Service upon Receipt of Material.

tested, and an inspector's stamp are marked on

the front rim and on a nameplate fastened to the

center of the rear head.

(6) Identification.

The nomenclature of the

container, the water capacity in pounds, the

serial number, the date the container was

d. Tabulated Data.

Type of container

Use

Agents that are gaseous

Substitute for type A or

Any liquid or gaseous

at atmospheric pressure.

type D.

chemical agent

Weight (empty) .................

1,600 lb .............................

1,600 lb

900 lb

Cubage .............................

42.7 cu. ft ....................... ..

42.7 cu. Ft .......................

42.7 cu. ft.

Capacity............................

170 gal ..............................

170 gal .............................

170 gal.

Valve type .........................

3/4 -inch Chlorine Institute

1-inch Chlorine Institute valve for high pressure; 1- inch

valve.

angle valve for low pressure.

Overall length ...................

81 1/2 in. ...........................

81 1/2 in ...........................

82 1/2 in.

Outside diameter...............

30 1/2in. ............................

30 1/2 in. .........................

30 in.

Agents stored*

Not used ...........................

Not used.

With 3/4-inch Chlorine

AC 1,000 lb .......................

Institute valve.

CG 1,600 lb. ......................

CK 1,600 lb. ......................

CL 1,600 lb........................

With 1-inch Chlorine Insti-

Not used............................

AC 1,000 lb ......................

tute valve

CG 1,600 lb. .....................

CK 1,600 lb. .....................

CL 1,600 lb. ......................

GA 1,600 lb. .....................

With 1-inch angle valve ....

Not used............................

GB 1,600 lb.

H 1,800 lb.

HD 1,800 lb.

HN1 1,800 lb

HT 1,800 lb.

VX 1,500 lb

*Weights shown are maximum net contents.

6. Controls.

A valve is screwed into each

5. Service upon Receipt of Material.

eduction tube outlet. The valves are opened by turning

General. One-ton containers usually will be transported

the valve stem counterclockwise with the valve-opening

in a truck or trailer. In use, a container may remain on

wrench; turning the valve stem clockwise closes the

the truck or trailer, or it may be removed to a stand.

valves.

b. Inspection. Inspect the container for leaks.

7. Operation. The 1-ton containers are always

Protect personnel from leaking chemical agent and

used with auxiliary equipment Instructions for using the

decontaminate (TM 3-220) if necessary. Inspect for

containers with the auxiliary equipment are given in

bulging heads or other evidence of excessive internal

separate publications on the M1 line filling adapter (TM

pressure. Measure the internal pressure with a pressure

3-4730-200-15 in process), the M3 airplane smoke tank

gage. Vent the container if necessary (TM 3-250).

filling line (TM 3-1040-208-15), and the M2 land mine

field-filling apparatus (TM 3-1040-222-15).

AGO 9020A