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TM 5-5430-218-13
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1-6.
EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
a.
Characteristics.
The tank envelope is made from single ply nylon cloth
coated on both
s i d e s w i t h a f u e l r e s i s t a n t e l a s t o m e r.
The tank and com-
ponents are suitable for operational deployment at temperatures from plus
125°F (51°C) to minus 25°F (-31°C).
The tank and components are designed to
resist exposure to extreme temperatures, rain, snow, ice, fungi growth and
high humidity conditions.
A c c e s s t o t h e i n s i d e o f t h e t a n k c a n b e m a de
through the bonded filler/discharge fitting.
The tank is self-supporting and
does not require earth embankment support.
The only support required in-
volves using sand bags during filling operations.
l i t e r s o f f u e l .
b.
Capabilities.
The
tank
has
the
capacity
to
store
3,000
gallons
(11,355
The tank and components are compatible with US standard
military fuel storage and handling equipment and can be quickly deployed on
flat ground with a minimum of surface preparation.
c .
Features.
The collapsible integral tank envelope contains three bonded
f i t t i n gs
for attaching one filler/discharge assembly, one drain assembly and
one vent and pipe assembly. Handles are also bonded on the tank envelope to
aid movement of an empty tank.
1-7.
LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS.
The 3,000 gallon collapsible tank (See Figure 1-1) consists of the following
major components:
a.
Tank Envelope.
The tank envelope is fabricated with elastomer coated
panels to
form an integral fuel storage container. The tank envelope
comes with three bonded accessory fittings which secure the vent and pipe
assembly,
f i l l e r / d i s c h a r g e a s s e m b l y,
a n d d r a i n a s s e m b l y t o t h e t a nk
envelope.
Figure 1-1.
Collapsible 3000 Gallon Tank Assembly
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