ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT MARINE CORPS UNIT
INITIAL SETUP:
Reference:
TM 10-5430-237-12&P
Personnel Required:
Three Operator/Crew
Equipment Condition:
MC-TWPS set up and operating or shut down
GENERAL
This work package provides instructions for packing out the MC-TWPS for movement from one deployed
location to another, including short storage periods (up to 30 days) between deployments. Refer to
UNIT SHUTDOWN AND PRESERVATION
Before starting equipment/component disassembly and packout, the MC-TWPS must be shut down,
flushed and drained, and the power source must be secured and disconnected. Preservation of the
Micro-Filtration (MF) and Reverse Osmosis (RO) elements may also be required based on the expected
length of the shutdown.
1. Refer to WP 0017 and WP 0018 for shutdown and preservation requirements and procedures.
2. Disconnect the power and ground cables from the Tactical Quiet Generator (TQG) as follows:
WARNING
High voltage electrical hazard. High voltage is produced when the generator set is
in operation. Make sure that the Tactical Quiet Generator has been properly shut
down before attempting to disconnect the power or ground cable from the TQG.
Failure to observe this warning could result in injury or death from electrical
shock.
CAUTION
Connector damage or poor electrical connection. Use the fine brush from the tool
box to clean dust and sand out of connectors, terminals and dust caps before
making or capping a connection. Install the dust cap provided with connectors
and terminals whenever a connector is disconnected from its terminal. Failure to
observe this caution may result in connector damage or a poor electrical
connection.
NOTE
Refer to TM 5-6115-545-12 for generator operation.
a. Disconnect the TWPS power cable leads from the generator lugs labeled L1, L2, and L3.
b. Disconnect the TWPS power cable white lead from the generator Neutral lug and the
green lead from the generator Ground lug.
c. Tuck the TWPS power cable end inside the TWPS frame.
d. Disconnect the ground cable from the generator Ground lug.
0029 00-1
