TM 10-4610-234-13
Table 3-1. Operator Troubleshooting. (cont.)
Malfunction
Test or Inspection
Corrective Action
Step 2. Verify that gate valves from discharge pumps to loading stations are fully open.
Open gate valves as required.
Step 3. Verify that gate valves from water source to discharge pumps are fully open.
Open gate valves as required.
Step 4. Check water level in both water tanks.
If low or empty, fill water tanks.
Step 5. Inspect for disconnected hoses.
If hoses are disconnected, shut down water pumps and reconnect hoses.
Step 6. Inspect discharge and suction hoses for leaks and kinks.
Straighten kinked hoses.
If hose(s) are kinking, notify unit maintenance.
Step 7. Verify that hypochlorination unit valves are set correctly.
Set hypochlorination valves for operation (refer to TM 5-4610-233-13&P).
NOTE
If malfunction cannot be corrected, notify unit maintenance,
2. LOW WATER PRESSURE AT LOADING STATIONS.
Step 1. Check for kinked, leaking, or disconnected hoses.
If hoses are disconnected, shut down water pumps and reconnect hose.
Straighten hoses, if kinked.
Notify unit maintenance if hose (s) leak.
Step 2. Verify that gate valves from water tank to discharge pumps are fully open.
Open gate valves.
Step 3. Verify that gate valves From discharge pumps to to distribution nozzles are fully open.
Open gate valves.
Step 4. Check For open gate valves in hose connection kit. If ail hose connection kits are in
use, water flow to distribution nozzles may decrease.
If hoses are not in use, close hose connection kit gate valves.
Step 5. Check water level in water tanks.
If tank in use is low or empty, discharge water from other tank.
If both tanks are low or empty, refill water tanks.
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