TM 3-4230-237-10
0007 00
LOADING TANK FROM A NATURAL SOURCE
NOTE
If the height from the natural water source to the pump is not more than 15 feet, water can be loaded from a
stream, pond, or other natural source by using the suction hose and foot valve assembly.
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
*
1. Follow operation number 2 on the STARTING PROCEDURE instruction plate.
12
11
8
2
13
1
2. Connect one end of the suction hose (2) to the pump unit connection (8) and the other end to the foot valve assembly (1).
When practical, place the foot valve (1) in an empty STB decontaminating drum or equivalent and immerse the foot valve.
3. Couple one end of the agitator-blender hose (11) to the pump unit upper discharge pump connection (12) and the other
end to the agitator connector (13) on the tank unit.
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