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Drain, Flush, Drv, Disassemble - Cont'd.
b.
Suction (Non-Collapsible) Hoseline
The hose sections are to be flushed with water, then dried, capped, and tagged with NSN.
c.
Discharqe (Collapsible) Hoseline - 4- and 6-inch
1)
The preferred procedure is to use a hoseline displacement and evacuation kit (of proper size
for hose) to displace the fuel and then evacuate and collapse the hoseline for packing. Tag with the NSN. For
detailed procedural instructions, see TM 5-343, Section 9-24.
2)
As an alternative, the hose sections can be flushed with water, then dried, capped and
tagged with the NSN.
NOTE
Without evacuating and collapsing the hose, it may not be possible to repack the hose into
flaking boxes.
d.
Hose Less Than 4 Inches in Diameter. Drain, allow to dry completely. Cap and tag with the NSN.
Water may be used to flush the hose if required.
e.
Valves and Fittings. Flush with water, allow to dry. Cap or seal open ends. Tag with the NSN.
f.
Pumps, Filter Separators, and Meter Strainers Assemblies. Do storage procedures per technical
manual overpacked with the equipment.
g.
Aluminum Pipe Sections. Drain fuel. If necessary, flush with water and/or swab. Allow to dry and
cap.
7-2
Cleaning and Marking
a.
Collapsible Fabric Tanks
1)
Check tank exterior for punctures, scrapes, split seams, etc. Report any damage to
supervisory personnel.
2)
Clean any dirt and fuel from tank surface using mild detergent solution.
3)
Tag tank and overpacked equipment with their NSN's after all is cleaned and inspected.
4)
On tank tag, indicate type of fuel stored and date removed from service.
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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