TM 10-3835-223-13&P
2-7. OPERATING PROCEDURES - cont.
(5)
Release brake lever and pull about 100 feet of hose from reel. Adjust brake lever tension
as follows:
(a)
Loosen brake lever adjusting knob about three turns. Apply brake.
NOTE
Brake should apply enough drag to prevent reel from turning freely.
(b)
Rotate hose reel by hand.
(c)
If reel turns freely, tighten brake lever adjusting knob. If reel cannot be turned by
hand, loosen brake lever adjusting knob.
CAUTION
Depending on vehicle speed and terrain, brake tension will require adjustment
during deployment. Increase or decrease as needed to prevent hose reel from
freewheeling (uncontrolled turning). Freewheeling may cause hose to tangle
in hose reel frame.
(6)
Position two personnel at ground level to guide and lay hose. Operator must remain with
hose reel to monitor and control hose reel speed.
CAUTION
l To prevent damage to hose, do not let vehicle drive over deployed hose.
Vehicle must be driven so that hose pulls from reel without passing under
vehicle.
l Do not connect hose to directly to component.
(7)
With loose end of hose secured near first connection point, notify vehicle operator to slowly
drive vehicle toward final connection point. Adjust vehicle speed and hose reel brake
tension to match ground terrain.
CAUTION
Hose end is secured to a slot in the hose reel spool. To prevent damage to hose
reel and hose end, work hose end loose from spool by hand.
(8)
Stop vehicle and pull last layer of hose from reel.
(9)
When approaching last layer of hose, stop forklift vehicle. Slowly pull remaining hose
from reel. Release hose end from slot in hose reel spool.
(10)
Load frame unit on forklift from opposite direction. Position other hose for deployment.
(11)
Repeat steps (4) through (9).
(12)
Install couplings and coupling clamps on hose ends (Refer to TPT system manual).
(13)
Connect hoses to TPT system components.
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