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TM 10-4930-229-12&P
4-11. Hose Assembly, Suction (cont).
(h) Roll tool over buckle, backing off with tension handle throughout entire rolling operation.
(i) Pull cutting handle (8) to cut band.
(j) Remove tool, holding stub of band down with thumb. Clinch stub by hammering down buckle ears.
(k) Repeat steps (d) through (j); positioning band approximately 2 in. from shoulder of coupling.
(l) Perform test as outlined in (b) above.
(2) Suction hose. Repair a damaged suction hose as follows:
(a) If hose is damaged within one foot (30.48 cm) of end, cut off damaged portion and install coupling as
in (1) above. Make sure static wire extends 1/4 inch beyond cut end.
(b) If damaged section is more than one foot from end, replace complete hose and reinstall couplings as
in (1) above.
b. Test.
NOTE
Suction hose assembly should be tested every thirty days or whenever hose has
been damaged.
(1) Touch each probe of multimeter to opposite end hose coupling half. Use a multimeter and perform a
continuity test on the suction hose to insure the wires in the suction hose are not broken.
(2) The resistance reading should be 5 ohms or less. Repair hose assembly if resistance is greater than 5
ohms.
(3) No hydrostatic test is required on the discharge hose and suction hose.
c. Replace.
(1) Removal.
(a) Pull up on camlock levers on butterfly valve and suction hoses.
(b) Remove suction hoses.
(2) Installation.
(a) Connect suction hose to butterfly valve.
(b) Push down on camlock levers to secure suction hose.
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