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NOTE
(2) Cut the metal straps and carefully remove
the top and one side of the crate.
If the equipment is not to be operated
for some time, coat the unprotected
(3) Remove the chemical containers from the
areas which will not come in contact
crate.
with water, with a light oil.
CAUTION
(3) Effluent launder, anchoring. Remove
the steel bands that secure the wood braces between
Be especially careful not to puncture
the effluent launder and mounting bracket.
the chemical containers with pry bar
while opening the crate.
4-3. Inspecting and Servicing the Equipment.
(4) Remove the hose and pumps from the van
a. Van Body. Inspect the van body for broken
body and cargo trailer.
windows, damaged or broken clearance lights, de-
fective hinges and latches, and other damage.
c. Removal of Protective Material and De-
vices.
b. Water Purification Equipment.
(1) General. Protective tape, cloth, and wa-
(1) Electrical control cabinet. Open the
terproof coverings may be slit with a knife and re-
cabinet door and make a visual and hand feel in-
moved. Preservatives can be removed from the
spection to see that all components are present and
equipment by using brushes, rags, or dry cleaning
secure. See if all circuit breakers and switches oper-
solvent P-D-680.
ate freely. Inspect all of the controls mounted on or
in the cabinet for damage. Check for loose or miss-
ing hardware. Inspect the wiring for breaks and
WARNING
loose connections.
Dry cleaning solvent, P-D-680, used to
(2) Agitator and slurry feeder drive mo-
clean parts, is potentially dangerous.
tors. Turn the drive motors by hand to make sure
A v o i d repeated and prolonged
that they operate freely, inspect for loose mounting
breathing of the vapors and skin con-
bolts and electrical wiring connections.
tact with the liquid. Do not use near
(3) Piping, hoses, and valves. Inspect the
open flame or excessive heat. Use a
piping and hoses for incorrect mounting, looseness,
well-ventilated area. The flash-point
cracks, and breaks. Pay particular attention to
of P-D-680 is 100-138 F (38-59 C).
hoses and connections. Look for cracked, bent, or
broken valves. Operate the valves to see if they are
CAUTION
free from binding.
(4) Gages and meter. Inspect the pressure
Be careful not to allow diluted pre-
gages and liquid flow meter for cracked or broken
servatives and solvent to enter the
glass. See that all gages and meters are securely
water purification equipment.
mounted and that all connections are tight.
(2) Removal of preservatives.
(6) Chemical slurry and solution feeders.
Inspect the chemical slurry and chemical solution
(a) Remove the protective covering from
feeders for insecure mounting, loose hose and elec-
the inlet and outlet of the pumps and hoses.
trical connections, and broken or damaged parts.
(b) Remove the tape or covering from the
(6) Drive components. Inspect the erdlator
electrical control cabinet and all connections. Clean
and chemical feed drive for loose mounting bolts
the electrical connections thoroughly to assure good
and bent or twisted drive shafts. Inspect the belts
contact.
and pulleys for damage. Make a visual and hand
(c) Remove all preservatives and protective
feed inspection to see if all parts are secure, cor-
material from the generator and engine gages, con-
rectly mounted, and operate freely. Inspect all
trols, filler openings, fan belt, and electrical com-
guards for loose nuts and bolts. See that the guards
ponents.
do not contact moving parts.
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