PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-719

PS, The Preventative Maintenance Monthly

ISSUE 719

OCTOBER 2012
PS Magazine - TB 43-PS-719 - Page 10 of 33
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PS 719
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Shut off
water
with
T-valve…
…or
pipes
may
burst!
Open
all
of the
faucets
and
the main
T-valve.
That
prevents
a vacuum
in the
pipes
and
lets
all
of the
water
drain.
use
SPECIAL
CARE
in the
cold
Place the water trailer in
a shelter, especially if the
temperature is below 0°F. A warm
tent or any shelter that has a
field range or other heater in use
is best. At the very least, keep the
trailer covered with canvas.
M149-Series, M1112 Water Trailers…
USE
SPECIAL
CARE
IN THE
COLD
Add
cold
to
water
and you get
ice.
That’s
great if you need a few
ice cubes for a coOl,
refreshing drink.
That means the
water pipes on
your trailer could
burst
if you don’t
take care of ‘em. So
follow these tips…
…
please!!
After each use, drain the pipes
by shutting off the water with
the main T-valve in front of
the tank. Then open all of the
faucets. Prop them open with a
piece of wood.
No water, no freezing!
Water
expands
as it
freezes.
if you’re storing the
water trailer, make
sure you drain
all
of
the water remaining
inside.
Park the trailer on a
slight
incline
so that the water is
tilted
toward
the drain plug.
Place the water trailer in
a shelter, especially if the
temperature is below 0°F. A warm
tent or any shelter that has a
field range or other heater in use
is best. At the very least, keep the
trailer covered with canvas.
Always keep the manhole and
filler covers
tightly closed.
That
helps
seal out
cold air.
When the water
stops draining,
don’t
assume it’s all gone.
Open the manhole
cover and
check.
But it’s
not
great for
your water
trailer!
oh! my
pipes!!
Aww, you guys
are the
best!
WE WANT TO KeEP
OUr FAvORiTE
WATER TRAiLER
HAPPY, HEALTHY
AND
WARM!
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2:35 PM
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