TM 10-3835-223-13&P
Section II. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities, and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Equipment Data
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Location and Description of Major Components
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1-5. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
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Characteristics.
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(2)
(3)
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(6)
Portable.
Utilizes 24Vdc inter-vehicular electrical power.
Rapid deployment and retrieval of collapsible fuel hose.
Removable power pack. One power pack is supplied for use with six reels.
Stackable. Two units may be stacked to reduce floor storage space.
Hand operated control cable assembly.
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Capabilities and Features.
(1)
Hydraulically powered drive system.
(2)
Direction of rotation and speed of hose reels is controlled by operator.
(3)
One power pack operates both hose reels.
(4)
Electrically powered hydraulic system drives hose reel during deployment and retrieval..
1-6. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
The hose reel system is comprised of two major assemblies, the power pack and frame unit.
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Frame Unit. The following paragraphs describe major operating components of the frame unit.
(1)
Hose Reels. Store up to 1200 feet of 6-inch collapsible hose (600 feet on each reel).
(2)
Drive Wheel. Applies rotational force required to turn hose reels. Drive wheel operates
directly off hydraulic motor.
(3)
Hydraulic Cylinder. Changes position of drive wheel between hose reels. Presses drive
wheel against hose reel.
(4)
Hydraulic Motor. Converts hydraulic pressure (flow) to mechanical force needed to turn
the drive wheel.
(5)
Guards. Metal screening protects personnel from rotating components.
(6)
Rollers. Guide fuel hose from reels during deployment and onto reels during retrieval.
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