TM 9-2330-388-14
CHAPTER 4
UNIT MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF MATERIAL
b.
Servicing. If exterior surfaces are coated with
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Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment
rust-Preventive compound, remove with dry cleaning
solvent (item 11, Appendix E). Read "Processing and
a.
General. When material is received by the using
Deprocessing Record for Shipment, Storage and Issue
organization, it is the responsibility of the officer in
of Vehicles and Spare Engines" tag (DD Form 1397) and
charge to determine whether the material has been
follow all directions carefully (para c).
properly prepared for service by the supplying
organization and to be sure it is in condition to perform its
WARNING
function. Whenever practical, the operator/crew will
assist unit maintenance personnel in the performance of
these services. Services to be performed are listed
DO NOT paint or apply any type of material to
below.
the interior of the tank.
WARNING
c.
Water Trailer Equipment Cleaning Requirements
The owning unit will maintain the cleanliness of unit
Type 1 Dry cleaning solvent P-D-680 toxic
water trailers and other water purification, storage and
and flammable. The solvent's flash point is
distribution equipment. Water trailers will be clean upon
100F-138F (38C-59C).
In a hot arid
arrival at a water point.
Water purification and
environment, type 2 solvent, which has a
distribution personnel will refuse to fill unclean
higher flashpoint, should be used. When
containers. Unit commanders will ensure water trailers
using either type, observe the following:
and other potable water containers are inspected for
cleanliness, tightness of seals and seams, and overall
Always wear chemical splash goggles, full
ability to perform their intended purpose. The unit Field
face shield, nitrile rubber or polyvinyl alcohol
Sanitation Team (FST) will coordinate the regular
gloves and protective apron.
Contact
maintenance and cleaning of water containers to ensure
nearest safety office or industrial hygienist
that the quality of potable water is not altered. The unit
for guidance on appropriate respiratory
FST is responsible for inspecting potable water
protection.
containers to ensure that the containers are medically
accept- able for deployment. Periodic inspection will
Adequate ventilation must be provided.
assist in identifying the requirement for maintenance and
Work should be performed out of doors or in
cleaning of water containers.
a well ventilated area. If you become dizzy
while using cleaning solvent, Immediately
d.
Water Trailer New equipment Cleaning and
get fresh air and medical help.
Sanitizing. New equipment will be cleaned and sanitized
prior to initial use. Cleaning instructions are described n
Avoid solvent contacts with skin, eyes an
clothes and DO NOT breathe vapors. DO
new equipment has been designated for use with potable
NOT use near open flame or excessive heat.
water, it will not be contaminated with any non- potable
If solvent contacts eyes or skin, immediately
water or fuel. Stencil the words POTABLE WATER
ONLY on both sides of the equipment's exterior.
wash the effected area. Eyelids should be
held open during washing. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Continue eye
washing during transport to medical
treatment facility.
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