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2.3.8 Assembly of 10-Mile Hoseline Segment. (Continued)
CAUTION
Minimum capacity of truck should be no less than 2-1/2 tons. Damage may result
to trucks that do not have the minimum load capacity.
2.3.8.2.3 A maximum of four flaking boxes are loaded onto a 2-1/2 ton cargo truck. Some TWDS may contain
flaking boxes which can be lifted only from the sides and cannot be approached from tailgate end. If truck used
does not have removable side walls or stakes, the bottom flaking box must have forklift openings at tailgate
end, or be loaded by lifting sling.
CAUTION
Hose lengths should be snaked slightly to allow at least 3 feet of slack for each
hoseline length.
Contraction of taut hoseline during startup will damage equipment.
Ensure bends, twists, or kinks in hoseline are removed when hose is flaked.
Failure to remove bends, twists, or kinks may result in damaged equipment.
2.3.8.2.4 As truck moves forward along route, hose flakes out of boxes and is manually laid out behind the
truck. Any bends, twists, or kinks in hoseline must be straightened.
Figure 2-29. 10-Mile Hoseline Segment Installation.
2.3.8.2.5 A minimum of two trucks with crews of five men each is recommended for hose-laying operations.
Crews alternate between laying hose and reloading trucks. Individual task assignments for each crew member
are as follows:
a. Supervisor (Figure 2-29, 1): One supervisor (1) is needed per truck (2) to oversee hose-laying
operations. Should a problem develop during hose-laying operations, the supervisor (1) is
responsible for contacting operators at pumping stations who are packing the hoseline.
b. Driver (3): One driver (3) is needed to operate each truck (2).
c. Assistant Driver (4): An assistant driver (4) is needed to observe hose-laying operation, tell driver (3)
to speed up, slow down, or stop truck (2) depending on needs of the line walkers (5) who are
straightening and
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