CHAPTER 2. INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Section I. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT OF EQUIPMENT

2-1. Unloading Equipment

d. Fill batteries with electrolyte to the level

a. Remove all tiedown straps and blocks that

indicated.

secure the pumping unit to the bed of the carrier.

b. Remove the pumping unit from the bed of the

2-4. Installation of Separately Packed Components

carrier with a crane or fork truck.

a. Suction Flange. Bolt the suction flange (19,

fig.

1-2) and gasket to the pump, using twelve

Warning

capscrews and lockwashers.

When lifting the pumping unit, be

b. Electrolyte. Fill batteries with electrolyte to the

sure the lifting device has a

level indicated.

capacity of at least 5,000 pounds.

Do not allow the pumping unit to

2-5. Installation or Setting-up Instructions

swing while suspended. Failure

a. Suction Line.

to observe this warning may

(1) Capacity. Install the pump to keep the

result in damage to the' unit and

suction lift as low as possible and the suction line as

severe injury to personnel.

short as possible. Reduction in the capacity of self-

priming pumps becomes noticeable at lifts, in excess of

2-2. Unpacking Equipment Position the pumping unit

15 feet, and is very pronounced at 25 feet. Do not use a

as near as possible to the source of supply. Remove

centrifugal pump for suction lifts in excess of 25 feet.

the outside crate and all protective packing material

(2) Air pockets. The highest point in the

from areas shown in figure 2-1.

suction line should be at the pump, and the line should

be laid on a gradual decline, not even on the level.

2-3. Inspecting and Servicing Equipment

Avoid. high points which will form air pockets. If the

a. When a DA Form 2258 (Depreservation

pump is operated at a high suction lift, use extra care to

Guide) is furnished, accomplish depreservation as

see that the hose connections and pipe joints in the

outlined in this guide. Inspect the pumping unit for

suction line are air tight. A small air leak in the suction

secure mounting of parts, paying particular attention to

line may prevent pump priming.

areas shown in figure 2-2. Open the fuel tank shutoff

b. Discharge Line. Friction loss should be given

valve installed in the fuel piping (fig. 1-2). Examine the

careful consideration. If the fluid is pumped a long

oil drain plug and coolant drain plugs (fig. 1-2) to make

distance, increase the size of the pipe to prevent pipe

certain that they are tightly closed. Perform all the

friction from becoming excessive.

servicing recommendations in figure 2-3 and in the

lubrication section (para 3-4) except that for the first 50

Warning:

hours of operation use SAE 10w30 in the engine

Do not operate the centrifugal

crankcase. After 50 hours operation, drain and fill the

pump in an enclosed area without

crankcase in accordance with the lubrication order. Fill

venting the exhaust gases to the

the radiator with specified coolant.

outside. Exhaust fumes contain

carbon monoxide, an odorless,

b. Perform services required by paragraph 3-6 for

daily preventive maintenance services.

colorless deadly poison. Make

sure that the exhaust

c. Inspect the equipment to be sure all parts are

received intact.

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