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REPAIR-CONTINUED
NOTE
If a crack is located, always drill the ends to stop the crack. Failure to do so may result in
continued damage after repairs are complete.
7. If tank is cracked, drill ends of crack (Figure 1, Item 3) and clean crack of any residue.
8. Allow tank (Figure 1, Item 1) to dry completely.
9. If crack is narrow enough, the damaged area may be heated with a propane torch and rewelded.
10. If the damage is more substantial, cut a patch (Figure 1, Item 4) of plastic or metal large enough to
cover the damaged area with approximately 1-inch (4 cm) overlap.
11. Cut a rubber or paper gasket (Figure 1, Item 5) to match the patch, with approximately -inch (1 cm)
overlap.
12. Drill -inch holes at 1 inch intervals around the perimeter of the patch (Figure 1, Item 4).
13. Place the drilled patch (Figure 1, Item 4) in location over the damaged area of the tank (Figure 1,
Item 1), mark the holes, and drill corresponding holes into the tank.
14. Place the patch (Figure 1, Item 4) over the gasket (Figure 1, Item 5), mark the holes, and cut
corresponding holes in the gasket.
15. Assemble the patch (Figure 1, Item 4) and gasket (Figure 1, Item 5) together with stainless steel 1/4
- 20 x 1 machine screws (Figure 1, Item 6).
16. Install the assembled patch (Figure 1, Item 4) onto the tank (Figure 1, Item 1), and fasten each
machine screw (Figure 1, Item 6) with a stainless steel 1/4 - 20 locknut (Figure 1, Item 7).
17. Install the tank top and retain with screws.
18. Install manual lift knob (Figure 1, Item 2) onto waste tank pump P-5 (waste tank only).
19. Connect power, place CBL back in service, and monitor tank repair for leakage.
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