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TM 5-4320-306-24
2-18. REPLACE/REPAIR SUCTION ASSEMBLY, STRAINER ASSEMBLY, AND GATE VALVE (Continued)
INSTALLATION:
WARNING
Death or serious injury could occur if unauthorized or unnecessary personnel are
in the hoisting area. Permit only personnel actually engaged in the hoisting
operation to be near the unit and hoisting equipment. All instructions for the
hoisting operations must come from one authorized person.
Injury to personnel or damage to equipment could occur from improper hoisting.
Hoist the load slowly to avoid tearing out lifting bail assembly, slipping slings, or
load shift. Do not jerk the load or swing it from side-to-side when hoisting. This
places additional stress on hoisting components which can cause failure and loss
of load. Be sure hoisting equipment is on solid footing and is suitable for the size
of the load. Watch boom angle and overhead clearance when hoisting.
1
Position a suitable lifting device (1) equipped
with a spreader bar and slings over suction
assembly (2)
2
Attach slings around assembly and put tension
on slings. Make sure assembly is properly
supported Spread slings on spreader bar so that
slings
hang
vertically
when
attached
to
assembly
3
Lift suction assembly (2) and remove from
blocks on work platform. Lower carefully so that
suction assembly (2) alines with pump body (7)
Aline holes in strainer body with studs on pump
body. When these holes and studs are alined,
slide suction assembly (2) toward pump body (7)
so that flanges mate and engage properly
4
Install nuts and lockwashers (6) on pump body
studs. Do not tighten nuts
5
Install bolts (3) and nuts and lockwashers (4)
that secure support bracket (5) to skid. Do not
tighten bolts. 6 Tighten nuts (6) alternately until
secure Tighten bolts (3) securely in a cross
pattern
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