TM 5-4610-218-12
(7) Diatomite filter. Inspect the filter to see
4-5. Installation or Setting Up Instructions.
if there are any broken, damaged, or missing parts.
See if all mounting holes are present and secure.
a. General. The water purification set is con-
structed for movement over rough terrain as well as
(8) Erdlator tank. Inspect the erdlator tank
smooth hard roads. Areas traveled are limited only
and components to see if there are any damaged or
by the capability of the truck and trailer on which
missing parts. See if all mounting hardward is
the set is mounted.
present and secure.
b. Site Selection.
(9) Water pumps. Inspect the pumps for dam-
age, such as cracks and breaks. Visually inspect the
(1) See TM 5-6630-215-12 before selecting a
pump for loose or missing hardware. Inspect the
water point site for the 1500 gph water purification
hose connections for damage.
unit<
(10) Water tanks. Inspect the tanks and tank
(2) Take advantage of natural camouflage,
covers for holes and other damage. Check for miss-
and of existing roadways, water supply sources,
ing guy ropes and supports.
power lines, and surrounding bivouac areas for
operating personnel.
4-4. Installation of Separately Packed Com-
(3) A site requiring minimum improvement is
ponents.
preferred.
a. Accessories, Water Testing Equipment,
(4) Select relatively level terrain.
Tools and Chemicals.
(5) Allow adequate space for locating and in-
(1) Accessories, tools, and water testing
stalling the component items and for haul roads for
equipment. Open the accessory stowage box (fig. 1-
the water transporting vehicles.
3) and check the contents against the Components
(6) Select a firm level footing for the truck
of End Item List in Appendix B to see if all items
wheels.
are present and in good condition. Pay particular at-
(7) Locate the unit as close to the water
tention to the water testing equipment in the carry-
source as possible, preferably not more than 50 feet
ing case to see if any damage occured during ship-
(15 m) away.
ment. After inspection, place items in accessory box.
WARNING
(2) Chemicals. Remove the crated chemicals
from the cargo trailer and van body. Open the crates
Avoid taking water near a bathing
and check the chemicals against the Components of
area, sewer outlet, or latrine.
End Item List in Appendix B to see if all are present
and undamaged. Place the chemicals back into their
C.
Truck Mounted Water Purification Unit.
crates after inspection and pack the crated chem-
(1) Position the truck mounted water puri-
icals in the cargo trailer and van body.
fication unit (fig. 4-5) in its selected location at the
water point. Provide a firm footing for the wheels
CAUTION
and jacks by digging ditches and/or installing
blocks or timber under the wheels to prevent set-
Be especially careful not to puncture
tling. Set the truck chassis hand brake, leave the
the chemical containers or bags.
transmission in gear, and place wheel chocks behind
and in front of the rear dual wheels. Place a leveling
b. Auxiliary Equipment.
jack under each corner of the van body. Adjust the
(1) Generator set. See applicable generator
jacks until the spirit levels (fig. 1-2) indicates that
technical manual.
the van is level. Open the side panels (fig. 1-3),
(2) Cargo trailer. See TM 9-2330-213-14.
weather permitting, to provide better accessibility
to the installed equipment. Remove the ladder as-
(3) Truck. See TM 9-2320-209-10,
semblies and install them at the entrances to the
van body.
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