TM 3-4230-237-10
0008 00
MIXING CHEMICALS OTHER THAN STB IN TANK - Continued
Sodium Carbonate - Continued
13
14
6
7
5
CAUTION
Hot water is present in the heater and will drain when blender hose is disconnected.
4. Disconnect the blender hose (5) from the water heater (13 ) bottom connection and connect it to the blender pipe (6) on the
tank unit.
CAUTION
Insure that the water heater is cool before stowing the main electrical power cable and fuel and water hoses
in the storage compartment.
5. Disconnect the fuel hoses (14) from the water heater (13) and the pump unit. After the water heater has cooled, stow the
fuel line, water hose and electrical cable in the water heater storage compartment. Cap fuel supply and return lines. Restart
the pump unit or open VALVE NO. 1.
6. Blend 100 pounds of soda ash to the 400 gallons of water (1/4 lb of sodium carbonate per 1 gallon of water) through the
blender connection at a slow but steady rate. If the mixture is not used immediately, it must be agitated until used. Agitate
the mixture for at least 3 minutes before using.
7. If agitation is required, close VALVE NO. 1, disconnect the agitator-blender hose from the blender pipe (6) and attach it
to the agitator pipe (7) on the tank unit.
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