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TM 10-4320-347-13&P
SECTION II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
1.12. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES.
1.12.1. Characteristics and Capabilities. The pumping unit is designed for transferring liquid petroleum
to and from bulk storage facilities and dispensing in 55 gallon drums, 5 gallon cans, vehicles, and aircraft.
1.12.1.1.
Frame-mounted - To provide two soldier carry and ease of handling.
1.12.1.2.
Self-priming - The pumping unit will draw fuel without priming.
1.12.2. Features. The pumping unit has the following features.
1.12.2.1.
Pumps fuel at a rate of 35 GPM with a vertical life of 5 feet at 15° angle.
1.12.2.2.
Hoses for suction and discharge provide 100 feet of access from supply to nozzle.
1.12.2.3.
Multi-fuel all weather capability, all fuel designated for ground or aircraft use can be
pumped.
1.13. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS. The following major components of the
pumping unit are described below and are located as shown on FIGURE 1-2.
1.13.1. Control Switch. A control switch (4) is built into the motor to provide a means of turning the
pumping unit on and off.
1.13.2. Discharge Hose. A discharge hose (7) is provided to allow the fuel being pumped by the
pumping unit to be directed to a specific discharge point.
1.13.3. Electric Motor. A 24 volt direct current electric motor (2) is provided to drive the pump.
1.13.4. Frame Assembly. All of the above items are mounted and assembled to a frame (1). This frame
is designed to protect the pumping unit and to allow for easier movement of the pumping unit to other locations.
1.13.5. Grounding Cable. The grounding cable (11) is attached to the grounding rod assembly and to
the pumping unit to act as a conductor for the safe discharge of the static electricity.
1.13.6. Grounding Rod Assembly. This ground rod (10) is provided to reduce the possibility of
explosion due to static electricity discharge. When this grounding rod is placed into the ground and then
attached to the pumping unit by the grounding cable, it will serve as a means to safely drain the static electricity
which may build up during unit operation.
1.13.7. Nozzle. The nozzle assembly (8) is connected to the end of the discharge hose and meters the
amount of fuel being discharged by the pumping unit.
1.13.8. Pump. A self-priming pump (3) is attached to the electric motor. This centrifugal type pump uses
an impeller to provide the pumping capability of the pumping unit.
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