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TM 5-4320-305-24
Section VII. PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT
2-49. GENERAL
This section provides instructions for preparing the centrifugal pump unit for short term and intermediate storage or
shipment.
2-50. ADMINISTRATIVE STORAGE
a. Placement of equipment in administrative storage should be for short periods of time when a shortage of
maintenance effort exists. Items should be in mission readiness within 24 hours or within the time factors as determined
by the directing authority. During the storage period appropriate maintenance records will be kept.
b. Before placing equipment in administrative storage, current maintenance services and equipment serviceable
criteria (ESC) evaluation should be completed, shortcomings and deficiencies should be corrected, and all modification
work orders (MWO'S) should be applied.
c. Storage site selection. Inside storage is preferred for items selected for administrative storage. If inside storage is
not available, trucks, vans, conex containers and other containers may be used.
2-51. SHORT TERM STORAGE (30 days or less)
The following instructions apply when the centrifugal pump unit is to be placed in storage for a period of not more than 30
days. Additional or supplementary measures may be directed to meet current or anticipated conditions such as extremes
of temperature; exposure to dust, sand, or debris; or salt air such as in a beachhead location. These instructions do not
apply to temporary shutdowns to relocate the centrifugal pump unit.
NOTE
When centrifugal pump unit is taken out of service, take special precautions to protect the interior
and exterior of the unit from rust accumulation and corrosion.
WARNING
Severe burns, illness, or death could occur if diesel fuel oil is not handled carefully. Use in a well-
ventilated area away from open flame, arcing equipment, ignition sources, heaters, or excessive
heat. Be certain that fuel lines and connections are secure. Do not inhale vapor. Do not overfill
fuel tank. Engines must be turned off and cooled before refueling. Use proper refueling
procedures and equipment to avoid spillage. Do not run engines near open fuel containers. DO
NOT SMOKE.
a. Fill fuel tank (1) with VV-F-800 diesel fuel oil. Connect centrifugal pump unit to a water supply. Operate the engine
for 2 minutes at idle and no load.
NOTE
Do not drain the fuel system after the 2-minute run. Remove water supply after this run.
b. Remove plug (2) from bottom of pump assembly and drain pump body (3). Install plug (2).
c. Disconnect and drain suction and discharge pressure hoses (4 and 5). Reconnect hoses.
d. Remove hoses from suction assembly (intake) and discharge manifold assembly (discharge) flanges (6 and 7).
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