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(4) Check that gate valves open and close normally.
d.
( 5 ) V i s u a l l y i n s p e c t t a n k e n v e l o p e f o r p u n c t u r e s o r t e a r s . R e f e r to
Chapter 2, Section V for tank envelope repairs.
Tank Assembly.
A f t e r t h e t a n k h a s b e e n u n p a c k e d , d e p l o y e d , a n d i n-
spected; perform the following steps to ready the tank for operations.
Read and comply with all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
Do not drop
metal items
damaged.
For ease in
o r s t r i k e t a n k f i t t i n g s o r a c c e s s o r i e s.
All
are made of aluminum alloy and are easily
NOTE
emptying the tank completely, dig a hole under
the drain assembly.-
(1) Fold about 3 feet (0.9 m) of tank envelope back over tank to expose
drain assembly connection.
(2) At point where drain fitting contacts ground, dig hole 3 ft x 3 ft
(0.9 m x 0.9 m) about 3 inches (7.6 cm) deep. Keep drain fitting
c e n t e r e d i n h o l e.
(3) Attach drain hose to drain assembly connection.
NOTE
When attaching the drain hose to the drain assembly fit-
ting, wrap the drain hose male threads with two or three
layers of Teflon tape
p o s i t i v e s e a l.
(4) Unfold tank envelope to lope
and valve should extend from
( 5 ) C h e c k t h a t d r a i n v a l v e is
f u l l y c l o c k w i s e.
(Appendix F,
Item 4) to ensure a
f l a t i n o r i g i n a l p o s i t i o n . D r a i n h o s e
bottom of tank.
c l o s e d.
Valve handle must be turned
NOTE
When
mating
quick-disconnect
couplings,
make
c e r t a i n t h a t c o u p l i n g s e a l i n g s u r f a c e s a n d g a s k e ts
are
c l e a n.
I f n e c e s s a r y , w i p e c o n n e c t i n g s u r f a c es
with a clean cloth (Appendix F, Item 2).
(6) Remove dust cap from vent fitting coupling.
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