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4-6. Service Upon Receipt of Equipment.
a. Packing Groups. TWDS consists of four equipment groups divided into eight packing groups. The packing groups
contain a total of 47 crates. The crates are plywood-sheathed, skidded, and equipped with headers for using a
forklift. The crates are marked with names of equipment and packing group to which they belong. To unpack the
TWDS, perform unpacking procedures that apply to each equipment group. The equipment used will depend on the
specific mission of TWDS. Unpack only those components needed to complete the mission.
b. Pumping Stations. The six trailer-mounted pump assemblies are protected by their individual sound enclosure. All
other components necessary to complete the assembly of the six pumping stations are in a crate marked PUMPING
STATIONS.
(1) Load this crate on the back of the truck used o tow the first trailer-mounted pump assembly to the lead pumping
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station installation site.
(2) Tow crate and pump to installation site for lead pumping station. Transport remaining trailer-mounted pump
assemblies (boost pumping stations) to their respective installation sites.
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Storage Assemblies. Components for the storage assemblies are packed in three crates. Two crates are marked
TANK, FABRIC, COLLAPSIBLE, 20 K GALLON. Each of these two crates contains one 20,000-gallon collapsible
storage tank along with valves and fittings required for tank installation. The third crate contains all other
components for two storage assemblies. This crate is marked STORAGE ASSEMBLY. Transport these three
crates to the first storage assembly site.
d. Distribution Points. Components for distribution points are packed in three crates. Two of these crates contain a 125
GPM pump and are marked PUMP, CENTRIFUGAL, 125 GPM. The third crate contains all other components
needed to complete assembly of two distribution points. This crate is marked DISTRIBUTION POINT. Transport the
three distribution point crates to the first storage assembly site.
e. 10-Mile Hoseline Segment. Components of the 10-mile hoseline segment are packed in 34 crates. Thirty-three
crates contain hoseline and are marked HOSE ASSEMBLY, 6 INCH, 500 FEET. The remaining crate is marked 10-
MILE SEGMENT. It contains all other components needed for installation of the 10-mile hoseline segment. Begin
unpacking the 1 O0-mile hoseline segment by transporting these crates to the area of the lead pumping station.
f. General Unpacking Instructions.
(1) Be careful during unpacking not to damage container contents or packing materials.
(2) Remove lid from crate. As required, remove blocking, bracing, and anchoring securing contents within crate.
(3) Save all packing materials and store them in their opened containers after removal of contents.
(4) Return unused components to crates.
(5) Return all fiberboard and plywood boxes to orginal crates.
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(6) Retain all packing materials at installation site. This will speed repacking when moving to a new site or returning
to storage.
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