TM 10-4320-345-13
CHAPTER 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Section I.
Description and Use of Operator's Controls and Indicators ........................................
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2-1.
Gate Valves......................................................................................................................
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2-2.
Distribution Nozzles .........................................................................................................
2-3
2-3.
Butterfly Valves ................................................................................................................
2-4
2-4.
Elbow Valves....................................................................................................................
2-5
2-5.
Water Meter .....................................................................................................................
2-6
2-6.
Pressure Regulating Valve ...............................................................................................
2-7
Section II.
Operator's Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .............................
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2-7.
General ............................................................................................................................
2-8
2-8.
PMCS Procedures............................................................................................................
2-8
2-9.
Leakage Definitions for Operator PMCS...........................................................................
2-9
2-10.
Operator Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services...................................................
2-11
Section III.
Operation Under Usual Conditions ............................................................................... 2-23
2-11.
Assembly and Preparation for Use....................................................................................
2-23
2-12.
Initial Adjustment ..............................................................................................................
2-62
2-13.
Operating Procedures.......................................................................................................
2-63
2-14.
Decals and Instruction Plates............................................................................................
2-68
2-15.
Operating Auxiliary Equipment .........................................................................................
2-68
2-16.Preparation for Movement ........................................................................................
2-69
Section IV.
Operation Under Unusual Conditions ........................................................................... 2-94
2-17.
Operation in Extreme Cold (Below 0°F) ............................................................................
2-94
2-18.
Operation in Extreme Heat ...............................................................................................
2-96
2-19.
Operation in Dusty or Sandy Areas...................................................................................
2-96
2-20.
Operation in Salt Water Areas..........................................................................................
2-97
2-21.
Emergency Produces........................................................................................................
2-97
2-22.
Decontamination Procedures............................................................................................
2-99
Section I. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF OPERATORS
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
This section provides the operator with information needed to locate, identify, and use the controls and
indicators on the Tactical Water. Distribution System (TWDS). The components and controls identified in this
section are applicable to the entire system.
Various models of 600 gpm pumps, 125 gpm pumps, hypochlorination units and 20K collapsible fabric tanks
can be supplied with your water system. Refer to the applicable technical manuals for specific information on
this equipment.
Refer to TM55-8145-200-13&P for description and use of operator's controls and indicators on the Tricon.
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