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TM 10-4320-347-13&P
1.15. THEORY OF OPERATIONS. - Continued.
1.15.2. Electric Motor. To cause the impeller inside the pump to rotate, the impeller is connected to the output
shaft of a 24 volt direct current electric motor. This motor is equipped with a toggle switch built into the motor
casing which is used to start and stop the pumping unit. When the electric motor is operating, it develops 1l2
horsepower at a rotating speed of 2500 rpm. At this horsepower, the pumping unit is capable of providing 35
gallons of fuel per minute at 20 feet total head.
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