ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
STANDBY OR SHORT-TERM SHUTDOWN OPERATION UNDER
USUAL CONDITIONS
6. If the TQG (tactical quiet generator) is to be shut down, perform the following steps in order:
a. STOP the air compressor by turning the Air Compressor switch to OFF.
b. Switch the Main Circuit Breaker on the power distribution panel (PDP) to OFF.
c. A-TWPS only. Shut down the TQG as described in TM 5-6115-545-12.
SHORT TERM SHUTDOWN - COLD WEATHER OPERATION
The following procedure should be followed if the TWPS is to be shut down for more than 30 minutes but
less than 54 hours, or if the TQG is to be shut down.
1. Follow the standby shut down procedures in "Standby Shutdown - Cold Weather Operation.
2. Complete MF Drain as follows:
a. From Standby, set the SYSTEM MODE SWITCH to MF DRAIN. (The drain cycle lasts
90 seconds.)
b. When complete, set the SYSTEM MODE SWITCH to STANDBY
c. Wait 10 seconds, then set the SYSTEM MODE SWITCH back to MF DRAIN to initiate
the second drain. Repeat for a total of 4 drains.
d. When complete, set the SYSTEM MODE SWITCH to STANDBY again.
e. Open the following valves (see Figure 5 for valve location):
1) MF Vent Valve V-114. Use the priming pitcher to catch the small amount of
water that will flow from this valve.
2) MF Cleaning Valve V-704
3) Clean Mixing valve V-703
4) MF Filtrate Drain Valve V-203
5) MF Shell Drain Valve V-403
V-114
V-704
V-703
V-701
V-203
V-403
Figure 5. Valves to Operate MF Drain Cold Weather Operations.
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