TM 10-4610-215-24
TM 08580A-24/2
(7) Install flat washer (8), lockwasher (7), and nut (6) on screw (10) on wire lugs (9).
(8) Wrap each set of wire lugs with tape (5) and tie wires into bundle using lacing cord (4).
(9) Carefully insert wire bundle into conduit box (15).
(10) Install four screws (1), conduit box cover (2), and new gasket (3) to conduit box (15).
i. Backwash Pump Strainer. (Figure 2-41 )
NOTE
The backwash pump strainer is attached to the output of the
backwash pump. It functions as an extra filter for the brine water
during backwash and element cleaning operations. It is towed
using two straps to mount it to the backwash pump assembly in
figure 2-40.
j. To remove strainer from backwash pump assembly, perform paragraph 2-41 c, step (4) or (5) as applicable.
k. Strainer Disassembly. (Figure 2-41)
(1) Remove two nuts (1) and two lockwashers (2) from screw (3).
(2) Remove two screws (3) and two flat washers (4) from strap (5) and mounting plate (6).
(3) Remove strap (5) and mounting plate (6) from strainer body (20).
(4) Cut wire (9) and remove cap (7) from adapter (8).
(5) Remove adapter (8) from pipe (10).
(6) Remove pipe (10) from strainer body (20).
(7) Remove cap (11) from adapter (12).
(8) Remove adapter (12) from strainer body (20).
(9) Loosen T-handle (15) to release pressure on strainer cap (17).
(10) Remove two bolts (14) and yoke (16) with T-handle (15) from strainer body (20).
(11) Using the two ears on the strainer cap (17), twist the cap back and forth until it loosens.
(12) Remove cap (17) and O-ring (18) from strainer body (20).
(13) Remove strainer basket (19) and remove from strainer body (20).
(14) Remove drain plug (21) from bottom of strainer body (20).
l. Cleaning Strainer.
(1) Flush strainer screen and strainer housing with product water to remove foreign matter.
(2) Clean strainer screen, housing, and all parts with a stiff brush and a mild soap solution.
NOTE
Make sure all holes in strainer are open.
(3) Remove dirt and contaminants from all threads and fittings.
(4) Clean gasket mounting surfaces.
(5) Rinse with product water and allow to air dry.
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