TM 10-4610-310-14
OPERATOR MAINTENANCE
LIGHTWEIGHT WATER PURIFIER
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC TANK
GENERAL
The table lists the common malfunctions that you may find during the operation or maintenance of the
Lightweight Water Purifier (LWP) collapsible fabric tank or its components. You should perform the
tests/inspections and corrective actions in the order listed.
This manual cannot list all malfunctions that may occur, nor all tests or inspections and corrective actions. If a
malfunction is not listed or is not corrected by listed corrective actions, notify your supervisor.
MALFUNCTION
TEST / INSPECTION
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1. Tanks drain down during
Inspect the hoses and spool pieces
Close valves on the tanks spool
shutdown periods
for leaks or opened valves
pieces to prevent siphoning.
Open zipper approximately to 1
2.Tank overfills
Inspect the zipper
inch. Allow water to run off
Perform emergency repair. (WP
3. Tank leaks
Check tank for cuts or punctures
Check fittings and spool pieces for
Tighten fittings (WP 0108 00)
damage or looseness
4. Fittings and spool pieces leak
Check gasket, installed in both
Replace gasket, if required. (WP
filler/discharge fittings for damage
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