TM 10-5430-245-13&P
OPERATOR'S AND UNIT MAINTENANCE
AND REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LIST
DRUM, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE, DRINKING WATER,
500 GALLON CAPACITY
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
The drum is designed to operate normally within a wide range of climatic conditions. However, some extreme conditions
require special procedures to keep the drum operating properly and to prevent damage.
OPERATION IN EXTREME HEAT, ABOVE 135F (57C)
CAUTION
It is important to take the following measures to keep the drum as cool as possible.
As the water inside the drum heats up, the water will expand. This expansion of
the water could increase the pressure inside the drum to a pressure above the
maximum 5 psi operating pressure, which could lead to damage to the drum and
loss of the valuable water supply.
1.
Do not block air circulation around the drum.
2.
Erect a tent or tarpaulin over drum to provide shade.
3.
Place drum under shade of trees or cover with leafy branches.
4.
Cover drum with wet burlap or other fabric. Keep fabric wet.
OPERATION IN FREEZING TEMPERATURES, 32F (0C) AND BELOW
CAUTION
The drum could become brittle in freezing temperatures. Be careful when
handling the drum to avoid cracking it.
1.
Remove snow, sleet and ice from drum before installing coupler valve.
2.
In temperatures below 32F (0C), store drum in a heated building, shelter or tent. Allow to thaw before dispensing
water.
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