolling tank. Avoid sharp creases. Inspect
tank bottom frequently, removing stones, sticks and other debris which may be stuck to tank bottom.
4)
Drain excess fuel from tank through drain valve. Remove sludge if necessary, using a flush
of water and detergent followed by a clean water rinse.
5)
Remove tank from berm. Inspect tank for damage and remove fuel from tank surface using
a mild detergent solution.
6)
Dry inside of tank with air. Before inflating tank, be sure to secure tank with tie-downs.
CAUTION
Sludge may give off toxic as well as explosive vapors and can cause poisoning through
inhalation or skin contact. Persons cleaning tanks must be adequately protected. All electrical
equipment must be explosion proof.
CAUTION
Air/fuel mixtures are potentially explosive. Use only explosion-proof electrical equipment and
enforce strict "No Smoking" rules.
NOTE
For more detailed disassembly, cleaning and repacking instructions for 5,000 bbl tank, see
technical manual by ILC Dover. For 50,000 gallon tank, see TM 5-5430-210-12.
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