LOADING TANK FROM A PRESSURE SOURCE

TM 3-4230-237-10

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LOADING TANK FROM A PRESSURE SOURCE

CAUTION

Always use the cleanest water available. Grit or dirt in water under pressure will damage the pump and

hose nozzles.

NOTE

The working capacity of the tank unit is approximately 447 gallons. When water only is to be loaded, fill

the tank to the 447 gallon capacity. When STB decontaminating agent is to be added, fill the tank with

only 225 gallons of water. If necessary, remove screen to read the tank liquid level indicator (1).

1. Remove cover (9). Load water from a hydrant or tank truck by inserting a hose (10) (not part of the decontaminating

apparatus) in the hopper-blender.

NOTE

An alternate method of filling from a pressure source is to use the suction hose provided with the

decontaminating apparatus. First, attach one end to the tank drain valve. Then, using a suitable adapter

(not part of the decontaminating apparatus), connect the opposite end of the suction hose to the pressure

source. Open the tank drain valve and monitor the filling progress on the tank liquid level indicator

because it can be very rapid.