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TM 10-4320-347-13&P
SECTION III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
2.8. SITING REQUIREMENTS . Locate pumping assembly on firm, moderately level area as close as
conveniently possible to source of fuel supply. Choose an area which will provide enough room around
pumping assembly to allow convenient servicing.
2.9. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE . This paragraph shows how to assemble the pump
assembly and prepare it for use. The steps provided and the illustrations shown are for a typical pump
set up. Always be sure that you follow your local standard operating procedures (SOP) first if there is
a conflict between the steps shown here and your SOP. (Refer to Figure 2-3).
WARNING
Death or serious injury could occur if fuel is not handled
carefully. Use in a well-ventilated area away from open flame,
arcing equipment, ignition sources, heaters, or excessive heat.
Vehicle engine must be turned off and cool before refueling.
Use proper refueling procedures and equipment to avoid
spillage. Always store fuel in properly marked containers. DO
NOT SMOKE.
WARNING
Fire and explosion can cause death or serious injury to
personnel. Before operating the pumping assembly, ALWAYS
connect the unit to a suitable ground. Arcing caused by buildup
of static electricity can ignite volatile fluids and cause fire and
explosion.
(1) Assemble ground rod and drive it (1) into a good earth ground area.
(2) Connect grounding cable (2) to the pump (3) at point A and to ground rod assembly (1) at point
B. Be sure that clamps on grounding cable make good metal-to-metal contact with pump and
with ground rod assembly.
(3) Remove dust plug (4) from pump female suction coupling (5) and dust cap (6) from suction
hose assembly (7). Connect male end of suction hose assembly to pump female suction
coupling.
(4) Remove dust plug (8) from suction hose (9). Connect male coupling of suction strainer (10)
to female coupling of suction hose (9). Remove remaining caps and plugs on suction hoses
(7) and (9) and connect hoses together.
(5) Remove dust cap (11) from pump discharge male coupling (12) and dust plug (13) from
discharge hose assembly (14). Connect female end of discharge hose assembly to pump
discharge male coupling.
(6) Remove dust cap (15) from discharge hose assembly (16) and dust plug (17) from nozzle
assembly (18). Connect discharge hose assembly male coupling to nozzle assembly female
coupling. Remove remaining caps and plugs on discharge hoses (14) and (16) and connect
hoses together.
(7) Place pump switch (19) in OFF position.
(8) Remove dust cap (20) from slave connector (21) and attach slave receptacle to appropriate
connector of 24 volt direct current power source to be used.
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