TM 10-4930-236-13&P5-7. TANK MAINTENANCEThis task covers: a.RepairINITIALSETUP :ToolsRequiredGeneral Mechanic Tool KH (Appendix B, Section lil, Item 4)Shop Set, Welding "Appendix B, Section lil, Item 6)Compressed Air Supply and air hose to reach depth of tank.Tester, Combustion Vapor (Appendix B, Sectionlil, Item 5)Materials/PartsRequiredDry Cleaning Solvent (Appendix E, Section II, Item 1)Detergent, General Purpose (Appendix E, Section II, Item 2)Trisodium-Phosphate (TSP)Adequate water supply with large diameter hose.Rags, Wiping (Appendix E, Section II, Item 13)EquipmentConditionTank Removed (Paragraph 4-23)Manhole Removed (Paragraph 4-24)PersonnelRequiredTwo (2)GeneralSafetvInstructionsWARNINGDo not smoke within 50 feet (15.34 meters) of the Tank and Pump Unit.Trisodium-Phosphate is toxic to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.Dry cleaning solvent is potentially dangerous to personnel and property.Tanks used to store flammable liquids must be purged before welding.Compressed air can create airborne particles that may enter the eye.REPAIRWARNINGDry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to clean parts is potentiallydangerous to personnel and property. Avoid repeated andprolonged skin contact. Do not use near open flame orexcessive heat. Flash point of solvent is 100 degrees F -138degrees F (38 degrees C - 59 degrees C).Trisodium-Phosphate is toxic to eyes, skin and respiratory tract.Skin and eye protection required. Use only in a well ventilatedarea.Applying heat or flame to a fuel tank containing residue mayresult in a violent explosion, causing injury or death topersonnel. Tanks used to store flammable liquids must bepurged in accordance with the safetyprecautions set forth in this paragraph before welding.5-16
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