TM 10-4610-310-14
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
LIGHTWEIGHT WATER PURIFIER
OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANKS
GENERAL
This work package contains information and instructions to be followed for protecting the collapsible fabric
product and settling tanks during unusual field environmental conditions such as heat, cold, dust, mud, winds,
rain, seawater, and snow for the Lightweight Water Purifier (LWP).
EXTREME HEAT
1. Make sure the watertight closure is properly installed and the zipper works properly to decrease water
evaporation from the collapsible fabric product tank and settling tank. Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2.
ZIPPER CLOSURE
FILLER/DISCHARGE
FITTING
Figure 1. Collapsible Fabric Product Tank.
CIRCULAR ZIPPER
COVER
FOAM COLLAR
FILLER FITTING
Figure 2. Collapsible Fabric Settling Tank.
