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
COLD WEATHER SET-UP OPERATION UNDER UNUSUAL CONDITIONS
HEAT-UP AND OPERATING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS
Allow the heater to run for at least one hour, or longer if needed to reach a temperature of at least 60
degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature gauge is attached to the frame between the HP pumps to measure
ambient temperature in the TWPS (see Figure 23). Do not continue until the temperature is at least 60
degrees.
TEMPERATURE GAUGE
Figure 23. Temperature Gauge Between the High Pressure Pumps.
AIR COMPRESSOR START-UP
CAUTION
Do not start the compressor before the ambient temperature has reached at least
60 degrees. If not heated, the compressor oil will be too thick for safe operation.
Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the compressor.
As soon as the TWPS has been heated to the minimum temperature for startup, 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.
After reaching 60 degrees Fahrenheit, check the air compressor oil. If it seems normal (and not syrupy),
start the air compressor as described in WP 0014, Initial Start-Up or Start-Up with the System Fully
Drained. If the air compressor belt slips or screeches, stop the compressor and wait another 30 minutes
for the compressor oil to warm further. If the oil is syrupy when checked, wait 30 minutes and check
again.
STANDARD DISTRIBUTION SET-UP
NOTE
All of the distribution hoses and adaptors are provided with caps or plugs for the
couplings to keep the inside of the hoses and adaptors clean. The caps and plugs
are not chained. They are to be removed and placed into Storage Box #3.
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