ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
0026 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
MICRO-FILTRATION SYSTEM PRESERVATION OPERATION UNDER
USUAL CONDITIONS
CLEANING WASTE TANK
A-10
TOP
A-16 VALVE V-706
A-16 VALVE V-706
VIEW OF
TWPS
4 X 5 S-HOSE
2 X 10 S-HOSES
A-12
VALVE V-705
Figure 2. Cleaning Waste Hose Set-Up with the Cleaning Waste Tank.
e. If not using the cleaning waste tank, set up the cleaning waste hoses as follows (see
Figure 3):
1) Connect a 2 x 10, red-banded, cleaning waste suction hose to Adaptor A-10.
2) Connect one 50-foot, green banded, raw water discharge hose to the 2 x10, red-
banded cleaning waste hose.
3) Connect one 2x10, red-banded, cleaning waste suction hose to the other end of
the 50-foot hose.
4) Connect Adaptor A-12 to the end of the second cleaning waste hose.
5) Open Adaptor A-12 Valve V-705.
6) Direct A-12 discharge into a depression in the ground away from the TWPS.
A-10
TOP
VIEW OF
TWPS
2 X 10 S-HOSE
4 X 5 S-HOSE
2 X 50 D-HOSE
A-12 VALVE V-705
2 X 10 S-HOSE
Figure 3. Cleaning Waste Hose Set-Up Without the Cleaning Waste Tank.
3. Put citric acid in the cleaning waste tank for neutralizing the cleaning solution when the solution is
flushed into the tank as follows:
WARNING
Acid chemical. Wear a protective face shield, chemical gloves, and a chemical
apron when handling citric acid. Avoid inhaling chemical fumes. If acid spills,
immediately flush the area with water from the auxiliary hose. Failure to observe
this warning may result in mild irritation of the nose, throat, eyes, and skin.
a. Make sure a bucket of water is placed near the cleaning waste tank to rinse any area of
skin or clothing that comes in contact with citric acid.
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