TM 10-4320-346-12&P
2-9. OPERATING PROCEDURES. The following general operation procedures and explanations indicate the steps
required to properly dispense water from the FAWPSS. All of the following procedures should be used and fully
understood to be sure that the FAWPSS will operate in the best possible manner. (Refer to Figure 2-1.)
a.
Turn handles on drum coupler valve assemblies (16) located on of both collapsible water drums (1)
clockwise to open valves.
b.
Open both ball valve assemblies valve (6).
c.
Refer to applicable technical manual for pump and engine assembly (2) and start pump to move water from
collapsible water drums (1) into the water discharge lines.
d.
Select the nozzle assembly (14) to be used and lift it from the nozzle stand assembly.
WARNING
Contaminated water can injure personnel. When FAWPSS is used for
the first time after assembly, operate each of the four nozzles to flush
out any dirt or debris that may have entered the FAWPSS during
assembly.
e.
To dispense water through nozzle assemblies (14), place nozzle spout into proper water container and
operate lever on nozzle assembly to dispense water.
f.
When dispensing operation is completed, release lever on nozzle assembly (14) and place nozzle assembly
onto an unused hook of nozzle stand assembly.
g.
When all water dispensing operations are concluded, close two ball valve assemblies (6) and two adapter
valve assemblies (16) located on collapsible water drums (1).
h.
Refer to applicable technical manual for pump and engine assembly (2) and shut down pump.
2-10. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ON DECALS AND INSTRUCTION PLATES. Because the FAWPSS is basically a
set of separate items assembled for a special purpose, the system itself does not have any information plates. Certain
components of the system, however, do have individual information plates. Refer to the applicable technical manual for
the following system components that do have information plates.
•
Pump and Engine Assembly.
•
Collapsible Storage Drum Assemblies.
2-11. PREPARATION FOR MOVEMENT. When the FAWPSS is to be moved, the services of unit maintenance shall
be employed for the necessary preparations. For general disassembly of the FAWPSS, perform the following steps
(Refer to Figure 2-1).
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