TM 10-4610-215-24
TM 08580A-24/2
u. Sanitization.
NOTE
The multimedia fitter assembly must be sanitized after control
valve assembly has been replaced.
(1) Follow startup procedures for normal operation of ROWPU.
(2) Remove eight nuts (1), top hand-hole cover (2), and gasket (4) from filter tank (figure 3-43) .
(3) Close multimedia filter drain valve as identified at drain valves location.
(4) Pour 36 ounces (1.02 kilograms) of 51/4-percent chlorine solution over surface of filter bed.
(5) Replace gasket (4), top hand-hole cover (2), and eight nuts (1) on filter tank.
(6) (ARMY) Open backwash timer and lower timer panel to expose cam assembly (figure 3-46). (USMC)
Set switch to SERVICE position.
NOTE
Test for chlorine levels using the Color Comparator kit. For
instructions, refer to Operator’s Manual (TM 10-4610-215-10
(ARMY) /TM 08580A-10/1 (USMC).
(7) (ARMY) Rotate white controller cam counterclockwise to slow rinse (B/R) position. (ARMY and USMC)
Allow filter to rinse until chlorine solution can be detected flowing out of waste drain.
(8) Continue slow rinse an additional 20 minutes.
(9) (ARMY) Rotate white controller cam counterclockwise to purge (CR) position. (USMC) Set switch to
CR position. Rinse until no chlorine residual can be detected in drain water.
(10) (ARMY) Rotate white controller cam counterclockwise to service (SR) position. (USMC) Set switch to
SERVICE position.
(11 ) Close timer panel and backwash timer cover.
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