ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM10802A-14/1
0031 00
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR STORAGE ARMY UNIT
MF Feed Tank and P-3 Pump
1. Drain the MF feed tank
2. Remove the suction hose and set aside to dry.
3. Pull the tank inside out and allow to dry.
4. Remove the discharge hoses and place in a clean area. Wipe the hoses clean of loose dirt. Roll
up and strap.
5. Remove the loose dirt from the outside of the MF Feed Pump assembly.
6. Open the pump drain. Place the plug in the inlet connection.
7. Using the auxiliary air hose, blow air into the pump outlet to dry the inside of the pump. Plug the
outlet connection.
MF Feed System
1. Turn the main circuit breaker to the OFF position. Valve V-111 will open to drain any residual MF
cleaning solution back into Strainer S-2. After 1 minute, turn the main breaker back to ON to
close the valve (see Figure 2).
MF MAIN FEED VALVE V-111
MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER
STRAINER S-2
Figure 2. Main Circuit Breaker, Valve V-111, and Strainer S-2.
WARNING
Residual caustic chemical. There may be diluted, residual caustic cleaning
solution in Strainer S-2. Wear a protective face shield, chemical gloves, and
chemical apron when removing and flushing the strainer. Keep water ready when
handling. Avoid inhaling chemical fumes. Failure to observe this warning may
result in irritation of the nose, throat and eyes. Skin contact with diluted caustic
may result in chemical burns if not rinsed immediately.
2.
Put on the protective face shield, chemical gloves, and chemical apron.
3.
Remove and clean the S-2 strainer (refer to WP 0040).
4.
Remove the MF inlet connection cap so that rinse water drains.
5.
Flush the S-2 strainer housing with product water.
6.
Using the auxiliary air hose, blow the strainer and the strainer housing dry.
7.
Install the strainer.
0031 00-3
