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TM 5-4320-305-10
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1-7.
PURPOSE OF CENTRIFUGAL PUMP UNIT
WARNING
Health hazard exists if pump is used to pump potable water after it has been used to pump fuel. Do not
pump potable water after the pump has been contaminated by pumping fuel.
Primary purpose is to pump potable (drinkable) water. Secondary purpose is to pump fuel.
1-8.
CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES
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Pumping rate of 600 gpm at 150 psi
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Automatic operation - standard
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Manual operation with retrofit kit installed
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Automatic shutdown for high temperature, low oil pressure, and overspeed
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Operates independently or in a staged, multi-pump system
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Operates in surrounding temperature between +155 and -65F (+68.3° and -53.9C)
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Operates at altitudes between sea level and 9000 feet (2743.2 mm) above sea level
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Continuous operation during periods of blowing sand
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Operator station protected by noise shield
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Cold weather starting aid
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Trailer mounted for transport
1-9.
LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF EXTERNAL COMPONENTS
CONTROL PANEL & ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (1). Used to operate and control the centrifugal pump unit. The control
panel assembly is located at the front of the pumping unit. It is supported by the suction assembly and noise shield. The
control panel assembly contains the operating and instrument panels, and the electronic engine speed controller (control
box). The electrical system contains the wiring and hardware connecting the control panel components with the engine
and pumping controls and sensors.
ETHER START KIT (2). Used when engine will not start normally in cold weather. Injects a mist of liquid ether into the
engine air intake system to aid ignition. The kit components are the ether cylinder, control nozzle, and the hose between
the nozzle and the air intake.
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