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2-10. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION VOR USE - cont.
e.
Assemble Dual Tank Connection Kit Assembly. To aid assembly, each connection kit has been a assigneda kit
number. Components in kits 5 through 8 are positioned differently (opposite) kits 1 through 4 to allow
interconnection of all kits at the 350 gpm pump connection kit tees. Refer to figure 2-9, sheet 1, to assemble kits
1 though 4. Refer to sheet 2 to assemble kits 5 through 8.
WARNING
To prevent contamination of drinking water, make sure water tank elbows are capped and plugged
when system hoses are not connected to tank. Do not remove caps and plugs from components
until couplings are ready to be connected.
NOTES
·
Install all tee and gate valve assemblies with hand wheel in upright position and valve fully
closed.
·
Adjust spacing between water tanks and reposition connection kit components as needed to
prevent kinks or tight bends in hoses.
·
Suction hoses are noncollapsible and discharge hoses are collapsible. All couplings in this kit
are 4-inches in diameter.
Assemble Kit No 1,2, 3, and 4. Refer to figure 2-9, sheet 1.
(1)
Connect 20 foot suction hose (1) to male discharge elbow (2) on water tank (19).
(2)
Connect 20 foot suction hose (3) to male discharge elbow (4) on water tank (20).
(3)
Connect tee and gate valve assembly (5) to suction hose (1).
(4)
Connect tee and gate valve assembly (6) to suction hose (3).
(5)
Connect 20 foot suction hose (7) between tee and gate valve assemblies (5 and 6).
(6)
Connect 10 foot suction hose (8) to tee and gate valve assembly (5).
(7)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (9) to female discharge elbow (10) on water tank (20).
(8)
Connect tee and gate valve assembly (11) to discharge hose (9).
(9)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (12) and 10 foot discharge hose (13) to tee and gate valve assembly (11).
(10)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (14) to female discharge elbow (15) on water tank (19).
(11)
Connect tee and gate valve assembly (16) to discharge hose (14).
(12)
Connect 20 foot discharge hose (17) and 10 foot discharge hose (18) to tee and gate valve assembly (16).
Assemble Kit No 5, 6, 7, and 8. Refer to figure 2-9, sheet 2.
(13)
Repeat steps (1) through (12) to assemble Kit No 5,6,7, and 8.
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