TM 10-4320-345-13
2-1. GATE VALVES.
Handwheel (2-inch Gate Valve)
Handwheels on the 2-inch gate valves are used to open or close the valve. Turning the handwheel all
the way to the right closes the valve, to left opens the valve. The 2-inch gate valves are used in the
distribution points to control and direct the flow of water to the distribution nozzles and elbow valves.
Handwheel (4-inch Gate Valve)
Handwheels on the 4-inch gate valves are used to open or close the valve. Turning the handwheel all
the way to the right closes the valve, to left opens the valve. The 4-inch gate valves are used in the
storage assemblies to control the flow of water to the 20K tanks.
Figure 2-1. Gate Valves.
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