ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
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TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
PREPARATION FOR USE AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SET-UP OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
AIR COMPRESSOR START-UP
As soon as electrical power is established at the TWPS and the PDP is energized, it is recommended that
the air compressor be started up. A minimum air pressure is required for the automatic backwash
operation before the TWPS can be operated. Starting the compressor as early as possible during set up
allows the compressor to pressurize the air supply tank (in about 30 minutes) while other set up steps are
performed.
The instructions for starting up the air compressor are described in WP 0014, Initial Start-Up or Start-Up
with the System Fully Drained.
SET UP THE RAW WATER SYSTEM
Two possible raw water system configuration set-ups are described here. They are:
- P-1 Pump to P-2 Pump to Cyclone Separator Configuration Deployment
- P-2 or P-1 Pump Only Configuration Deployment
NOTE
As the discharge hoses are laid out and connected, any excess length must be
taken up in long smooth curves to avoid kinking of the hose when pressurized.
P-1 PUMP TO P-2 PUMP TO CYCLONE SEPARATOR CONFIGURATION DEPLOYMENT
CAUTION
Potential water damage to equipment. Make note of potential tidal or river flood
conditions and keep the raw water pumps located beyond the reach of the water.
Failure to observe this caution may result in water damage to the pump and diesel
engine or motor.
1. Position the raw water pumps and cyclone separator as follows (see Figure 1):
WARNING
Three person lift. Three people are required to safely lift Diesel-Driven Pump Skid
P-1. Lift with your legs, not your back. Failure to observe this warning may result
in back injury.
Two person lift. Two people are required to safely lift the cyclone separator and
Motor-Driven Pump Skid P-2. Lift with your legs, not your back. Failure to observe
this warning may result in back injury.
a. Move Diesel-Driven Pump Skid P-1 and Motor-Driven Pump Skid P-2 into place.
b. Place the pump skids on solid footing and as nearly level as possible.
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