ARMY TM 10-4610-309-14
MARINE CORPS TM 10802A-14/1
TACTICAL WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM (TWPS)
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OPERATOR MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
Table 1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS).
INTERVAL
ITEM TO BE
PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT
NOT READY IF:
ITEM
CHECKED OR
NO.
SERVICED
25
During
Diesel engine
WARNING
If the engine has been running, the engine, its muffler
and other components may be hot. Be careful not to
touch hot surfaces. Failure to observe this warning
can result in burns.
Check for unusual noise or excessive vibration from the
Engine has not
engine or if the engine is misfiring or running rough. If
been repaired.
you notice any of these conditions, notify Unit
Maintenance.
Check the color of the exhaust gas. If it is black or too
Engine has not
white, notify Unit Maintenance.
been repaired.
Check for fuel or lube oil leakage. For class I or II
Class III leakage.
leakage, notify Unit Maintenance. For Class III leakage,
discontinue operation of the pump.
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During
Raw water
Check for unusual or excessive noise at the electric
pump P2, MF
motor. Bearings may be failing. Notify Unit Maintenance.
Feed Pump P3,
Continue operation.
RO Feed Pump
P4, and
Product Water
Distribution
Pump P7.
27
During
Raw water
Check for leakage between the pump and motor or diesel
Class III leakage.
pumps P1 / P2,
engine. Leakage indicates a worn shaft seal. Notify Unit
MF Pump P3,
Maintenance. Continue operation.
RO Pump P4,
and Distribution
Pumps P7 / P8.
28
During
Raw water,
Check hoses and connections for leaks. Check plastic
Class III leakage.
distribution, and
couplings and adaptors for leaks.
waste hoses
and adaptors.
29
During
Cyclone
Check for leaks. Check for cracks in fittings. Make sure
Class III leakage.
separator
there is a steady stream coming out of the cyclone drain.
30
During
MF Feed,
Check for leakage. If at tank fittings, tighten the fittings.
cleaning waste,
If fabric leaks, notify Unit Maintenance to repair when
and distribution
operational requirements allow (WP 0066).
tanks
31
During
RO Vessels
Check for leaking.
Class II or III
leakage.
32
During
Air Compressor
Check for duration that compressor runs after backwash.
Compressor runs
If the compressor runs longer than 14 minutes,
continuously.
troubleshoot the air system (WP 0033).
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