TM-9-2330-267-14-P

TRAILER, TANK, WATER: 400 GALLON, 1-1/2 TON, 2 WHEEL M149, M149A1 AND M149A2

TECHNICAL MANUAL; OPERATOR’S, ORGANIZATIONAL, DIRECT SUPPORT, AND GENERAL SUPPORT MAINTENANCE MANUAL (INCLUDING REPAIR PARTS AND SPECIAL TOOLS LISTS)

JULY 1991
TM-9-2330-267-14-P

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TM 9-2330-267-14&P
WARNING
HANDLING HEAVY COMPONENTS
All personnel must stand clear of lifting device when raising or lowering water tank body. Failure to follow this
warning may result in injury or death to personnel.
WARNING
MAINTENANCE INSIDE WATER TANK
NEVER WORK ALONE INSIDE WATER TANK. A safety rope must be secured around chest and underarms
of person entering water tank. Opposite end of safety rope must be held by a person stationed at the
manhole opening. This will allow for quick removal of a person from water tank in the event of an accident or
personal injury.
An adequate air evacuation system must be used to quickly exhaust fumes from inside water tank. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious injury or death to personnel.
Personnel must wear rubber gloves, canvas sleeves, safety shoes, rubberized apron or jacket, and
protective mask while performing abrasive cleaning operation. A portable air filter must also be used.
Failure to follow this warning may result in injury to personnel.
WARNING
SECURING TRAILER
If trailer is not coupled to towing vehicle, ensure that wheels are securely chocked. Failure to do so may cause
trailer to roll, resulting in serious injury or death to personnel and damage to equipment.
WARNING
USING UNAUTHORIZED CLEANING METHODS
Improper cleaning methods and use of unauthorized cleaning liquids or solvents can injure personnel and
damage equipment. To prevent this, refer to TM 9-247 for further instructions.
WARNING
WATER SANITATION
Use extreme care to ensure that no foreign material enters the water tank. The highest sanitary practices
must be followed when handling drinking water. Serious illness may result from impure, contaminated
drinking water.
When water tank is used for NONPOTABLE WATER, water tank must be so marked.
If water tank was filled with nonpotable water, water tank must be flushed out with clean potable water and
drained. DO NOT allow water tank to sit for extended periods of time with any amount of liquid in it. Standing
water will result in contamination and food poisoning. KEEP WATER TANK CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. Failure to
follow this warning may result in serious illness or death to personnel.
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