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TM 10-4320-307-10
Section III. OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS
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ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE.
a.
The pumping assembly comes fully assembled, ready for use after attaching the suction and
discharge hoses.
b.
The operator must know how to perform every operation of which the unit is capable. The following
paragraphs contain Instructions on starting and stopping the unit, operation of the pump assembly,
and coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which the equipment is
designed. Since nearly every job presents a different problem, the operator may have to vary
given procedures to fit an individual job.
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OPERATING PROCEDURE.
WARNING
Smoking is prohibited within 50 feet (15 meters) of an operating pump unit. Smoking within
this area may create a fire and explosion hazard.
All personnel within 25 feet (7.5 meters) of an operating pump unit must wear approved ear
protection equipment. Failure to do so may result in impairment or loss of hearing.
NOTE
The operator must know how to perform every operation of which the unit is capable. The
following paragraphs contain instructions on starting and stopping the unit, operation of the
pump assembly, and coordinating the basic motions to perform the specific tasks for which the
equipment is designed. Since nearly every job presents a different problem, the operator may
have to vary given procedures to fit an individual job.
a.
Setup instructions. Proper selection of an operating site is impor tant for efficient and trouble free
pump operation. Since the pumping assembly is self-contained, it can be removed to the most
favorable operating site. Select an operating site with the following characteristics.
(1)
Locate unit as close as possible to the liquid to be pumped with the suction (inlet) side toward
the source.
Keep both the length of the suction piping and the height of the suction lift as short as
possible.
(2)
The operating site should be located on a flat prepared surface (concrete, wooden platform
or gravel bed) and be within 5 degrees of level in any direction.
(3)
Keep the suction and discharge piping within the pump station assembly as short and straight
as possible.
(4)
Allow adequate space to permit support of the suction and discharge piping where they enter
the pump.
b.
Grounding. Ensure the mainline pumping assembly is properly grounded.
c.
Perform before operation PMCS in accordance with Table 2-2.
WARNING
Do not pump water after the pump has been contaminated by pumping fuel. Failure to comply
could cause a health hazard.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to pump any liquids for which this pumping assembly has not been designed.
The pumping assembly has been designed to pump water or petroleum-based fuels with
specific gravities between 0.72 and 1.0. Failure to comply could cause damage to the pump.
d.
Discharge Piping Installation. Ensure the discharge piping is properly installed. Notify unit
maintenance if discharge piping is not installed properly or is leak ing.
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