TM 3-4230-237-10
0006 00
STARTING THE PUMP UNIT - Continued
STARTING PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Do not operate pump dry or when discharge pressure is below 60 p.s.i.g.
READ THE MANUAL
1. Check all valve settings before starting and close all circuit breakers before starting.
2. If temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, activate engine pre-heater for 10 seconds.
3. Turn starting switch to start.
4. When engine starts, release start switch to run position.
5. Check all gages to insure proper operation.
VALVE POSITION
6. Prime Detergent Valve #4 must be closed when Prime-Detergent tank is empty.
O - OPEN X - CLOSED
REMARKS
PRIME DRY PUMP
*
**
*TO TANK AGITATOR CONNECT ONE INCH HOSE
1. TURN ON FUEL SUPPLY
--
S
ON CAP O
X
X
O
**OPEN FOR 1 MINUTE BEFORE STARTING, THEN
START (SEE PROCEDURE)
CLOSE TO HALFWAY FOR REMAINDER OF PRIME
OPERATION (SEE 6 ABOVE)
*
2. FILL TANK WITH WATER
1
S
ON CAP O
X
X
X
*TO AGITATOR CONNECT ONE INCH HOSE
*
3.
BLEND SLURRY
2
T
ON CAP O
X
X
X
*TO TANK BLENDER ADD ANTISET
THEN ADD STB.
*
4.
AGITATE SLURRY
3
T
ON CAP O
X
X
X
*TO TANK AGITATOR
DISCHARGE UPPER REEL 2,3
T
CAP CAP O
X
O
X
5.
SLURRY
LOWER REEL 2,3
T
CAP CAP O
O
X
X
S/
DISCHARGE UPPER REEL 1
/T CAP CAP
O
X
O
X
6.
S/
WATER
LOWER REEL
1
/T CAP CAP
O
O
X
X
S/
*
**
*FROM HEATER
DISCHARGE UPPER REEL
1
/T ON ON
X
X
O
X
**TO HEATER
7.
S/ *
**
*FROM HEATER
HOT WATER LOWER REEL 1
/T ON ON
X
O
X
X
**TO HEATER
8.
PUMP WATER ONLY
S/
*
TO HEATER OR OTHER
1
/T
ON CAP
O
X
X
X
*TO HEATER OR OTHER
DISCHARGE FOAM
S/
*
UPPER REEL
1
/T
CAP CAP O
X
O
O
*ADJUST FOR PROPER BLEND
9.
OR DETERGENT
S/
LOWER REEL
1
/T
CAP CAP O O
X
O
*ADJUST FOR PROPER BLEND
10.
FLUSH SYSTEM
1
S
OPEN TANK DRAIN AND FLUSH TANK THOROUGHLY, THEN OPEN PUMP DRAIN
AND FLUSH HOSE REELS AND DISCHARGE CONNECTIONS (SEE MANUAL)
11.
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
TURN START SWITCH TO OFF POSITION.
CAP ALL PIPES AND CLOSE ALL VALVES EXCEPT PUMP DRAIN VALVE.
OPEN ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
NOTE
The procedure listed below is reflected as the starting procedure on the STARTING PROCEDURE
instruction plate. This procedure is performed after all connections are made for the specific operation and
the pipes not used are capped. See the instruction plate for specific operation and connections.
1. Make sure hoses are connected properly for the desired mode of operation. Refer to STARTING PROCEDURE
instruction plate or following paragraphs for the specific operation required. (The STARTING PROCEDURE instruction
plate is on the control panel of the pump unit.)
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